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The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-02-15
Troubles OF a Genius.

"Some men that have average or
more than average intelligence in GER
tain directions, seem to lack even the
protection of instinct in other direc
lions. You've heard the old story of
the man who got on the wrong side of
the saw while trimming tree and
never realized his error until he had
dropped twenty feet TO hard ground?
Well, cir l have true incident TO
match it,"
Go ahead" was uped upon the phi
losopher, who is one of Detrors big
ice dealers.
"A chap came to me early In the
season and wanted me TO invest in AN
ice-cuIting machine he had invented.
He tried TO tell me all about IL. but
simply told him 10 get his machine out
on the Ice and put IL To work as soon
as we commenced operations. If it
would do what he claimed for 1t, we
would have no difficulty In coming TO
terms. | happened TO he on the field
the morning OF his appearance. but was
too busy experimenting affairs to give
him or his device any special atten.
ton.
suddenly there was great yelling,
spultering and calling for help. We
tished my inventive friend out of the
WateI half drowned and half frnvan
His machine had started. under the
ice, for journey toward Niagary
Falls"
How did the thing happen?'
Nothing accidental about IL. The
machine was made to cut circular
pieces Of ice. The whole trouble with
the thing was that the genius and his
machine had to stand in the center OF
the fatal circle while working DE,
troit Free Press.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-02-15
NO SENATOR YET

At this writing the State Legislature
set ms to be hung up Changes made
during the past week have NOT been
material and from surface indications
an election Is as far OF as ever. We
ITO not believe in unduly hurrylng any
member Of the Legislature, aud trust
he deliberation will be so thorough
md deliberate mat when choice is
dnaliy made It will accord with the
wishes and needs of the people Of Utah.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-02-15

TIE country paper" MS the country
Weebly 10 generally called, ID about the
only means left TO preserve the spark
az liberty In this country. There is not
y metropolitan paper in the United
Staies. We care not what political party
i psstcnds 70 affiliate with, but what
Is edited aud conducted entirely and
exclusiyely on the toad-eatIng plan.
They fawn and flutter around the
tainted, tnseled and gliItering scum
that pose as "sawciety" leaders and
bend The pregnant hinges OF The knee
TO those in positions Of trusts--but
never criticism do they have TO offer
when not only severe criticism, but
censure aud exposure OF their corrupt
acts are due TO the public, The big
papers are all run on the policy plan,
and supported by the same prop
Utah State Journal.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-02-15

As we have before remarked, twelve
States have petilioned Congress to
amend ihe Federal Conslltutiop SO as 10
provide Tor the election OF u S. Sem
ators by direct vote. III Congress re.
fuses to entertain this radical departure
from the old rule, the next best thing
10 40 has been suggested by ex-Gov-
ernor Hoard OF Wisconsin. His propo-
sitlop is that In every county conveu-
ton held to elect delegates TO the State
convention, the question OF nominating
party candidate for the office OF u.
S. Senator by the State convention be
agitaled. and the members pledged to
promote this cause. n adopted, as il
should be, this would simmer the fight
down TO battle between parties 10
the Legislature, which would soon be
settled. The deadlock between eau.
didates Of the same party which is
the cause OF almost all dead!ocks,
would be impossible, Deadlocks would
DO entirely eliminated by this method
10 al States except those in which
three parties OF almost equal force are
10 the hsld. la our own State the
battle would have been ended on the
iirst ballot. AS suhstitpte Tor Con
greseional amendment Mr.. Hoard's
proposition cannot DO beaten, and
should be universally adopled. Logan
Journal,
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-02-15

THE gamblers have got all the wheat
out Of the hands of The farmers and
have recommended their annual boom
ing Of prices. Some Of the farmers
VINO have had to sell all the wheat
they raised, to pay interest and taxes
and are now buying y back In the
shape Of -four, at the trust prices, will
be Dragging next fall about the Repub-
lican party having raised the price OF
wheat In 1899 to such and such big
PRICE, Salina Press.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-02-15
Schedule in Eject January4, 1899.
Subject 10 change without Notice.
NO sSIsf ~ sS Sas SRATIONS SsS a. sq as5,

Trains between Juab and Frisco run eaily
except Sunday.
Tralng for Tooele leave Salt Lake nj 7;45
q N, daily except sunday.
Trains for Eureka leaves Provo 4:45 D m,
Lehi junction 800 m. Arrives Fairfield
g.i5 IN, Eureka ll;l5a m. Leaves Eugeka al
si25 p m, Fairfield i:3ipm. Arrives at Lehi
Junction b;t5 p m, Provo 9;3A o. IN.
Trains leave salt Lake for Ogden a m,
p:t5 a m, $40 p IN, $50 pm
Trains leave Ogden for Salt Lake $3.50 a m.
1850 NJ, 2ii5 p m, Gas pm
Close connections made at Ogden with the
southern and Union Pacific
Quickest time made from Utah points 10
Denver. Omaha, Kansas CITY, Chicago. 81
Louis and New York.
Through tickets on sale at all stations Bag.
gage checked through.
.. W EccleS. Geo. W. Craig Agt..
Gen 1'rf Mgr. Provo. Utah
w. H. bancroft, ID. u hurley,
V.-F. and u. Mgr. g. P and T. Agt,
Salt Lake City
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-02-15
'How did the thing happenY,
Giving Herse.fAway.

Mistress-Jane. I've mislald the key
of my escritolre. wish you'd just
fetch me that box OF old keys. | dare
say l can find one TO open It.
Jane-lts no use, maam. There
isn't key in the house as III fit that
desk Punch,
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-02-15

In Mondays Salt Lake Herald we
note an interesting letter from Major
II w. Young on the silver question
based on his observation IN the Orient.
The letter might be read with profit by
some OF our Utah quasi-gold standard
Republicans.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-02-15
ANENT NEWSPAPER LEGlSLA
TON.
ANEN1

THE committee appointed by legisla.
lion to daft m appropriate and hon
Isl bill In favor Of newspaper men by
the Press Association should have the
price on legal publications increased
some little. The idea OF newspaper
men putting In bills 10 the secretary of
State Tor legal printing at less than
hall It's value should be slightly
changed, Brother Nelson. This is one
suggestion we would like to draw the
attention of pur brethren OF th, press
to.-Manti Messenger.
AS WE have before stated there is no
law in this State regulating the pub
LEGATION Of legal notices. Other States
have such laws which protect both the
papers and the public, and this State
should not be behind the surrounding
ones in this matter. A very fair bill
has been prepared by the Utah Press
Association, aud we think that l, or a
similar measure should be passed by
the Legisiature.-I.ehl Banner.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-02-15

LAST Sundays Herald contains an
Interesting story, entitled Snow
bound,' from the pen OF Susa Young
Gate OF Provo.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-02-15

Who says advertising doesn't pay?
Three weeks ago the Saiina Press said
y dentist was needed in that section.
Last issue contains announcements or
three dentists and In local note, the
Press says: "The busy men in Sallna
this week have been the dentists. Z"
Great is printers inkl
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-02-15

Pangborn only weighed niueiY pounds
At the time. Dewef weighed more,
The lightweight tutor look the
school. however, and when trouble be-
gan again he went into the muss so
quickly that Dewey and the other boys
we're complet ly surprised. He whipped
Dewey, had another by the throat on
the floor and had placed the rioters out
OF action before they knew just what
had happened. There was no more
trouble in the school after that.
Young Dewey had taken his lesson
like man, and he was the best be-
hayed boy 10 the school that winter.
A letter was read from the admiral
thanking the association on behalf of
himself and his officers and men IN
resolutions previously passed by the
association. ut is q signal honor" he
wrpte, coming from such body Of
men, and will undoubtedly give pleas.
ore to all. The resolutions will be read
on the quarterback Of the vessels of The
squadron at the next general muster."
New York Press.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-02-15

YESTERDAY was ST. Valentines day.
For the furure we may say that the
editor Of The DEMOCRAT does not care
for valentines, at least not the variety
he received.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-02-15
A PETITION.


A petition was IN ci culation in Provo
y slerd y aud today addressed to Utah
county's legislative representatives,
asking that our members unite to NJ
once terminate the Senatorial contest
and that personal l.kings be thrown to
Que side We refused to sign this petit
ton because we believe that under our
present system Of Senatorial elections
we should leave the matter 10 our
chosen representatives. We trusted
them IN November, aud nothing has
since lranspired to induce us TO be-
lieve that we should transfer our faith
just gu long as the United States Con
sutution provides for the election Of
Senators by the various State Legisla.
lures. just so long will we maintain
that the chosen Representatives Of the
p ople should be left unlrammeled In
the exercise OF their Judgment. We
hope the time will come when the di-
rec voice OF the people will elect our
United States Senators. but that full
voice will never appear or be made
manifest In partisan petitions.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-02-15

The year had gloomily begun
For Willy Weeks a poor mans
SUN.
He was beset with bill and dun,
Aud he had very little
MON.
This cash." said he, won't pay my
dues;
I've nothing here but ones and
TUES.
A bright thought struck HIM, and he
said,
THE rich Miss Goldbricks / will
WE'D"
But when he paid his court to her
She lisped, but firmly said, mo,
THUR"
"Alasw said he, then must dlel
I'm done! I'll drown, Ill burn, Ill
FRI"
They found his gloves. and coat and
hat;
The coroner upon them
SAT.
-Salina Press.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-02-15

SECRETARY ALoER says Alger was
all RICH in his conduct Of thr war de-
partment. That ought 10 settle II.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-02-15
Krrr your eye on ] HE DEMOCRAT.

ALL Utah uniies 10 sympathy fol
Congressman King over the death o.
bis little daughter.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-02-15

Every report received from Manila
tends 10 Increase The pride Of U,ah
people In our soldiers from this State.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-02-15

hin HTEn The UTAH COUNTY DEM
M IN OCRAT wants agents ana
LIZ solicitors IN Provo ana
every city and town IN
Utah county. Liberal commission allowed on
ALI business. We shall also be pleased 20 re-
ceive communications as to local happenings
bf interest As soon us possible our manager
will visit the different precincts OF the county
with a view OF securing correspondents and
agents Address all communications to
TIE UTAH COUNTY DEMOCRAT.
Provo City, Utah.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-02-15
,..Yours, Etc..
ID. @. WAID'
Barrett &
McKendrick.
Articles and Prices we
Offer to the Public:

Lamps from zoe. up to SO.
Tumblers, per set; is, 20, 35 ard SOC.
Desert Dishes, piece, 81, 8, z, 10,
12t, 10, 20 and 25c.
Oatmeal Dishes, l2i, 10, 90, 25 and 30c.
Teacups and Saucers in all varieties.
Bread and Milk Sets.
Towels, per pair, IL, 20, 25 to 90c.
Mems and Boys Gloves, all kinds,
from SOC TO $l.25 per pair.
Ladies aud Misses Mitts from zoe up
to 65c per pair.
Best line OF Glass and Chinaware to
select Xmas, birthday and wedding
presents from.
Lace Curtains from Coo TO ITO pair
Lamp Chimpeys. 5 TO 25c.
Lanterns, the best, for only soc.
You are welcome to examine our
stock whether you buy or not.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-02-15

tell the tale OF their goodness Ia un.
mistakahle language. Those who APP
preciate the luxury of good cup OF
either beverage can crafty their taste
by purchasing our best tea at 40c, and
our best coffee at 40c. These are from
the choicest selections of the best
crops and are uhrivalled for strength
ana delicacy OF favor.
Your grocery hill will be ten per
cent less II you trade here.
GEO. E. HOWE, Grocer.
2s Center St., Provo,
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-02-15

Come quick and get first choice. Every
thing goes; | reserve nothing. You II
not get another such chance as this,
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-02-15
D. 0. WAID.
N, J ST., Provo,
N. j St.. Provo.

| have decided 10 close out my entire
stock OF Qooated on street, opp. the
p. o. Watches. Jewelry. Nutious, etc,
and retire from active business life,
" Closing Out
:: Shoes at Cost!
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1899-04-07
important 1Reasons wbp Dreptus map shortly Be
transported TO Darts.

1t is now definitely known in Paris that the Pro-
cureur General at Cayenne, French Guiana, has sent
a formal request to the Cour de Cessation to have
the remainder Of Dreyfus' examination conducted in
Paris, as his examination OF the prisoner has proved
most unsatisfactory, and the results must have
proved the same to the court. The mode of examin-
ing Dreyfus has been as follows: After a witness
had testified before the Criminal Section Of the court
in Paris, the judges would cable certain questions
based on this testimony. The Procureur General
would then visit the lie du Diable and put the ques-
tions to Dreyfus. The answers would be immediate
ly cabled to Paris. The Procureur General has
talked quite freely of his interviews with the prisoner.
1t has transpired that Dreyfus has become a%cquaint-
ed with the Importance placed in Paris on his alleged
confession to Captain Lebrun-R enault, IF | have
given some ocumen it was in order to obtain
some more important" and he has become very
careful in his responses. He has refused the demand
of a written declaration, reserving himself, as he
says, to reply to the furnished arguments when be
fore the Cour de Cessation in Paris and in the pres
ence of his accusers, whom he is said to be most
anxious to face. The Procureur General says that
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1899-04-07

mouth to mouth.
rs it then a sin, my friends, to be here? 7" said the
rabbi. II think not; and if it used to be regarded
as a sin, it is to be considered so no more. For l see
gathered together only respectable people who are
incapable OF a sinful deed. Or, do you hold an oppo-
site view?"
Now, if the rabbi had Numbered against all of
them they would not have contradicted him, much
less when he uttered their own opinion.
II fancy the rabbi continued, that / am dis
turbing your pleasure, for you are all so quiet, while
I heard many voices when / was outside the door.
Have You been playing cards? Why have you laid
them away? Card playing is no sin, and if l have
spoken against it, l only wished to warn against
gambling. Such card-playing as you do here is no
SIM
The people gazed at the rabbi incredulously; not
as if they were of the contrary opinion, but no one
believed that the rabbi had come to the club merely
to declare that card playing was permitted. There
must be a secret somewhere.
you do not believe me- the rabbi said. "Wel.
! will he your partner at a game"
But you don't know how to play cards, a voice
was heard.
What is that! I don't know cards? can't
play? Just hear the insult. / will play at once and
show that | understand the game better than all of
YOU"
He took his seat at the little table near which he
had been standing. The table had certainly served
for card players before the rabbits entrance. The
light was still burning and the saucer which had
held the stakes was empty.
IF the rabbi wishes to play one of the gentle
men said, II will withdraw, as the youngest in the
party"
Three others took their seats at the table.
Withdraw? By no means. There is room for
YOU"
"But then we are five, and only four are necessary
tor the game
Don't you see that | know better than you how
to play? Five can play the game which / shall
teachyou."
The fifth took his seat with some hesitation.
"But, = the rabbi said, II do not play low. l will
make it two ducats.''
This was agreeable to the rest. Soon ten ducats
were III the saucer.
TLau. cl,aAaod L. on-Ls
The Jewish South. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1893-1899, 1899-04-07
THE JEWISH SOUTH.

on the table, at which the rabbi had nothing to say
The first player then played a card-he was I'M
certain what card to offer. There was a similar
uncertainty as to the second, third and fourth Cards.
"Hearts are trumps!" exclaimed the rabbi, pro
ducing the letter Instead Of the card, land unlessI
am mistaken, ! have won the game"
He took the ten ducats out of the saucer, pushed
them together and covered them with a saucer.
"Now if / have won,' said the rabbi, turning
over the saucer and placing the gold in it, II surely
can do what / like with my property"
"Ofcourse," said the four players.
"Come in, my daughter" said the rabbi, rising
and opening the door. "Tell your parents that the
rabbi played cards at the club and won. He sends
you his winnings, extending the saucer to the girl.
Zone word" said a gentleman who had read the
letter. II would have played for a ducat if I had
been one of the game, but / surely would have lost it
with such trumps." At these words he put a ducat
in the saucer.
I'VE would have suffered the same" said a Sec
ond in the audience, all of whom had now become
acquainted with the letter, and soon the saucer was
completely filled with gold.
The maiden hid the money in her apron. She
found her parents IL tears. The story of the rabbits
game made their tears flow more copiously, but they
were tears of a different kind.-JeWiSh Messenger.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-06-10
DIRECTORY.
BERKELEY COUNTY

ClRcuIT ~0URT Judge, Thirteenth
judicial Circuit, T.. Boyd Faulkner:
Clerk. L. Dew. Gerhardt. Prosecuting
Attorney. u s. q. Pltzer: Sheriff. J.. III.
smith; Deputy Sherifs, J.. Il. Catrow.
NJ. 5. Tabler. w. Ii. Hollis, f. If. Hardy
Deputy Sheriff and Jaiier.
Terms of the Court commence ON the
second TUESDAY ia January, April, and
September.
COUNTY CoURT. President q. p. Ri
ner; Commissioners. Joseph Fiscua
arj II. Stuckey; Clerk, |. L. Bender.
Terms commence, first Monday In
March. June, September and December.
Commissioners OF Accounts. John 4.
Picking, Adrian q. Nadenbousoh. Il.
Dew. Gerhatdt; Surveyor of Land, l.
w. Woods; Assessor. First District. @
I. Nicely; Assessor. Second District !
q. II. Fulk; General Receiver,
Henry j., Seibert, Coroner, VIM. Mckee;
Sealer OF Weights and Measures, David
Pitsnogle; Steward of Almshouse Thoss
Wolford.
Local Board of Health, E. L. Hoff
man, John l.. Williamson, DIR. 8. N
Myers, the President OF County Court
and Prosecuting Attorney.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-06-10

Money-orders can be obtainedI only at
designated Money order Offices. Money
can be sent to any part of the country
with absolute safety, by obtaining q
money order, for which the fees are: On
orders not over $3.50, Sc; over $3.50, and
not over S., &c; IS to $40, 10c; $40 to $40,
l2c; SEQ to $50, lac; $50 to $40, tic; $40
TO $50. zoe; $50 to 500, &c; $50 to $75,
ETC; SIS to $40, 3sc.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-06-10

Hotel chambermaids are unknown IN
Mexico. Men mako the beds and keep
the roopns in order
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-06-10
wINcHEsTERssTo HARRISBURG

tDaily except Sunday. sDaily. Trains No
2 and 10 aud and 9 run daily between Hag-
erstown aud Harrisburg.
Train No. 3 Will run as O mixed train Mar
Ginsburg TO Winchester.
]. F. BOYD, Supt. w. A. GARD, Agent.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-06-10
a rarkinw Crow.

Bethel, Mes. latest curiosity Is a
talking crow which entertains the
boys and girls. The bird was found
in the woods over year ago when
young, having fallen from its nest and
broken a wing. 1t was taken home
and cared for but showed no inclina-
ton to talk until few months ago. 1t
talks as well as parrots. but favors
words containing 90 and Hello, he'll
10, Moses, Ora. Whoa there." cause
the passersby to turn quickly at times.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-06-10
PUBLIC LIBRARY.

The Marlinsburg Public Library IL
open every day except sunday, from.
$50 a. IN. to 1890, and from p. M. %
5, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Satur-
days, also in the evening from 1880 TO Q.
The hours for the reading room ara
the same. The public are wslcomes
subject to the rules, to use the reading
room and b oks III the Library free OF
charge. Rooms Southwest corner Pub
lie Square.
Miss HALLE LAMoN. Librarian.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-06-10

The reason blow ON the ear may
do irreparable injury Is taat the air,
being driven suddenly and violently
against the drum OF the ear. might rup-
ture the membrane and cause incurable
deafness. The ears should never be
pulled nor meddled with in any way ex-
cept to wasn them in the gentlest man
ner, the orifice being cleansed with a
fold of the washcloth rolled into little
cone.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-06-10
The Fan broke Her Week.

Steubenville, o.. June 1.--Miss Cath.
crime McCarroll. aged SO years, fell
down a stairway leading TO cellar
at her home and was killed. almost
Instantly Her neck was broken. She
was one of the oldest schoolteachers In
Eastern Ohio.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1899-06-10
RATES OF POSTAGE.

First Class -Letters to any part OF
the United States, two cents per ounce,
or fraction thereof, prepaid.
Second CIass--Transien newspapers
and periodicals, one cent for each four
ounces, or fraction thereof.
Third Class Books, unsealed circu-
lars, and all printed matter except news
papers, seeds, cuttings, roots, ETC.. one
cent for each two ounces or fraction
thereof.
Fourth Class-Merchandise,s types,
metals, ores, and minerals, and all malta
BILE matter not In any other class, one
cent for each ounce or fraction thereof.