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The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-12-22
ENOUGH FIGS
70 supply the United State. should Ne
Raised In Caiifornis.

Raised In Caiifornia.
San Francisco Gail: One million OF
dollars per annum can be easily added
10 tho Income Of California. In the
opinion OF Prof Walter r. swlngle OF
the United States department Of agri-
culture. by cultiyatlng figs. Prof
swingle has been touring the state and
keonly observing. Its conclusion is
that the fooihill region OF California Is
ercellently adapted to the growing OF
hg orchards and is like the natural
home Of the lg. Imported hgs are now
selling on the Atlantic coast at the ex-
lraordinary rate OF 81 900 per ton. and
there are few TO be had at that price.
n California had a zig crop now II
would be as good as a gold mine.
california ought to raise figs enough
Tor tho whole United States" said
Prof swingle. Il am satisfied that the
portability OF so doing will be demon
strated satisfactorily" The explana-
ton OF this IL that II the iig moth,
brought from Asia by Prof. Swingle in
Capri fgs. shall survive the frosts the
problem OF fertllizing tho figs which
has puzzled generations OF Californi-
ans. will be settled. II has heretofore
been supposed that the only way to
Introduce the flg moth into California
was TO import small Capri fig trees in
pots and wait for them TO grow. Prof
swingle has adopted the more direct
method and brought them In fgs. tho
igs being wrapped In tinfoll. A Jour
ney across the Mediterranean sea, tho
Atlantic ocean and the North Ameri-
can continent did not hurt the moth in
the least. There are many samples OF
the moth In the state now. all so i'm
ported and all are doing well.
II the moths survive the frost this
winter. tho way will be blazed out for
the future industry. which cannot but
prove an important addition to tho
states commercial resources. Prof.
swlnglo says that he thinks that II IL
also possible TO introduce the fruit
bearing cactus into California success
fully. This ia something like the
prlckly pear. with the "prickers" left
out The fruit is OF dull, red color
and tastes something like q canteloupe
In Arabia this fruit grows on the des'
ert and does not need any water e
thrive. There are large tracts in Cali
fOrnia. now producing no revenue, thai
might be made TO pay we'll with CROP
OF this Arabian fruit. Prof. swlnglo 4
investigating carefully concerning tn
outlook for the date palm In Califor
MIA. Tho shortage In the Asiatic III
crop ought to supply a market for an,
California black figs NJ 10 send for
ward this season. Black dried fig
have already been sold. in small guam
titles. In the East. at very good pricei
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-12-22

81 want my salary
Salaries will be paid Immediately
after the performance
milne must be paid now or the per-
Torrance will not be finished
''iH awkward position he drew a
newspaper package from his overcoat
pocket II seemed heavy. and l heard
the cllnk OF coin.
Awful lot OF silver tonight ho
said. as no handed me the parcel.
~ dropped II scornfully.
81 want greenbaeks.' said nrmiy.
"'But / haven't
'Greenbacks OF no performance
repeated calmly.
You should have seen his facet
You should have seen the property
hoy comforting himself with delight be-
hind set house
with the 'smothercd curse OF the
melodrama the manager picked up the
scattered coins and marched away. A
twenty dollar bill came back 90 me II
few moments and the play ended In
orthodox fashion.
"But what do you think OF that for
meanness7"
"I'm speeches." said !. Encore
the oolong. pleased l must steady my
nervesl"
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-12-22

The dining car service OF tho Denver a
Rio Grando railroad Is proving grea,
convenience TO the travelling public. Flo
CANT dining ears are attached TO all trains
leaving Denver on this popular road, where
meals are served In manner pleasing to
all travellers, and at moderate prices Ihs
enjoyment OF q trip through Colorado's
wonderful scenery that Abounds along the
road Ia enhanced by the dining car and
other conveniences that have been adopted.
For information, time cards, rates, eto.,
address S. X. Hooper, General Passenger
aud Ticket Agent, Denver, or II. NJ. Cuah.
ing, Travelling PASSENGER Agent, 100 West
Second South Street, Salt Lake City.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-12-22


The most people who live in the
temperate zones. the annual freshets
oeeasioned by the melting OF the win
ter SHOWS and by the unusually heavy
rains OF spring are matter OF ia
uillar observation. Under n higher
latitude and In the neighborhood of
glaciers. other phenomena are 10 be
studied. An English traveller In Alas
ka has the following to report about
the rivors OF that country: The TAX
henna. like most streams OF glacial
origin, was subject to a daily rise and
fall. The distance OF Its sources caused
the water to Increase In volume and
In swlftness from noon TO midnight.
after which II continued to decrease
from midnight to noon. The daily rise
measured from six to ten inches, ac-
eording 10 the heat OF the weather; the
daily fall measured from Ave TO eight
inches during the time the fine wealth
Or lasted. After few days OF cloudy.
rainy weather. I found the river fall
ing from day to day about as fast as
II had risen during the fne weather.
II is worthy OF remark that during
hno weather invariably found tho
wind during the daytime In the Chill
cat valley blowing up from the sea. II
began In the fore. 9on with a gentle
breeze. which gradually increased TO a
smart gale. that died quite away by
sunset. During the night there was
either no wind. or else II blew In tho
contrary direction. This regular move
ment OF the atmosphere no doubt has
much to do with producing the regu-
lar daily rise and fall OF the river.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-12-22

Three tours OF the beautiful Island
OF Puerto Rico are scheduled to leave
Chicago December "a, January 2s and
February 10. Special Pullman sleep
ers and dining ears will convey tho
party TO New York. thence on board
the splendid new steamships Ponce
and San Juan. through and around tho
island by rail. automobile. earrings
and boat. Tickets include all en-
penses everywhere. These select Inn
tied parties will be under the special
escort OF Mr.. Walter Boyd Townsend.
under the management OF The Amers-
can Tourist Association. Reau Camp
bell. general manager. 1923 haruuetts
building. Chicago. Itineraries. maps
and tickets can be had on application
TO the agents OF the Chicago. hilwau-
keo a st. Paul Ry.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-12-22

edly. II don't have any supper l
don't 20 on
why. that'll be all right. my dear.
Wen 20 out together. and you shall
have supper with me-
"And he laid his arm sffoctlonateiy
on my shoulder.
Il gave him a good push. and he fell
up against IN door. Oh. how angry he
vasi
what arc you dolngi' he shouted.
'Rehearsing you In the character
OF a gentleman said /. and you won't
suit
He vent out and banged tho door.
but \ very nice supper came up 10 mo
later. sun I remembered the CLEAN
OF hate In his eyes and was on my
guard.
1--WE had very good house that
night and felt little encouraged. As
I stood looking out OF the peephole In
the curtain. the property boy bruahld
against me.
beg pardon he said. hurrledly.
but Two been workin' 80 hard an
nothln' to eat so that I'm as weak n
rat, I've had no supper
You shouldn't 10 without your
supper said.
~ aln't got the price,
81 gave him half OF my forty cents
"'Go out and get cup OF coffee and
a sandwich
"He took the money with a grateful
look ana disappeared.
"The play went on. so did he. for
that matter. for he played two parts.
poor llttle soul
AT TIE end OF the third act he
knocked at my dressing room door.
"'say. you're Miss Hallett. Amt
yerr
"'Yes'
"weil. got somethln' want to sag
to yer on the quiet
II finished dressing and came out
"'You certainly wac good to me- he
said with grin. an now It's turn
about
"'what DO you meanr
"'Just this The boss-the manager
mean-iuat sent me up to the hotel tc
get nye dollars changed into pennies
an nlekels an ten cent pieees'
Well. what haa that TO do viii
msr
"'plentyl He's a-makin' up salaries
out front In the ONCE. an he's a
lauEhin with another Teller. He's go
ing TO pay you your salary In pennie
an niekels an dimos.'
81 don't believe IT,
"'Woll, you can. heard him tel
tho other Teller. an they think its
great Joke. Ho'a down ON you for som
reason or other, Don't gimme away.
"And so no disappeared again.
$50 this was the managers con
temptihle revenge.
, Twenty dollars In niekels and pen
/ nlesl
, Il called the stage msnsger,
Don't ring up the curtain, MI
4 Clarke said. FOR shan't 60 on unit
q get my salary
a "But, my dem what | said.' was m
a rejolndor. as went back TO my dres
inL room.
a ~ thought OF Patti refusing TO p'
' on bar clippers unit. poor old Mapleac
had produced StOOO-how she got "
n thousand. simply put on one sllpp
h and waited.
"Heavensl Suppose they had pa
"A her in niekels and pennleal
"The manager came dashing back.
4. "'Whata this. Mlss Hallettr
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-12-22
Tn. Careless Orator.

An orator In Missouri got on tho fol.
lowing: I'VE live in land OF noun.
tains and high taxes, low wages. big
crooked rivers and crooked statesmen
big lakes and big strikes, big drunki
and big pumpkins. big men vita pump
kin heads, silver streams that gambol
in tho mountains. and p,ous politicians
that gamble in che night. roaring cat
aracts and roaring orators, fast horses
and fast young men. sharp lawyers.
sharp hnanclers. and sharp-nosed go0-
sips. noisy children, fertile plains thai
lie like n sheet OF water. and thou
sands OF newspapers that lie like thun-
der.-san Francisco ArEonaut.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-12-22


Returning home at close Of day.
Who gently chides my long delay.
And by my side delights to stay7
Nobody
Who sets for me the easy chair.
Spreads out the papers with such care.
And lays my slippers ready there7
Nobody
when plunged In deep and dire dis
tress.
When anxious cares my heart OPP
press.
Who whispers hopes OF happlness3
Nobody
when sickness comes and sorrow
twain,
And grief dlstraets my fevered brain,
who sympathlzes with my pain7
Nobody
But I'm resolved. 10 help me fate.
To change at once my single state,
At Hymens altar I will mate
Somebody
brownsville (Ga.) Enterprise
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-12-22

Brothefiiness. that is the keynote Of
Christian conquest Nothing less can
solve tho problems Of our or any day.
Those problems. how confusing how
weary we sometimes become. and how
helpless. The laborer. the immigrant
the tramp. the war questions and .
host Of others. Those confront us on
every hand. and they not only ask, but
command that we shall consider them
We may laugh. but whether We laugh
or cry or shrug our shoulders, they
stalk before our eyes. Take the labor
question. There are the capitalist. the
employer and employees. How shall We
measure Just what proportion each
should receiver The brotherhood Of
man will solve these questions.-Rev.
Thos. Bobient.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-12-22
TURKEY ACTRESS"

A pretty little Theaplan said 10 me
The other day.
Il must look out for turkey Job
Tor ChriatmaS."
why wha, do you mean" !
queriod.
what. haven't you heard Of 'tur-
hey actors'?"
Il know plenty Of actors who arc
geese. and a few actresses who are
ducks" was the reply.
"oh. dear. no, Turkey actors are
those who only get an engagement for
Thanksgiving or chrIatmAs or New
Years"
And how ions can they live on
fhatf"
well. IT'S better than nothing. l
engaged for twenty dollars and eS-
penaes last Christmas 10 play Aida
BloodEood In "rhe Streets OF New
York oh. what an experienced"
"Come In here quoth I. "and ever h
trimming bumper OF chocolate or a
wild waashil OF tea, tell mo ALL"
And a. we lunched together she told
me thla;
'"rhey sent for me from n dramatic
agency. said the money was sure and
almost any dresses would do. Aida Il
The daughter OF a hanker In the play
but they said that In the town wher'
we were TO perform on Christmas nigh
they wouldn't know the difference
However. fixed up three ehangei
without spending a cent
I'VE were all TO meet the manager
at the ferry In Jersey City. lie dldn'
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-12-22
way. OF tho world.

Sandy Plkes-T'lngs Amt fair In dis
wurld. Billy.
Billy Coalgate-what's de matter.
now. sandy7
Sandy Plkes-why, Use Jest bin dom
little tlnkin'. Here's desc high
fluted fellows dat git a good dinner fer
Jest tellln' n funny story after desc
t'ro' eatin'. We has to oil woodshod
before we kin ri, n little cold lunch. II
ain't right.-Chicago News.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-12-22

appear. but sent a message that he'd
see us In the town
we all paid nur fares-i had forty
cents left-and reached the place
pretty we'll olsgusled.
AT the hotol they viewed us sus-
pieiously. as We had no trunks, aud
there We learned that the matinee had
been abandoned, no seats having been
aold.
I'VE had a rehearsal instead, and Il
was elk o'eloo before staggered into
the hotel, only to learn that We
couldn't hav any supper unless we
paid for II In yidually.
Il sent wo 20 our manager that
had no money and shouldn't play
without my ppor.
"rhia brou .ht him 70 my door in q
hurry. he knocked and entered with
q surprised ar.
"'why. my dear, he said, there's
some mistake.
~ think thera Is replied, spirit
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-12-22

Baltimore Amerlean-Mias sourface
Ito tramp)-Did you ever have ro-
nance In your lief
Tramp-Yes. mum: had q sweet
heart oncet dat looked like you.
Miss sourfaee (setting out another
piece OF pie)-And did she die7
Tramp-No. mum. Me ladder want
cd me to marry her, so l run away
from home.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-12-22

The b. & o. II. II. has Just placed
an order for 1880 tons OF SIS pound
steel rail for delivery In 1900. Tho
contract price IS about SO per ton or
81 per cent more than the Receivers
paid for rail during the time they had
charge OF the property. or the total
amount Just ordered toe y. & o. proper
will get 10000 tons. the u. a o. s. w.
1880. the Plttsburg and Western
1000. and the Cleveland Terminal and
Valley 1000,
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-12-22

IT WeFo II0' hnd no WE 10
II were only Santa Claus,
And Santa Claus was ms
ia show TO him Just what a good
Old Santa ia be.
ia always bring the kind OF toys
And story books for him;
ia ind his stocking ey'ry year,
And MI II to the brlm.
This year I'd bring book or 30
On how we conquered Spain.
Or how a boy pursued his foe
Across the Klondyke plain.
And boxing gloyes-and. say. guess
A pistol would be fine
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-12-22
After-Dinner chat.

Indianapolis Journal-"well." said
Hungry Higgins. here is the nrst
good thing ever read about them col
lego dudes."
"wot is III" asked Weary Watkins.
with little interest.
IVY II says a lot OF 'em had n can
rush-no. II ain't either. It's a cane
rush. They was bit OF gravy eoverin'
up the e."
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-12-22

Philadelphia Bulletin: "Tho orator Il
what you'd call a man OF metal7"
"Why7"
"Thoy call him silver tongues HI
has gold In his teeth. and he certainly
has plenty OF brass"
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-12-22

Indianapolis Journal: How women
do love to stare ut heroi" said the
Cynical Youth.
yep" assented the Savage Bache-
lor. "That Is one reason why they al
ways fiock to weddings"
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-12-22

From tho Utica Observer; The Irish
man was painting his barn. and he
was hurrying his work with all his
strength and speed. What are you
IN such hurry for. Murphy" asked q
ipectator. Sure l want 10 get through
before me paint runs out" was tho
reply,
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-12-22
OUR BUDGET OF FUN
SOME GOOD JOKES ORIGINAL
AND SELECTED.

A variety OF Jokes. oibes and Ironies,
original and Selected -Fiotssm and
setsam from the Tide Of Bumor-
witty Sayings
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-12-22

To Klondyke with. And then-oh. Yes,
A wheel for ninety-nine.
ia bring leather suit and hat
The kind that cowboys wear.
or bowie knives and things like that
He'd have lot 10 spare,
I'd nh his stocking then with all
The candy It would hold,
And where the packages were small
I'd ill In round with gold,
And when they saw how good I waA
How happy folks would ho
II we're only Santa Claus
And Santa Claus was me,
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-12-22

Chicago Tribune; Kaue-Don"t you
think the white goose is ever 90 much
prettler than the others7
Bessle-No. And II did think so
I wouldn't say so. He's the ganderl
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-12-22

Dewey believes IN short engage
ments." remarked Mrs snaggS
Eyes. the spanlards who were at
Manila last year can testify TO that
piti-hnrs Chronicle Telegraph.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-12-22
HOLIDAY RATES


On December 90, "a, 95, 81 aud January
tho Rio Grande Western Railway will apply
n rate OF one single fare for tho round trip
between any two stations ON Its lines.
Tickets limited TO January & 1t takes this
opportunity OF wishing all Its patrons q
merry Christmas and happy New Year.
ino. w. HEIsTz,
General PassepRer Agent
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-12-22
rho.s Chrl.tma. 70 o, n..r

lie was an active parcel boy,
From house to house he'd range
And whatsoever your bill might DO
He always had the change"
But cruel, coarse and changeless boys
His efforts did deride,
Until. from utter loneliness,
The little fellow died
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-12-22

In all Spain there are only $3.50 chill
srsn An the Sunday schools
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-12-22

God chooses the weak things Of this
world to confound the mighty. Jonah
did not amount 10 much. We are al
most Inclined TO SCOT at his vaoiilation
and foolishness But God chose him.
Earthen vessels hold Gods riches Not
many mighty or great folks arc called
II they ever become great II Is through
their faithiulness. Our shild's hymn
never loses Its great philosophy;
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1899-12-22
Make the mighty ocean
And the pleasant land"

when am weak then am !
strong" cried the great st. Paul For
God can only use weakness He must
oil the worker with Himself The
wisest and best workman 10 he who
calls to God. use me. and make me
strong with Thy strength" No mat
ter what you are. though weak and L.
norant. you can give yourself to Gods
service. and He can make you mighty.
-Floyd w. Tompkina.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-12-14
YELLOW SHIRT WAS A MASCOT
Turf PiunEer Always Had Good Luck
When He Wore 1t.

Turf PiupEsr Always Had Good Luck
When He Wore 1t.
From the New Orleans Times Demo-
crat: III you had dropped into our
place few days ago." said local
laundryman. you would have wit
messed the singular spectacle of a large
establishment concentrating Its ener-
giles upon one particularly ugly yell
low striped shirt, worth so cents at the
bargain counter. We received the gar
ment at noon sharp and delivered 1t,
neatly washed and ironed. at 1:l5. for
which feat the operatives divided n
nice. new IS dill. The Incident came
about in this way: There is a certain
sporting man In New Orleans who
plays the races. and. needless to say. Is
a firm believer In hoodooes and mascots
Some time ago he made big winning
after long streak of hard luck, and
In looking around for the usual omen
he happened to notice that he was
wearing peculiarly hideous yellow
barred shirt, which he had always
loathed and had put on that morning
by mere accident in hasty dressing.
or course that settled 1t. and when he
made two or three other winnings in
cased In the same garment he didn't
dare change It for fear Of breaking the
thread OF his luck. Meanwhile the
shirt did not improve In appearance.
In fact. II became so grimy and dis
reputable looking that it's owner. who
Is naturally neat dresser. was
ashamed to venture on the streets. lie
started several times to send IL to the
laundry. but on each occasion some
thing good would turn up on the
blackboard and he would rush to his
room and pu, II on again before plac-
ing bet. A few days ago he told his
troubles to one OF our wagon men. II
you can wash that shirt In time for me
to wear II this afternoon. he said. ri
give you s.. The wagon man sworc by
the nine gods he would have II back In
time. and by brIbins all hands at the
laundry. he kept his word. am sorry
TO say that the sporty gentleman los,
$50 the same day. lie attributes the
disaster entirely TO his impEudcnec in
having his shirt washed
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-12-14
An ,n,ssau.,,s,. .usj.e,.

From the san Francisco Wave. Dr
Lewis James. one of the leaders Of the
Greenacre Chautauaua in Maine. be-
sides being scholar is a good deal OF
a wit. Meeting a friend who was at
tending the recent summer session OF
the famous institution. he asked how
he was enjoying himself. Excellent
~, until yesterday" was the reply,
when I heard Prof. X" Didn't he
lecture weli7'' asked the doctor. Not
at ALL" answered his friend. he sim
ply told us what we didn't know.
"Ahi" aueried the doctor. then he is
still taiking7"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1899-12-14
..r..,,,,... Of . p,. ..,,.,.

Cecil Raleigh. the drama;is;. is very
supcrs,itious when engaged in pTcpar-
ins a play. on no account sill he star;
a piece or allow full.drcss rehearsal
on a Friday. Neither ~ili he fnish
writing on the thirteenth page. lie
prefers to 81, up late and begin another
sheet. or. by resortins 10 a very small
hand cram all he wants into page
twelve. His iatcs; scare vas In con-
nection with a pen. Mr.. Raleigh uses
a silver pcnhoidcr given him as a
birthday present. Realizing when
nearing the end o. Hearts Ase
Trumps" that the nib with which he
commenced was still holding out. the
idea came to him ;hs; 1; would be
ominous II the pen broke before the
inai curtain was reached. Happily
for the authors mental peace. the pea
did no; fail him.