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The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-03-09
Kln.m.n Acro.. ono norder.

Many Americans gladly acknowledge
their klnship with the Anglo-Saxons
beyond the water. but we must remem-
Der that we are stlll more literally
cousins OF the great people to the north
OF us. For century and a quarter
Canadians and Americans have inter
married freely. and the border cannot
divide ties OF blood. Not long ago the
dispatches from South Africa an
nounced the death OF Lieut.. Wood OF
Halifax. the FIRST Canadian to die for
the British empire In the Boer war. II
ia an interesting comment on our re-
lations with Canada to note that this
young Lieutenant was the great-great-
grandson OF Zachary Taylor who was
a major In the war OF 1912. and fought
against the British with all the zest
for fighting that was In him, and that
his great-grandfather was Jefferson
Davis, who. as young man. married
Taylor's daughter II is usually rep
resented as a runaway match, but Mr.
Davis himself wrote that II was moth
ing OF the sort, In spite OF such Am
erican anteeedents. Lieut.. Wood Lived
q loyal subject OF the queen. and died
for her maJesty's empire.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-03-09

oxen without swearing. A teamster
was hired more on his reputation for
swearing and shooting than for driy-
ing, Col. Majors was a religious man
and for long time conscientious aoru-
Piles stood In the way OF his going into
the frelghtlng business lie would not
employ men who swOre. and he would
not haul freight on Sundays. As traf-
&c increased II fell gradually into the
hands OF Majors overland freight. and
he took In two partners and changed
the name to Majors. Russell a Wad-
dell They soon Increased their team
ing outfit 10 10000 oxen and 1000
wagons, dividing them into outfits"
or trains" moving out OF lndopersl-
ence, Mo. on a certain date, and sched-
uled 10 reach Santa Re or Salt Lake
or Denver, as the case might be, on
certain date. Tho organization OF
freight train for crossing the plains
consisted OF 20 wagons carrying from
three TO three and one-half tons each.
the merchandise being protected by
sheets OF ducklng. Each wagon was
drawn by l2 oxen, and the train was
provided with 80 or 40 extra animals,
In case some OF those drawing the
wagons went lame. Tho whole train
consisted OF from 320 to $50 cattle, and
a half-dozen mules, for herdlng aud
riding. The force OF men consisted OF
wagonmaster. his assistants. the
teamsters. man 10 look after the ex-
ira cattle. and three or four reserves.
Oxen almost altogether were used In
frelghtlng. because they were more re-
liable for long trips. and because they
forged for their own food. and, 9Th
proper care. could travel 1000 miles
between April and November. and stlll
be sleek and salable.
The business done by the freight line
established by the colonel was enor-
nous. In one year he carried 100000
pounds OF government supplies to
United States troops In Utah. Forty
thousand oxen, a thousand mules and
over 5000 men. under his supervision,
once carried freight and mail from the
Missouri river across the Rocky
mountains. Col. Majors greatest en-
terprlse, from a spectacular point OF
view. was the establishing OF the
pony express" In the days OF the
California gold fever this was TO the
coast what the flying mail trains are
10 the people today. From the ter
minus OF the eastern telegraph lines
there was a stretch OF 1000 miles to
the coast. Majors had already estab-
llshed an overland stage line. operated
BY the Ann OF Majors. Russell a Wad-
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-03-09

OF Dufferin. British ambassador To
France. became very devoted. and her
friends expected a betrothal. About
this time Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr.'
began to assume prominence In the
college world. An upper class man at
Yale. prominent socially, unpreten-
tious with all the great wealth to
which he was 90 be the heir, he was
one OF the most popular young men In
New York lie became attentive TO
Mis- Wilson. and when he was grad
uAted he announced 10 his father that
he intended to marry. The late Cor
nelius was opposed 10 the match and
ordered his heir presumptiye TO forget
the girl OF his choice. obedlently'
young Cornelius went TO Paris. Aftei
six months the Wilson family also
went 10 Paris in the course OF thelT
yearly visit to the continent Upon
hearing the news Mr.. Vanderbilt, ST.
sent for his son. asking him to return
His request was not compiled with FOL
some time, and when he finally can't
to New York he told his father thai
the idea OF being disinherlted could moi
keep him from the woman he loved
Without his parents consent he wal
married To Miss Wilson. Not one o.
the Vanderbilt family was present Al
the ceremony The solicitations OF hi
brother and sisters In his behalf wer'
unavailing; his father would not yield
When a little child was born to then
II was thought that his tiny hands ant
bright little face would soften IN
grandfather's heart. but he. too. wa
powerless.
Several times It was said that Cor
nelius Vanderbilt had forgiven his SOL
for his love marriage. but when tn
will OF the manager OF the VANDERBILT
interests was probated II was founI
young Cornelius had been lett but on
ons-hundredth part OF the vast estate
There Ia considerable difference be
tween one and sixty million dollars
but Alfred. his brother, came forwar
generously and gave him enough 4
equal the share OF the other children
Mrs. Cornelius, Jr., had remained neu
trail throughout the whole affair; IN
willing TO give up the man she love
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-03-09
II Refused to lie oonrorted.

Mr.. Henry Irving, the well-known
actor. once took fancy 10 beautiful
collie dog belonging to Highland
shepherd. The man was very unwlll-
ing to part with his dog, but the sum
offered for lt-f60-was a little fortune
in his eyes. and he resolved TO sell H.
There are two In the making OF bar
gain. however. as the saying Is, and
when the collie reached London II re-
fused TO be comforted, In fact, II was
no unhappy in It's new life, and It's mis-
cry caused Mr., Irving TO feel 30 uncom-
Portable that he determined to restore
II 70 its old master, Imagine the dog'a
10y. and the shepherds, too, when the
creature returned TO Its Highland
home. One Is reminded OF the love OF
the Arab for his steed in reading OF
this pretty story.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-03-09
POLLY DESERVED HIS CRACKER


A Philadelphia writer relates IA,
story OF parrot that protected hei
owners home from burglars. who hat
entered through one Of the front par
lor windows. They crept through III,
han room past the bird and began
Jmmying open the sideboard In the
dining room, whore the silver was
kept One OF the other men gathered
up the costly Turkish rugs on the
floors and another was taking down
the curtains when Polly spoke up. ia
that you. Frank" she queried. The
burglars stopped as n they had been
shot. Polly repeated the question In a
louder aud more imperative key. The
noise OF the parrot awakened her
master. Mr.. Flster. lie grasped a ie.
yolver. which he had bought only n
few days before. and kept under his
pillow. and made for the head Of the
stairs He pressed an electric button
on the wall and M the lights In the
hall room. where he saw three men
struggling to open the front door, Ho
promptly opened IRE. but they succeed.
ed In getting away. Mr.. Flster then
went downstairs. whore he found the
parrot in her cage under the plano,
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-03-09

The hottest region on the earth's
surface is, from all accounts, TO bo
found on the southwestern coast OF
Persia, on the borders OF the Persian
gulf. For forty consecutive days In
the months OF July and August tho
mercury has been known to stand
above 100 degrees In the shade night
and day. and 10 run up as high as 1850
degrees In the middle OF the afternoon.
In Bahreln Island, which is situated
In the center OF the most torrid part
OF this most torrid belt as though II
were natures intention 10 mako the
place as unbearable as possible, water
Is sometimes unknown. Great shafts
have been sunk to a depth of 800 feet
in the endeayor 10 find wells, but al
ways with the same result-no water.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-03-09

and yot not wishing TO DO anythin0
preludicial TO his interests. A dlgni.
fed silence, not trying TO influence her
iiance In any way. created great re-
spect for her. and her friends were
vey happy when she was finally mar.
ried. These two young people disre.
garded everything but love In their
choice OF partner for life. and Their,
are few men or women in the world
possessed Of grain OF sentiment who
do not approve OF the course they
chose.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-03-09

In consideration thereof tender him
those ten bills. each, as you see. OF u
noble denomination"
I'VE may get ourselves In peck OF
trouble" said the woman, shrowdly.
Il think II is worth more"
An almost imperceptible sigh OF re-
lief escaped the strangers lips.
How much more7" he asked.
II should like MS much more "a there
Is there for pin money for myself"
"A reasonable request. II give It
to you | shall trust you to refrain from
letting the world know OF my generos-
ityf"
The tone was testing, but the man
was really n terrible thing to look At
at that moment.
There was n menace In his eye that
made tho pale-haired barber faint.
II shall never mention It myself. and
shall undertake to see that my hus-
band keeps still. too"
Thanks. slster-'n-law. II is an
oath"
mo familiarity, II you please"
Pardon me. none was intended. II
was u Jest. Almost everything is a
Jest. Do not let me detain you any
longer"
The woman may have wondered how
It came about that she was tacitly dis
missed from her own shop. But she
left without protest, having gathered
UP the bills the man had laid out for
her. At the door she turned.
why. are you our second brotherT
she inquired. She was smiling. The
bills had been n spiritual emolient.
why not2" said he. And he smiled
too.
All that afternoon he took lessoni
from the barber.
This is my second brother" said
tho barber 10 everyone who entered
HE has grown tired Of professional
life-he was on the stage, you under
standard he has come to me TO learT
tho trade"
But he was not an able apprentice
That evening. while scraping his owl
cheek, the razor slipped and made
hldeous cash In his cheek. almost let
ting his eye slip from It's socket
"You will carry the reminder OF tina
piece OF nwkwardness to the day o
your DEATH" said the physician. wh'
took Ave good stitches In his face.
Congratulate me" said the barber
second brother TO the barber after IN
physician had left. You heard VIVA
he said--I shall be Scared forever2"
you nay a high price" said the bar
Der.
Tho next day the man appeared u
the full outfit OF barber and devote
himself to his work. lie kept the sho
Bcrupulously clean. he polished win
dows and oiled the floor. He brushe
the customers and blaeked thel
boots-this last was an entei
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-03-09
TIE WOMAN HE LOVED
The HE BEING CORNELIUS VAN
DERBiL1. JR..
And the woman Grace wilson Van
derbnt. New ~. wife Of Of
the iew Love Matches Among che
Wealthy set


In all Probability mo- woman in New
York has loen ~ constantly before the
eyes OF the public during the last two
years as Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr.
Event after event occurred which con
eernCd her and those near her. events
which were Of great interest to all
who have known Of the Vanderbilt AZ
fairs Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt. Jr..
was born Grace Wilson. one Of the
three daughters of Richard 7. Wilson
OF New York. Her mother has been
called the Napoleon Of matchmakers
by those who are envlous OF her sue
cess; It is doubtful n tolr children OF
one family have ever married more
brilliantly than her children. Before
Mrs Vanderbilt was married she re-
eeived more than her share OF the at
tentions OF prominent men. Col. John
Jacob Aston was one OF the FIRST 10
admire her at her debut. and at one
time rumOr which IN 80 precipitate
TO jump at conclusions reported that
they would become engaged. This
rumor received It's quietus when her
engagement was announced to the
Hon. Cecil Barring Of the famous family
OF London bankers. This was looked
upon as n brilliant match. and great
surprise was felt when the engage
ment was broken on The host OF ad'
mirers never deserted her and the
Marquis Of Ava, eldest son Of the Ear
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-03-09

A peculiar species OF climbing plant
grows In Brazil. Its flowers are pro-
yided with Nat, horny plates situated
above the nectar cups in the center OF
the blossom, and which are called
"plnehing bodies" When an insect
thrusts It's proboscis into the nectar.
the plates pinch II fast, and on lis do
parture the insect must either carry
on the pollen masses OF the flower or
leave It's proboseis behind. In the
former case. the pollen is likely TO
reach and fertilize another flower; In
the latter. the unfortunate insect, de-
prlyed OF Its proboscis. dies. Some
tines the legs. as well as the noses. OF
insects are found sticking in the flow
ers only the bumblebee appears 10 DO
strong enough 10 escape amputation.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-03-09
INDIANS GOOD WITNESSES.
Judge shiras says They Are Generally
More Truthful than whites.

More Truthful than whites.
Indians make good witnesses ana
they stick closer TO facts than white
people" This statement was made
the other evening by Judge o. p. 5hi-
ras Of the United States district court
Of northern Iowa. Speaking OF his In
toroating experience IN coming In con-
tact with the Indians In court he says
the red man or woman Is generally ac-
ournto, lie says; ASK a white man
II he was drunk on a certain occasion
and he will try TO wiggle out OF II. but
the Indian will come out with Yes
N no was. On one occasion lawyer
asked a nquaw n she Understood the
nature OF her obligation In giving tes-
timony. She answered that she had
taken strong word To tell the truth
and she would do 30. She was asked
20 define tho difference between the
truth and a lie, whereupon she said;
The truth Is the truth. and a lie Is
lie. they are different and you can't
mako them alike"
Judge shraa says the Indian makes
a xooa Juror. An witch capacity he
may nlt after relinquishlng tribal rcla-
lions and complying with government
sevoralty laws lie says too. that he
has come In contact with some good
Indian lawyers. II think" said no.
there's n mistaken Idea about the red
man having been mistreated by tho
government. The facts show that they
! ara tho Vigtt.ut tanpIa ,..r ,.,.lt. In th.
whole country The trouble Ii that
they have a poor idea OF tho value OF
money, and spend II reckleasly. In
dlans win walk clear across one state
into another TO draw their annuities.
and In twonty-four hours after getting
the money they will have gambled
every cent Of II away before they leave
the Vicinity and then walk back home
10 do the same thing on the next pay
day. II Is astonishing 10 sec the meth
DDS adopted by an intelligent red man
10 get away with his money. Among
other things he has weakness for
certain kind OF amusement known m
the Merry Go Round Recently one
OF these concerns got permission to set
up one OF their machines on a reserya-
ton within my circuit. The bucks
would gather about the eontrivanco
and 10 the time Of steam-tuned or
gan would ride the whole blessed day.
They spent all the money they had and
pawned different articles to get more
for the same amusement During tho
last few years the women took a great
craze for wearing these blue bathing
suits trimmed In white braid. The
traders are said to have disposed OF a
large quantity OF this toggery."-chi-
cago Record.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-03-09
BARRIERS BROTHER.

The BARRIERS second brother-that
was what he gave himself out to be
not that the barber knew anythu ig
about him. lie appeared at the m,tle
shop one day at noon when the bar
ber's assistants were all away.
shave me" he said. and settled
himself In the chair His bearI was a
full black one and handsome.
"You wish to sacrifice your whole
beard, sirg"
Every hair down to the roots. Ana
you may also cut my hair. and do II
rather close" The hair was luxuriant
and degree longer than that worn
by most gentlemen Of fashion.
when the barber had completed his
appointed tasks. hts patron arose,
shook himself and laid ten 500 bills
ON the counter which contained the
pomsdes and the bay rum.
Il like your conversation said he
land ! like the way you shave. am
going TO remain and learn the trade
from you. ] am your second brother
Excuse me" said the barber
ed his pale mustache trembling per
oeptbly. but what Is the nature OF IN,
trouble you are In? II will depend upon
that whether give my consent OF
not"
zone thousand easy dollars" museC
tho man, spreading out his bride at
tractively. Are they likely to cont
your way again, and for a thing 50
agreeable as the requirement Of new
relatlve7"
But have wife" cried the bar
Der. what am to tell herr"
TELL her | am your second brother
friend. No. stay; | will tell her my
self Where Is sho?"
"In the room behind"
The man went TO the door and called
A black-oyed woman with n sharp nos
entered She was tidy. and her elbow
jerked as she walked
"ls this she?"
The barber nodded
Madam" said the stranger, grave
ly. 1T has come TO my ears how poorl
provided your husband and yoursel
are with desirable relations. Also
have learned that there Is deart
Of BARRIERS apprentices, Therefore.
have come to offer my services In
double capacity. | desire TO learn thI
ancient trade Of your husband, an
also 10 call myself his second brothe
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-03-09

The way things are fixed a good
many cities In these United States have
things to brag about. For Instance.
Leayenworth. Kan. is the first AmOri-
can city in the shipment OF apples.
Right around there are 100000 bearing
apple trees. and the biggest apple
orchard in the world. i.40O acres. IL
near. Denver, Colo, has more bicy-
Giles per head OF population than any
other city. Albuquerque. N. NJ. has
more sunny days In the year than any
other American city.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-03-09

Jones--A friend In need is a great
thing, Bones-Indeed II is. Jones'
Yes, indeed; / met one this morning
and he cost me s5.-Detrolt Free Press
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1900-03-09

The cage was upset. but tho bird I'M
Injured. The owner placed her right
side up upon the plano. when she lifted
her frightened head from under her
wing and asked; rs that you, Frank ?"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-22
NEXT entertainment
In the Barre Lecture Course Series
January "a.

The Fadettes womans orchestra of
Boston, Mass, which appears at the
Barre opera house Jan. "a, in the
Barre entertainment assn course, is
at once the representative, unrivaled
and unequaled organization of Ameri-
cas- young women musicians. Or
gained in 1888 and incorporated in
1895, they proudly point to ten years
OF phenomenal success, from practi-
cal business standpoint, on musical
lines, and are now, as always, under
the direction of Mrs. Caroline B.
Nichols, an able and artistic leader,
who has brought the orchestra to it's
present high position IN the musical
world. They command the highest
commentator and endorsement from
the most captious critics, who pro-
nounce them "the wOman's orchestra
par excellence. Each player is an
artistic professional musician and So
loist, and under skillful direction the
result is everywhere apparent in the
splendid ensemble and brilliant rem
dering of programs that comprise
both classical and popular selections.
The Soloists. -Miss Bertha Webb,
violinist, an artist of sterling merit,
needs no introduction to the musical
public, as in former seasons, in con-
nection with popular and high-classed
concert companies, sine has won I'M
qualified success all over the United
States. Associated with the Fadettes
she represents the higest standard in
her chosen profession, and is the key
note of excellence for the other play
ers of the orchestra.
Miss Edith Adams, 'Cellist, is an
artist whose technique and tone are
unsurpassed. She has been before the
public for number of years in Chica-
90 and western cities and is recognize
ed and endorsed by musicians and the
music-loving public as one of the few
cello artists.
Miss Mable Waite is one of the
leading sopranos who met with great
success with the orchestra last year,
has been secured for the coming sea-
son.
The Players.-While each member
of the Fadettes represents absolutely
the finest and highest attachments on
her respective Instruments, especial
attention is called to the inclusion OF
French horns (the Misses Cunning
ham,, Bassoon Miss White), and
Tympani Miss ChurchilD, players,
the only women performers on these
Important and difficult instruments in
| the country.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-22

The public want to laugh. That IS
what prompted the author to write
the famously funny "Corner Grocery"
which presents Daisy Chaplin as the
forgetful kid. The "Corner Grocery"
is purely and simply farce comedy
and up-to-date in every respect; 1t Is
the style of play that makes one for
oct their troubles and worries of every
day life. No attempt of plot IS
made. 1t is constructed for laughing
purposes only, and interpre TED by a
clever company, it generally succeeds.
The musical numbers are all the latest
songs Of the day. Pretty costumes
pretty girls, funny comedians bright
and witty lines, go to make up tne
stock in trade of the "Corner Grocery. .
Miss Chaplin is singer and dancer OF
no mean merit and is ably assisted by
lanes Nesbitt, Billy Bowers, Kate
Medinger, VIM. R. Healey and others
For good nights entertainment &c
to see the "Corner Grocery" Oper'
House next Tuesday night.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-22

Tt has been demonstrated repeat
edly in every state in the Union ana
in many foreign countries that Cham-
berlain's Cough Remedy is a certain
preventive and cure for Group. 1t has
become the universal remedy for that
disease. NJ. V. Fisher of Liberty W
Va, only repeats what has been said
around the globe when he writes: III
have used Chamberlain's Cough Rem-
edy in my family for several years ana
always with perfect success. we be-
live that it is not only the best cough
remedy, but that it is sure cure for
Group. 1t has saved the lives OF our
children a number of times. This
remedy is for sale by E. Drown y CO.
DIV
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-22
His Wife Saved Him.

: My wife's good advice saved my life
writes F. M. Ross of Winfield, Tenn.
for had such bad cough l could
hardly breathe, steadily grew worse
under doctors treatment, but my wife
urged me to use DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption, which COM
pletely cured me-" Coughs, Colds,
Bronchitis, LaGrippe, Pneumonia, Asth'
ma, Hay Fever and all maladies OF Chest
Throat and Lungs are positively cured
by this marvellous medicine SOC. and
S1.OO. Every bottle guaranteed. Trial
bottles free at Parlor Drug Store.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-01-22
CORINTH.

Mrs. Bertha Bailey, who has been
quite i'll for some time is now reported
as very much better and is able to
ride out.
Clark Morse of Barre visited friends
in town last week. He was former
resident of this place.
Mrs. Susie Heath Dickinson is stop
ping for the present with Josiah Wig
gins people at West Corinth.
About eight inches of snow fell last
Tuesday and Wednesday. G. G. Avery
passed through Cookville with the
snow roller, which greatly improves
the roads.
Eggs 10 cents per dozen at B. B.
Scribner's.
Miss Nora Page from Hyde Park is
spending the winter with her cousin
Martin Bailey.
Mrs. Frank Avery from Bradford
was at Mrs. Alma Wason's one day
last week.
Mr.. Bennett from the western part
of the town was at Cookville, Jan. 10,
buying eggs and selling beef.