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The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-09-04

For the purpose OF this trick q
wooden ball. two inches or 80 in diam
oter. VII be required: an old GRO
qnet ball will suit the purpose admir-
ably. This ball must be bored with n
rcd hot iron, not straight from end
to end. but 80 as 10 form a sort Of
anglo In tho middle, but the points
where the hole begins and ends should
be opposite each other.
Through the hole thus formed pass
piece OF thin cord or string, and at
each end Of this tie a large knot. so
as not TO allow either OF the ends to
pass through the hole in the ball.
Now YOU are ready TO perform tho
trick. Place one end OF the string I'M
der your foot and take the other in
your light hand holding the string
rather slack Lit the ball up to the
top OF the string, and lot 30 of II when
Il VIII Of course run rapidly down the
string
Repeat this several times in order
TO show the audience that the ball
runs down tho string quite freely. and
tell them that you can cause the bail
TO become quite obodlent to your will.
Again raise the ball to the top OF
the string and allow Il 20 run down
quite freely. as before, until II reaches
the centre. then tighten the string;
this causes the latter to be. as II were,
grlpped by the angle in the centre
OF the ball. which will thereby be pre-
vented from falling further down tho
string Ask the bali TO drop to the
bottom slackon the string, and the
ball win obey you. Raise the ball
again. and ask II TO 90 down the string
slowly: this is easily done by keep
lng the string moderately tight.
Invite any Of the company TO go
iect Particular spot In the string at
which tho BAH must remain stationary
this being accomplished by tightening
The airng as before when the ball
has resched the desired spot.
The trick can be repeated as often
as desired, as II gives no clue 10 tho
secret II the slackenlng and tighten,
ing Of he string be properly managed
II VIII be unonticed by the company
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-09-04

wild rabbits are much more intelli'
gent than others, and II you get one
or two Wild baby Dummies and feed
them on milk they will soon get quite
tame.
Bunnles should have their coats
brushed every day, Just like you have
your hair combed and brushed, for II
makes their fur grow and keeps II soft
and shiny.
Bran, grain, peas. parsley, carrots,
turnlp tops and a few cabbage leaves
are tho things that rabbits like to
EFT. and n dish Of clean water should
always be kept In the hutch.
The bunnlos should be allowed 10
run about outside their hutch for half
an hour every day. and only ono fam
lily at a tlmo, or else, ! am sorry to
say, therein be ructions. as rabbits arc
rather naughty about fighting.
A good hutch can easily be made
from a grocor's box, by covering tho
open front with some wire netting ant
making a little door.
Tho hutch should bo raised Q
few inches from the ground, and holei
bored in the bottom for drainage
Line II with plenty OF clean straw, ans
In wet or cold weather bunny's hous'
should have a cloth thrown right owe
II at night to keep It warm. Keel
the hutch very clean.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-09-04
rhe Marehlnn card.

Take The queen OF hearts and fnsten
10 Il by means OF a little wax a long
auburn hair. The other end OF the
hair you attach 10 your coat button.
Place the card upan the complete
pack shunie carefully. so that tho
card Keeps Us place upon the top, and
then lay the pack upon the table and
cry MARCH" You DO not move, and
OF course the card remains quiet You
repeat the order march," several
times. but the card IS motionlass.
You APPEAR 10 be surprised. reflect a
awhile. however. and then say. that
probably tho card Is a lady. and Of
courre not accustomed 10 obey orders;
that she must be treated with more
poiltoneSs. You thon approach tho
table. take up the top card, when It
win appear that tho card IN question
IA lady You then exolalm Very
welli We shall persuade her however,
Tor no lady refuses polite aud cour-
teous request" "Mr 4ror madame.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-09-04
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on for something TO amuse a company.
Eight players take part In H. They
seat themselves In row or a circle,
and the nrst player whispers 10 hia
nelghbor on tho left the article the"
or "a" The second player whispers
TO his leithand nelghbor an adjective;
the third a noun in the singular mum.
Dor. the fourth a verb. the firth an ad,
verb. the sixth a number, the seventh
an adjective and the eighth a noun
In the plural number
You may imagine that these whis
porcd words, when Joined in n sen
tonce. will make an amusing mixture,
for no ono knows, OF course, what
word his nolghbor on the right haA
Suppose. for example the first player
whispers tho article the" the second
intellectual" the third Camel" tho
fourth "waltzed." the fifth "amlably"
the sixth atty" the seventh down
hearted" tho eighth "hyonas.' Thora
you have the completed sentence.
"Tho intellectual camel walued
amiably fifty downhcarted hyonas."
One ridiculous sentence after an
other may be formed In this way until
the party tires OF tho game.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-09-04
The Short skirt suit

A pretty way Of making a short
skirt suit Is shown In a costume OF
heavy tolle. in a white and black
quadrllle pattern. The skirt is
trimmed on the sides by clusters OF
long tabs. growing broader toward the
bottom. where they finish with a point
ana small gold buttons. The bolero
has collar making a point over the
sleeve. and a stole In front that hn'
ishes at the bottom Of the Jacket with
pointed ends. Buttons are also used
here. There is a little inner vest OF
tomato red linen, trimmed with but
tons. The costume Is completed by q
white linen skirt and a white leather
belt.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-09-04

To tell II a cantaloupe is ripe. dig
your finger Iail into the stem. II you
can detect the melon odor on your
finger tip the melon is ripe
II you need TO use plaster OF paris
for stopping cracks, mix II with vine
gar. Vinegar prevents its settling too
quickly and makes II easy OF manlpu.
lation.
Put baby's bathiub on q box, In.
stead Of on the floor, and you can give
the little one a BATH In gronter comfort
10 yourself. sit down TO IT, aud have
Il the right hoight
Chocolate lemonade is said TO be a
delicious drink by those fond Of the
brown CONNECTION. 'Iako an ordinary
plain lemonade. and to each glass
when serving aid a heaplng teaspoon
ful Of grated chocolate
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-09-04

The FIRST gown is Of white foulard,
figured with green and black. and
trimmed with white lace insertion or
beading in which green velvet ribbon
is run. The large cape-llke shoulder
collar is ornamented with disks OF
English embroidery and bordered with
a ruiile OF the same. foming festoons
and headed by the insertion and vel.
vet. The girdle is green satin. The
second gown is OF green silk gauze,
almost covered with white dots. The
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-09-04

For this trick you employ a pack,
consisting entirely OF similar cards,
from which you let two or three per
sons draw cards They should not sit
too closely together. however. lest one
should SEQ tho cards drawn BY the
others. They note their cards and TO
place them in tho pack, You turn, and
while pretending 10 look through the
pack, you take two other cards which
you must have at hand. place with
them n card out OF tho pack, and ap-
proach those persons who have drawn
cards, eaking each II his card Ia not
among tho three. On receiving an
answer in the affirmative you point
out the drawn card.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-09-04


The young English girl OF the period
is responsible for a rather nice innova'
ton, namely, the tea frock. The tea
gown is being considered ore OF her
prerogatives she has looked around
for something In the nature Of a grace
full indoor frock OF slmpliGed structure.
and the tea frock is the upshot, with.
out being a princess robe, II Is an all
mono gown, ard while far from n
neghgoo. II Is Intended TO be worn
without corsets. Wolfe de sole. crepe
de chino and soft silks are developed
into tea frocks. and lace is used In pro-
fusion, dnintiness and elegance being
dosderGta The fact that the tea
froclk dispenses with hooks, eyes, pins
and all such WEAKNESS is a point In It's
favor.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-09-04


What tories have always been suo
cessful7 Victories.
What scots are people striving 10
exterminato7 Insects.
What stream OF water Il made from
the union OF two llquors3 Brandywine
creek.
When does gentleman dress In
feathers7 When he wears n swallow
tail coat.
When does a little Girl become .
city OF China7 When she Is Pehin
(peeking).
What tree answers the questions,
(which would beat In race, cat
or a curt" Dogwood.
When is doughnut like one OF
Dickens characteru7 When II is all
OF a twist (ollver twisD.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-09-04

A boy believed that he was made
To mn a nnall niche here below,
To piav HE part just as tho blade
OF common grass Che hidden grain
Renoath the fprout The drop OF rain,
The fraglle little fake Of snow.
Another thought that an tho seas
And every plain and every hW
And ali the flowers and nll the trees.
The mountaina and the streams and all
Tho things that walk and ny and crawl
Were mato 20 serve beneath his will.
one OF the twain has broad estates.
And servants run when he commands.
The other tolls and humhly waits
For crumbs that fall from Fortunes
hands
which OF Them. think you. serves and
which
Is onvied ~ the world and rlrh7
s.. H. klser.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-09-04

II is possible TO wash hannels with.
out shrinking them. but the average
laundress does not know the process.
Therefore Il il worth while 20 know
how TO restore shrunken garments 20
their original size, or something like
&C. Try laying the article TO be 70.
stored on the ironing hoard. and lay
on II piece Of cheesecloth which has
been wrung out OF cold water. Press
with a hot iron until the chesEecioth
Is perfectly dry, The garment will
show marked Improvement
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-09-04

There Is no time Of year when this
class OF dress Is not a necessity in a
woman's wardrobe; II must adapt
Itself TO circumstances. To meet the
needs OF spring and summer the coat
must either be dlscardable or suitable
TO wear indoors and out Many are
worn without a shirt or blouse or un-
derbodlce Of any kind. only a vest at
the throat generally transparent, or n
lace scarf daintlly tied.
This sort Of garment has rather OK
tended It's field and Is being made, not
only in glace sometimes, but very
often in etamlne, canvas. grenadine
and even In wolfe and crepe dc chine.
So II happens that THO tailor takes tho
dressmaker's place, and that the
dressmaker is doing tallor's work and
is even sending out sorges. frlezes OF
cloth suits.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-09-04
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Black moussellno with Cluny medal
lions makes a pretty matronly evening
gown.
II you would be smart have the
pocket flaps and collar lapels OF your
linen walking suit match the color Of
your hat
Pale gray and white make a pretty.
cool combination.
Lace with a short fringe OF Gro
cheted button'like pendants is one OF
the new gnrnitures.
White leather wrist bags are for the
lass who goes all clad in white.
Charming and not overexpensive IL
a ha: OF fine black straw trimmed with
a thick wreath OF forgetmenots about
the crown and n few tucked under tho
brim,
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-09-04

Larkspur is becoming popular for
Coral decoration ar' the new varie-
ties OF II are mu,l indsomer than
the old.timo blossgu N It's deep blue
petals. The modern mower is lighter
in tone and much larger. or these
lighter varieties there are two distinct
shaded and they are more decidedly
blue than the larkspur OF our grand
mothers day. for that suggested pur-
plo colorings.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-09-04

blouse Is made with fine plaits at the
top and 10 trimmed with wide bands Of
valencionnes laco insertion. which
cross In front and in the back. The
full sleeves are finished with Guns
composed Of bands Of narrower inser
ton and little frlls OF velvet OF Q
darker shade OF green The full skirt
is shlrred and puffod ut tho bottom
and trimmed with the insertion and
velvet frllls. The girdle IL Of sill
matching the gown-Chic Parisien.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-09-04
idea From France.

with his costumes tailieur, which
are so near to tailormade gowns as
French dressmakers approach, a cele-
brated man milllnor supplies very
light slips OF fine batlste incrustod all
over with lace incertions. They are
designed TO relieve the severity Of the
outer gown, as the popular lingerie
Waste relieves the plainness OF the
two.plece linen walking gowns.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-09-04
EASILY MADE ROY STEAMBOAT.

represents tho boiler. placed on the
two pieces OF wire. with tho hole 10
the rear somewhat above the rear
wall OF the boat. To heat tho boiler
We use half OF an eggsholl placed on
a piece OF cork underneath the boiler,
with a small piece OF cotton In the
center. Pour some alcohol on tho cot
ton and set flre to H. Tho winter wiz
begin TO boil In a few minutes and .
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-09-04

Little really artistic drAping o.
doors and windows is seen. For somi
reason most people seem satiHAet
with that which is trivial and without
meaning. Tho beauty in artistic drap
ing lies In the gracefulneas OF IL
curves and tho irregularity OF It's ar
engagements. A room may be made Il
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-09-04

Tako a darnlng needle Of medium
size and stand three yards away from
door. holding the needle between
the thumb and index finger Throw
tho needle like a spear and try to
faston II onto tho door. You VIII
never succeed, no matter how haro
you try.
But by putting n piece OF thread
through tho ego Of tho needle you
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-09-04

beg you will have the kindness 70
promenade a lituel" You now walk
around the table. and tho lady act
ually as requested. and to the surprise
OF the spectators promenades slowly
upon the table.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-09-04

Following Is n letter which a gen
tleman sent 10 his clever nephew.
Knowing that his young relative was
clever Mt solving picture puzzles, the
uncle. instead OF writing his message
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-09-04
a Composite Game.

This Is an impromptu game, that 10
to say. Il may be played at any time
or anywhere without preparation, and
therefore is Just the game for boys
and girls 10 have ready when called
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-09-04

Make a boat OF strong cardboard, as
shown In figure. The rudder, turning
about pin as axle. is connected with
the sides OF the boat by two pieces Of
thread OF uneven length. giving tho
rudder an angular position. A tub Of
water Is the ocean on which our little
boat viii steam about.
Two pieces Of wire. bont as shown
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-09-04

DO very careful to avoid breaking tho
bubble.
When the funnel his been Olsen.
gagged there will be q large bubble on
tho plate. IN the centre Of which is
tho flower, aud those who did not SEQ
the bubble blown viii wonder how tho
flower got there.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-09-04

There is represented on this clock
face twelve household articles. When
the names OF the articles are written
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-09-04

viii always succeed in sticking It In
the wood.
Another spear can DO made Of a
writing pen and four paper wings, az
shown In tho figure.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-15
Baxter 6 Co.'S Cotton Letter.

New York. December 14-Liverpool was not up to expectation today and the receipts were not falling off as was pre- dicted last week. Furthermore press dis patches from Mississippi were bearish and intimated that large quantities were awaiting shipments as soon as the price touched IA cents. Local confidence was disturbed for the moment. A good many recent buyers were wanting profits but nevertheless prices were at an advance, in fact, after very little low tendency eagerness to buy was shown The feeling was, that we are now feeling the effects of the usual Christmas rush of cotton to market Shorts understood this and selling is therefore a dangerous proposi- ton, in fact there is absence of willing ness to take the short side anywhere. The bureau figures are adhered to by best houses and if anything these feel con- fident that the output If anything will fall under government figures. The mark ct weakened after the opening and there was an absence of business. The esti- mates for a large movement tomorrow seeming to remove confidence. Port re- eeipts were 51,000 against 4S.000. Sealpers did a good deal of business and bought some on the decline. Cables closed 2 to points lower.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-15
cothran & co.,e Cotton Letter.

By Gilbert & Clay.
 New Orleans, December 14.-There was no change in the temper of the English market today. Bearish opinions were nu- merous and seemed to be based princi- pally on the belief that trade Is unprom- ising and that the crop is larger than current advices signify. Liverpool has adhered to these theories all along, how ever, and renewed expressions are not surprising.
 There was a disposition here to wait and watch developments, consequently trading was decidedly lighter than has been witnessed for some time. Liquida- tion supplied the majority of offerings, though the absence of an urgent demand for spots doubtless influenced some spec ulative selling also The support was contributed mainly by big bulls who are firmly rooted in the conviction that the crop is materially short, and a drop in the movement will soon be witnessed. As matter of fact the immediate sta bility of the market depends on develop ments in the spot department Much is said about an unsatisfactory trade de- mand, but in all deductions concerning this feature the attitude of holders must be taken into consideration Holders thus far have shown a determination not to force sales and they are not likely to act different now that over half the crop has been marketed. It remains to be seen how serious the business of spin ners has been affected by prevailing prices
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-15
T,o Metal Market.

New York, December 14.-The London tin market was firm, and substantially higher closing at an advance of 91, 2s, ed to e1.24, 2s, Cd, for spot. and G1.25, Is. Cd. for futures. Locally. tin was quiet, but higher, spot closing at s27.25. Copper was unchanged, at e56, IFS, Cd, for spot, and 5s higher, at e56, los, for futures. Locally. cotton is firmer. Lake $12.5oW 12. s2h: electrolytic, s12.25G12.5O casting, SIP. .121ba12s71k;. Lead advanced 2s, 6d to e11, 3s, 9d, in London, and was also high CT locally with small lots quoted at s4. s71k, and fifty tons at s4.25. Spelter was 5s higher at e2l. IS, Cd. in London. Lo- cally. spot was nominally unchanged, at 8. .25, while December delivery is quoted at about 50 points lower. at N.25. Iron closed at 4ss, 6d at Glasgow. and al As, sd, in Middesboro. Locally, iron was unchanged. No. 1, foundry. northern, is quoted at sl5.GO@16.Oo; No. ?. foundry, northern, is quoted at $l4006l15. co; No 1, foundry, southern, soft, at $l350al4.Oo. i
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-15
Caldwell 6. Wards Stock Letter.

By Miller X Co
 New York, December 14-The stock market closed strong, at the top prices Of the day, and is going higher, espe- cially the railroad stocks. We think Erie and Alton and Southern Pacific will sell very much higher than they have sold in many months. A prominent Broad stock broker is supposed to be pulling the market, but the market needs no manpu- lation, as he<short interest is very large; :; in fact, much larger than generally be- lieved. The position of the railroad stocks is ntrlnsically sound, and we look for higher prices for all of them. but prefer the three names above to the others, be- cause they have had no exploitation of late We still remain bearish on the in- dustrials, and believe practically all of them, especially Stee preferred. good short sac of every rally.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-15

Cash quotations were as follows: Flour-Steady.
 Wheat-No ? spring wheat, s2c; No. 8, 7GdS2c; No. 2 red, S17sGS33sc.
 Corn-No. 2 corn, 42@44c; No. yellow, 35c
 Oats-No. white, 341s@97c.
 Rye-No. 2 rye, 5119c.
 Barley-Good feeding barley, S5lR@361Rc; fair to choice malting, 43@57c.
 Flax Seed--No. i flax seed, 9S1ac; No. l northwestern, 1001s.
 Timothy-Prime timothy seed, s2.95. Pork--Mess pork per barrel. $l1.50d11.- 621k.
 Lard-Per 100 pounds, s6.471kd65o. Ribs-Short ribs sides, loose, s6121sd6.- 371k.
 Sldes-Short clear sides boxed, s6.121s@ 6.25.
 Whiskey-Basis of high wines, s127. Clover-Contract grade, s11.
 On the produce exchange today the but ter market was firm. Creamery, 16d25c; dairy, 1t625c. Eggs strong, 261aG29c. Cheese firm, 10@101ae.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-15
Naval Stores.

Savannah, December H.-Turpentine firm at 56 receipts. 372; sales. 4l5; ex- ports. S4 Rosin firm: receipts. 3241; sales, S459; exports $40. Quote: A, B. c, D, 2. F. 2.20; c, $2,25; H, S235; l, s255; M, $2. so; M, $2.9O; N, $S.O5: window glass, 1925; wa ter white S95O
 Charleston, December u-Turpentine steady at 561s; rosin, steady. Quote: A, B, c. D. E. F. $2.1O; c, S2.15; II, $2.25; I. $2. 45; K. s2.7O; NJ. $2.SO; N s2.95 window glass, $3.15; water white, $40.
 Wilmington December 14-Sprits tur- pentine, nothing doing; receipts, 2l casks Resin, nothing doing receipts. 13S. Tar, firm, at S170; receipts. 192. Crude turpen- tine firm, at $2.25, s3.S0 and s3S5; receipts. no
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-15
The Coffee Market.

New York, December 14-Coffee, spot Rio steady; No. [, invoice, 67s mild. firm
 Futures opened steady, at decline of 10 points under liquidation following lower European and primary cables, but ruled fairly steady at the decline; at one time showing a partial recovery on covering and moderate support from the bullish clique Towards the close, however, the market eased off under continued realiz- ing. and the market was finally steady at A decline of 5 to 15 points. Sales, 131.0OO bags, including December, 6.25; January, e.s5; February, 65O@645; March. 6.Goq6.7O; May, 6.90d7 April, 6.so; June. 6.95; July. 7.05; August. 715; September, 7.Sd73o; October, 7.30fD7.35.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1903-12-15
Daily Statement.

Galveston-Firm; midding PC: sales 1496; receipts IA 45S stock 276612.
 Mobile-Quiet; middlng 12c; sales 500; receipts 4069; stock 44642.
 Savannah-Steady middling 12c; receipts 9606; stock 108, 7S1.
 Charleston-Quiet; middling 117sc; re- ceipts 1075 stock 139ss.
 Wilmington-Quiet; middling 12c; re- ceipts 1886; stock 17.544.
 Norfolk-Steady; middling 12Ac; sales 554 receipts 3914; stock 21357.
 Baltimore--Nominal: rnddling 12 25c; re- cepts 2S0; stock 1o,S14
 Boston-Quiet; middlng 12.45; gross re- cepts 2646
 Philadelphia-steady mlddllng 12 70; re- ceipts 76; stock 255l.
 St Louis--Steady; midding 12Mc; re- ceipts 2733; stock 15399
 Memphis-Steady; mddling 12c; receipts 274S; shipments 11219 sales 1Go0; stock 95 933.