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Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-11
THE PETRIFIED HUMAN HEAD.
A Practical Joke Upon the Railroad
Boys-The Author Explains
Everything.

After hearing so many conflicting the
cries respecting the " Petrifed Human
Head" the s'Stuffed Mask" the @Work
OF Sculpture" etc.. ETC., it is somewhat
refreshing to learn from really anthem
tic source just what the strange object IS
which has created all this sensation; and
while feeling that it is dangerous to inn
pose any further mention of the subject
on the outraged public, the DEMOCRAT
venture to print the following letter,
which was sent to the Herald. 1t was
written by the gentleman who is credited
with having made the notorious head,
and should therefore be taken as final
quietus to the matter:
The s:petrified human head,' on exhibit
bition at Godbe, Pitts & Co.'s drug store is
mud, pure and simple. 1t was "skillfuily
extracted" from we'll, but unfortunately,
was moulded into its present shape after
wards.
1t was who did it all, and, at first, I had
no idea of deception, but fun and curiosity.
showed it to the railway men, who exhib-
tied such credulity when told that we had
taken it from a we'll that 1 could not bear to
nor, in particular, looked so wistfully at it
that generously gave it to him, in return
for which he promised me % cents worth of
candy, but never delivered it. When the
fraud became known, my remorse knew no
bounds; and I hasten to make this confess
sion, and ask the pardon of the deluded
public. 1t is cast of my own features, and
the ".perceptive or literary observing Or
gans," noticed by the keen-eyed Faber
driver of the DEMooRAT, are still here, as
alst the expression of serene complacence."
Mr.. Editor, it was the first lie T ever told,
and if the public will forgive me, I will never
tell another
Tears of anguish are streaming down my
literary cheeks as write, and will supply
heads, hands or feet "skilfully extracted"
at cost. Yours truly,
ALLEN E. Stout.
BENNINGTON. January sth, 1886.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-11
ANOTHER PHASE OF"L. &L.v
For Ways That Are Dark and
Tricks That Are Vain, the Salt
Lake Officials Are Peculiar.

A decidedly sensational affair came to
light this afternoon which gives new
phase to the L. & L. cases, as well as to
some other matters which at least por-
ton of the public are interested in. The
facts were obtained from some of the
parties directly concerned in the affair,
and are incontrovertible. They are, in
brief, as follows:
One of the persons, whose name is
known to have been on that list which
Sheriff Groesbeck carries in his port
manteau, and who gave bonds some
time ago for his appearance when he
should be wanted, came into Judge
Speirs' court this morning in accordance
with some arrangement which had been
kept extremely quiet, and indicated his
readiness to plead not guilty He had
already been led to understand that by
changing his plea to guilty he could have
noisy trial or other publicity. The party
evidently came to the City Hall this
morning expecting to find present some
OF those who had thus represented mat
tiers to him, but upon finding no one
there he was in doubt as to what course
to pursue, when the assurance Wds given
him IN the court that the best thing for
him to do was to plead guilty and have
the business hushed up without further
trouble. Under the delusion that
the fixing up" business would
involve little or no expense
he was induced to enter the
plea as suggested, when 10 and behold,
the Judge without any further delibera-
ton assessed the customary fine of $685.
The result was perfect surprise to the
party, who lett the court room without
determining what should be his next
step. Upon further considering the mat
ter he decided that the keeping of the
proceedings from the public involved
a very decided uncertainty, and that
he was not disposed to enrich
the city Golfers to the extent of $299, on
such frail assurances. He had not con-
cluded upon any definite action when
seen last, but was heard to say that if
the City Hall folks failed 10 keep their
promise as to secresy che would be id
if he would pay" the assessment, and
that he didn't intend to pay it anyway,
as he had been inveigled into
doing something which brought conse-
quences he had not been made aware of. |
1t is more than likely that the affair will
develop into something more material in
a very short time. In regard to the |
whole proceedings the utmost secrecy
was maintained at the City Hall, the
Judge going so far as to instruct the clerk
not to put the matter on record, and to
keep it from all newspaper reporters.
1t will not reflect very much credit on
any of those concerned that such efforts
at secrecy were put forth, for these are
matters which the public as well as the
reporters have claim upon.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-11
DARING HIGHWAY ROBBERY.
e. Henderson Appreciated for a
$1,000 Steal.

Particulars respecting the recent high
way robbery in Canada, in which an
express company lost some $1,000, were
sent in circular form to Mr.. Dooly of
Wells, Fargo & Co.'s, yesterday, with
the description and very poor photo of
the guilty party, and Marshal Ireland
was Immediately placed in possession of
the facts. AS an evidence of what we'll
systematized effort can accomplish in such
work the fact that the party was ap-
pretended within a few hours after
the first information reached here
is an ample showing, and reflects
great credit upon Marshal Ireland and
not less certainly on Deputy Marshal
Vandercook, who succeeded in nabbing
the fellow in manner that has earned
for the deputy the reputation of first
class detective. A party registering Sat
urday night at the Walker House under
the name of 3, Henderson created con-
siderable comment and not little sus-
picion by an effort to cash three
drafts of 500 each, and those who
took interest enough to look
up the matter found that the fellow had
used different name from the one an
pearing on the Walker House register in
his handwriting, and this fact led TO fur
Their investigations which confirmed the
suspicious already entertained and asso-
cirted them with the subject which the
circular from Canada contained.
Yesterday Deputy Vandercook found
his man walking with gentleman &C
qualntance, who introduced Henderson
as MIR. Brown. This and other evidence
which Mr.. Vandercook succeeded in fer
retting out was considered sufficient to
justify arrest, and the man was accord
lngly taken into custody, and the news
will be forwarded to Omaha at once.
There is little if any doubt that the ap-
pretended party is the one wanted for
The express robbery, and the Utah officials
will soon have national reputation for
heir effective work.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-11
The Southern Utah Eartbouakes

Minersville, Beaver county, seems to
have no relief as yet from daily visitations
OF earthquakes. For nearly four months
past, says the Beaver Utonian, there has
been continual grumbling in the earth
and daily shocks, numbering many times
as high as thirty Situated north Of town.
in the Lincoln district, is an old crater.
which has the appearance of large cave
at present, in which it is claimed these
electrical shocks originate.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-11
Suicide and Self Praise.
The Ogden Herald of Saturday had
this as a part of an editorial.

this as part of an editorial:
There are times in the lives of all
men who attain any degree of eminence
when the clouds are so thick and black,
and the way of progress through life 80
full of hardship and sorrow and threat
ened disaster, that want of great cour-
age would perhaps lead to self-destruc-
ton, as means of ending the agonies
and turmoils of troublesome existence
too aggravating and distressing to be
borne. 1t is during these periods of in
dividual depression and misfortune that
minds of small caliber and bad proper
tions give way to insanity or fall into
childishness or imbecility, or in sheer
desperation commit crime or are over
taken by a fit of mingled despair and
cowardly desperation and resort to
suicide"
The praise herein given a great man
in the person of Editor Hemenway by
Editor Hemenway, is both modest and
refreshing. 1t is pleasing to note that he
has sense enough to realize the fact "that
minds of small calibre and bad proper
tons" resort to suicide Ogden will soon
have suicide, in which Ogden's great
editor viii be chief actor
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-11
Protect Your Family.

1t is the duty of every man, rich or
poor, who has created home, to make
some provisions against the inevitable
for those who are dependent upon him.
and this most desirable result can be OBJ
tanned by procuring policy in the Mutual
Life Insurance Company OF New York.
the oldest active company in America and
the largest life insurance company in the
world. Rates, etc., furnished by Louis
Hyams, Agent, SIS Main street, Hooper &
Eldridge Block, Salt Lake CITY.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-11

For your millinery, hats, bonnets and
trimmings, stamping and pinking, hair
ornaments, notions, etc., fancy goods.
embroidery, silks and cotton, ali kinds OF
fancy woods, zephyr, chinelle, arrasene,
mats, tides, splashers, stamped aprons,
ETC., Wax Flower and Fruit material. a
full line, and THE ONLY LINE KEPT IN THE
TERRITORY, go to Mrs. B. $. Long, at Nos.
30 and 81 E First South street. Remem-
Der that she is NOT at her late stand on
Main street. Orders by mail promptly
attended to.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-11
PARK ORE ANE BULLION.
shipments for the Week-Politicai
matters, a Death, and a Debate

Correspondence of the DEMOCRAT .
The fine sleighing at present helps TO
increase the ore shipments from the Park.
From the Crescent six heavy teams are
bringing down an average OF nifty IONS
per day. The following is the amount OF
ore delivered at the Crescent sampler 1or
the week ending January 9th:
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-11
1873 Established 1878.

Jos. Baumgarten, the Fashionable
Tailor, calls the public attention to the
fact that he makes speciality of over
coats, Swallow-tail and Business Suits at
the lowest prices in this CITY.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-11
Silver Quotations.
HATS! HATS! HATS!


E0uman,s.
This celebrated hat is light and flexible
and the nobbiest hat worn, the leader in
New York City.
H. NJ. Silverman,s
Fine flexible hat we are making a spec
ialty OF and will sell it cheaper than any
house west of New York.
StetsOn,s.
We carry the largest and most COM
plete line in the city, both in soft and
stiff hats and at low prices.
NOBLE, WOOD & Co.,
Tie exclusive Hatters, corner west of
Opera House.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-11

Ex-Minister John NJ. Langston fayors
the establishment of a college for Amer.
lean diplomats. Let it be an industrial
school Too many carpenters and black
smiths are spoiled in trying to make
statesmen of them. "Ao
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-11

JohnTaylor & Son, No. 43 and As Second
Sonth Street, have just received choice
lot of Fall and Winter Woolens, which
they offer to make up in first-class style,
at greatly reduced rates.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-11
The Elk Saloon.

Newly renovated and opened with the
choicest brands of wines, liquors and
cigars. Directly opposite the Theatre.
Everything first class Give me cali.
FRANK MAY. Pronr;otor
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-11
Special Attraction

AT the Skating Rink Tuesday and We'd
nesday evenings. Professor T. j. Nawn,
champion acrobatic and fancy skater, will
give exhibitions on the above evenings,
concluding with dancing.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-11
DIR. E. R Fnnte. Senior.

OF New York, publishes his announce
ment in the daily DEMocRAr every Satur-
day.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-11
Stores I TinMarel

Go to P. W. Madsen Go, for stoves,
ranges, and tinware. 80 and Al east,
First South street. \
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-11
White House.

For the best meals and rooms 90 to the
White house. Everything first-class and
low rates.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-11
Prof. A. Andre,

Languages and Music, 43 E. I'd South
street. P.O. Box 200. Terms moderate
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-11
Schade's

Schade's
Billiard and Beer Hall is now open to the
public. Only the finest brands of LIQUORS
and Cigars kept on hand, at 167 Main ST.
w. SCHADE. Proprietor
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-11

F. Auerbach e. Bros Great Clearance
Sale
Should not be missed by those i'm search
of bargains in Dry Goods, Clothing.
Boots and Shoes, Carpets, ETC., etc. Its
sure TO paw YOU.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-11

GOAL On and Fluid at Pioneer Lamp
Store, 81 E. First South Street.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-11

Great Reduction In Livery
At Mark McKimmins' Livery Stable
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1886-01-11
ARRIVALS AND DEPARTURES OF MAILS
at the Salt Lake City Postofice.

The above is standard mountain time.
JOHN T. LYNCH, Postmaster.
Salt Lake City, Utah, March o. 1885.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-08-21

Invisible spirits had changed int
hoarse moans- My eyes ached with
staring, my lips were chapped. and
was stupid and dazed. Selling tho
opportunity !et my features relapse
into look of utter misery-I no longer
cared to learn this amusement (sl
People might sneer; ambition was deat
within me. just as these frightful feel
ings beset me. m.y glance rested on the
| pitcher who had viciously sent the ball
out on its journey, and who then turned
suddenly to face the spectators.
His steps were hurried. Thank the
gods. he means to do something
amusing at last" said with a great
sigh of relief.
The crowd, mad with excitem snt
still cheered and applauded. The
pitchers manner meant something un.
usual; as he drew nearer his steps
faltered. his lips moved tremulously,
his face paled.
'Ths strong emotion of certain
victory is upon him. I said rousing to
new interest. My pulse leaped in sym
pathy.
The thrill of triumph hushed the
noisy demonstration. At least that
was my interpreta.tion of the sudden
silence of the crowd. As he approached
near my ears, acutely sensitive.
heard him exclaim ''my arm is broken. ~
At this l arose to my feet and ap-
plauded frantically. My frozen spirit
was at fever heat, my Numb faculties
were stirred to appreciation by his
realistic acting. At last l understood
baseball. The pitcher is pretending
his handle is broken" shrieked, over
come with glee. The next moment the
crowd gathered about him and con-
cealed him from view.
His arm is broken" Iheard. Then
dead silence. A chill struck me like
that experienced over a stage tragedy;
pang of grief as if it might be real.
One rarely overcomes this emotion,
if the actor be great.
"Surely that youth is an embryo Sal.
vini," l exclaimed in tones of enthusi-
asm.
''Ah, how his face expresses paint"
This intellectual phase of baseball
pleased me; but the boy was absorbed
into the great crowd, the crowd melted
away.
Giving one swift look of apprehension
towards the actors in the scene, and a
curiously amused glance at me, my es-
cort hurried me home. l had an inn
preston that he was quivering with in
ternal laughter; but asked no more
questions. Repeated snubbings had
made me cautious. OF course the
broken arm act was the grand finale OF
the play. 1t was thrilling, it was real
istic. 1t was a magnificent perfor-
nance; but it was not in the least
funny.
Besides, I found out afterwards that
the whole thing was a humbug. saw
those baseball 'boys" the next day,
dressed like ordinary people, and they
were all men.-Arkansd Trareler.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-08-21
PUNGENT PARAGRAPHS,

The, Burlington (vt.) Free Pres,
complains that it can not find "boodle'
in the dictionary, forgetful that the
dictionary is not the place to look for
boodle.-Boston Post.
There is report going the rounds
that the Java coffee crop this year will
be comparative failure. Jave hear
such disagreeable news? But chiccory
still holds out.-Chic1go Herald.
-He-..And now. Sarah. what kino
of an engagement ring shall get you?''
She-.'Solid gold, l guess. Henry; Tn
SO tired of wearing imitation gold fol-
engagements.
Brown was speaking of the extrav
agance of Mime. X. ..She is running
herself" he said. "She's one of those
women who'd sell the very hair off her
head to buy new chignonr-Frenci
Fam.
Says writer on etiquette: ''Smack.
ing the lips should be avoided" People
who are experienced in such matters.
however, say that it m,kes all the diff
ference in the world whose lips assist
n the smacking.-Boston Transcript.
The Queen of Italy employs fe
male physician. Whenever the Queen
feels little out of sorts she sends for
her physician, and the two talk about
the latest fashions. This is the medi.
cine that will cure many women.-N
Y. Telegram.
The large plaques painted by tho
young ladies during the past few years
are OF some use after al. The ladies
are now, it seems, having shanks put
on them, and utilizing them as buttons
on their coats and dresses.--Peck's Sun.
Mr. Howells says the home of fic-
ton is to be America. Mr.. Howells
has evidently been reading the news
paper accounts of storms in the West,
where mules we're lodged on the tops
of four-story trees and hailstones fell
''as large as pumpkins" And yet we
don't suppose tho newspapers would
exaggerate about little thing like
Herald.
"A Dakota judge, in the course OF
ais charge to the jury, recently touched
on an important point. He said: AL
though the prosecution has established
the fact that the defendants father
was once a member of the Legislature,
this should have no influence with you
in bringing in your verdict. The un-
fortunate affair in the life of his father
might. of course, make US look with
suspicion on the family. but at the
same time it really proves nothing
against the defendant, as he may Is
deeply deplore the conduct of his pa,
ternal relative - any of US. .'-Este4ins
%. ~ Bell
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-08-21
VISITING COSTUMES.


Description Of Three Elegant Suits -
the Latest Fashion.
Light in weight and very stylish is .
suit formed of Khsyyam serge and
surah silk in one of the new bois
browns. The serge underskirt is ar
ranged in a wide box-plait in the 'front.'
in side plaits on each side, and is full
1t the back. Plain sleeves and corsage
of serge, finished with folds Of surah
passing about neck, down fronts and
crossed, after which the ends are So
cured beneath belt at waist line; stand
ing collar and cuffs of velvet. The
straw hat worn with this suit is up
turned at one side and is trimmed with
band and outstanding bows of velvet
ribbon, same shade of collar and cuffs
of velvet on the bodice and sleeves.
Giants de Suede in the lighter shade Of
the serge and surah.
One of the most attractive dresses in
black is of Priestley's Princetta, lus-
trous fabric, lighter than the silk-warp
Henrietta The waist has ~ killed
Plastron back and front of black surah,
outlined with . band of jetted passe-
menterie; belt, collar and cuffs also Of
the handsome jet trimming. The pc
culiar skirt shows various kinds of
plaitings in clusters divided by bands
and graduated panels of jet trimmings
The tunic reaches far down in front,
is secured high up on the hips and falls
low on the back of the skirt. 1he
pretty bonnet of Grape is trimmed with
ornaments of jet and cluster of flowers.
In one of the new corded materials
is q peculiar dress, made in a one
sided style, with slight looping of tho
skirt at the left, while tunic, edged
with beaded band, is over the other
side. The waist, too, is odd-cut ap-
parently with the skirt in part, while
the rest seems to be distinct basque.
opening from the shoulder to waist
line and finished with beaded band like
that on tunic.-PhiIadelpbia Times.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1886-08-21
W. G. KENTZEL, Editor,
BY THE RIVER,

We met at morning by the widowed river.
Long years ago, when both our hearts wcrs
young;
We met to watch the lights and shadow.
Quiver
And listen to the song the waters sung
But deeper than the music of its flowing.
The tide OF love flowed on from mind to
m nd:
While overhead the elder blooms were blow.
ing,
And dewy fragrance filled tho wooing wind.
We stand csde the waters OF the river.
hut now the moan ng of the sea is near.
Far OF the beacons IN d the dimness quiver
And roll ny breakers fll our hearts with
fear.
No longer chor sters OF morn ng greet u.s.
Or blossoms of the MAY time droop above;
But shadows of the tw light Sc to meet US
And cloud the golden harvesting OF love.
All. listen to the rush ng OF the river
Towards its haven in the restless sea,
While like leaf upon its tide forever
Our life flows onward to Eternity.
D, mid Its eager tumult and cOmmOtion.
The whirl of waters, and the dash OF foam,
May Love. the beacon, shining DER the
ocean,
Lead US together to our Fathers home!
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