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Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1904-06-11
NOVEL METHOD OF SUICIDE.
English Jurist Had Himself Shot by
His Ga. ekeepers.

Lord Chief Justice Hankford OF
England. who lived in a former CEN
fury. Notwithstanding his high posi-
ton, became so tired of life that he
determined to shuttle off this mortal
coil. But he feared to commit sui.
eide. because at the time a verdict OF
felo de Sc followed as a matter OF
course, and the body OF the suicide
was buried at four crossroads with
stake thrust through IT, Further.
he had to avert the consequences to
his relatives of forfeiture OF his goods.
which was also one OF the penalties
for self-destruction. He adopted
novel expedlent. Several of his deer
having been stolen. he gave orders to
his keepers to shoot any person they
met in or near the park at night who
did not Immediately stand when
challenged. Then on dark night
he threw himself in the path OF the
| keepers and, not answering the chal-
lenge, was shot dead on the spot The
stump of an old oak under which he
fell still marks the scene of the trag-
edy and goes to this day by the name
of landlords oak.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1904-06-11

cgai with high boots and a close
gray cap: He struggled a moment
With the rickety gate, and then hur
ri"d mp the drenchcd walk.
Mrs. Allen tapped lightly on the
bedroom door. and Charlie and Or
Dunwiddie came out at once. They
met the newcomer at the door with
a few hurried words Young Green
took his coat and hat. and hung them
in the entry TO drip
Dolores had not changed her posi-
ton; she still stood at the dresser,
the book closely clasped in her hands
as though a friend. When her uncle
advanced toward her she eyed him
searchingly.
She was disappointed in him; there
was nothing remarkable about him (;
he was short and stout; she did not
like, short, stout men; his face was
norid, his hair red.
Placing his two hands on her shout
ders he turned her toward the light
cycling her keenly
"And this is Joe's girl he said.
She dislilSed him at once: her wide
brown eyes met his blue ones square
~, but the eager light had died from
them, they were cold and calm h
could see no farther than the surface
Her mouth. too. was straight and III
yielding. To her his tone implies
that she disappointed him; it was O
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1904-06-11
Official Doc Whine rs.

An old church official in England
was the dog whipper, who was EN-
ployed in driving or removing dogs
from the various churches and who is
often alluded to in vestry accounts, as,
for example, paid the dog whipper 10
shillings;" ito Widow Sandys the
years sallery for (dog) whipping 5
shillings." Implements known as dog
tongs were also used by these dog
whippers, many Of them being spiked
at the end and capable of giving a
cruel grip; they are still preserved In
some of the old churches.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1904-06-11
Choosing Marriage Date.

A curious old marriage custom,
called locally "the settling" still sur.
wives in County Donegal, Ireland and
in the Scottish districts of Kintyre
and Cowal. After the marriage has
been publicly announced the friends
of the couple meet, at the house Of
the brides parents to fix a suitable
date for the marriage. A bottle of
whisky is opened. and as each guest
drinks to their happiness he names
date. When each guest has named
date IN average is struck and set
Ting" is complete. Neither the bride
nor bridegroom ever thinks of pro
testing against the date so curiously
chosen.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1904-06-11
Excellent Opportunity to Arrange for
Your Reception at ST. Louis, During
the Fair, Free.

II you intend going to the Louisiana
Purchase Exposition. st. Louis, Mis-.
souri,, opened by President Roosevelt
April both. 1904, II will be very much
to your advantage to correspond with
Mr.. f. II. Worsley. No. All Dooley
block, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Mr.. Worsley has arranged to have all
his parties met at the st. Louis depot
and escorted to their lodgings, which
will be reserved in advance.
Information relative to passenger
rates. stop-overs, ticket limits, hotel
rates and all other necessary informa-
ton asked for will be cheeTfully given
free of charge. This will especially
be of benefit 10 those desiring to travel
with Utah parties or in parties of four
or five. School teachers will also
hear something to their interests by
writing above party.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1904-06-11
MONEY FOR THE CHOIR BOYS.
Youngsters Collected Fines From
Those Who Wore Spurs in Church.

Youngsters Collected Fines From
Those Who Wore Spurs in Church.
In the churches of England formerly
the levylng of spur money by the choir
boys was an established custom,
Decker tells the gallant of the seven.
teenth century that when he goes to
st. Paul's cathedral he is to "be sure
your silver spurs clog your heels and
then the boys will swarm about you
like so many white butterflies: when
you are in open Qulre you shall draw
forth a perfumed embroidered purse
the glorious sight of which will en-.
tice many countrymen from their de-
yotion to wondering-and quot silver
into the boys hands that 1t may be
heard above the first lesson, although
II be read in a voice as big as one of
the great organs" The custom would
appear to have originated from the
disturbance of divine service in the
cathedrals by the jingling of the spurs
of persons walking within their pre-
cincts. trifing fine being imposed
upon offenders, called spur money,
the collection of which was left to the
beadles and singing boys. If. how
ever, the youngest chorister present
failed to render his gamut correctly
upon being challenged, the tax could
not be levied. 1t is said that this old
observance has not entirely died out
and that within quite recent times un
wary military men wearing spurs in
English churches have been mulctet
In small sums OF money.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1904-06-11
A World Wide Reputation.

Wherever men are there will be illness
and wherever people are H. Dodds Kid
ney Pills will be found a blessing. Sole
iy on their merits have they pushed their
way into almost every part of the civil-
lied world. Their reputation as an hon
est medicine that can always be relied
praise of those who have been cured.
The two following letters indicate just
how the reputation of this remedy knows
no geographical bounds. The sick and
suffering all over the world are asking
for Dodds Kidney Pills:
Dear Slrs: have been suffering from
some months from a Kidney complaint.
The doctor who attended me has recon-
mended me to take your Pills, "Dodds
Kidney Pills" After two boxes / got
some relief. But unfortunately l have
not been able to go on with the treat
ment. being unable to find any Pills in
Cairo. The Chemist who sold me the
two boxes has Informed me that he had
sent an order for some, and has beer
keeping me waiting for more than one
month. This Is the reason why / am
writing to you to request you to have
the goodness to send me by return of
post six boxes for which will pay as
soon as / receive them from the post
Kindly let me know at the same time
where your branch agency in Egypt is to
Mohamed reached "Immeubles Llbres de
rEtat." Office of the Minister of Finance.
Cairo, EGYPT.
Dear Slrs: | want to purchase six
boxes Of Dodd's Kidney Pills, but don
AxnOW exactly where to apply at Buffalo
J .--Lanaan--A suppose they can be sent
by express or registered mail from either
coed in order to get the pills without de
lay Yours truly. ) p Simongon. Vi
borg. V. Mark, DENMARK. -.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1904-06-11
CHAPTER XIV.
Bacon and EGGS.

Bacon and Eggs.
Dolores slept not because OF young
Green's wish that she should sleep,
but because she was worn out from
watching and anxiety, and fell into a
dreamless slumber almost as soon as
her head touched the pillow; and 1t
was broad daylight when she again
woke to everyday life.
She bathed her face In cold water.
When she was dressed she went out
to the other room.
Mrs. Allen had kindled fire on the
hearth, and the kettle was singing
cheerily over the leaping flames; the
coffee filled the room with fragrance.
AS Dolores entered she spoke pleas
antly to her, noting the faint trace
of color in the cheeks and the bright
ness of the brave dark eyes.
Good morning Dolores. Break
fast will be ready on the table in
moment IL you are ready"
The girl looked steadily into the
kindly eyes opposite, her own very
searching.
How is my father"
Asleep, Miss Johnson-asleep and
| quiet. 1t is the best thing for him"
| Dolores turned away and went out
| to the entry preparing to go In the
rain. Then she took the pail and went
| to the shed to milk Brindle. Mrs. AL
! len paused at the window to watch
her. She was grotesque figure strid-
| ing through the storm with her faith
er's hat on, and the boots pathetically
out of place on her feet. The nurse
| shook her head as she went back
into the room setting the dishes and
preparing the bacon and eggs for the
doctors beyond the closed doors.
Dolores was drenched when she
reached the shed, but she minded 1t
apparently not at ALL She pushed
back the shawl and drew the three
legged stool out of the corner. The
streams of milk In the pail joined In
with the rain against the windows.
It was half gloom in the shed. When
the pail was full Dolores pulled down
some hay from the NOW overhead
and Brindle buried her broad. soft
nose In 1t with deep breath of con.
tent.
TIE girl carried the foaming milk to
the house, and strained 1t into pans
the nurse watching her curiously
Then she prepared the feed for the
chickens and went out to feed them
\ When she returned to the house Mrs
Allen removed her wet clothing and
requested her to change her gown
hers was so wet and draggled.
Dolores looked at her in surprise
She was in the habit of performing
these duties rain or shine, and 4
never harmed her; rain was but rain
II might be that she was used to 1
was the reason why she did not mine
1t. The other women of the settle
ment did the same, and not one o
them feared a wetting; they gave n,
thought to it; they knew nothing bet
ter; the rain came or the sun. an,
the work was done; doubtless the me-
would have been surprised had tn
women complained. She moved fror
her companion to the fire.
"They will want their breakfast.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1904-06-11
Didn't Think Time Had Come.

Remember the old saying about
creaky doors and long hinges. l had
an aunt who was over seventy, and
because she had some liver trouble
she was continually praying out loud
that she might never live long enough
to be nuisance to anybody. But
noticed one day when she got sud
den ache she upset her prayer stool
in a rush to the medicine Closet
Joshua Larrabee in Boston Herald.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1904-06-11

she said slowly, motioning toward the
closed door beyond as though it were
the only thought in her mind.
"They have their breakfast" Mrs.
Allen said. She placed the food on
the table and drew up the chairs
cozily.
Come, dear" she said, the mother
ly tone returning to her voice, "let
us have our breakfast. think your
uncle will come over this morning in
spite of the rain. and | don't want
him to see such a pale little face
for his niece. Dora is so anxious to
see You she will doubtless send for
you as she cannot come herself. Judge
Green win send a closed carriage, and
you need nJt fear the rain"
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1904-06-11
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh
that Contain Mercury,

as mercury will surely destroy the sense OF smell
and completely derange the whole system when
entering IL through the mucous surfaces. Such
articles should never be used except ON prescrip-
lions from reputable physicians, as the damage they
Will do IL ten fold to the good you possibly de-
rive from them. Hairs Catarrh Cure. manufactured
by y. j. Cheney Co., Toledo, o., contains mer-
curry, and is taken internally, acting directly upon
the blood and mucous surfaces of the system, In
buying Hau's Catarrh Cure be sure you get the
genuine. IL is taken internally and made In Toledo.
Ohio, by +. j. Cheney 3 Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists. Price, 75o. per bottle.
Take Hairs Family Pills for constipation.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1904-06-11
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
r children teethng, Boftens the gums, reduces In
allays palm cures wind collie. Csc bottle
Government Paws Low WAGES.

The British government continues
to be denounced by the workers union
for the low wages paid at government
work shops, shipyards, arsenals and
gun factories, but all denunciations
and resolutions seem to have no eff
feet,
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1904-06-11
Valuable Food.

Oil-cake is the most valuable form
of food for stock. Three pounds of oil
cake are equal to ten pounds of hay
or Ave pounds OF oats.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1904-06-11
Superstition lRkorea.

No Korean couple would think OF
marrying without consulting the sage.
This he does simply by adding the
brides age to the bridegroom's, and.
after determining which star rules the
destiny of their united ages, he de-
crees that the wedding shall take
place upon the day sacred to that
star.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1904-06-11
HAVING a Picnic.

Pic-Nics are never complete without
sandwiches, sweet white bread with
generous layer of meat between.
Libby's canned meats are ideal Tor
pic-nics and outings. The cans are so
easily opened and the contents so
fresh and palatable that no picnic is
q success without Libby's Natural
Flavor" Food Products.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1904-06-11

Peculiarly Of Scala Opera House.
The Scala opera house in Milan Is
one OF the few theaters In Italy In
which women do not wear their hats.
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1904-06-11
Valuable Saucer.

Only q saucer remains Of the porce-
lain set presented in 1888 to Martha
Washington. This is carefully pre-
served in the Smithsonian Institution
at Washington. In the center apSsar5
the monogram OF ~. nu.uSpr
Iron County record. [volume] (Cedar City, Utah) 1893-1982, 1904-06-11
the monogram q

then in the Union.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-11-18

Thomas E. Watson, the leader of the
Populist party, has given out statement
concerning the recent election and de-
claring his policy for the future.
Mr.. Watson regards the unpopularity
of the second Cleveland administration as
one of the chief causes of the Roosevelt
landslide, and he expresses the opinion
that party uniting the Jefersonian
Democrats would have chance to win.
He combats Mr.. Bryan's plan for reor-
ganizing the Democratic party, declaring
that Mr.. Bryan is completely atthe mercy
of the plutocrats of his party, who have
the means of defeating him at the polls
when they are not able to overwhelm him
in party conventions. He declares his i'm
mediate purpose to be the rescue of the
South, and especially Georgia, from the
grasp of railroad monopoly directed by
Morgan and Belmont.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-11-18
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10, 1904.

The abuse of The mails was never more
apparent than during the campaign just
closed. For weeks the mails were loaded
down with matter sent out under con-
gressional frank but which was in no wise
entitled to the privilege. Tons of this
matter we're carried over the country free
of charge to the committees, but at i'm
mense cost to the general government. 1t
is heavy expense to the postoffice de-
partment, because it provides absolutely
no revenue, and is an unfair vantage, be-
cause it makes the general public bear
the expense of circulating campaign lit
erature. During the mail weighing sea-
sons, when basis for payment for tram
porting the mails is being secured, tons
of similar matter are hauled. 1t is a fraud
that should be stopped, along with a
number of others that are apparent in the
postal department.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-11-18
Call For Peoples Party.

James H. Ferriss, chairman of the
National Committee of the Peoples party,
has issued call for meeting to be held
in Chicago some time during the next
month for the purpose of forming a new
national party. In his call for the gath
ering, which he terms "a Jefferson con-
Ference" Mr.. Ferriss declares that the
time has arrived for the consolidation of
a number of progressive parties and fac
tons under broad Jeffersonian program.
The chief articles upon which he de-
sires to form the new party are Govern
mental control of the issuance and vol
ume of money, postal savings banks,
restoration of the income tax, the fullest
possible protection to those who labor.
adoption of the initiative and referendum.
local option in the sale of Intoxicating
drinks, no imprisonment without trial by
jury and no government by injunction,
and taxation and control of all corpora
tons in the interest of the general public.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-11-18
The Socialist Vote.

The members of the Social Democratic
party are in high glee over the unex-
pected gains made by the party this year.
The vote has increased according to the
National Committees estimate more than
500 per cent since 1900, when Debs, the
Presidential nominee, polled e7,73o votes.
The leaders estimate he polled nearly
GOO, 900 votes this year. In view of this
showing they say the party is bound to be
taken as serious factor in the future,
and no longer can be ridiculed. The only
bad news the committee received was
from Massachusetts, where two years ago
the vote was $500, while this year it was
but 20, 900.
The greatest gain was in Illinois, where
Debs received e,687 votes in 1900, against
$4,000 this year. The second place is
held by New York State, which gave
from 40, 600 to so, 900 votes for Debs this
year, against II, 1869 in 1900.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-11-18

A movement for the erection of mu-
nicipal lighting plant has been inaugur-
ated in the city of Baltimore, by the in
PRODUCTION in the First Branch of the City
Council of joint resolution providing
for the appointment of special commit
tee to investigate and report on the ad.
visibility of establishing such plant.
The erection and operation of lighting
plant by the municipality would not only
mean saving to the. city, but 1t would
prove source of revenue as well, and at
the same time give better service for a
smaller outlay of money. There would
not be the small army of high salaried
officers to receive share of the revenues
and help swell the expense account as in
every private concern of a similar nature.
But the ordinance for its adoption has
not been passed yet, and the lobbying
that would be done against it by those
corporate interests which have made such
a good thing out of fat contracts from the
city would as effectually shelve any such
measure, as did that operating against
the gasoline ordinance, so recently
smothered.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-11-18
Southern Politicians Dissatisfied.

The newspapers report a call will be
issued some time in the near future for
conference of Southern leaders to meet in
Washington and consider the question of
the political independence of the South.
ern States. This does not mean secession,
but taking position independent of the
North in the political campaigns of the
future. The plan is that of one of the
leading Southern Senators, whose idea is
that the South shall cease to cooperate
with the Northern Democracy, and shall
remain absolutely independent.
The South, should such plan be fol-
lowed, would cease to send delegates to
national conventions. 1t would allow the
two Northern parties to make their nomi'
nations, would choose its own Electors
and would have them vote for whichever
candidate seemed most acceptable, or fol
a third party candidate if neither proved
acceptable; and in case no party named
an acceptable candidate, the South woule
choose Southern man and vote for him
The conviction of the Southern leaders il
that the present democratic party Ii
wrecked, and that some new and radica
change in methods must be made befor,
1908.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-11-18
Disastrous Wrecks.

Carelessness is responsible for
many "a railway wreck and the same
causes are making human wrecks OF
sufferers from Throat and Lung
troubles. But since the advent of
DIR. Kings New Discovery for Com
sumption, Coughs and Colds, even
the worst cases can be cured, and
hopeless resignation is no longer
necessary. Mrs. Lois Cragg of Dor
chester, Mass, is one of many whose
life was saved by DR.. Kings New
Discovery. This great remedy is
guaranteed for all Throat and Lung
diseases by Eli T. Reynolds, Drug
gist. Price SOC, and $l.0O. Trial
bottles free.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-11-18
What the Campaign Cost.

Conservative estimates of the total cost
to both great parties of the political cam
paign of 1904 place the amount at
S22, soc, 900. OF this sum the Republican
National Committee spent about 5000
600 and the Democratic National COM
mittee Approximately $4,000, 900. The
varions state committees spent the diff
ference between the total of these sums
and the grand total. The record of cam
paign finances shows that the combined
state committees usually spend four dol
lars for every dollar expended by the
national committee. This year, because
of the stiff fights waged in several states,
the proportion is increased to about four
and a-half to every one. To the grand
total might be added a large sum spent
by candidates who have paid their own
expenses during costly tours of the state
aud county. An itemized statement OF
from whence the contributions were re-
ceived and for iwhat expended would
prove decidedly Interesting reading to
the uninitiated!
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-11-18

Notwithstanding the disposition to hold
the prohibition voter up to ridicule, the
cause is steadily growing in strength as a
political movement. DIR. Swallow, the
presidential nominee of the party, receiv-
ed over 300 900 votes at the election last
week, but it was in Illinois that the pro-
hib;tionists made their strength most
manifest, four and possibly five of their
candidates being elected to the Legisla-
ture of that State. In the middle West
the prohibition vote was pronounced.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-11-18
In 1zaz scarcely state elected its gov:

In 1857 scarcely state elected its gov
ernor and higher officials by popular
vote. Now there is no state in the forty
five which elects its governor by the leg
islature. Why should each of these
states continue to elect its two senators
BY method it has condemned as to the
election of its governor? The interest
and influence of corporate wealth in the
election of senators is far greater than 1t
is in the choice OF governors, and the
system of choice by popular vote is there
fore more needed.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-11-18
philadelphia is threatened with anoth

Philadelphia is threatened with another
one Of those periodical attacks of political
reform and movement has been launch
ed for the correction of existing munic-
ipal evils and the election of anti
machine Councilmen next February. 1t
is stupendous job, but committee has
been appointed to outline plans for the
compaipn for clean Councilmen.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-11-18

A Delaware exchnge rises to remark
that the boodler who tries to buy sem
atorship from that State does not now
put up his money for buying votes. That
system is too vulgar. besides being out OF
date. Your modern boodler and suffrage
corruptor gives his money only for "1egit-
innate campaign expenses! ("
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1904-11-18

AS result Of the recent election the
United States Senate after March will be
constituted of fifty-eight republicans and
thirty.two democrats loss of one dem
ocrat