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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-03-02
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

One Of the most successful and en-
Joyable entertainments ever given In
the Eighteenth ward school house was
the old fashioned ball given last night
under the auspices Of the Mutual Inn
provement associations of the ward.
The hall was filled to its capacity and
the costumes were amongst the best
ever gotten up for an affair OF that
kind Miss Title Barton took the la
dies prize for the best costume and
Mr. Needham Of Logan the gentleman's
prize. The chief feature Of the evening
was the German brass band, led by
Spencer Squires with John Sears, Hol-
ger Jensen, Malcolm McAllister, Harry
Kimball, Lin simmons and Mr.. Need
ham, the prize winner following. The
band was greeted with roars Of laughter
at Its appearance, and created conVul-
sions throughout the evening with lts
meodlous strains and graceful marches.
Among the many overwhelmingly funny
costumes worn were those of Mrs, VI
late Young and Mrs, George d. Piper,
and among the many pretty ones those
of Miss Hattie Whitney and Miss Retta
Piper the former being dressed in rep
resentatlon of an old miniature picture,
with low necked and short sleeVed
white gown covered with coquettlsh
bows, and the latter in an old Spanish
costume. An enjoyable program was
rendered between dances. The candy,
Ice cream and lemonade booths down
stairs were generously patronized and
a goodly sum was realized from the en-
tire entertainment whose proceeds will
go towards the building fund for the
new woman's building.
The Salt Lake Business College gave
an enjoyable party at Chrlstensens last
night, fully 300 being present. The mu-
sic was exceptionally good and all en-
joyed the affair immensely.
A notable event Of last night was the
reunion OF the Indian war veterans of
Utah. the gathering being held al the
Thirteenth ward assembly hall The
hall was decorated with pine trees and
the national cOlOrs and the old-fashioned
dances were enjoyed the orchestra
consisting OF such old-timers as Joshua
Mldgley Sr., Hop Pender, John An
drews. Hyrum Standing, stephen Alley
and John Keddngton, with Adam Paul
as prompter. There were $50 present,
and the occasion brought together many
old friends who had not met in years
before,
Mrs, Chas Il, Mccullough will enter
tain at luncheon next Thursday
The Ladies' auxiliary of the Y. NJ C.
A. met this afternoon at the associa-
tlon rooms and appointed committees
10 arrange for the 81. Patrick's day en-
tertainment,
Mrs. Amanda Swenson gives an In
formal musical reception on Monday
evening at Callers music store.
Miss Selma Swenson and Mr.. j. n.
Christensen were married at the home
OF the bride. 90 Apple street last night
Elder G. w Penrose performing the
ceremony in the presence Of a few rela-
tivcs and friends. A reception for the
friends Of the young couple was held
afterward.
The Merrymakers' club was delight
fully entertained Monday evening by
Miss Daisy Derr at her home on west
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-03-02

having in charge the disposition of the
exposition buildings and grounds, APP
peared before the Councils committee
on public grounds. Mr. Smith said he
thought the Legislature would enter
tain the proposition Of selling the build
lngs and improvements on the Tenth
ward square to the city for $4,000 the
payments to be made IN installments
covering a period of four years, Coun-
Gilman Thomas moved that the commit
tee 80 recommend the matter to the
City Council. which was adopted. The
final details Of the transaction were left
to the D. A. g. NJ, society and the Legis-
lative committee. The original grant
of the block named provided that when
It should cease to be used by the State
for fair purposes, that the real estate
should revert back to the municipality
hence the city only has to pay for the
improvements II the deal goes through.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-03-02
the GREAT SALT LAKE
PRESENT AND PAST"

BY James e, Talmage, PHI, D. f. r. s.
b., f. G. s., professor OF geology, Uni
versty of Utah, a book OF 1l6 pages,
beautifully illustrated. The first COM
plete and authentic work on the re-
nowned saline sea. Price % cents,
postage prepaid. For sale by the Des-
erct News and all news dealers.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-03-02
SMALLPOX CASES.

Only one case Of smallpox was re-
ported to the city health officers yes
terday, which was William B. Horne,
aged q, who is stranger in the city,
The following new cases were re-
ported to the state health board yes
terday; Brigham City, one; Midway.
one; Wellsville. two; Green River, one.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-03-02

Sixth South. An excellent program was
enjoyed, one Of the principal features Of
the evening being the rendering Of fine
selections by the club quartet, At 10
o'clock a dainty luncheon was spread;
the table being artistically arranged
with ribbons and vlolets in the club
colors, white and purple, Those present
were Misses Bertha Thorrup, Crissle
Fletcher Wayne Parr Marie Hender-
son. Alene Rivers, Sadie Wheelhouse,
Elvlra and Laura Parr, and Daisy and
Ruby Derr.
Next Wednesday Miss Mella Stevens
and Mr. Lee Ray Decker are to be mar
ried, the event to be solemnl2ed in the
Salt Lake Temple. Both Of the young
people are from Ogden, where they
have numerous friends. They are also
well known in this city Miss Stevens
Is the daughter OF the late Bishop Thos,
]. Stevens Of the Fifth ward at Ogden.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-03-02
DENVER EXCURSION.
Cattle Grower. Convent on.

The Rio Grande Western Railway
announces rate Of $500 to Denver and
return on March 3rd and ith open to
the public, Through trains leave at
$3.50 a, m, 1915 p, m, and 500 p m.
Through Sleepers and Dining Cars on
all trains
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-03-02

men, say their friends, and not find q
couple who are better posted and fitted
TO fll the position, with this end In
view the Utah and western delegations
will leave no stone unturned In order
10 get their men placed.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-03-02
.1IT COUNCIL ..,,,,,
svsTA|Ns MAYOR
.,..,,,, 1sr,,, to Some Changes
~ I Street Lighting Contract
=, RAILWAY EXTENSIONS


,oonell committee on stree .,,e
% a'y q. ''p Inst night to discuss the e
ssIa' u" ssn 'gs in the clty's lighting
p'''d . ,ul" the Utah Light and re-. ROW W
oaiI''' WV" W. suggested by the mayor :"
e Company n',. spg, sent into the eouns si
ss veto ns'' ago. Manager Campbell ,,al
su' wees s,osce. and after going over !,
sa' in 'I',D', leslred, agreed to all Oh
the '0'ps ., d. TO the kind Of lamps ~, "
them ,,''I gr a. campbell says that tn, the
'. a,sa N current lamp is the ,S,o mGs'
si'ip'u as, I. being adopted through
nod' I'm l rnI,cd states. That his conn ran
ut US ',as 10 keep in the iront , ta"
I Fsrss7, , ant hence he co9la ag ros
,ssm Of Ilsn n,ayor's wishes ana agiee
.seis to Ine t it'S direct current laill l,
b nai9 1,aompson insists on a pr stasIpg
lagr a iaC'i in the contract cst,S soN svs,
ei' Iss new lamps and Ilgn tna com.
,e not satisfactory Vide o,,tI the arc
~ Be 40 So' matter was not decided las last
D. in ,, Vent vent over for further co''
W~ I'm with the mayor
FIXED SCHEDULE
!. o,be, suggestions Of MAYA Mhg9!
d oyn' as to The moonlight ., scn ond
sl gss eliminated, the rd lusG from rom
x s. war nroyision was made TO- rea hoi ti an
iS1 !, no,r after sunset I'LL a aa ~ he be
a ~ Sst aTe' sunrise the contract an 20 70 re
a,U ,s vr.g Years instead Of SIN e Etu 70
~ \. g i,om March list, 1901, the - c, r:uew
1l ,s ,g The present terms tot "p oS the
~. .u VARS and the light inspector ,o % me.
ts N, I. "a have free access to the t nnv
a., !. !, s y i records Of the company at any
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1901-03-02
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP or Flos, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA Fro SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value Of obtaining the liquid laxa.
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them IN the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable TO the system. 1t
Is the one perfect strengthening Taxa
tive, cleansing The system effectually,
dispelling colds, headaches and feyers
gently vet promptly and enabling one
10 overcome habitual constipation per-
maneptly It's perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance. and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make 1t the idea
laxative.
In the process OF manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant TO the
taste, but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants, by a method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP
Co. only In order to get It's beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name Of the Company
printed on the front Of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE. Ky. NEW YORK N Y,
Eorsale byall Druggists. Price SOC. per bottle
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-07-12


following the reduction showed any
perceptible difference in the volume OF
mail handled In the railway service,
but l do know there was q gradual
Increase every year after that time and
In recent years the increase has been
enormous.
To cut the price Of sending letter
through the mails to / cent will mean
to swell the volume Of letters all out
OF proportion to the present number
that people are writing. It will cause
a new age of letter writing, both In
business and private correspondence.
One of the bugbears of the railway
mail service now is the circular-busi-
ness letter that commercial houses and
corporations Of all kinds send out. The
letters are unsealed, carelessly address
ed. and are tedious for postal clerks to
handle. With 1-cent postage 1 believe
the old business circular will become
a thing of the past"
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-07-12

well, when Jerry grasped the situa-
ton he commenced throwin' fits on the
floor, an took advantage of the op-
portunity to look the box over. 1t
wasn't funny that Jerry hadn't been
able to lift it, fer old man Bascom had
screwed it to the floor!
When Jerry kim to he gave one look
at the bride, an said kinder solemn
like:
4 guess my luck had changed
AN / guess it had. Fer that was
twenty years ago. an old man Bas-
CONS revenge has bin goin' right on
without stoppin' fer Sunday or the
Fourth of y!"-Detroit Free Press.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-07-12
FLOWERS FOR MARKET.
Strangely Neglected Opportunities for
Profit in the South.

Strangely Neglected Opportunities for
Profit in the South.
Florida is growing Bermuda onions.
Bermuda potatoes. ETC.; Is it not rea-
sonabie to suppose she could grow Ber.
muda lilies as well? As a matter of
fact, lilies as fine as can be produced
in the world are already being grown
In Florida, but so far nobody seems to
have gone into the business regularly
for supplying the Northern markets.
Florida lilies might be shipped to a
Northern destination in shorter time
and arrive in better shape than is possi-
BILE from the island of Bermuda. saws
the Savannah. Ga. News. The semi
tropical climate of South Georgia and
Florida is especially suited to the grow
ing of flowers. The floral wealth of the
Peninsula State, indeed, gave 1t its
name. Oddly enough, however, the
most of the flowers are grown in the
North. Down here we pay little atten-
tion to their commercial possibilities.
In cold Pennsylvania and New York
and colder Michigan several men have
become milllonaires in the seed bust
ness, Notwithstanding they were under
the necessity of providing expensive
glass covers for their young plants. In.
Southern Florida there would never De
necessity for covering young plants.
Bulbs for hyacinths. tuberoses and the
various other bulb plants could be
brought practically to MATURITY in Flor
ida in time for shipment to the North
to catch the early spring warmth and
delight the Northerners with strong.
perfect, early open-air blooms. It seems
there ought to be money in the bulb
and seed business in South Georgia and
Florida to those who go about the busi-
ness intelligently and are willing to
give time and patience to the work of
building up reputation.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-07-12
SHE FOLLOWED HER CUE.
The Elderly Aunt from the Country
and Her Conversation.

The Elderly Aunt from the Country
and Her Conversation.
When the elderly aunt was here she
was invited out to dinner with the fam
lily and had no thought Of refusing. She
has a heart In her as big as the pro-
verbal Yankee cheese. but. by way of
comparison, her bump of inauisftiye-
ness is as large as the new county
building. That is why the nephew had
a little private talk with her, says the
Detroit Free Press.
You see, auntie," he began, diplo-
matically, sit Is different In the city.
There Is not the same freedom of speech
among friends and neighbors. We are
more conservative, as it WERE"
Don't gossip SO much, you mean, y
her nose and chin rising in unison. "You
think I'm grass-fed, as some of you
metropolis people of culture and re-
hnement put 1t. I'll not disgrace you,
Tommy. I'll ask no questions that are
not suggested by the conversation. Is
that safe ruler?
Perfectly, auntie. Pardon me for
thinking that I might give you hint.
Worked splendidly," the aunt report
ed after the affair was over. 81 had
heard you talking over good many re-
ports about these people, you know,
so knew how to set my stakes. When
he told me he had made pile on
stocks l asked him If he had an idea of
settling up the debts he ran away from
down in New Jersey. You never see
man get so red and be changed in a
wink to talking about his family. Is it
true, says i, this scandalous report
that you and your wife were both di-
vorced before you married each 9TH
erY"
"Heavensy
Il thought he was going into a con-
niption, but talked sympathetic and
told him that the world wouldn't care
how much he owed or how many pre-
vious wives or husbands there was. now
that he is rich. That did the business.
for he told me N the pleasantest way
that people who had never married
were the best judges of such matters
and said he was sorry that he and his
family would be unable to see any
more of me while I'm here. knew /
could take care of myself"
There was nothing for the nephew TO
do but groan until he got to the base
ment, where he could say things out
loud to himself.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-07-12
an said: Seth, what's in that there

an said: Seth, what's in that thefe
box?
don't know said 1.
'Seth,' said he, kinder excited like.
I tried ter lift it an couldn't bulge
it an inch! There amt but one conclu.
sion. That there brass box contains
the hidden treasure that everybody has
been lookin' fer! Just cool ST. 200. .OOo
an the man that marries the widder
gifts it,
He'll earn his money saws
:" Jes' cool 81 ,0OO, DOOR SAYS he. kind.
er dazed like.
jerry says l, we amt goin' ter
take advantage of mistake, be Won.
an marry old man Rascom's widder
You know he hated ye like pizen, an
that that there dockymint was intend
ed to be drawn up to bar We out. 1t
don't seem right to take advantage of
a mistake. 1t looks too much like
temptin' Providence! He told me him
self that he didn't want to mention any
names, but he wanted to make sure
you would never marry his widder.'
Guess 1t is jes' some more of nv
fool luck said he, with grin. An it
certainly did look that way, fer he was
the only man in the neighborhood what
could play the cornet, an even right
there his fool luck stood by him. IF
any other man had had the runnin, he
would have been forced to court the
widder face ter face, an that would
have bin hard work. But all jerry had
to do was to set at home an play. VIII
You Love Me, Molly Darlin' an trnes
like that on his cornet. But once ba
got careless an played Starry Night
Fer a Ramble,' an the wilder takin,
it fer hint, came over fer ramble
an Jerry had ter make the bluff good
But even then his fool luck didn't de-
sert him, fer the widder didn't
know how the next line went, an Jerry
was kept from an awful fate! Well.
Jerry kept putin it off thfnkin' that
he had no rivals, till certain strange
an mysterious packages commenced
comm by express, an certain strange
an mysterious sounds commenced
foatin' out from secluded spots. I'm
hanged if don't think that every man
in the neighborhood went an got cor.
net. Well, that made Jerry git a move
on, an one day he kim to me GRIMM,
an said:
We'll, Seth, how much are ye goin,
to charge to marry usY
with or without p said 1.
With or without what? said he.
'Kissin' the bride. said I.
81 don't want We ter go settin' any
bad examples that may have to fol
lowp he shouted. 'Jes' you come up
and tie the knot, an wear binders if
We think there is any danger Of your
shyin'! But don't forgit to bring that
keyr
Well, l married them, and Jerry
could hardly wait to git hold Of the
key, an when he did be fairly flew to
the box. Well, sir, I'm hanged if there
was a thing in the box but card ON
which was written:
81 toled you I would git even with
you fer kiekin' my dogv
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-07-12
Kings Lone-soueht Photoerapb,

After waiting about twenty years
the king has come into possession of a
photograph for which he has sought
ever since his marriage to Queen Alex
andra. 1t is photograph of the queen
herself as she was just before the king
first met her. 1t is said that for some
reason only one copy remained unde-
stroyed, and this could not be traced
until twenty years ago, when it was
accidentally seen by high parsonage
at court in the album of a well known
society lady. The latter on being ap-
preached was not disposed to part with
the prize even to the king. who, when
turning over the album which contain
ed it from time to time, used jokingly
to refer to it as my portrait Since
he ascended the throne it is under
stood that the owner of the photograph
has sent 1t to Windsor. Sussex News.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-07-12
TIE HARD TO PLEASE.


There amt no pleasin' people on this
bloomin' earth below;
In the meltin' days O. summer they're
hollerin' fer snow!
An when the snow comes siftin' through
the winders O. the sky,
They're hOllerin' fer summer an weather
hot an dry!
It's this way on the hilltop, it's this way
on the plain;
'The craps are gittin' dusty; good Lord,
send down the rainr'
An when the rain is fallin' an weather's
lookin' rough,
It's wonder if they'll d6wn US? We
done had rain enozh h!'
There amt no pleasin' people, no matter
what you do
No matter what good fortune, they growl
a lifetime through;
An when they leave this country to seek
the final lot,
Heaven won't be cool enough fer them,
an t'other place too hot!
Atlanta Constitution.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-07-12

May
Fernando
of the Oldest
which same
Speaking his
the Chicago river with John Haynes
massacre and meeting La Frambs
Inc Indian showed US the spot It is the
southo
street when and that owned by Thomas Church
ter the lands that We're open for settlement deal
the indians at the time they left here Each Indian
quickly
all
pertains to Chicago In his home he has gathered
abroad
ham, who descendant among family
portrait Scottish
Grafton
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-07-12
ZONE CENT POSTAGE COMING. .
Likely to Be Brought About by In
ere ise In Business,

Likely to Be Brought About by In
ere ise In business.
Cali over the country men engaged
in the postal service are watching in
tently the progress of affairs in the va
rious branches of the mail business. :"
said A. ]. Ball. chief clerk of the rail-.
way mail service, to an Indianapolis
News man. .The signs in all direc-
tfons point to the greatest year the SER
vice has ever had. On the indianapolis
railroads, which form the main chan
mel for the movement of mails between
the East and West, the volume of busi-
ness during the winter has been with
out precedent. There are more postal
cars In service, they are hauling more
mail and utilizing more postal clerks
than ever before. During the early
spring the volume has been tremend-
ously heavy and this movement of mail
shows the pulsations of business affairs
generally throughout the country. Re-
ports say that. with the beginning of
the new fiscal year, the financial re-
ceipts will show a profit of $1,000, 900
to the postoff1ce department of the
United States. II such a showing is
made I predict that the people of this
country are on the eve of penny letter
postage. 1t is bound to follow soon
after the postal receipts show a profit
of $1,000, 600 to the postofice depart
ment of the United States. If such
showing is made predict that the peo-
pie of this country are on the eve Of
penny letter postage. 1t is bound to
follow soon after the postal receipts
show profit
Chief Clerk Ball has been In the rail-
way-mail service since May II, 1880.
He tossed mail in railway postal car
for years. and worked his way to the
head of the mail service between Pitts
burg and st. Louis, the second largest
branch of the service in the United
States.
Il think 1t was in 1888 or 1884" Mr..
Ball says, that the postal business
made profit From the year it was
established, up to that time, there had
been deficiency every year. As soon
as there was profit Congress cut the
cost of sending letter. Before that
reduction the price was cents for
half-ounce. The reduction was to 2
cents. The day 2-cent postage went
into effect people throughout the land
began writing letters in greater num-
Der. do not remember that the year
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-07-12
Exchange.

''You owe this country nearly every
thing you possess in literature" re-
marked the Englishman.
Yes" answered the American busi-
ness man. 'But by the time our capt.
talists get through, you may owe us
enough for locomotives and other
things to more than offset the account"
Star.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-07-12

Mr.. HoonL am convinced that the
groom at last nights wedding was
either widower or bigamist.
Mrs. Hoon-Good gracious! What
makes you think so?
Mr.. Hoon-Why, didn't you notice
that he looked neither scared nor sneak
Ing during the ceremony PUCK.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-07-12
Any Old Thing.

Mr.. Spunk-Oh, you needn't indulge
In heroics, my dear; you know you were
ready to marry any old thing when /
came along.
Mrs. Spunk-I admit it, Henry; that
describes perfectly what married.
Ohio State journal.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-07-12
Their Way,

Farmer Honk-What sort of people
are your city relatives that are visitin'
up at your house, 'Gustus?
Farmer Bentback (grimly)-Aw!
They're the kind that when they pay
ye visit act like they wanted a re-
ceipt for it.-Puck.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-07-12
Acquisition of Kuowl.dg

Well. and what have you learned
at college, Clarice?" we asked, anxious
to know how our niece had profited by
her residence at a distant institution of
learning
Il learned to do up my hair in nine
teen different ways" replied she,
proudly.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-07-12
Needed a Bo.s.

Mrs. suburbs-How are you getting
along without a hired girl?
Mrs. Cities-Yery badly. never
could work right unless had some one
over me.-Philadelphia Record.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1901-07-12
crusty.

Yes" Miss Frocks went on, 'Mr.
Templeton and l are to be married.
Why don't you offer congratulations? 2"
'.Oh. I've no grudge against Temple
ton, replied the crusty bachelor.