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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-16
A REPORTERS RISE TO RICHES.
One Deserving Beneficiary of the
Great Advance in Coal Prices.

Boston Letter to Atlanta constitutional
One of the best known Boston news
paper reporters mas just announced his
intention of devotiBg his energies and
talents in the field of finance. Those of
his acquaintance who know the facts
in the case think his decision is a COM
nlendable one.
This is the story: On account of the
scarcity of coal the price OF wood has
almost quadrupled. Where formerly
hard wood sold for s. a cord the pres
ent price is in the neighborhood of SIS.
Last week one of the bright young
scribes made q touch among the subur-
ban wood dealers to see how large a
supply each one had on hand, and also
to find out at what figure ne valued il.
It seems that one of the biggest of the
Boston coal companies had been cor
nering the 6reWoOd market, and with
one exception every woodward within
a twenty five-mile radius of the Hub
had sold its wood supply to the COM
pany in question. The one exception
was in Stoughton. Here the reporter
found a man who had 1000 cords OF
wood in his yard which he was willing
to sell at So a cord. The reporter
promptly gave him ten-day promis-
sorry note for the option of the entire
stock at that price, and then took the
first train TO Boston.
He went directly to the Office of the
coal company and offered them the en-
tire lot of wood for $40 cord. The coal
company accepted, the financial affairs
were Strengthened out and the scribe
cleared 81 600 by the transaction. 1T
was on Monday night that the deal was
finished and the reporter given the
money Monday. if Will be remembered.
was the day that the bottom dropped
out of the stock market. Tuesday,
however. prices rallied. and St. Paul
made a sensational gain of nine and a
fraction points.
1t was on Tuesday that the reporter,
acting on the tip of a State street
broker, margined his $1,000 on St. Paul,
and when the days business on the
exchange was closed, he found that his
capital had more than doubled. His
resignation from the paper he was
working on took effect on Friday night.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-16
ociety

One Of the most beautifully ar
ranged luncheons ever given at the
KnutSford was that yesterday at which
Mrs. Perry s. Heath was the hostess.
Not only were the decorations of the
most artistic. but they We're
absolutely unique, and the whole
was carried out with the most skilfuI
arrangement possible. The table, which
was T-shaped, was spread in the green
ordinary. and was a picture in its dec
orations Of red and green. Two large
mounds OF maidenhair ferns We're
studded thiclxly with butterflies Of
pink satin ribbon, and all over the
board were handsome silver candle
labra with shades of pink and green
alternating Favors for each guest
were dainty baskets OF pink holding
tiny CONNECTIONS filled with creme de
menth, and beside the fayors were
tiny cakes on which The cOlors used
aiternated as to the icing and the rib
bons. In the red ordinary adjoining
was stationed the orchestra, and a
programme Of beautiful music was
rendered throughout the afternoon.
Covers were laid for thirty-six. the
ladies present being Mrs. Kearns, Mrs
Wells, Mrs. Ezra Thompson, Mrs.
Bubb, Mrs. Jacob Bamberger, Mrs.
Powers, Mrs. Holmes, Mrs. Bancroft,
Babcock. Mrs. Weber, Mrs. Miner.
Mrs. Bird, Miss Keogh, Mrs. Irvine,
Mrs. Edward Ferry, Mrs. Dolly, Mrs.
Howard, Mrs. Hardness, Mrs. Holman,
Mrs. Weir. Mrs. Ferris, Mrs. MeMil-
Ian, Mrs. Jay Harris. Mrs. Whittemore.
Mrs. Rob Walker. Mrs. Bransford, Mrs.
Reid. Mrs. Witcher Jones, Mrs. Rice,
Mrs. Filler, Mrs. SouthwelI, Mrs. Baker,
Mrs. Lamb, Mrs. Lewis.
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The meeting Of the current events
and current literature section of the
Ladies' Literary club, which should
have been held Friday, has been post
poned, and there viii be no meeting
of the section till after the holidays.
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Mrs. J. r. Hague and daughter of
Idaho are occupying the residence of
Mr.. and Mrs. j. Z. Clinton, 126 A street,
during their absence in the east.
The Cleofan viii meet this afternoon
with Mrs. Selden /. Clawson and the
afternoons programme viii he in
charge of Miss Jennie Calder.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. Lavignino are back
from a two. years sojourn in Europe,
and are again at home at 745 East
Seventh South street
Mrs. S. H. Pinkerton is in Los An
geIes, having been called there again
by the serious illness of her mother.
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Mrs A. B. Lawrence has returned
from the east after spending the past
year visiting friends there.
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Miss Clara Hall, who is at school
in Colorado, will spend the holidays al
her home in this city.
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The Fort Douglas Social club will
give a dance tomorrow evening.
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The P. z. o. society meets this aft
ernoon with Mrs. Christy.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-16
An Incentive to Goodness.
CAtlanta Constitution.l

In Cherokee county. this state, lives
Elijah Houston, one of the old ante-bel-
lum darkies who viii soon see his Tooth
year. The local paper says he Is hale
make plenty of hog and honiny.' Of this
worthy member of his race Brother
Diclzey said:
Hits des lax / tor you--de good mig
Cers live a long time in Georgia. en- 6ey
friends never makes any motion ter lynch
EN-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-16

A man with a head for figures is busy
proving that poor people have more
children than rich people. He is vast
ing his time figuring out something
everybody already knew. Poor peo-
pie have more dogs.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-16

The work of laying the new Pacific
cable has been inaugurated under most
auspicious circumstances. We may
be able 10 send a message to Manila
within a year if we can save up enough
money.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-16

The following bulletins in yesterdays
dispatches are most interesting: IAN
anarchist has fired two shots at the
king of Belgium" The king of Bel
GUM was not fred upon by an anar-
chist or by anybody else
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-16

A bill which, if passed. viii permit
everybody to carry a concealed deadly
weapon, has been introduced in the
Virginia legislature. This is calculated
to make Virginians more than ordi-
narily careful about the language they
use toward one another
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-16

]. Pierpont Morgan and other bank
ers have raised a fund of S5O,0O00OO
to be loaned in emergency cases. That
ought to help a, lot of people to ill the
Christmas stockings.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-16
EXAMPLE OF BREvITY.
Editors Suggestion to an Erthusi
astic Correspondent.


astic Correspondent.
BE brief" is a standing order on all
we'll regulated newspapers, but some
times it becomes necessary to call the
tyros attention to it.
The Saturday Evening Post says that
a certain beginner in journalism picked
UP in a southern town what seemed to
him q big story.
He hurried to the telegraph Office and
''queried the editor Of a New York
daily:
Column story on. Shall send %
The answer arrived promptly: 'Send
six hundred words"
This, to the enthusiastic correspond
ent. was depressing.
Cant be told in less than 1890" he
wired back
Then came this reply; STORY of Gre
alton of world told in 500. Try it."
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-16

President Smith thinks church titles
are used with too much freedom. Apos-
tie Srnoot evidently thinks the same
thing, for he is anxious TO give every
body a chance 10 call him senator.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-16
The Ruse worked.
Now York Times.O

She was inclined TO be sentimental
He was nothing If not practical.
Would that you could tell me how to
mend a broken heart, she said
Il have known OF cases where Ii has
been done by splicing" he replied
That was the remedy tried in this case.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-16

For the benefit of many interested
readers we desire to say that the Quig-
ley who is mentioned as a possible
successor to Archbishop Feehan is not
our Charley.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-16

Evening Post.)

Chicago Evening Post)
AT any rate" he said, as he mailed a
check TO a San Francisco creditor, lit
can't be denied that ] am able to make
q nttle money 90 a long way.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-16
Right at Home.
Daily News. }

NNf-lCd-U lJetII5 4NSWs-J
Il tell you, old man. 1 would like to
be over in the Philippines and gee a town
sacked"
You don't have TO go to the Philip
pines Just be in St Louis when the
bOodlers are II work"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-16
Feelings MutuaI.
CWashlngton SAL

lWashnRtOn STAB
Ibid you get any bears on your hunt
ing trip2'
"No. we didn't get any bears. But the
trip was a success nevertheless. The
guide assured us that he had every rea-
son to believe the bears were more scared
than we were.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-16

figures. Really. though. they should be
given plenty of time. It will take them
many months to figure out a way Of
escaping an adverse verdict.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-16
QuaIifed.

Eyes: he's sure to make a grand presi-
dent for the college. He's had so much
experience.
Gator
HE isn't He was an insurance agent
and he can coax money out of stone
uraIi -
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-16
Due to the Fish.

tPhliadeIDhia PreSS-l
Teaeher-And what is the color of the
ocean,
Tommy-Blue.
Teaeher-can you give a reason for
this2
TOMMY guess it's cause the bIuefisn
that's in IL amt fast color.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-16
AMEND The COMMISSION.

2 Is BARELY POSSIBLE that the
ers0nnel OF the interstate commerce
ksion needs some amending as
be laws by which the commits
Averned. A recent decision
"A py Commissioner Fifer,
In by his fellow menu
Sais conclusion. The case
shippers union of
AGAINST the Atchison,
Railroad company.
a5ust discrimination
be matter OF rates,
= the controversy.
pyed before the
i'll. ates from New
n Francisco and
than one-tllird
rates from the
2nd other
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-16
Difference of Opinion.

tbfuOkIyn LiIe-l
She-'fhese souvenir performances are
good idea They give one something TO
remember tho play by.
He-But ! think as a rule, I'd prefer
having something TO forget It by.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-16
an Inouirfng Mind

cleveland Plain Dealer.)
Say. ma. here's hard one for you.
We'll, George, what Is it?''
If a boy was killed by a krupp can.
nca. would IL be right to say he sled OF
the croup?'
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-16

Our old friend corianton is soon to
be with us again. 1t is understood
that e strong gold solution was neces-
sary to revive him.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-16

The coal operators have been in
formed by the arbitration commission
that they viii have to hurry with their
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-16

This is the season when papa can
honestly say ne is not sorry Christmas
come but once a year.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-01

Andrew Carnegie arrived in Wash ington this week and under his guid- ance the Carnegie institute has as-
 sumed even more definite form than was given it by the granting of the
 charter. In the diplomatic room of
 the state department MT Carnegie and
 the representative men whom he has selected as trustees for the great pro-
 of the munifcent endowment of $10,-
 100000 in bonds of the United States Steel corporation was made. In a
 graceful speech, In which he paid high
 tribute to the character of the men
 who have accepted trustships, Mir Car negie briefly sketched the process of
 conception of the present institute and it's objects. He said that his first wish was to >carry into effect the ex- pressed wish of Washington and estab-
 fish in that city great university, but, have tendency to weaken those al- l ready established, he had determined upon the present project which he be- lleved would prove source of strength
 rather than of weakness to the exist ing educational institutions. MT Car
 negie then offered the trust deed,
 which was read by the secretary. Tn It's, outline of the aims of the institute 1t says among other things, it's aim
 shall be ito promote original research, paying great attention thereto as one lof the most important of all depart lments; to discover the exceptional man in every department of study, when- ever and wherever found, inside or
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-01
TRADE CONDITIONS.

sood News From Manufacturing
 CeRters-T1nilyvay Earnings.
 NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-R. G. Dun & Co.'s weekly review of trade says:
 Despite some drawbacks, the busi- ness situation continues satisfactory, with especially good news from manu- featuring centers. Labor disputes are somewhat mere numerous, and low water stopped mills in parts of the northwest. Special lines were stimu lated by reasonable weather, but the same influence affected others adverse ly. Transporting interests were just resuning normal conditions after the worst congestion ever experienced when the heavy snowfall at many points caused further blockades. Nev- ertheless railway earnings thus far re- ported for January show gains of 10.1 per cent over last years and 20.5 per cent over 1900.
 The remarkable report of the Steel corporation gives some idea of the vol uine of business transacted last year, while contracts already placed prac- tically assure still greater activity for 1902.
 Textile mills are well occupied, and the lack of accumulations in first hands gives a strong tone to the market, though there is much evidence of con- servatism among | yers. While the size of the cotton crop remains uncer- tain it must exert quieting influence on goods. Fewer lines of new woolens have been opened than was expected.
 Consumption of wheat as fodder or holding back for higher prices pre- vents the big yield from swelling re- ceipts, which for the week were 2,S40,- OS1 bushels against 2,715, ,075 last year. The reduced yield of corn is reflected in interior arrivals Of only 2,3To, ,365 bushels compared with 4,9cS, ,962 year ago, while the high price is responsible for Atlantic exports of 331 ,sS0 bushels against 2, ,41s,013 last year.
 Failures in the United States for the week numbered 301 against 263 last year and in Canada 70 compared with 37 a year ago.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-01
HEARD IN PASSING

The big steamer Minnetonka, just built in Cleveland, O., tor use on the Atlantic coast, has had to be cut in two in order to get it through some of the locks i'll the canals that It Will have tu traverse.
 On account of the recent railway dlsasllrs W ueAe tue ueLrls nau DSen ses on nre from oil lamps ana rom sloVes' and serlous loss oL lie has resulted from this source, it is proposed Dy ies- islation to provide fer saIer methods
 of heating and lighting, presumably py ; electricity.
 There is a newspaper in Greenland that was established twenty years ago
 to appear every little while" Now
 it has been made bi-weekly ana It's circulation is increasing. It IS pup lished in the Eskimo language and has done a great deal to preserve the tra- ditions of the people.
 Hiram Maxim, the inventor, says that Santos-Dumont has gone as far Ill
 aerial navigation as is possible with
 device that is lighter than air, and that further advances must be made
 with machines heavier than air, but
 with sufficient power to raise them
 selves and overcome the influence or
 gravity without resorting to gases. The New York Society of Ethical
 Culture deplores tile prevalent and ar tificial makeshifts in the manner of
 living, and says that future historians will speak of the present generation as fiat dwellers" just as We now speak
 of the ''cliff dwellers" It contends
 that the idea of permanence is the very foundation of home, while s.sprlng moving has become an annual occur
 renee with people all over the country.
 The Arabs that fold their tents, accord ing to Longfellow's poem, may be said i to be outdone by the folding Bed-ouins
 of to-day.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-01

The democrats of the house are wise in keeping the republicans guessing as to their attitude on reciprocity for Cuba" says a Washington writer. The administration is bringing all the pressure it has at it's command to bear upon those republicans who are oppos- ing Cuban reciprocity, but the opposi- tion is still active and the question may result in dividing the republicans into administration and anti-adminis- tration factions. Therefore it is good politics to pull something out of the final scramble that will be beneficial to the democratic party in this years congressional campaign, and they are doing it. Unless the republicans get together on this question it will be in the power of the democrats in the house to say whether Cuba shall have reciprocity or not. Republicans enough to make majority of the house have sought to make an alliance with the democrats against Cuban reciprocity, but the democratic leaders do not con- sider that the time has yet come for them to show their hand.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-01
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY i, 1902.
It seems that Colonel Samuel Par

1t seems that Colonel Samuel Par ker who was Queen Lil's prime minis ter when she was deposed, was little premature in announcing that he had been appointed to succeed Governor Dole of Hawaii, or else the friends of what is known as the missionary ele- ment, the representative of which Gov ernor Dole is, have succeeded in hold ing up the matter. At any rate, it has been officially given out, by order of MT Roosevelt, that Hawaiian affairs are under consideration, but that no conclusion has been reached as to whether any changes will be made, and that the governorship has not been given or even offered to anybody. This will probably mean that Colonel Sam Parker, who is the Hawaiian member of the republican national committee, will hereafter act with Hanna's anti Roosevelt machine.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-01

Banker Henry Clews in his weekly letter says that "a somewhat brighter feeling has been noticed the last few days, due to rising bank reserves and to better situation abroad, resulting from peace prospects in South Africa and a favorable reaction in the Ger man industrial situation. There is also a good investment demand for bonds, which has tempted the bringing out of several new important issues. This fact has been anticipated in these advices and demonstrates an under tone of confidence on the part of bank CTS financing these deals, who will be likely to give the market general sup port until such offerings are absorbed. The excellent showing ot the United States Steel corporation and the ad- vance in copper, resulting from large demand for the same, were also stim- ulating factors; and the proposed re duction of taxation by abolishing the war taxes should have favorable ef- feet, because the stoppage of absorp- ton of funds by the treasury will re- move one of the most serious menaces to the monetary situation. The imme- diate outlook of the market is there fore more favorable, and 1t would not be surprising if considerable efforts were made to stimulate greater activi- ty. Good opportunities for trading are offered in the present situation, but we continue to advise the taking of mod crate profits when such are offered"
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-01
Requirements For Letter Carriers.


 WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-The post master general has promulgated regu- lations governing the appointment of carriers in the rural free delivery serv- pointed q central board of examiners for the service. Both actions take ef- feet today. All special agents and route inspectors will be auxiliary members, and they will examine all applicants. Carriers are required to possess horse and wagon or cart, give $500 bond be between seventeen and ffty-fye years of age and must be able to read and write. The regulations prohibit the re- ceiving or considering of political in- dorSementS.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-01
Farewell Dinner to Gage.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1.-The Treas ury club, an organization Of officials oi the treasury department, gave a fare well dinner last night at the Shoreham hotel to Hon. Lyman J. Gage, the retir- ing secretary. Covers were laid fol sixty-fiye, the guests including Hon Leslie M Shaw, who succeeds Mir Gage; former Assistant Secretaries yanderlip and Howell and Admiral Faruuhar. Speeches were made by Governor Shaw, Secretary Gage, As sistant Secretaries Allies, Taylor and Spalding.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-01
un,on rron work. strt,se rnao..

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1. = Admiral Bowles, chief of the construction bu- reau, has received telegram from the Union Iron works at San Francisco stating that the strike among the la borers employed in the building of the torpedo boat destroyers at that yard has been declared off and that work has been resumed on that class of ves- sells. The destroyers building at San Francisco are the Paul Jones, Perry and Treble. Navy department officials are much pleased at this news and hope it presages resumption of work on all the vessels building at the Union Iron works.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-01
SpRTNGTrME IS COMING

So take time by the forelock and call and see my spring samples which have just arrived. Have an early choice; 1t costs you nothing and why not be exclusive in your dress and not feel that the '.other fellow" thinks you are wearing his suit because it is of the same material. All garments made to measure and made to it. = John Eccles, practical tailor, No 65 Bank street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-01
HAVE Ynu sKzrEss

We have most completc line or skates of every description, the Nins- low and Union Hardware goods slie- cia1ty, and car loads of sleds. Weath- CT strips that will keep you warm. Sporting goods. Courteous treatment and low prices. F. J. Bolan. 90 to S4 Bank street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-01
WHEN Ynr WANT

A fashionable turnout of any de scription, runabout, uirey, wagon erte, fine well kept horses that are re- liable and handsomely harnessed, call up 1D6. Our prices are always right. Hacks for all purposes at all hours. Pinney's livery, 25-33 Scovill street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-01
CHAPPED HANDS AND FAcE

Webster's Lotion will cure chapped hands and face in two or three appli- cations, and is not greasy Or sticky. you can wear gloves at once after us- ing. It costs twenty-five cents per bottle and is sold only by Cannon & Webster, prescription druggists. IO5 Bank street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-01
REAL ESTATE EXCHANGES.

If you have improved or unimproved real estate that you would trade for other VI saterbury property, or for 2 farm, you will do well to let Abbott < Parker, 21 Hast Main street, take ii in hand. If you wish to buy for cash they can show you some of the best cash bargains ill the city.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-01
COLD WEATHER GOODS

have large stock of horse blank. cts of every quality from S1.00 to $S oG Plush robes ill many styles, S2.00 to S1S.O0. Fur robes from tue cheapest to tS1e best. Gloves for driving workingrien, motcrmen. 25c up. James Dick, GS-To Grand street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-02-01
IF DOES NOT COST

Any more to have good team than an indifferent one. If you are out for business or pleasure we can suit you equally well. If you have d team of your own and wish it properly cared for, we can satisfy you, no matter how particular you may be. Louck's sta- bles, 46 Spring st; phone 605-2.