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Come in, sir, said the ardent young
college graduate who had Just estab-
lished a literary paper i'll II tlourishing
town, according to the Chicago Tribune.
You are my first caller. | dare say |
am right III surmising that you have
come to extend II helping hand to this
enterprise, 50 far, at least, rs to enroll
your name i'll the list of subscribers. 1t
is no light task, | assure you, to publish
Il paper of this character. even in larger
cities than this. and | look upon it as u
duty every good citizen owes to himself
to take advantage of every opportunity
to improve his mind and elevate his lit
erary taste-to say nothing OF the larger
duty he owes to society.
First Caller-l don't mind snbscribin
fur the burned paper if you'll take your
pay i'll sorghum mulasses.
A daily paper for 5v Genus yer month
n pretty cheap reading
, 1897-12-01
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER /, 1897.

Secretary Bliss has evidently carried
his business habits with him to The in
terror department. He has succeeded
In getting down the estimates of his
s~ubordinates for the next fiscal year
over $4,000. 900. This is an effective way
every time of fighting a deiicit.-New
York Commercial Advertiser.
The Union. [volume] (St. George, Utah) 1882-1898, 1897-08-14

small to produce crops. Where
there is hard, dry subsoil, subsoil
blowing is to be recommended q.
Where the subsoil is loose, .gravelly,
or sandy, subsoiling Is probably
unnecessary, or may even be 'injuri-
Gus. Do not subsol when the soil
is very wet, either above or beneath,
as there is great danger of pudding
the soil, thus leaving it in worse
condition than before. This is one
of the reasons why it is better to
subsoil in the fall than in the spring.
If the ground be SUBSIDIZED in the
fall, the winter and spring rains
have ample opportunity to soak in,
that being the season of greatest
rainfall and least evaporation. Sub
<soilling in the spring may be a
positive detrment if the subsoil be
extremely dry, as in that case the
rain water is partially removed from
the young plant by the absorption
of the bottom soil. If the spring
rains were heavy, this would not be
disadvantage Denver Field and
Farm.
The Union. [volume] (St. George, Utah) 1882-1898, 1897-08-14
"A HUNDRED YEARS AGO.

A day laborer.re ceived two shil-
lings a day.
Every gentlemen wore acue and
powdered his hair.
Imprisonment for debt was a
common practice.
There was not public library
in the United States.
There swas only one hat factory,
and that made cooked hats.
There were no maps, charts or
globes in the schoolrooms.
Virginia contained a fifth Of the
whole population Of the country.
Books were very expensive.
4'The Lives Of the Poets" cost SIS.
Two stage coaches bore all the
travel between New York and
Boston.
The Mississippi Valley was not
so we'll known as the heart Of Africa
now is.
The Union. [volume] (St. George, Utah) 1882-1898, 1897-08-14
No. $500.
DESERT LAND, FINAL PROOF
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

UN1TVD STATES LYyND OFFICE, SALT LAKE CITY, Utah
Juir II, 1857
Notice is herebv given that William A Bring.
hurst Jr. of Toquervic. Washington County, Utah,
has filed notice Of intention to make proof on his
desert land claim No 43r5 for the NV 4 of N W
!. of Section J. Up. Al $. Rig w. s. T.. NJ, Utah
before the County Clerk of Washington County al
St. George, Utah, on Saturday, the 2Sth day OF
August, 1897
lie names the following witnesses to prove the
complete irrigation and reclamation of said land:
John Steele, David Salisbury. Benjamin Granger
John c. NaegleJr., all OF Toquerville, Washington
County, Utah.
BYRON GRoo, Register.
T. c. Bailey, Attorney.
First Publication July 3ist, 1897.
The Union. [volume] (St. George, Utah) 1882-1898, 1897-08-14
A DISTILLERY.
"A Contract lust closed for the erection-of
One at Lehi City.

A Contract lust closed for the erection-of
One at Leh City.
Lehi city is to have a distillery.
The Lehi Sugar company, through
its manager, I. r.. Cutler, has
closed a contract with eastern
parties for the erection of a distil-
lery. 1t is to be ready for OPERA
'tion in ninety days. The building
will be located on the line of the
Rio Grande Western, a short dis
lance east of thel factory. The
people of Lehi owe congratulations
to Mr.. Cutler on his success in
bringing about a deal that adds
one more to the industries Of our
promising little ,city.-Lehi
Rustler.
The Union. [volume] (St. George, Utah) 1882-1898, 1897-08-14

Toquerville, Utah, July ID, 1897.
At the County examination OF
Teachers, held in St. George, July
End and 3rd, the following appli-
cants for certificates were success
full in passing; Primary Grade
Rachel Gotham, Mary Thompson,
Artie Snow, Gena Salisbury, Annie
Sprowl, Lizzie McMullin, David
Hirschi, Theodore Graf, Louis
Bastian. Certificates renewed,
Grammer Grade;--Zaidee Walker,
Josephine Niles, Ella Jarvis, Lena
Nelson Primary Gradel, John T..
Woodbury., James G. Duffin, Mar
tin L. McAllister, M. M. Harmon.
BY order of the Board,
Levi N. Harmon.
Co. Supt. OF Schools.
The Union. [volume] (St. George, Utah) 1882-1898, 1897-08-14
No. 3412.
DESERT LAND. FINAL PROOF
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
,UsITED STATES LAND Orr1cg.

.USITED STATES LAND OFr7cg.
Salt I-ske City, Utah, July ~, 1897
Notice liz hereby given that James l. Bunting o
Kanab, Kane County, Utah has flied notice of in
tcntion to make proof on his desert.and claim No
,S2S, for the N. Z. 4 S. e. L and S. r. Il Y. Il. y
Of Section 80, and S. w. u n. W. Il of section "a
Tp. ~ s. r. W., 100 acres. before the Count,
Clerk at Kanah Utah, on Saturday, the 18th day o.
September, 1897.
He pames the following witnesses to ,rove the
complete irrigation and reclamation of said land
Edwin %. Weolley of kanab, Kane County,
Utah. John n. Ford of kanab. Kane Co., Utah.
HarmonS. Cutler of kanab, Kane Co, Utah, Ed
win n. Ford of Kanab, Kane Co., Utah.
BYRON GRoo, Register.
Joseph r. Simmons, Attorney for claimant.
First publication July 3Ist, 1857.
The Union. [volume] (St. George, Utah) 1882-1898, 1897-08-14

A question of the greatest
Importance in regions of de-
ficient rainfall or where irrigation is
practiced issthe storage capacity of
the soil for water. When the soil
is thoroughly loosened up, the
amount of water which it will hold
is greatly increased, and the rise Of
water to the surface and cevapora-
ton are checked. On this point the
Nebraska station makes the follow
ing suggestions: Subsoil blowing,
although means of conserving
moisture, does not produce it, and
is, therefore, not substitute for
irrigation where the rainfall is too
The Union. [volume] (St. George, Utah) 1882-1898, 1897-08-14

The Salt Lake Tribune's ''Fifty-
Years Ago" sketches has been
compiled and republished in hand
some book form, with illuminated
cover. Twenty cents by mail, Is
cents at The Tribune office, Salt
Lake.
The Union. [volume] (St. George, Utah) 1882-1898, 1897-08-14
Prize List.


Following is list of the prizes
to be awarded for the best 'rendi-
tons of the various selections of
music at the Eisteddfod to be held
at ST. George in October, 1897, by
the Musical Association of Southern
Utah:
Ist prize: ~ priz
1.-The Summer Lgleel $asoo $Is.so
2-Band Selection 1000 1000
3--Ienora [male quartet,l 1000 500
| 4--Friendshp, Love and Song linked
quartette] 100 500
,5-Moenliasht on the Rhine [duet 700 500
OFF all our hearts were good and
true [saprano 500 500 ago
7-Arllored tenor solo] 500 a.5o
S-The Tempest Tbass soiol 500 ago
o-March of the Six,heusand torgan
solol 500 $50
Io-Essay on Music 500 a.5o
All those wishing to compete for
prizes should hand in their names
not later than Sept. Ist and give
Fthe selection on which they will
compete.
ALFRED M. DURHAM,
Secretary.
The Union. [volume] (St. George, Utah) 1882-1898, 1897-08-14
Local Rrevities.
Subscribe for the Union.

OuOSCIlOc lOI lIC Il
Native Shem says he is not going
sway. He likes home best.
IF you have an aching tooth have
7. NJ. Gates pull it. .
The Grape crop this season seems,
TO be slow in ripening.
If you are thinking Of buying a
fire and burglar proof Safe, give
j. w. Carpenter your orders, and,
get Victor.
What is the reason Washington
County cannot have Fair this
fall? Is it too late to begin pre-
parations now?
Last week in our report of the vet
erans at the 24th of July we had the
name of Eli B. Kelsey instad of
Easton Kelsey.
. What can you expect but bite
from dog, if you step on him?
Even a fool would know better than
TO do such altriCk!
The Jubilee Numbered the Des-
eret News,is worthy place in every
Library, as'there are many historical
facts worthpreserving.
There were two children OF
Charles Knell's burnt to death at
Pinto, Utah, last Sunday. The
parents have our sympathy.
The Salt Lake Herald is one of
fhc best of eour exchanges and the
price is very reasonable-only $3.50
Der year for the Semi-Weekly or
S.. 50 per year for the Sunday ed
.ition.
wnshingtOz TG11l CO.
sSy@now have afew flnee&Es
Full Flood BERKSHIRE, and a few
half-bieed BERKSHIRE PIGS tor
sale. sy Put in your orders now.
ray| Prices reasonable,aat
Those having Silk Cocoons,
sound or damaged, on hand, may
learn of something to their advant-
age by addressing or calling on Jos,
w. Carpenter, Union office, ST.
George, Utah
Mrs. Deseret F. Eyring and
daughters are in town, from old
The Union. [volume] (St. George, Utah) 1882-1898, 1897-08-14
THE
MT. TRUMBULL. Mill
THE

Is now doing good work and all
those desiring LUMBER can come
and get it, by applyingIto
28-rm FRANK PETTY.
The Union. [volume] (St. George, Utah) 1882-1898, 1897-08-14

Mexico, visiting relatives and
friends. They are stopping with
her father VIM. -Fawcett. They ex-
peCt to return home about week
from next Wednesday,.
The Union. [volume] (St. George, Utah) 1882-1898, 1897-08-14
w A n II E ID

Good, reliable, energetic men to
solicit orders for Nursery Stock. We
pay liberal commission. Cash adj
vanced for expenses. Write to-day
for full particulars.
Oregon Wholesale Nursery Co.,
Salem, Oregon.
The Union. [volume] (St. George, Utah) 1882-1898, 1897-08-14
ITO RcAt,

A Good Brick Store, located n
Pine Valley. For particulars W 70
or apply to Eliza A. Lloyd, Pine
Valley, Washington Co, Utah. ,S1
The Union. [volume] (St. George, Utah) 1882-1898, 1897-08-14
II HE U MO N.
ST. GEORGE POST OFFICE.

The mail from the north arrives every day except
TUESDAY
The mail from Pine Valley and the South arrives
every Tuesday and Saturday and leaves on Mon
day and Friday.
The Office is open from a. IN. to p. m. every
day except Sundays and holidays when it is open
rSrorr to p. m.
Macy order and Registry department open from
q. m, TO p.
JOHN PYMM Postmaster.
The Union. [volume] (St. George, Utah) 1882-1898, 1897-08-14
Wanted Idea IT. s? Sais;

Protect your ideas; they may bring you wealth.
Write JOHN wEDpERBURN Co. Patent Attor.
neys, Washington, ID. c. for their 81 800 prize ofSex
and list OF Two hnndred ,Iventionl wanted.
The Union. [volume] (St. George, Utah) 1882-1898, 1897-08-14
The direct'line to Salt Lake CITY
and all Utah points.

Trains between Nephi and Frisco run daily ex-
cept Sundays
Latest improved Tourists Sleepers on all passen-
ger trains between Milford and Salt Lake City.
-Four trains daily between Salt Lake and Ogden
Leaye SAT- Lake 200 A. M, 4:ooP. Nj,
500 a. M, 7ooP NJ.
The Oregon Short Line in connection with the
Union Pacific System, is the shortest and fastest
to all pc ptseast. Direct connections at Salt Lake
City with through trains.
S. g. Dye, Agent,
Matord, Utah.
IS. w. Eccles, ID. e. Burnley
Genl. Traffic Manager Gen'l. Pass. ~ 1kt Agt.
> ait l. axe city, y tab.
Daily camera., 1897-07-21
Improving tho Capitol.

A committee made up of Fitz Mac,
Joe Newman AID Myron Reed met at
our house one day last week for the pur-
pose of deciding if the appearance of
the state capitol could in any way be i'm.
proved. Reed suggested that the dome
would look better in the cellar, while Joe
felt that 1t was all right where it was; but
Fitz Mac solved the whole matter by
proposing that it be taken of and put
over the "Closing Era" on the front lawn
down near the Broadway entrance. BY
this means two defects would be re-
moved. The Dutchman dressed up as
an Indian, with his foot on buffalo that
looks like COW, would be forever hid
den and vines could be grown over the
dome on the lawn and give it the ap.
pearance OF a miniature Pixies Peak,
thus adding to the beauty of the sur
roundings and stop further talk as to the
architectural and art detects of the capi.
tol.-New Road.
Daily camera., 1897-07-21
Marshall OIL Wells.

Mr.. Austin G. Gorham, president and
manager of the Marshall coal mines, was
in Boulder yesterday, says the Mining
Record. In brief conversation he said:
ave have bored four holes near the new
coal mine; one hole showed eight feet of
coal, second seven feet, third ten feet,
and the fourth eleven feet of fine coal.
The drill encountered oil in every ex-
pertinent, but in the last it came out
dripping with oil. The incline will be
run between the test bores near the Gulf
railroad track to catch the dip of the
coal at certain angle where it can be
mined to the best advantage.
Tomorrow an oil expert from Penn
sylvania will arrive in Denver and shall
bring him to Marshall, where he will
make thorough and exhaustive exam,
ination of the entire surroundings.
81 am satisfied we shall strike coal oil
in large quantities."
Daily camera., 1897-07-21
A Letter From Phatt Boy.

Berthoud, Colo, July 20, 1897.
Ed. Camera:-Crop prospects in this
land of promise are simply "out of sight. "
1t is good for sore eyes to ride out and
view the region circumjacent.
Prof. L. S. Cornell, of Denver, spread
the gospel from the United Brethren
pulpit on Sunday last. Prof. c. used to
teach the young idea how to scoot, in
Boulder county, and was, subsequently,
twice elected county superintendent of
schools. The good professor is not quite
a yard wide, financially. nor physically,
now, because the panic of 90 struck him
amidships, but he is still as jolly. hopeful
and buoyant as of old.
A big cloud sprung leak Sunday
night and gave this locality drenching.
More good than harm resulted therefrom
from the overflow.
The Berthoud contingent, at Eldora
are CutuuSldSllS lOuSAlllS luC OutlOOA III
that new camp.
The Rocky Mountain Gold company
of Cripple Creek, has struck I2-foo'
vein of $50 ore. Many Berthoud people
have stock in that company and to say
that they are jubilant does not overdraw
the picture.
Miss Lena Baxter returned last week
from visit among Left Hand friends
and relatives.
Mr.. N. H. Mccall of Boulder accested
the writer on the street, last Friday, with
"Is this the P-h-a-t boy" Zone more t
and you'll have it" was the sudden re-
sponse as couple of paws collided. Mr.
Mccall was scattering printed informa
ton about the Eastern Star excursion.
Miss Blanche Wright. native of Nj
Wot, passed into the senior class of the
State Normal in good shape.
Mrs. c. A. Wright and son, Claude
are destroying the rations of their Left
Hand relatives this week.
Daily camera., 1897-07-21
5 NEWS.
BLOWN TO PIECES,
Eight People Killed by Terrible Ex-
plOsion.

New Haven, Conn, July 2I.-What
was probably the worst explosion that
has occurred in this city for many years
took place this morning in the cartridge
room of the Winchester Repeating Arms
company. This department Of the big
manufacturing concern employs over
100 men and women. Work was being
rushed to the full capacity to fill orders
for the Russian, Chinese and Japanese
governments, and for the United States
navy and the Cubans. AS a result of the
explosion eight lives were lost. The
dead are:
Walter Hill, assistant foreman.
Josephine Brennan.
Nellie Daumeister.
Julia Baurman.
Ida Brown.
George Brown.
Tracey Connolly.
Edward Bardoff.
Nearly all of the victims were entirely
blown to pieces. Ten others were badly
injured and two will die.
The accident took place at the shell
loading department and was caused by
an explosive illuminate, placed by some
one unknown. The building took fire,
but the flames were promptly suppressed.
Daily camera., 1897-07-21
silver Quotation.
5oW today

New York, July 2I-Silver is quoted al
5oT today.
Daily camera., 1897-07-21
Denies the Alliance.

Madrid, July Alt is stated that the
government has completed negotiations
for the construction of four large battle
ships. Senor Canovas denies the state
ment concerning the alliance between
Spain and Japan, and declares that the
only bonds are those Of cordial relations.
Daily camera., 1897-07-21
Mutil.ted Remsins Found.

Delaplaine, Ia, July 7I-The mutilated
remains of woman were found in the
river near Blockton this morning. The
remains were evidently those of woman
of refinement. about 90 years of age.
The head had been nearly severed from
the body and there were two wounds in
her breast. No clue could be discovered
as to her identity. Two diamond rings
were found on her hands.
Daily camera., 1897-07-21
Big Railroad Project.

Louisville, July 2I-Col. Albert Bone
claims to have the backing of an English
syndicate tor railroad to be built from
Chicago to Savannah, to penetr~se the
coal fields of Kentucky and Tennessee,
and the marble fields of the south.
Daily camera., 1897-07-21
steps Toward a Settlement.

Springfield, ILL.,. July 2I-The first
steps toward settlement of the coal
miners trouble we're taken today when
the employees of the Springfield iron
company, the Springfield coal company,
Springfield cooperative company and
the Black Diamond company filed a
petition with the state board OF arbitra.
ton. The petition will be answered
Eridav
Daily camera., 1897-07-21
THE CURRENCY MESSAGE.
The President Will Submit 1t When the
Tariff klil ls Passed.

Washington, July 2I-Chairman Ding
ley of the ways and means committee,
after fifteen minutes conversation this
morning with the president, announced
that the currency commission message
would not be submitted until the tariff
bill is passed by congress. The presi'
dent believes the house will pass the
currency bill at once, but does not be-
lieve that the senate will dispose of it
during the present session.
Daily camera., 1897-07-21
Marching to McGovern.

Camronsburg, Pa, July 2I.-Great ex.
citement was Caused this morning by the
news that 600 men were marching on to
McGovern to force the miners out of the
Allison mine. A large force of armed
deputies are guarding the company's
~rorort1y
Daily camera., 1897-07-21
CLEAR SAILING.

The Republican Leaders are Sure of .
Speedy Adjournment.
Washington, July 21.-The kepubli-
Can leaders are not only figuring on pass.
ing the tariff bill by the last of the week
but are sanguine of the adjournment of
congress by Saturday or Tuesday at the
latest. 1t is not believed to be possible
at this time to form any combination to
defeat the bill or send it back to confer
ence to secure free cotton ties, cotton
bag, or 81 rate on pine lumber as pro-
vded in the bill when it passed the
senate
Daily camera., 1897-07-21
Averse to POWderly.

Washington. July 21.-Henry Martin,
editor of the K. of L. Journal. declares
that as result of the crusade against
the appointment of Powderly as COM
missioner Of immigration, the senate will
not confirm his appointment at this ses-
Sion
Daily camera., 1897-07-21
Strikers Resume Work.

Birmingham. Ala, July 2I.-Over 5000
workmen in the Slots Iron works and in
the steel works of Alabama and Ten
nessee resumed work today. The oper-
ators proposed reduction If five cents
a ton, but compromise has been ct
ferted
Daily camera., 1897-07-21
Doomed to Failure,

Fairmount. July 2I-If Debs' statement
that all depends upon this district is
true, the strike is doomed to failure.
Only fifty turned out last night to hear
his address. Debs is discouraged.
Daily camera., 1897-07-21
MAY EXCLUDE AMERICANS.
Canadians Averse to American Miners IL
the Klondyke Regions.

the KlOndyke Regions.
Washington, July 2I.-It is learned
here that it is possible that American
miners may be excluded from the Klon-
dyke regions. Information has been re-
celved that Canadians authorities have
under consideration the prohibition of
any but British citizens from the gold
regions. AS the Klondyke region is
clearly in British territory, the Dominion
government have right to exclude who
ever thew wish,
Daily camera., 1897-07-21
Steamers Collide.

Southampton, Eng, July 21-The Bel.
gian steamer, Concha, collided with the
British steamer. St Fillins, off the Isle
of Wight this morning. The Concha
sank and eight OF her crew were drowned.
The herald., 1897-07-18
The Coming of Anthony Hope

Anthony Hope is to be the lecturing
celebrity of the coming season, and it
will be interesting to see whether he will
share the fortunes of Ian Maclaren or
Conan Doyle. The latter author lectured
about the most conspicuous figure
among the popular writer's of the day,
but in spite of that the audiences which
greeted him were embarrassingly small.
He lectured once at Days theater to
less than twenty people, and although
mis- success was greater outside of New
York, his talk was not profitable to any
body. DR.. Watson, on the other hand
drew large audiences everywhere, al
though he was no better known. He car
ried back substantial sum to England.
One of the reasons given for his greater
success was his familiarity with public
speaking, while Conan Doyle was with
out any particular experience in this
direction and was, moreover, not pos
sessed Of very magnetic personality.
The fact that DR.. Watson's novels were
popular with the sort of people that went
to lectures was given as an additional
reason for this result. Anthony Hope
might have been more popular two
years ago than he will be next winter
but his chances of success seem fairly
good. 1t will be observed that Mr. Rich
ard lie Gallienne, in spite of his black
satin bicycle breeches, trimmed with old
yellow lace, is not yet announced as ona
Of next seasons lecturers.-New York
Sun,
The herald., 1897-07-18

weeds into active life. These may be
easily controlld by the frequent use of
the iron rake, which etifes them. at
birth. But If through inattention they
get the start of the gardener and need
to be reuced by the hoe, they should
be attached vigorously at the first
chance, and not allowed to perfect and
drop their seeds into the soil. Pull up
and shake the larger ones when not so
near as to endanger valuable plants
thereby, and hoe up all the others, not
merely scraping the ground over, but
breaking it up and pulverizing it while
roofing out the weeds. These may then,
while still green and succulent, be
raked together and put in the compost
heap, where they will be obliged to re-
turn to the gardener all that they have
purloined from the soil. This compost
heap may by little care be made quite
an important factor in the fertility of
the garden. Not only all weeds, but as
crops mature, all the garden refuse moi
used in mulching other plants may be
put into it, wet thoroughly, and COW
cred with a little earth, and thus rotted
down and retained for use as so much
home fertilizer 1t should be es-
tablished in some out-of-the-way cor
ner hole dug few feet deep to ac-
commodate it will be found convenient.
and the contents drenched with the hose
from time to time to promote decompo-
sition, after which a few shovelfuls of
earth will delay evaporation and help
to retain the gases. When used of
course the addition of wood ashes and
bone dust makes it by so much the
richer.-Boston Evening Transcript.
The herald., 1897-07-18
Save All Coffee Grounds

Recently clever and charitable wom-
an told of an act of domestic economy
which she had practiced for years, so
sensible and considerable that the only
wonder is that more women have not
adopted the same scheme. Like all
good housekeepers she never boils her
coffee. But she has the grounds care
fully saved in glass jar for. which a
poor woman calls each day. Cooked
over, of course the first aroma is gone
but it is stillvery good coffee-much bet
ter, indeed, than the poor are accus-
toned to using. So impressed was an
influential man with this little charity
that he has scheme on foot for driving
about the city with a large boiler to
collect daily the coffee grounds from the
best houses. These he will proceed to
boil and serve gratuitiously to people
in the poorest quarters of the city.