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Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-07
Trade Talks.
The Commercial Trav-
e1er.

The average recollection of the COM
mercial traveller is expressed in the word
drummer" who was popularity supposed
to be a loud-mouthed. garishly dressed
Individual, with conversation like a
joke book,-ln short cross between a
book agent and a vaudeville comedian.
listed off the stage or on some cheap cir
cult Of crossroads stores. If so, he is
no more-or at least is not in the best
Of favor with large employers.
There is not such a wide demand for
commercial travellers now, In proportion
to the business done, as ten years ago.
advertising of standard wares and great
selling systems having done their work.
but the standard Is higher and the re-
wards are greater for those able to meet
them. The average wholesale mercantile
house wants clean-cut young men Of
about twenty -fve,-men with certain
amount of bonhomme and a 'front.'"
persons who are mature enough to work
hard without q bosses eye upon them,
and strong enough to resist the tempta-
tions of an unsettled hotel life.
To attain any sort of success, 1t Is nec-
essary that the candidate has shown
store salesman. The clerk who can be
depended on to settle all problems that
arise without everlastingly calling upon
the manager for advice, the man whose
magnetism secures him a personal trade,
the man who works for his company as
hard as he would work for himself, that
type is the ideal travelling salesman.
This work will appeal to the young
man afflicted with the wanderlust the
desire to travel and see the country
but only If he has the above requisites,
for 30 many are the standard brands Of
goods, that 1t is now no longer a matter
Of selling goods to merchants who want
to buy, but persuading him to be loyal
to your own in the face of perhaps a
dozen temptations a day.
The emoluments are attractive,-though
to the ordinary traveller they do not
nearly make up for the discomforts.
They are without limit, running from
500 week and expenses, to 5000 a. week
plus commissions paid to the same men
in the same lines,-but of diverse ability,
experience and trade. 1t is one Of the
easiest lines to break into, but only on
the make good" principle,-that is, a
low living salary and commission on
the sales made.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-07
To Clean Brass Fixtures

1t is well known to housekeepers that
brass chandeliers soon lose their beauty,
and will be glad to know how this may
be prevented II treated in time. While
the fixtures are still bright and fresh,
go over them with coating OF white
shellac, such as Is used by painters.
Enough Of the best quality for the purpose
may be purchased for ten or fifteen cents,
and a fine camel's hair brush will cost
little more Paint the fixtures carefully,
taking care not to have the brush too
full, as this will make streaks. Do no
be discouraged If at first your work looks
smeary. The shellac will be an Invisible
protection when dry, and is used exten-
sively by old furniture dealers on brass
beds, etc. Old fixtures may be improved
and frightened by shellac First sccur
and clean them thoroughly, polishing
with dry flannel. Then paint them over
with the shellac while still bright and
dry, and leave until 1t has set
BEATRICE CAREY.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-07

Our first impression of the. home we
enter is often decided by the halls ap-
pearance, and If this Is badly arranged
and decorated the other rooms are likely
to be in keeping with 1t. Little can be
done with the average hall in narrow
city houses but 1t may at least be kept
from being dreary and forbidding
A well-chosen stair carpet, wall cover
ings of good rich color, and doorway
draperies in tones to match go far to
bring about this result. The less furni-
ture the better. An umbrella stand, a
chair, chest, and mirror with hooks, are
all that is necessary. Pictures should be
of a rather formal style, carefully chosen
and sparingly used.
In summer homes or suburban houses
the widest latitude Is allowed In the
treatment of the hall. The illustration
shows a simple and attractive way to
furnish the ordinary city hall. The first
three feet Of side wall was covered with
brown grass cloth, which is very durable
and fresh-looking. This was topped by a
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-07
Water as a Cosmetic.

applied at all, then washed of with hot
water, after this use cold water to close
the pores again. Often compilations are
ruined Dy sponges and face cloths. not
that these are harmful in themselves, but
that they are not properly cared for after
being used They are carelessly wrung out
and then hung up near the washstand out
of the light. The soap and impurities re-
main in them, and the decayed soap and
foreign matter being applied to the face
causes blackheads and makes the skin
muddy. The sponge and washcloths are
we'll enough in themselves. but after be-
ing used they should be washed out thor
oughly in very hot water and then dried
out in the sunlight and air.
BEATRICE CAREY.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-07

building paper between, the upper thick
ness of floor laid with narrow yellow pine
or Hr flooring, case all the doors and win
dows on the inside and put down base
of yellow pine or Norway pine and var
nish the same with two coats, leaving 1t
in It's natural color and finish the floor
with two good coats Of varnish.
This house should be built and finished
complete at the highest price in any To-
callty In the United States for $1,000 and
undoubtedly, it could be built and finished
in other localities as low as $1,000. 1t will
readily be lseen that owing to the great
variation In cost of material and labor
that 1t is extremely difficult to make an
estimate that can be relied upon In all
localities.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-07

fully explained here and which pays as
high as go. Then comes the real es-
tate mortgage, certainly a very desirable
Investment with small risk. Bear In
mind, however, that a property mort
gagged for 81 900 should be worth on the
market at least $1,000.
These. in brief, are the most prominent
Of the opportunities that the financial
world offers you to invest your 81 900.
From these 1t is an easy drop to the
more commonplace but sometimes even
more profitable mercantile and real es-
tate investments that confront the thou
sand-aire" in his own nelghborhood. In
every community there are stores, where
outsiders have their money invested as
''silent partners" so as to expand or
put In more varied stock.
Naturally, this Is case where natural
astuteness or expert advice must sup
plement knowledge of the proprietor and
the status of his business
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-07

Wisdom,-with work,-wins.
God made the horse but man made the
whip.
The most successful clerk Is one who
can persuade people to want what he
wants them to want.
Money is character! Despise 1t II you
will, but without 1t, you have made a
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-07
Peter Pry's Philosophy.

failure of life.
A rival merchant may undersell you.-
but you are safe IL he doesn't duplicate
your courtesy to customers.
The fear of the Lord is the beginning OF
wisdom the fear of man is the beginning
Of stupidity.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-07

Strawberry Balls.-Whip to paste
one pint OF hot cooked rice, the yolks of
three eggs, one tablespoonful each of
strawberry Juice and sugar, and one tea
spoonful of butter. Form 1t into small
balls, place two or three strawberries in
the center Of each, cover smoothly with
the rice, keeping the ball shape nicely,
roll In powdered sugar and serve at once
with Q thin custard.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-07
TRUE TO HIMSELF.

They say in their silly way
That the man who sins
Is the man who wins,
In the rapid business fray.
But cleave to the lowly man,
The man who Is true
To himself-is to you'll
Though he knows no pirates plan!
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-07

than when grouped high up In frieze.
If the cutting out and pasting is done by
some member of the family the cost is
remarkably small.
Los Angeles herald., 1907-07-07

or boulders be used for foundation. Make
the outside warm with good matched
sheathing and two thicknesses Of building
paper. Lay the first floor double With
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-28

Here is story Of the pupil who had
never been able to discern the diff.
ference between Il seen" and Il saw
Her instructor, after laborlng long aud
patiently to instill a ray of light into
her mind on the subject, finally sue
ceeded in getting some good examples
from the child which would seem to
prove that the difference was at last
recognized and appreciated. The
teacher paused for a moment and de-
manded of the child correct explana-
ton Of the difference as she saw 1t.
The girl answered beamingly She
was sure of herself, but it took some
thinking to express just what she
wanted to say However, after much
inward tGTnult and obvious effort. the
following statement was heard:
When you see thing it's 'see,'
and when you don't see it it's saw. "
San Francisco Call.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-28
stralaht Railroad Track.

In spite of the apparently mathe-
NAUTICAL straight lines which many of
the western railroads appear to follow
on the map, it has been stated that the
record in this respect will be beaten
by the new national transcontinental
railroad, otherwise known as the
Grand Trunk Pacific. 70 miles of which
will be constructed without curve.
Five years ago, however, a length Of
II miles of perfectly straight railroad
track was constructed on the extern
sion of the Rhodesia railroads from
Bulawayo in the direction of the Vic
toria falls. SO far therefore. as the
length of straight line is concerned
the record is held by the portion of the
Rhodesia railroads above referred to-
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-28
Ereneh seIentIst,s .pIseovsrx.

The French scientist, DR.. Forlin,
has discovered that the light from a
mercury vapor lamp, passing through
two sheets of blue glass and reflected
into the eye by large lens, reveals
the internal conditions infinitely bet
ter than the ordinary white light. BY
placing a screen with a pin hole be-
tween the light and the eye a mag
nificent image Of the vessels at the
back of the retina, which have hith-
erto been almost invisible, has been
obtained. Thu capillary value, the d.
ameter of which is only two-thous-
andths of millimeter, are seen to
distend with each heartbeat, and it is
even possible to count the blood
globules.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-28
All Mapped Out.

Il suppose you are going to make
some speeches. YES" answered
Senator Sorghum. Il shall deliver a
few timely and significant utterances. Z"
Have you thought out what you will
say?' yes, | shall follow my usual
formula To a few extemporaneous
remarks about what have done for
the good of the country. | win add a
humorous anecdote and conclude by
assuring my constituents that l rely
on the wisdom of the plain people"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-28
For the Cosy Corner.

An elderly man from the country,
intent on purchasing some furniture.
proceeded to the city to put his skin
for bargaining to the test. On enter
ing an "old curiosity" shop he found
himself confronted by the proprietor
After turning over the stock the old
man purchased a chair. A few days
later the purchaser returned to the
shop again with the chair in about
half a dozen pieces. The proprietor
looked at them very gravely and ex-
amined them all over, then suddenly
exclaimed; "Ah, my friend. see
what is the matter; somebody has
been sitting on it!"-Tit-Bits.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-28
Birds stonned the CLOCK.

The town clock in Sarnia, Ont,
stopped one morning not long ago,
and on investigation the bands were
found securely tied down by strands
of twine and grass. The mischief had
been done by pair of sparrows. De-
string to build a nest in the angle Of
the hands, the movement of which in
terfered with their plans, they tied
the hands to each other, and to the
framework. in such a manner that 1t
took considerable time and labor to
remove the distractions. The engi-
neering skill displayed, and the
amount of industry and perseverance
exhibited, makes the feat quite phe-
nomenal In bird annals.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-28
To Check IncIpIent Fires.

In many business offices fire buckets
are placed, filled with water, in readi-
ness for an emergency. 1t is seldom,
says the Scientific American, that in
structions for use are pinned near the
supply. The wrong way to tackle an
incipient fire is (usually) to hurl the
whole contents of bucket on the
spot. Most of the water is wasted
by this means. A heavy sprinkling is
more effective. The water may be
splashed on the blaze by hand, but a
more useful sprinkler is a long-haired
whitewash brush. One of these should
hand beside every nest of fire buckets.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-28
The Mioht of Manners

Good manners cannot be donned
nor laid aside like coat. Whether
elegant or simple, they are the express
sive and appropriate garment of per-
sonality, and it is one of the tests
for them that they are habitual and
can never be misjudged as being as
sumed or affected. The least touch
of affectation OF insincerity is fatal to
their value. To have bad manners or
no manners is to announce oneself a
boor; but to use false manners is to
betray ones ineptitude.-Bliss Car
men in Smart Set.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-28

A shoemaker pamed Wegner, living
in Strasburg, has sent to the exhibit
ton of inventions at Berlin a clock of
the grandfather shape. nearly six feet
high, made entirely of straw-wheels.
pointers, case. and every detail Veg
ner has taken 10 years to construct
this strange piece of mechanism. It
keeps perfect time, but under the
most favorable circumstances cannot
last longer than two years.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-28
George Eliot's Church.

At a cost of $4,000 the three bells
in Chilvers Cotton parish church tower
are being recast and three others add
ed, says the London Standard. AS
a child George Eliot" MARY Ann Ev-
ans), the famous novelist, attended
Chilvers Cotton church with her par.
ents, and long afterward she drew
vivid word pictures of the ancient
building and its incumbents Mr.
CLIFF and amos Barton" were the
vicar and curate respectively of Chill
yers Cotton, the "Shepperton" of
Scenes Of Clerical Life"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-28
Widow Too lmpuIsive.

She had buried three husbands and
the fourth lay cold while the under
taker measured him And she was
known in the village to have put
aside something more than husbands
1T isn't p'raps the right time to men
ton such matter" said the under
taker to the widow, but If you was
thinking of taking fifth" Now
that comes of being precipitous," re-
piled the widow. I've just took the
barber what come to shave the
corpse"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-28
ORIGIN Of Patriotic sonns.

Hail Columbia" once the most
popular of patriotic songs, was a re-
suit of the threatened war with
France in 1898. 1t was written by
Joseph Hopkinson of Philadelphia
and sung to the air which had been
composed by a German music director
in New York, under the name "The
Presidents March" Another popular
American song, Columbia, the Gem
of the Ocean," is but an echo of the
English Britannia, the Pride of the
Ocean"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-28

II we want to educate that sturdy,
solid, unresponsive thing, the British
public, a scheme has to be mildly d.
luted with pleasure, masked by brill
liant pictures, like the bitter pill we
hide in our children's jam. says the
Bystander. We have compulsory
schooling, of course, but as nation
we are not and do not want to be ed
ucated.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-28
Empress EuaenIe,a treasured Per-.

Empress Eugene treasures a pen
made form the quill of a golden eagles
wing and richly mounted with dia-
monds and gold, which was used at
her request by the IA plenipotentiaries
who signed the treaty of Paris in
1856. When Hon. Mr.. Ward, eldest
son of Lord Bangor, was married some
time ago the register was signed with
a quill pen which was used by the
high contracting powers in signing
the Treaty of Vienna, and which has
several times been utilized at we'd
dings in the Ward family.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-28
nona work 81 Reu. aunkar

Rev. f. Robert Bunker. who. with his
wife and five children. has been In
Zambesi. East Africa. for II years,
has returned to America. His home is
in Minnesota. He, with other mission
aries, translated "Chindu," which is
the native tongue of zambesi, and
made dictionaries and many trans
cripts of religious works.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-28


F. M Carroll. Of Chicago. says the
Drovers journal. is showing the pos
sibilities Of city farming on a half
acre lot, corner Of South Park avenue
and Twenty-third street. Several rows
of corn planted last June matured
early. Potatoes are ready to be gath
cred after 80 days instead of the usual
40. His plants are neither cultivated
nor irrigated In the fall an asinch
mulch Of horse manure is placed on
the soil and allowed to settle during
the winter. This lasts for four years
and prevents evaporation of moisture
Lettuce and radishes are planted on
the surface, corn, potatoes and to-
matoes in the earth beneath the
mulch.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-28
Dead.

"Silas Kidder has just answered my
letter" said the country editors as.
sistant. You know / wrote to him
and t9ld him his subscription had ex-
pired" What does he say?" asked
the editor ''Dumbed if i know. He
just sent my letter back with some
Italian words scrawled on the bottom
of it. Looks like 'requiescat in pace :"
Standard and Times.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-28
canton,s Export Of craeI,.r,,

The export Of Chinese crackers from
Canton was 45,197 hundredweight last
year, as compared with 45,104 hun
dred weight in 1905 and 22,O6S hun
dredweight, the average for the pre-
vious FIVE years.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-28
Record Tor psdlcatlnn.

In the province of Pampanga, Phil
ippine islands. Bishop Oldham Meth
H'iHt) has mnde record this summer
1'afIpg eight mission chapels
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-28

336 acres IL miles south
of Hopkinsville, only three
miles from Howell, well i'm
proved; $50 acres in clover,
go acres in timothy. 35
acres fine timber, $35 90
an acre.
3O3 acres, near Lafay-
cite, large house and all
other necessary improve
ments, 90 acres good red
and post oak timber, at the
low price of $4,000.
200 acres, near Penn
broke, rich land and well
improved. Runs right up
to within 4 mile of the best
little town on earth.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-28
rnouah and h snare.

and the name is to be"--asked the
suave minister as he approached the
font with the precious armful of fat
and flounces. Augustus Philip Ferdi.
pand codtipgton Chesterfield Livings.
"a. 4. nnpks." Dear mel"ttTurnink to
ri. .I..I1. y lsttl,. ..,s,.. 1..,. ~. ~. (
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1907-12-28

2ll acres, 5 niles Sou tn
of town, Improvements
good, and everything in
good shape. An opportuni
ly you cannot afford to
miss. Price only $50.
Alb acres near Roaring
Spring. Can be divided
into two farms. Good i'm
provements, fine land and
will be sold cheap.
Also some very desirable
houses and lots in the city
for sale.
Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1907-10-03

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non 8oltimorc-Gountp haben Den
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Die Bcuobnbcit Scr Srieoensridter
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Der Deutsche correspondent. [volume] (Baltimore, Md.) 1841-1918, 1907-10-03
Sunucritas Wad)t
Einftlid) mn, ad)t
Wcbt's Sumrnicr los;
Ereiic iinb groN.

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..q4 Sine S%tedjafiairs.

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