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Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-01-11

Here at home "a bluff doesn't
count for much," said Il gIobelrot.
ter, "but I'm telling YOU tina ia
good stiff bluff, with cheeky
American behind it, is worth u lot
of money in Europe When I got
around TO Nice last yc ar the best
hotels were crowded, and | had to
take up with small room. On the
same floor was a German who was
occupying a suite, though not spend
ing much money or putting on any
great style. The landlord had ask
ed him as particular favor to va
cate for newcomer. and, of course,
the man didn't propose to be turn
ed out. The landlord coaxed and
argued, and the German growled
and muttered, and | followed them
down to the office to sHe how it
would come out At the desk was
an American | had run across in
VenIce-a bnyer for Chicago dry
goods house. When the landlord
and The German began to gable in
chorus the buyer pulled blank
check from his pocket and reached
for Rpen, ana said:
* "AlI this talk IS of no use. |
want rooms here. | will buy the
hotel and select my suite. SIR what
is your cash price for this hotel?"'
"'You would buy the hotelT ex-
claimed the landlord. as be threw
up his hands in surprise.
"Grounds and all, and | want it
to-day. How much-a million
three or four? Ani what name shall
fl in on the check?'
"SaY now,'' laughed the tourist,
"but yQn ought to have seen that
thing work. The German had de
termined to be ugly about it, but
when he bumped up against a man
who had as.soon pay four millions
as one for what he fancied he felt
awed and humbled and. ready to
quit. The landlord figured that to
turn away such a Croasus would
ruin his house, and il wasn't haitian
hour before the buffer was install.
ed in the suite and the German was
chucked into a dog hole on the top
floor. Aud that wasn't all, mind
you When they sent the buyer "a
bill based on his supposed millions
he got mp and threatened to buy
the town and startsix soap factories
to running, aud they cut every TEN
IN two aud begged his paIdon to
boot. | don't believe that chap had
$1,000 to his name, but he just walk
ed over everything aud everybody
for two weeks, and it was current
gossip that he owned the whole of
Chicago, and good share of Ut.
Louis and Cincinnati Nothing but
cold bluff, which wouldu't have
taken him into an American dance
hall as u deadhead, but IL was equal
to u letter of credit ioi Sl,000,O00
over there Seattle Times.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-01-11

exclaimed later in the day. as he
picked up a letter on his desk.
"Oh!' said the private secretary,
Il thought that as you intended to
do away with my services as soon
as the phonotypewriter was patent
ed you would like me to begin to
/ do some work like that which it
will probably turn out so you could
be used to its arrangement"
The letter had been dictated soon
after the conversation about the
wonderful new invention, and read:
+ "Mr William Jones--no, his
name isn't William, it's james Mr..
James Jones. Have You got that?
You must work quicker Well, Mr..
James Jones-no, William. Did |
say William, or James? james? Oh,
yes. You have his address. No?
we'll, you'll find it in the directory.
Look under 'J-J0nes, you know.
It's somewhere down town. Would
not wonder if he was in Wall street.
Always did like Wall street. Well,
can't blame him. LIVELY street.
Where was |? Mr. Walter Jones'
um-um-ur-My dear sir. No.
just make it Sir l don't want to
be to familiar with man like Jones.
Nice fellow, but rather-oh! you
know what I mean. You've got
that, 'Sir?' Yours of the 26th proxi-
mo just received. Now be sure and
begin with a capital. You must be
careful of your capitals. If there
is one thing | am almost cranky
about it's my spelling aud punctia-
ton and dictlon. Diction, yes
I'm great. on dicton. Did | say
proximo? You know meant ultimo.
You mustn't wait for me to tell you
these little things. Now, new para
graph
"In regard to that little affair-ur
-ur-that business deal to which
we spoke-of which we spoke-l
would suggest that you visit the
proper authoritIes-no; scratch that
out [ would suggest that you call
and confer with the authorities with
whom vel mean have had
som" correspondence; spell CORE
spondence with one 'r' | had IA
young man once who ways insist
ed upon spelling it with two
Another paragraph,
81 shnuii nnl hr at III surprised
If you found everything Satisfactory
in such ii ease, for everything is
pretty sure tn be satisfactory when
when What did | say? Oh! yes.
when it is satisfactory. NJ, cross
all tnat last paragraph out. 1 don't
believe In writing Il long letter
when IA short one will do lm like
Pascal in that. Believe us harder
10 write q short one than long one.
ThatlI do Yours respectfully
no, truly, yours, lhatll do"
Then the business man changed
his mind about the value OF the new
invention New York Herald
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-01-11
sEDGEwICKvILLE.
The mud has again appeared

The mud has again appeared.
The infant of Mr.. and Mrs. F. g
Seabaugh who has been sick of spina,
meningitis is now thought to be improv-
ing.
Mrs. Cora Harris is visiting her daugh-
ter at Oak Ridge this week.
Died-On the 4th, Reva, the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph James with spinal
meningitis.
Mrs. Jessie Hartle is still very sick.
DR.. Guy A. Statler departed for st.
Louis last Monday to finish his term at
a medical college.
Mr.. Pair of Texas, is visiting his
brother, j. M. Pair near this place.
c. R. Conrad and family moved to
Fruitland last Tuesday.
r, ELF,
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-01-11
A Chance to Make from So to S5 @
Day All Winter.

We want two men to work for us DUR
ing the fall and winter in this county to
take subscription orders for The Prairie
Farmer. Big money can be made by
our special plan of work. Many are now
making from 81 to S4 a day and will
double this after the subscription season
fairly opens up. Our plan of work gives
clear field. We want only two good
men for this county. The first reliable
application will get tho work. Send re-
ference and write at once. The Prairie
Farmer has been published for near y
sixty years and is we'll known to every
good farmer and stock raiser. Write at
once. Address The PRAIRIE FAREER.
t66 Adams Street, Chicago.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-01-11

IT begins to look as if Great
Britain and Germany are going to
have bit of seriousness. The
seizure and searching of several
German vessels has aroused the bit
terest Indignation, and England
will have TO give immediate redress
to avoid further trouble.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-01-11
WHO He WAS.

Visitor--"And who are you, my
little manT
Cnthburt(with conscious prlde)
lin The baby's brother Pitts
burg Bulletin,
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-01-11

THE petition to congress asking that
Polygamist Roberts of Utah be rejected
from that body is said to contain !, 900, 900
names. 1t is rolled in % different rolls
and each roll is about two feet in di-
ameter. This is by far the largest
petition ever presented to ocongress-Ex.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-01-11

Now that the holiday rush Is over
we are ready to again pay attention
to WatcItrepairing. Those who were
unable to have their Watches, Jewelry
snd SpectacIes repaired wifi now find
us ready to do prompt work, Remem-
Der we do ouly first class work.
GEO. c. HASSi NIGER,
Jackson, Mo.
Marble Hill press. (Marbel [sic] Hill, Mo.) 1881-1923, 1900-01-11
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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-06-03
Ogden Clubs.

One of the most entertaining and
pleasing meetings of the Child Culture
club was held on Friday. June I. at
the home of Mrs. Farley T. Wright, on
Twenty street The many mem
bers present listened to an excellent
paper by Mrs. Hilliard on the Physical
Rights of Children" which was fol-
lowed by an earnest discussion IN re-
gard TO the care of children.
Mrs. Christensen read, in her usual
able manner, a section from S3encer's
Education" which was commented
upon by the members, portion by por-
ton. After the feast of reason and
flow of sour' the hostess entertained
her guests with dainty refreshments.
which kindness was greatly appreciated
by all Hawthorn, the club flower, was
in evidence in the spacious parlors and
Mrs. Wright, with her usual foresight,
had provided for each guest a tiny
bouquet Of it, tied with ribbons of pink
and white. the club eolors.
The members agreeing that the host
ess deserved q vote of thanks for her
faVOrs adjourned TO meet Friday, June
j.. with Mrs. c. A. Nelson Twenty
fourth street.
It is the earnest desire of the MEM
bers of the Child Culture club that all
persons interested IN the care ana train
ing of children be present at any meet
ing
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eohool Of pomegtie selenee

The educational committee Of the
state federation recently suggested to
the literary clubs Of the city that they
organize d school of domestic science.
The suggestion met with a ready re-
sgonse from the different clubs. and
Yesterday a committee. composed Of
representatives from the Ladies Lit
erary club. the Reapers', the Cleofan
and the Utah Women's Press club, met
at the home OF Mrs. McVicker and de-
cided to Immediately organize the
school
1T viii open during the present month
at the University of Utah. Glasses will
be held every morning from until T.
Pupils between the ages OF and Il
only viii be admitted, although it is
possible that later women's classes will
be formed. The tuition win be s. for
a term Of FIVE weeks.
The following teachers viii be IN
charge: Miss Mary Smith, graduate Of
Pratt Institute; Miss Emily Cannon,
graduate Of the Boston School OF Cook
ing: Miss Emma May Davis, graduate
Of the Emery Domestic School Of
HouseWork
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prnminent woman Comine.

salt Lake is to be honored during the
first week Of July by the visit of Miss
Sadie American, one ct the most prom
trent characters of the continent. She
Is secretary % the National Council Of
Jewish Women, her home being at
Chicago, and during the past few years
she has sprung into great prominence
through her work among women. to
which she devotes almost the whole OF
her time.
Miss American addressed the Inter-
national Congress of Women at London
last surlRer, and her talk twas put down
by those who heard il as one of the
broadcast and most perfect of inspira-
tons. While in the city she is TO be the
guest sof the local council of Jewish
women, and q lcafge- reception for her
at the synagogue - being planned.
The committee is hopeful that Miss
American en- be induced to give a
public lecture during ner stay, and if
the distinguished lady can be prevailed
upon, doubtless a great many viii seize
the opportunity # hearing her.
Miss American VIII De ACCOMPANIED
to salt Lake BY her mother.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-06-03
NEW BOOKS RECEIVED.
Forty Volumes of Choice Reading
Added to Library Shelves.

Forty Volumes of Choice Reading
Added to Library Shelves.
The following forty new books were
yesterday added to the public library's
collection:
iseellaneous-Brad Adventures
of Verdant Green" Crockett, Joan of
the Sword Hand" Fowler, ''The Far
Kingdoms" Mathew, One Queen Tri-
umphant;" Meakin, Moorish Empire"
Mitchell, Autobiography" Steel,
Miss Stewards Legacy Red Row
ans"
Juvenile-Alcott, Louisa NJ, "A Hole
In the Wall, MAY Flowers Mar
5orie's Three Gifts" Chapman, Young
Ninuteman:" Coolidge, "Curley Locks
A Little knight Of Labor" Helen
Hunt Jackson. The Hunter Cats of
Connorloa:" Lear, Nonsense Songs"
MolesWorth, Miss Mouse and Her
Boys" Rosy" Sweet Content"
Mother Goose Rhymes" Mother Hub
bard's Melodies" Otis, James. "At the
Siege of Havana" Capture of the
Laughing Mary" Corporal Lige's' Re-
cruit." "A Cruise With Paul Jones.
Morgan, the Jersey Spy Sarah Dill
lards Ride, "A Traitors Escape" "A
Tory Pl9t." With the Swamp Fox"
with Warren at Bunker HILL" With
Washington at Monmouth" with La
fayette at. Yorktown" Perry, Cottage
Neighbors" THAT Little Smith Girl"
Richards, Shutdown Songs" Solely.
sailor Boys of 81" TiIeston, THE
Children's Hour"
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Fourteen cases of smallpox, two of
diphtheria, and one of whooping cough
were reported.
The weekly report OF the health de-
partment shows eighteen deaths, thir-
teen Of which were females, exclusive
Of one body brought from outside the
city for intermsnt. Eleven births were
reported.
Three new cases of scarlet fever were
reported last week. making eighteen
cases, in thirteen households, now I'M
der quarantine, compared with twenty
two cases a week ago. Only one case
Of diphtheria was reported, and that
terminated fatally. Four new cases of
smallpox were reported, making eight
cases now confined at the isolation hos
oital
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-06-03
Brigham Clio.

The members OF the clio held their
last club meeting on Monday evening
with the president, Mrs. G. L. Sullivan.
Most OF the time was taken up in con-
sidering business matters. The secre-
tary's and the treasurers annual re-
ports were read after which the Dresi-
dent addressed the club She spoke of
the deep interest which had. been man
ifested by the members and of the sue
cess Of the years work. The subject
chosen for the evening was "Cleo's Flu
ture," which was treated conversation
ally.
The election of officers for the next
year resulted as follows: For Dresi-
dent Mrs. c. e. Sullivan: for vice
president, Mrs. D. L. Eddy; secretary
and treasurer Miss Eva Rankin; his
torian, Miss La Won PIERCE.
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Aglaia-

The members Of AgIaia. with Mrs.
Warner and Miss Yearian as guests.
We're pleasantly entertained by Mrs.
Z. H. Ives at the home of Mrs. Paine
on Tuesday last. After various bust
ness matters were disposed of, the his
torian, Mrs. Grant, gave a very peas
ing account of the years work
The election of officers resulted in
the following being chosen: President,
Mrs. Gideon; yice-president, Mrs. L. H
Ives; secretary, Miss Eddy; treasurer,
Mrs, Gordon; historian, Mrs. Kelley.
During the afternoon Miss Yearian
rendered several musical selections
which were highly appreciated After
the serving of refreshments the club ad-
journed to meet in September.
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Club Notes.

Mrs. Charles D. Moore left Tuesday
for Milwaukee. where she viii attend
the biennial as delegate at large from
Utah
q
Mrs. HOsmer left last evening for
Milwaukee. Where she will represent
Mrs. J. c. ROyle at the biennial.
- .
The programme committee for the
\. T. w. c. met Friday afternoon at
the Kenyon, Mrs. ]. c. Royle presid-
ing in the absence of the chairman,
Mrs, A. V. Taylor. The programme
was completed and viii shortly be
ready for publication.
. (. g
Mrs. W. II. Jones left Friday for
Milwaukee to attend as delegate the
biennial Of WOmen's clubs.
3 . .
The Reapers' club met Monday af-
ternoon and appointed Mrs. Trescott to
represent the club on the educational
committee OF the federation.
The Women's Republican club meets
tomorrow with Mrs. Rachel Miller.
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account and distribution of the estate:
order made.
Estate of Francis Armstrong, deceas-
ed; order made confirming the sale Of
real estate
Estate and guardianship of Harold
Craig; Mrs N. A. Craig appointed ad-
ministratrix and guardian with bond
fixed at $3.50.
Estate and guardianship Of Belle c.
McVichie; Duncan McVichie appointed
administrator with bond fixed at $4,000
Estate of Margaret Reich; order made
confirming sale.
Estate of Mary A. Corliss; order
made confirming the sale of real estate,
Estate of William Ridd, deceased; or
der made requiring the administrator
to sell real estate in accordance with
a contract.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-06-03

Professor w. g. ROylance who acted
as chaplain last week, viii be followed
by DR.. Seward during the coming
week.
The training school closed last Fri
day. On several afternoons during the
week there were parties given on the
campus. In some cases the teachers
entertained the pupils. in others the
pupils entertained the teachers, AMI in
one at least the student teachers acted
as hostesses.
Miss Emma Waite, the supervisor of
training, left for the east ON Friday
morning. She goes directly to Chicago
to spend some time, and then on to her
home at Potsdam, n. Y Miss Waite
has resigned her position at the uni
Yersity.
The critic teachers and supervisors
of the training school will be busy this
week in outlining courses of study for
next year.
The children of the Kindergarten de-
partment, III company with their teach
ers, spent Monday forenoon last upon
an excursion up City Greek canyon
Two large pleasure wagons conveyed
the little ones to the grounds.
@ q @ 'f'
The kindergarten viii give its recep-
ton to the graduates from that course
tomorrow afternoon in the rooms of
the Ladies Literary club.
g 9 9
President Kingsbury presented to the
eighth grade graduates of Davis coun-
" last Monday their certificates of
graduation from the public schools.
G. g g
Professor Stewart went to Cedar
City last Tuesday to attend the COM
mencement exercises of the branch
normal. He will return today
q q q
Professor w. G. Roylance left for
Iron county yesterday morning. He
win go to Cedar City to conduct the
county institute, to be held there dur
ing this week. He viii do work in
pedagogy. history and literature.
(. q 8 -'..-
Mr.. H. Claude Lewis, who has been
instructor in mathematics in the
branch normal during the past year,
has returned to. the city.
Mr.. J. NJ. Mills, instructor in Spen-
ish, finished his work last week and
tEAg ADi NlEAltO On Z t4Q0y- Alter VS.
ting various states in the republic he
will so 80 the capital to study the col
lections in the museum there. This
done, he will spend the rest of the
summer doing work in the University
of Chicago.
8 g @
DR.. Talmage is a happier man than
ever, having added another young ge-
olOgist to his family last Tuesday
night.
O 3 q
President and Mrs. J. T. Kingsbury
VIII entertain the members of the fac
ulty and their wives and the college
graduates at their home on the evening
of Saturday, June 8.
9 o 8
Professor w. G. Roylance and DR..
L. w. Cushman of the University of
Nevada arranged plans last week look
ing to a contest rext year similar to
the one of q week ago. The general
arrangements viii be the same as
those governing the past contest only
that the events will take place at Re
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VITAL STATISTICS FOR NAY.
Public Health Conditions Show I'M
provement-We Report.

According to the report of the health
department, there were forty-four
deaths in Salt Lake City last month,
which number is nine less than for the
month of May, 1899. Pneumonia aid old
age each caused four deaths, diphtheria
and Influenza two each. and thirty-two
other causes contributed one death
each, Twenty-three of the dead were
males, tsyelve were under the age OF
years. an equal number were between
the ages of 25 and IS years, and eleven
were over the age of So. Fourteen Of
the number died in hospitals. In addi-
ton TO the number Of dead five more
bodies were received here for interment
than were shipped away.
Last month ninety-three births, forty
five Of which are females, were report
ed. and sixty marriage licenses were is
sued.
The number of scarlet fever cases
quarantined last month was thirty-one.
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Judge Cherry in the district court
made the following orders yesterday:
Dodge County bank VS.. Robert NJ.
Wilkeson ct al; judgment for plaintiff.
John r. Park VS.. Robert NJ. Wilke-
son; judgment for plaintiff.
Mrs. Emma Maginnis VS.. D. n. Swan;
motion to quash service Of summons
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Alethian Lvceum.

The regular meeting Of the Alethian
Lyceum was held Friday evening. Miss
Marion Allen gave an interesting paper
on the recent ScofeId disaster. The
Paris Exposition" was the subject Of
a pretty pen sketch given by Miss Edna
Davis. Queen Victoria and Her in
huence" was given by Miss. Annie
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-06-03
GO BAK EAST.

On June 6 and stay until Sept g. If
you want the newest and best route
and trains comprising everything that
is up to date and modern in the rail-
road world ask ticket agents for tick
cts reading VIA ILLINOIS CENTRAL
RAILROAD.
Chicago and return. ...............s4 4 so
st. Paul and return ........... 80 so
Send for free Illustrated pamphlet
describing this new route.
DONALD ROSE,
Commercial Agent, rs West Second
South street, Salt Lake City.
Read Lace House adj, page II.
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Inquirers.

The Inquirers held the final meeting
of the year and election of officers last
Monday afternoon.
The new officers are: President, Mrs.
Shepard; vice president. Mrs. CFabtree;
secretary, Mrs. Elizabeth Post; treas
urer. Mrs. Annie L. Beeman; chairman
of subjects. Mrs. Lizzie Eichaor; critic,
Mrs. T. Jayne.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-06-03

Tbs titan Women's- Press club held
its us g monthly meeting Thursday
evening. The discussion of the even
ing was on Hone Economics" dealing
principally with the care of children. It
was led by Mrs. Emma Jensen. Cur
rent events were discussed by Mrs.
IuelIa Rh0dss.
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of the afternoon. and gave interest
ing discussion Of the life and works of
Wordsworth.
The luncheon table was beautifully
arranged with locusts ard iceland pop
pies, and the place cards were daintily
painted in the water cOlors.
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How Is Your Wife,

Has she lost her beauty? If so, con-
stipation, indigestion sick headache
are the principal causes. Karls Glover
Root Tea has cured these ills for half
a century. Price 25 cents and so cents.
Money refunded if results are not sat-
isfactory. q. c. Nj. :. drug department