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The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1896-06-05

Obliged to 40 20 London on Saturdays
steamer. and no requested the ownor Of
the diamond TO have n detective lock
the matter up. and he would pay all OK
pcnscA
III the detective would call nj his
Office he would give him what informa-
tion he had. but he didn't wish any OF
the clerks TO know about the matter.
as he didn't want them to feel under
suspicion.
AS the owner had told me that the
stones Ia the two earrings were almost
similar. asked him to let me see the
remaining one. 80 might be able to
identify the other stone In ease should
stumble upon II at any Of the pawn
shops.
The owner wont to a small safn In
the corner Of the room and opened u.
Pulling out one Of the drawers he came
toward me, at the same time looking
for tho diamond. lie was unable To
ind II. and thinking he might have
placed Il In another drawer. he cx-
anilued that also. but the diamond vas
nowhere to be found. Ilo was positive
he had placed Il In one OF the drawers
OF the safe after delivering the other
diamond TO the broker. and he was the
only person familiar with the combina-
ton.
Here were apparently two diamond
robhories each happening about Tho
same time. the purpose OF the thief be-
lug to obtain possession OF the pair OF
earrings
Il made the usual examination and
inquiries about the servants In IN,
house. and then went down TO the Of.
fce OF tine Pine street broker The larg,
cafe. to which the clerks had access
was not Interested H., and qulckl,
passed upon Il as being In n proper
position. In the private ofllee OF IN,
broker was another and much smaller
safe which stood a little distance away
from a window that looked upon IN,
street. This safe was 10 situated tina
II could easily be seen by passers-by
and as there were no shades to the win
dow Il was not likely that the safe IA,
been tempered with during the night
since II was In plain view OF the polio
and private watchmen who passed th
building every few minutes.
II was not able to see the broke
when l called on the following day
and dld not visit the ONCE again untl
the next week when | was told he ha
sailed for Europe.
The pawnshops were searched an
a report OF the case WIS At TO otho
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1896-06-05

sailors supcrstitiou' Prediction Of MS
aster Followed by Ills own Death

sailors suporstiuou. Prediction 81 MS
aster Followed by Ills own Death
Speaking Of sailors superst.tions."
remarked the veteran lighthouse-keep-
or Josh Reeves. Of Sea Isle City. to
New York Herald man. reminds me
OF an incident that happened half a
century ago or the Five Fa'hom Bank
l.ghtahip. In which a sailors prediction.
based on an omen. resulted fatally to
the prophe; himself
"a bright winter morning had caused
the crew Of the lightship to row a short
distance away in a small boat In search
OF Goldfish. which are very abundant of
the capes In winter time. a few hours
fishing resulted In a goo1ly catch and
return was made to the llghtshlp
Tho ilsh were cleaned and the refuse
thrown overheard. but a tain sea. with
not breath Of air to disturb Il. caused
the refuse to drift In a circle around
the ship. Toward noon large flock
Of geese came In sight ana settled I'M
der the llghtship's very bows and COM
mencod to feed. The water fowl be-
came very tame and swan chatterlng
and kissing close to the ships sides.
John Crowell. n grizzlcd old mem
Der Of the crew. shook his head and
predicted death to some enc on board
within twcnty-four hours. lie said
that whenever geese became so tame
as to feed around vessels bow or
stern. II was an unfailing omen OF Inn
pending death on board. Ctowell'f
companions laughed at his fear. but he
told them to bide their time.
Toward noon a strong gale came out
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1896-06-05

Grandms's Wedding Gown.
Lo' here is grandma. just stepped
down
From the picture on the wall.
Dressed In her famous wedding gown
To attend the fancy bail!
No wrinkle mars her dear. sweet face.
She looks with checks aglow.
Just as she looked. In pearls and lace.
Seventy years agol
No wonder she was worshlped then
In all the countryside!
No wonder hearts were broken when
She wore this gown, bride!
And o. tonight she's just as fair.
As when she wore II 30,
with girdled waist and powdered hair,
Seventy years ago!
The satin, once OF spotless white.
Is yellowed with the years:
The veil that fell In folds OF light
Ia stained. but not with tears;
For grandmas life was one long May,
As FREQ from III and woe
AS was her perfect wedding day.
Seventy years agol
Tonight. In all her youth and grace,
For all TO praise that see.
The old lovo-llght upon her face.
She comes TO dance with me.
All. rose 80 like the parent flower!
Full soon our love shall know
The Joy that crowned her bridal hour
Seventy years ago!
Lewiston Journal
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1896-06-05
Now I.laco to Carry . watch.

A pretty woman wore her watch
well, where do you suppose? In her
neck. Who but pretty woman would
think OF putting II In such plaeeY As
the youngsters say. she was stun
ner" one OF her follow-passengers In
the stage dared TO reveal In her coun-
tenance that she thought Waite satin
nockband was n queer place for a
watch. The owner OF the tiny gold
timeplece. which was not larger than
a modlum-slzod button, was OF the brill
liant brunette type and I've seen n
mottlcsome black pony's eyes flash as
hers did when she lifted her hand and
jorkod out OF her soft satin stock her
watch, She tucked Il back a quarter OF
m inch beyond the turn OF her exquls-
ito chin and the blue enamolod fob
chain. with It's tiny ball. tangled UNI
obstruslyoly Just below the throat band
OF the white satin vest that completed
her modish attiro.-NoV York Herald
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1896-06-05
GOLD FOR THE HOUSEWIFE.

II castor oil In applied TO n wart once
n day for a month the wart will entirely
disappear. In many cases II will not
require 30 long n time.
II n piece OF camphor gum is placed
in the drawer whore are kept dress
waists that nre trimmed with steel II
viii prevent the steel from furnishing,
II IL said that II parsley II eaten with
onions or a salad containing onions
the odor OF ;hc onion will not affect the
breath, The sprlg OF parsley should be
eaten as You would celery.
a small pice OF candle may be made
10 burn all night by putting finely
powdered salt on II until It reaches the
black part Of the wick. A small even
light may be kept In this way.
Norwood boiled In vinegar and APP
piled as hot as can be borne on a sprain
or bruise is an infallible remedy. This
affected members should afterward DO
rolled In ilannols to retain the heat.
An excel, mt remedy for a cough is
made by sliclng two lemons thin and
adding to them 10 cents worth OF
licorice root, one gill OF water and a
little sugar. Boil until quite thick and
strain.
To s.nin wood to look like ebony take
n solution Of sulphate OF iron and wash
the wood over twice, When the wood
becomes dry apply two or three coats
OF a strong docoction OF logwood. Wipe
the wood dry and polish with a flannel
Vet In linseed OIL
Ink may be taken out OF paper In tho
following way " the stain is not too
old; Take a teaspoonful of chlorinated
lime and pour over II Just enough water
to cover H. Take piece OF old linen
and moisten II with this mixture and
do not rub. but pat the stain. and II will
slowly disappear. II one application
does not remove the stain let the paper
dry aud then apply again.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1896-06-05
Tie spANIsH CAMPAIGN.
Despite Con,tant victories - Was a Dis
astrous Failure.

Rstrou- Failure.
Tho French interests In Spain were
lcfj ln q most deplorable condition. The
populace Of Madrid received the hero
OF the age with GOODNESS and shut
themselves up In their houses to avoid
forming a crowd or creating any en-
thusiasm Ia the streets. They would
not even come out TO see the gorgeous
military parade which was arranged
for their benefit. The gentry and no
bllity were alike distant and cold. II
was clear that Spain could neither be
wheodlcd. caioled nor threatened into
even passive acquiesccnce In the new
conquest II was essential. therefore.
that another course should be tried.
On December {. Napoleon In the role OF
roformcr-statcsman. pronounced and
Issued from Chamartin series OF the
most thoroughgoing cdicts. All fcudal
privileges. an inter-pfovincinl customs
dues. were swept away; the Inquisition
was abolished. and the number of COM
vents was reduced to a third. These
measures were IN themselves most sale
utary. and struck at the very roo. ot
the upas-treo under the banoful shade
Of which Spain had been slowly PERISH
ing. But to do good they must be en-
forced; there must be a complete mill
tary conquest OF the country and a
capable administration There was
neither The Spanish army had been
defeated. but. severe as had been its
punishment. it's resistance was not do
siroyed; the occupation Of the country
was also sadly Incomplete. and It made
no difference whittier French soldiers
marched or what stateglc points they
held, some kind OF Spanish fighting
fierce, no matter how irregular. sprang
up behind them and on their sides. The
complete military Capitalization OF
Prussia had made Jena decisive for the
whole loose olnted territory Of that
4 kingdom; the compact territory Of
Spain and the local independence Of
her peoples made regular victories ut
ierly fruitlcss 80 far as the open coun-
try was concerned.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1896-06-05

OF the nor'east aud kicked up n heavy
sea. Crowell was on the forward or
bow watch.
MANY of the crew were In the main
cabin below, enjoying a social game OF
euchre. checkers or domlnos. when sud
denly they heard the sound OF n chain
running rapidly through the starboard
bow scuppers. We rushed on deck in
dismay. thinking the wlndlass gearing
had given way. The sight witnessed
will never be forgotten. Crowell had
been caught In the relief chain and
ground around the rapidly revolving
wlndlass. His death was instant His
omen came true"
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1896-06-05

coilcd. sweep upon the ground for near
BY "a foot Her hair IA just six feet
and eight inches In length.
Mrs. Davis comes Of a family re-
markablc alike for their height and the
length Of their hair. Though Mrs.
Davis is Ave feet nine lncnos Ia height.
she Is shorter by nearly an inch than
either OF her three sisters But while
they have the advantage In height.
they cannot equal her In the matter OF
hair. notwithstanding that all three
have curls over a yard and q half long.
Not the least remarkable part Of this
wonderful hirsutc development IL that
while all three Of Mrs. Davis sisters
ild long hair from early childhood.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1896-06-05

Some fellers as IL interested In silver
wants silver money" remarked Plod-
ding Pete. thoughtiully, while others
think gold ia right. I've even heard OF
fellcrs tibet wanted to deposit wheat an
things an git currency fur en-
yep" replied Meandering Mike. "a
good deal depen'B ON yer pus'nal inter
ests. Now ez fur me. think heap o.
time could be saved by glttin' out or
ders on responsible brewerles negotia-
BILE at all bars In the country. Wash
ington Star.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1896-06-05

A widow OF 40 at Richmond, KY
married her l5-year-old brother-in-
law, and the same day another widow
OF 55 at Lorraine. o., was TONED IN
hands OF wedlock TO a youth OF 20
This Is one OF the serious phases d
lean year.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1896-06-05

Above all party is country. and
above country Is humanity IL Is In
politics as In eceleslaatics. Denomlna-
tional fealty Is good thing But It
Ia by no means the FIRST ding. That
man serves hla denomination most
truly who serves Christ most loyalty
Ro-. h. Thomas.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1896-06-05


about az sharp a. they make en-. lie
doesn't hold people up on the street.
and II isn't often that ho commits burg
larry 20 get the gems. lie may sneak
them. but that's about as lar az he
goes In the way Of breaking the law.
"a short time after cx-luapocior
Byrnos reorganlzed the detective bu-
rcnu had charge Of a case which was
the cicvcrcBt piece ~ work ON the part
Of o. diamond thief over heard Of.
zone morning when / reported at
headquarters the chief said that re-
tired buuinoaB man. who lived on ono Of
'he rroYs streets near Fifth avenue.
wanted him TO send up one Of his men
10 investigate into the loss Of q valuable
diamond. The chief assigned me to the
Job. and 10 half an hour ! was al the
house.
This ia tho story aa the man gave Il
10 nc Tie was q widowor and among
his deceased wifo'H Jewels was a pair ~
large diamond earrings. Having no use
for them. he had tried 10 sell them. but
the diamond dealers would not Give
him more than half their cost, NO he adj
verified them.
Tho next day n Pine street broker.
whose name he mentioned. and whom
! know we'll. called on him and looked
40 the stones ilo took quite n fancy
TO them. but said he only wanted one
OF them. which he Intended 10 have act
~ scarf pin The owner 1xod a price
upon Ct something like twelve hun
drcd dollars. The broker did not object
20 the price. but wanted 10 have the
stone passed upon by o icwolor say
ing he would send n check for II II the
report was favorable lie took the stone
away With him.
"Tho day following the broker called
unon the owner Of the diamond and in
formed him that he had been robbed Of
the stone. lie had placed Il In his safe
at the once the night before. and whom
he went 10 get II the next morning. In
tending 10 submit II TO a Maiden lane
diamond dealer for his opinion az 60 ita
value. he found II had disappeared, lie
was positive that ne had placed Il In
his safe and the only person besides
himself who knew the combination was
hla son. who was west at the time. lie
was willing to pay the owner Tor the
diamond In case II was not found. but
thought Il best to let him know OF tho
robbery
THE broker said that he was
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1896-06-05
Comparative Cost OF Freight by water
aud Rail.

aud Rail,
1t has been proved by actual test that
a single tow-boat can transport at one
trip from the Ohio to New Orleans 29.-
900 tons OF coal. loaded In barges, Esti-
mating In this way, the boat and It's
tow, worked by few men. carries as
much freight to It's destination as 5000
cars and 100 locomotives, manned by
600 men. could transport,
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1896-06-05
SIX FEET OF HAIR.
THE LONGEST TREssEs IN THE
WORLD.
sweeps the Ground when Loose-Au
the Family Have Wonderful Tressss
sud Tier rhrer-Year.oid Niece TIA, a
Twenty one Inch nrsid.

RS y. j. DAVIS.
OF San Francisco.
Cal. has the long
est hair In the
world. It clusters In
a great mass about
her head. an d
though she II a tall
woman. being 1--WE
feet nine inches In
height. her long
trcasos. when un
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1896-06-05

"Bigland mas been thrown out Of
work, hasn't he?"
well, his pay has been stopped. II
that 10 what you mean. Detroit News.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1896-06-05

The assessed valuation OF p tn
New York City is sl,6l9,O57,
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1896-06-05
A CLEVER ROBBERY.

CENTRAL ONCE
detective bit on tho
end Of a big black
cigar. as he sat at
one Of the small
tables IN an up
town cafe a few
evenings ago. and
as he struck q
match to ignite the
weed he said:
"a professional
diamond thief .
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1896-08-29
Good Manners.

After an apparently very savage dog
has nearly scared the life out Of one. II
is a small satisfaction to be told that
the dog won't bite.
OF course the owner Of the dog knows
the animal won't bite; and therein he
has the gleeful advantage OF those
whose hair turns white thinking he
will.
And even though we know the dog
has never bitten anyone, we cannot AT
cept that as positive assurance that he
never will. He may make an exception
10 the rule In our particular case.
The expert. swiftly-gliding cycler
knows he isn't going to run over the
pedestrian who walks unconscious OF
the approach OF the silent steed OF steel
until II is almost upon him. But the
pedestrian Isn't so sure OF II. and he
gives himself the benefit OF the doubt
With a tremendous start. that almost
mills his nerves out by the roots, he
fees to a place OF safety. And he
doesn't like wheelmen.
Don't scare folks to death. II Is about
as bad as killing them.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1896-08-29
OF THE VINTAGE OF SO.
The First Pedal Action Bicycle Ever
Built.

The First Pedal Action Bicycle Ever
Built.
A wooden bicycle alleged to have
been built in 1858 and to be the first
pedal action machine constructed is on
exhibition In the window OF bicycle
house In New York. The wheel has
many novel features. despite its an
tiquity. The owner discovered IL In a
small town near Utica. y. Y. and. ap-
preciating Its worth. purchased IL.
While the wheel is quite old and has
no doubt suffered some rough usage.
II is in good condition. IL weighs los
pounds. nearly 81 pounds heavier than
the average bicycle in use to-day. An
ingenious and curious part is the frame.
which is a piece OF iron curved 10 fit
the wheel The steering gear. while
not elaborate In either finish or design.
is very strong. A large iron coaster is
attached 10 the forks above the front
wheel The saddle Is a large AFFAIR. be
ing OF heavy wood. eighteen inches
long and twelve inches wide. and is ad.
Unstable. as are also the pedals.
The diameter OF the front wheel Is 80
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1896-08-29

triotic sonora was given her commission
as colonel by General Gomez because
she organized and equipped the troops
which she commands. Her husband
has known for many years the differ
ence OF opinion that exists between
them. but this knowledge has never
disturbed their loving relations. The
Pilotro estate is one Of the richest and
most pleasant in Cuba. and is famed
all over the island for It's mineral
springs The place has many mysteri-
Gus caves in which the patriots secret
ed their ammunition and arms before
the revolt was declared Sonora PHO
tro has yet had no engagement on the
field. but has managed TO keep the dis
trict to which she is assigned clear OF
Spanish soldiers
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1896-08-29

To submit to an operation, is to volun>
tarily endanger ones life, without the
slightest hope of being benefited.
Mr.. William Walpole, is a wealthy
planter residing at Walshtown, South
Dakota, and is we'll known all over the
state. Under date OF January 10th, 1896,
he writes; about threeye ago, there
came under my left eye little blotch
about the size of small pea. It grew
rapidly, and for the past year, shooting
pains ran in every direction. became
alarmed and consulted a good doctor,
who pronounced it cancer, and said that
It must be cut out This I would not
consent to, having little faith in the in
discriminate use of the knife, though /
was alarmed at my condition. Reading
OF the many cures made by S.S.S., 1
determined to give that medicine trial,
and after / had taken il a few days, the
cancer became irritated and began to dis
charge. This after awhile ceased, leaving
a small scab, which finally dropped off,
and only a healthy looking little
scar remained to mark the place where
the destroyer had held full sway Words
are inadequate to express my gratitude to
the great blood purifier, S. S. s., and I
write this hoping that itmay bethe
Of leading other sufferers to cure"
Cancer Is not incurable, but the only
means Of curing it is 20 rid the blood of
the disease. S.S.S. never fails to do
this, but it is the only remedy to be re
lied upon. It is guaranteed purely
vegetable, and cures Cancer, Scrofula,
Eczema, Catarrh. Rheumatism and any
other disease of the blood. Other blood
diseases often develop into such alarm.
ing conditions that the doctors think an
operation necessary. Scrofula, for in
stance, often diseases the glands of the
neck to such an extent that an operation
is looked upon as absolutely the only
relief. This is also grave error, as the
disease is in the blood and a real bios-]
remedy is the only cure.
An operation never did cure blood
disease. Beware of the knife
Send for our books on cancer and
blood diseases, mailed free. Swift Spo
CHIC Company, Atlanta, Georgia
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1896-08-29
Too Much Knife |

The use Of the surgeons knife IA be-
coming 50 general, resulting fatally
In such large number OF cases. as to
occasion general alarm The press al
most daily announces the death of some
unfortunate whose system could not
withstand the shock of an operation.
and whose life was cruelty sacrificed 10
the keen blade OF the surgeon.
of course, in some instances an
operation is necessary, and is the
only means Of saving life, but such cases
are exceedingly rare. So many deaths
occur under these conditions, however.
that the public is beginning to realize
that the doctors are too hasty in resort
ing to the knife, and If such a state Of
affairs continues, there will before long
be a general uprising against such meas
ures Il IS but reasonable to believe
that the majority OF operations are
unnecessary, but when the fatal mistak E
Is discovered too late, only the doctors
ever know OF their error, and though a
precious life is given mp, the public Ia
assured that death would have resulted
in spite Of the operation, and who is
ever the wiser1
The folly of resorting to the knife in
cases of cancer, is demonstrated every
time it is undertaken. The disease Is
In the blood and the cancer or sore is
but the outward manifestation of a
terrible condition of the entire circula-
ton. To cut out this sore, therefore,
does not in any way effect the disease,
and it can easily be seen that the only
correct treatment is to get at the seat Of
the disease, and purify the blood; the
sore will then heal up naturally. S.S.S.
is the most powerful blood remedy made,
and is the only cure for cancer.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1896-08-29

The immense power required to pro
Eel a vessel when a speed above twenty
knots an hour is required Is realized,
says a technical Journal. by few PEG
pie. Take. for instance. the British
torpedo boat chasers. which are mere
racing machines. even from a naval
point OF view. The most perfect speci-
mems OF this class. which have attain
Ell thirty knots speed. carry sixty tons
OF coal. which Is full one-quarter OF
their entire seagoing displacement.
They burn three and one-hslf tons OF
coal per hour. To attain the three knots
over twenty-seven. which is the highest
speed OF ordinary torpedo boats. II was
necessary to Increase the fuel expendi-
ture fully per cent
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1896-08-29
DEAFNESS CANNOT BE CURED

BY local spplics1ons, a. they cannot resch the
diseased portion Of the ear There Il only one
way 70 cure deafness. and that Is By constitution
Al remedies. Deafness - csu-td by an iunsmtd
condition Of the mucous lining of Eustschian
Tube When this tube gets innamed you have
q rumoling sound OF Imperfect hearing. and
when it n entirely closed deafness IL the result
and unless the Inflammation can be taken out
snd this tube reseored TO its normal condition,
hearing viii be Destroyed forever. nine cases
nothing but an innsmed condition Of the
mucous surfaces
We will give Que Hundred Dollars for any
case OF Deafness (cansed by cstsrrh) that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrn Cure send for
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sold By Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best