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The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-02-13
QUESTION DEVIL COULDN'T ANswlR
Unable to Predict Action of "a New Y@k
Jury.

Unable TO Predict Action OF - New York
Jury.
While waiting for the verdict In The
Patrick case a few days ago somebody
remarked to Mr. Van Diver OF the Dis
trict Attorneys Office, that he thought
the Jury would acquit the lawyer who
had conspired with William Marh
Rices valet 10 gain possession OF the
Texas millionaire's fortune. Mr.. Van
Diver, who had followed the case close
ly for several months, doubted this,
but added renectiyely:
"of course, nothing Is more uncer-
tain than the action OF a jury. ro-
member a story my father told me
when | was a boy In Alabama. The
story was Of His Satanic Majesty and
a plain citizen who met one day on a
narrow pathway cut In the edge OF a
cliff. On side there yawned preci-
pice. On the other side was the solid
rock. There was only room for one to
pass. and OF these two. one must lie
down and let the other walk over him.
"'If you'll PROFOUND three questions
can't answer. suggested Satan IN
lie down and let you pass over my
body The citizen asked:
What Is whittier than snowr
Cotton was the answer
"'What ls sweeter than sugerr
"'That's. easy again; molasses'
"'What viii be the next verdict rem
dered In this county by petit juryr
Pass on your way, said the Deyil,
as he made a carpet OF himself
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-02-13
PEOPLE AND
EVENTS
nRINa SUR AGAINST ROAD.
stoekholders' Quarrel Likely to Be
Aired In the Courts.

Stockholders Quarrel Likely to Be
Aired In the Courts,
a petition for the appointment OF
receiver for certain stock OF the Chi
cage. Rock Island and Pacific Rail-
way company and for an Injunction
enjoining the controlling interests OF
the company from carrying out a trust
agreement entered into by the major
ity stockholders with the Central
Trust company Of New York was filed
last week in the circuit court at Chi
cago Tho bill was filed by j. Hamii-
ton Lewis. representing Clarence II.
Venner OF Boston. who asserts he
represents 100000 OF dissenting
stock. The bill recites history Of tho
various times the stock was trans.
ferrcd and relates a scheme Of recog-
milton by which It Is alleged the pro-
moters without adding dollar 10 the
value Of the property Of the company,
represented by its authorized capital
stock OF 75.O00.0O0. caused 10 DO
issued aud noatod on the market
securities aggrogating over s2O0,O00.-
600.
The defendants in the suit are The
Chicago. Rock Island and Pacific rail-
way company. OF which w. d. Leeds IN
president; Chicago, Rock Island and
Pacific railroad company; Rock
Island company OF Nov Jersey; Gem
trail Trust company OF New York; VIII.
liam T. Rankin, r. p. olcott. II, r..
Cable. William II. Moore. James II
Moore. William d. Leeds. Daniel @.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-02-13
WOMEN LEAD STRANGE LIVES



OF Washington.
As curious little community as
could be discovered anywhere In the
world is that to be found In a large
house IN the city Of Washington All
the members Caomo thirty or more)
are women, and they live together and
share everything In common, the head
Of the little community being an cid
orly lady, who is supposed TO receive
revelations from the unseen world.
Save for this belief tho women are In
no sense cranks. but respectable and
Industrious persons. some OF them
wen educated aud wellto-do. who 1.-Two
blameleEs lives. They have full llber'
~. and are bound by no particular
religious belief. Even the main prln-
ciplo upon which they are united
cellbacy-ls only binding while they
remain in the sistorhood They are
free TO leave and ret married when
ever they please. They aim at being
selfupportlug and living indepen'
denly OF the outside world. Nothing
rs purchaAed that can be produced on
the promises. ana the members even
include dentist and a doctor. They
live, In short, just like a large happy
family, except that there are no men
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-02-13
In the DAYS Work.

Come to think Of Il. life Is made up
Of but one day at a time. Neither to-
morrow nor yesterday Is ours To
loake the best Of every day Is the So
cret Of a happy life. In making the
best Of every day business and pleas
ure are equally cared for and perfec-
lion is made NJ the wen doing Of tri-
aes. So each morning plan well and
each day endoayor TO live out the
plan. The world is fun OF good things
and beautiful things n one sets out to
look for them. In this may be found
the secret Of successful and happy
life,
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-02-13

eled after the impossible" dream OF
Bosant.
The plans OF Chlcago's labor unions
have not been specifically drawn. So
far thoy include only the ideas person
fled In London's great palace Of the
workers. The trades unions OF Chi
cago viii be asked 10 add 70 the on
dowment fund OF the Palace OF De
light. and private bequests arc expect
cd to Increase this endowment fund
until money for buildings. equipment
and maintenance is guaranteed. The
packers, too. are expected to come to
the financial air Of the scheme, and
altogether II Is hoped Chlcago's Palace
Of Delight win be the peer OF that In
London.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-02-13

Senator Hoar has upset precedent
by telling a funny story to the United
states Supreme Court The senator
was arguing a point which, he said
reminded him Of tho man who was
arrested for stealing forty cowbells'
The man said he didn't steal the COW.
bells; that they were IN the barn, and
somehow the cows got them ON their
necks. "That might do for one cow
DELL" said the judge, but no forty
cows In creation acquire a taste for
music at the same time The SUI
preme Court smiled grimly. Senator
Hoar chuckled audibly.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-02-13

Charlie Makes an Engagement
Who was she?
This question came into Chalie's
mind many times while they walked
through those ghostly passages. seek
ing the worn stone stairs at the top
Of which stood the roughly hewn oak
door studded with rusty nails.
At the foot OF the worn stone steps
the girl came to a sudden stop.
"Slr." she said. addressing Charlie
as though he were the only party in
sight, unless am mistaken these
steps lead up to the museum Of the
steen. and we have reached the exit
OF this horrible underground tomb"
I'VE can be in the light as soon as
unlock the door up yonder," he said
quietly.
"ono moment, before we ascend.
want to catch my breath-to tell you
how grateful am for your timely as
eistanco-"
please don't mention IT," said Char
lie.
Indeed, II was n great pleasure, fair
lady" chlrruped Artemus. eagerly.
you oyerwhelm me with confusion.
have, as you may well suppose. re-
ceived something OF n shock, and
hardly feel equal TO the task OF ex-
planning to you Just now what strange
circumstances brought me into the
desperate predicament from which |
have been rescued by your assistance.
But trust | may see you again soon.
when the explanation that is due will
DO gladly given. Forgive me II say
! have been studying you all this time.
and something tells me / may surely
trust you with my life God knows I
need friends"
Her words thrilled Charlie.
Pardon me, miss--I should have
told you before-my name is Charlie
Stuart l am at present an exile from
old London, In search OF n mission.
Perhaps / have found one" he said
with an amused smile.
A faint flush chased across her ooun-
tenance.
"And lam Airline Brand"
She had n small reticule attached "a
her girdle, as was the custom. open
lnk AuAht hNN Aobh bAN QUAINT ilAAt
inlaid cardcase and handed him a BIZ
OF pasteboard.
when you call, ask for me under
that name, by which | am known. But
let me say again-as a duty owe you
Mr.. stuart-let me give you full warn
ing that, while / appreciate the groai
favor you have done me, must tel
you have enemies, and that II yoJ
should seek 10 continue the aequaint
ance so strangely begun, It might pos
sibly bring you into trouble"
81 never yet have allowed fear o
mortal man TO influence my actions,
Stuart said. proudly.
"But these men are cruel and I'M
scrupulous. You can realize that afte
seeing to what a dreadful fate thel
would have condemned me because
refused to carry out their will"
"They are a set OF precious scoun
drels and cowardsl" he declared.
"Ahl but perhaps they are all-pow
erful at court-men In touch with
dynasty that can shake the earth I
aroused TO whom one poo human M
IS as a fallen leaf" she said. as II test
Ing his loyalty.
1T Is the same-I see no reason VIII
I should draw back" Taking out hi
watch. he continued, in the most de
IIberate fashion; 1T is now almos
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-02-13

countess OF Antrim. have been vel
coined by Washington society since
they have become guests at tho Brit
ish embassy. Both were entertained
last week at the white house. Mr. and
Mrs. Roosevelt Swing q luncheon
which was attended by numerous
nOtables.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-02-13

tho Ohio shaft were called, and is ro-
membered by all OF the old-time min
ers OF this section.
To Mrs. Mitchelrs devotion and en-
eourneement the president OF the
Mine Workers union admits he owes
much Of lis success.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-02-13

The natives Of Palestine have a
kettledrum. the body being made OF
pottery and the head covered with
parchment. II is provided With a
cord and is borne In festsl process
sions.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-02-13

Reid, Henry c. Frick. Marshall Fiold.
+. ID. Hine. George @. McMurty, Arson
II. Flower George s. Brewster. Ogden
Mills. George T. BoGga.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-02-13
LADy MIMIC 10 WELCOMED.
Guest Of Honor at White House Greet.
ed by Maahlnqton Society.

Lady Mimic. wlfo OF the governor
general OF Canada. and her sister, the
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-02-13

aence OF Dick Croker his faithful
friend and leader, also disgruntled
him With politics.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1903-02-13
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A WARRIOR BOLD.
BY ST. GEORGE RATHBORNE.

Author o! Little Miss Millions" Spiders Web" "5iss
Caprice" "Dr Jacks Widow" Etc,
Copyright 1901. by Street Smith, New York;
Sharp County record., 1903-05-08
HIGH PRICE FOR
AN EMBRACE.

Miss Stella Nichols, of Palmer,
H., is suing E. F. Colewell for
$1,000 damages, the aforesaid
damages consisting in hugg;ng
her against her will. Mr.. Colewell
is a school teacher therea5outs
and the young lady testified before
a jury in Pana, ILL.,, this week that
the pedagogue embraced with
such fervor that her left shoulder
was thrown out of joint and her
maidenly sensibilities were deep
ly shocked to the extent, she
opines, that at least $500 will be
necessary as a balm. She is II
years of age and very pretty.
The school teacher admits that
he did embrace Miss Nichols, but
Sharp County record., 1903-05-08
EEOW's This!

We offer One Hundred Dollar
Rrvad for any case OF CalarIh lha
cannot be cared by HalI's Catarri
Cure.
2. j. Cheney & Go Toledo, q
We, III, Undersigned NV" known
f j. Jlea,y d Co for rte ,a.t IS
years, and neirvr h'm g.rir
hanorable ia III b. sInrss 'ran.acjl"r.>
and financially abr l." carry ont an.
rbhgauor. uadr toy th u Ijral
~ Nc~t d TrauA. Nho,r,I Dru.
ri.r.. IoG.}o. o WalIm2, Emo,
& Marvin, Wholesale Dragg
rulc1", O.
Halls Cararrh Cure is taken ll.
!"r"aIIy, acting dir city mn ih
lIroa and .... ~u,iac, ! Df'~th.
system. Tr-umnmqls~seut free
Price 75c per bottle. sold l.y a.
d uglI5t>.
Hail., family pills are tie Lest
Falling in love is painless; Its
the falling out that hurts.
Sharp County record., 1903-05-08
HARDY.
tTo0 Late For Last Week

On Monday of this week about
2 P. NJ, Dr.. W. L. McGavic was
called to see John l.. Eady, who
had been complaining since Sat
urday. The DR.. had just arrived
and had not completed the exam
ination of his patient when Mr..
Eady complained of being sick at
the stomach and turned over and
made an effort tC vomit and lied.
1t is said that he had chill and
was not out in town On Sunday,
but all were surprised to hear of
his death, as very few OF the peo-
ple knew that he was sick. He
was buried by the Woodmen of
the World, of which order he Was
member.
Judge C. E. Elmore of Nam
moth Spring was here on busi-
ness Monday.
Ed M. Eady came from F't.
Scott, Kan, to attend the funeral
of his brother, John L. Eady.
H. NJ. Tunstall goes this week
to st. Louis to take a position in
wholesale house.
Dan Clayton has gone to st.
Louis to attend the dedication of
the worlds fair.
Mrs. John l.. Eady is in a criti-
cal condition, it is said caused
.Om the death Of her husband.
She was unable to attend the flu
neral.
The /. O. O. f. gave an invi-
tation to many friends to attend a
meeting at the hall and many
attended and listened to an inter-
esting lecture on Odd Fellowship
by Judge Stuckoy of Newport.
After the lecture refreshments
were served and all enjoyed the
occasion.
Sharp County record., 1903-05-08
For Sale at Shows Drug Store.
Beyond All Comparisons.

One of the many factors contributing to the remarkably
rapid anG solid growth of St Louis is the marvellous de-
veopement OF the Southwest and other territory tributary
to that cith in all lines of trade. In 1904 there Will be
held the greatest Worlds Fair r the world The presi
dental campaign will also take place. To keep informed
with the whole world you should subscribe at for that
peer Of newspapers, the Twice ST. Louis Republic
1t is indispensable to the farmer merchant professional
Its telegraphc and cable service exces that of
other paper. 1t prints the fully; not imaginative
occurrences, but domestic and worldwide facts 1t is
Democratic in politics. but distinctly national newspaper
and family journal The subscription price of slO0 gives
you two papers each week, 104 papers year.
Sharp County record., 1903-05-08

insists it was done playfully in
the presence of her mother.
While admitting that her shoulder
was dislocated, he attributes this
to her altogether unnecessary
efforts to break away.
Colewell is 45 years of age and
frankly confesses that if the jury
finds him guilty as charged, he
will be sore put to dig up the
50, 800. All efforts to patch up a
truce have failed and the jury
must decide.
Sharp County record., 1903-05-08

Strawberries are now on the
market here and some are being
shipped.
The transfer at the station here
took place last Saturday. E. J.
Peabody was checked out and Z.
E. Holbert checked in.
Sharp County record., 1903-05-08

Mrs. Pritchard, aged 76, who
recently married a 27-year-oId
husband at Hot Springs, was
brought into court recently on a
warrant charging that she did not
have sufficient control of her men
tai faculties to attend to her large
property interests. Mrs Pritch'
ard vigorously denied the charge
Sharp County record., 1903-05-08
Foley'C Kidney Cure
snakes kidaeys and bladder ri:.aG.
4 irst love breaks hearts and sec
D I'd love mends them.


D I'd love mends them.
If your blood Is impure, thin DIS
eascG, hot or full of humors, If Won
have blood poison, cancer, ualbun.
clcs, eating sores, scroIula, eczema,
itching, risings and Jumps, Scabby,
pimpy skin, bone pans, catarrh
rheumatism, or any blood or skin
disease, take Botanic Blood Balm
(B. B. By according to directions.
Soon all sores heal, aches and pains
stop, the blood Is made pure and
rich, leaving the SKIN free from
every eruption, and giving the rich
glow of perfect health to the ,kin,
AT the same time, B. B. B, improves
the digestion, cures dy>pep sla,
strengthens weak kdntys. just the
medicine for old people, as 1t g'evs
them new, vigorous blood, Drug,
glst, 81 per large bottle, with dir'c'
unnS for home en-. sample free
and prepaid by wrUu4 Bnod Balm
Co, Atlanta, ga h>cuh. opb,e
2nA special free medical advise also
sent IN sealed letter Is. 3. i. is
especially advised for chrome, de -p-
seated cases of impure blood and
skin disease, and cures after all else
lalls'
Sharp County record., 1903-05-08
yoJ KNOW WHAT YoJ'3E .!ElNJ

When you take Groves IastplpS'
Chill Tonic because the formula Il
plainly printed on every bottle show
Ing that it is SIMPLY Iron and Qm
nlTe in a LnSteless form. No cure,
no pay. soc.
Sore mems prospects are s.
fine that they can't be seen.
Wien you want pleasant phyS!r
try ChamI e,!aiI', Stomach arr
Liver Tablets. They are easy ro
take and pleasant IN effect Fol "a G
by Snow, the druggist.
A self-made man never forgets
to boast of his job.
Sharp County record., 1903-05-08
GREATLY kL.AssEaED.

10y q Sl olopCllV SOuSIs Dup l. Cl
manently Cured by Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy,
Mr.. IL. y. Burbagc, a student at
law, IN 'ireenvllle, 5, C., had beer
troubled for four or five years with a
cona;rnons cough which he says
"greatly alarmed me causing me to
lear that I was in the first stage of
cohsumptinn." Mr.. BurNage having
seen ClambrrIan's Cough Remedy
ADVERT ed concluded to :ry 1t. Now
read what he says OF IT: ~ soon
felt rcmar kable change and after
nSlng two bottles cf the twenty-five
cent s!zr, was permanently cured. !"
Sold by Show, the druggist.
tits seldom the price that makes
the value.
Sharp County record., 1903-05-08

Come to the Record for office
all legal blanks.
Sharp County record., 1903-05-08

. cures the most obstinate cases of
kidney and bladder diseases.
1t supplies the kidneys with the
substances they need to build up
the worn out tissues.
1t will cure Bright's Disease and
Diabetes if taken in time, and
slight disorder yields readily to the
wonderful curative power of this
great medicine.
1t sooths and heals the urinary
organs and invigorates the whole
system. If your kidneys are de-
ranged, commence by taking
The Washington times., 1903-01-12
AN ARMY BRIDE R p !
ROMANCE AND RIVALRY D - IOITNT I0VTl
- At A FRONTIER FORT - Dy Lieut. JOIlN LLOID

Harry, l believe that was the reason ]
cared for you. you looked so sort of out
dOoTsy. You looked so honest and sin
cere. so different from the other men ]
knew. They were alH avs hanging
around talking about things they didn't
know anything about. Now you
i never talk about anything
W eli you really do not talk much
But you never pretend You are Just
you could not stand it If you were
not Ike that. feel sure Of you all the
time
Hecker laughed his easy laugh. That
was the proper attitude for a wife to
, take OF course. That was the point of
view he wanted hrs wife to have toward
him. Hecker had the variety of con
science which is never in the least dis
turbed until there Is a prospect Of being
found out. He felt honest so long as his
wife imagined him to be so. Hecker
within himself had not the virtue Of
believing in his own lies. He laughed
al himself for telling them and at the
people who believed them.
We'll, come along now" he said.
Get into your habit and we will HE US
down toward the border. I'll order the
horses around
Hecker had bought thoroughbred
horse from 3 man in Tombstone who
had brought out two in 1T OF exuIta-
ton over a lucky strike he had made in
mine, and was ready enough to sell
them when the hoped-for vein proved. 10
be only a pocket"
While Hecker stood on his veranda
walking idly about. petung the horses.
and wishing that he had lump Of
sugar TO give them. taking 10 MelIsb
about their harness. and giving express
sion in MS whole big personality 10 the
supreme content which possessed him
Adair came out of his house across the
parade ground. flung himself upon his
horse. and looking neither TO the right
nor left, rode rapidly up the canyon.
There goes en- unsociable devil g"
Hecker thought TO himself I cannot
imagine what pleasure Adair finds in lfv-
ing
He turned as his wife came out OF
the door. her short habit held up 2
tritie. showing her dainty boots with
their patent leather toes, and the rim
ness OF its make. Hecker never had seen
so pretty and dainty woman The
thought of her belonging TO him impress
ed him He was like a child with
toy that was 50 fine ne was almost
afraid OF it, L was a thing TO show
and enjoy the possession Of with q swell
ing heart Of exultation. but never me
thing 10 be quite easy with
He looked down the row now. and .9as
glad TO see that there were so many. PEG
pie sitting out on their verandas who
The Washington times., 1903-01-12

My dear" he said. that boy brogRh;
some news which it seems 10 rue ought
TO be looked into al once 7 shall nave
TO 90 on down into Mexico FOR a few
miles io investigate the rumor YUu will
not mind riding back with MeItsh2"
/ "Oh. my dear il isn't anything a1out
/ Indians
No, No! It is some of those Next
/ can thieves Be very careful % cav
nothing to anyone concerning it. 1 ought
not to have told even you 1t is a
matter between myself and the com
manding officer"
/ i suppose this is the penalty OF mar
rying man with commanding officer
above his wife. Good-by: hurry back
and Nina turned her horse. looking
/ laUghingIy over her shoulder al HeCEer.
/ He kissed his HAND to her, saIIted, and
rode down toward Mevico with IN open
face and q clear conscience.
Melush waited until Nina came up.
and drew in about two yards behind
her. Mona almost forgot the mans
existence. She looked about at the queer
country and thought Of the first time
she had seen It. They passed among
the roTIinr footbfIe tho butfes which
follow the mountain chain and there
coming down a dry arroyo the bed Of
one OF The swift and evauescent noun
tain torrents which devzsfafa in the
RAINY season was adafr his horse caro-
fully Dfckjnq his wav
He sat triae SITTER when he eau
Nina before him She tightaned her rein
..E5ov fortunate -, moo, ,,o,, C,o,,t.i-
Adair,, che s.id , -,.tI,- .,,s5 -, :,
her vofc. ..T bsvar,r coon s,,.fbfr,, -
al u 5'u aI-1's 'dllls OficA- lou seem
10 be a perfect recluse. They tell me
The Washington times., 1903-01-12
MARK TWAIT ON PIE.

Sir-+AiIh great interest l have TeaC
the menus published en- your cookery
page. / may be pardoned for suggesting
that IN these menus there is net enough
attention given to the great American
luxury known as pie. To supply this de-
iciency in your otherwise admirable
table feature l herewith fnclose Mark
Twain's recipe for New England pie:
To make this excellent breakfast dish
proceed Is follows. Take a suficieucy oi
water and sGficieDcy OF flour. and con
siTucJ c bulIet-prOOf dough
Work this into the form of disk
with the edges turned up some three
quarters 81 an inch. Tougher and kiln
dry for couple of days in a mild but
unvarying temperature.
Construct q cover for this redoubt in
The same way and of the same mate
rial FIJI with stewed dried apples. Az
grayate with cloves, lemon peel and
slabs OF citTon. Add two portions of
New Orleans sugar. then solder on the
lid and set il safe place until IL petri-
fes.
Serve cold al breakfast and invite
your enemy. AUGUSTUS J. MCCALL.
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