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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-12-03

FRANK PARMELEF. often attributed his
success and he never wearied of tell
ing the story OF his needle and thread
capital"
Seventy six years ago, when Parme-
lee was Il years old and living with
his parents at Byron, n Y, he decided
to leave home. The family was poor
and the boy considered himself old
enough to make his own livelihood
His parents granted their consent re-
luctantly. ana the son arranged for
LOB" in stage coach Office at Erie.
Ia. lie was not concerned as 10 the
manner in which he was TO reach that
point because his future employers
were willing TO transport him most of
the way and he could walk II he had
to. The day of his departure his moth
err babe him good-hy in this fashions:
Franklin, | wish your father was
able to give you little money to start
ON, but You know he hasn't got It, Now
then, Franklin, your mother, who
thinks a good deal more of you than
you ever imagined, is going to give
you bit of advice and something else
with it, and she wants you to treasure
both OF them
above all things | want you to
take great deal of pride in yourself
and just make up your mind that you
are going to be successful. And you
must always keep neat and clean and
keep your clothes in good repair and
don't let the buttons come off or else
you won't respect yourself. Now then.
I'm going to give you n reminder"
The mother held out her hand and
young Parmelee reached for the re
hinder 1t was spool of black
thread with needle stuck through it
crosswise.
The boy kissed his mother and put
the thread and needle in his carpet
bag. Then he started out for Erie
He afterward went to work on tho
lakes, saved money, started street
car line in Chicago and later engaged
in the express business.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-12-03
CHLOE AND The STILE.


50 S we came down the field of
/1A waving corn on Lavender Hill
Chloe was talking quite heroic
ally of life. Her hair had been blown
a little into admired disorder by the
bluff wind on the heath, her cheeks
were flushed with health and beauty,
and she was mistress and queen of
herself and her domain. For me, my
eyes went from her bright and signifi-
cant face across the gray-green oats
in which we walked breast high, and
back again in serene contentment.
What did it matter that she was pre-
pared to give battle to the monster
Man? Let him perish.
The hills were ablaze with light, the
fields with charlock; we moved in the
suns eye, but Chloe looked as cool as
primrose in her muslin, despite the
heat of her opinions.
II can't really understand a sensi-
BILE man like you taking up a position
like that" said she.
I had taken no position, except the
one by her side, but defended myself
weakly.
"Well, you see, we inherit these pre-
possessions and prejudices from our
savage ancestors, l suppose"
That's just It," said Chloe eagerly.
You admit it, them Savage OF
course, they were savages. You've
given away your case"
I never really had any case, but l
didn't say so. II suppose l have" l
said ruefully.
you know it," said Miss Bohun
firmly. at is quite absurd to pretend
that women are one whit inferior to
man. except of course" she added
quickly, sin regard to physical
strength"
"And even then there were the Anna
zons," suggested.
She cast glance at me. Eyes, there
were the Amazons," she said, (which
"And the women do all the hard
work among the aboriginals," l went
on.
She gave me another glance. And
that again shows" she began
with less confidence.
DO you know" I said, stopping In
midfleld to observe her critically, Il
believe that If you only practiced a lit
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-12-03
THADDY'S SONG.

Once on day they slipped away
Il had 50 much to carry)--
Visions of shades within the glades
Where dwell the elf and fairy.
My ways ran down into the town
Where all men strive for money;
And | forgot the briery spot
Where wild bee sucks the honey.
Then on a day in leafy May
Came to my house daddy;
And as he grew l found he knew
What had escaped his daddy.
He takes me by the solemn, shy,
Sweet silent woodland places;
We hear the beat of elfn feet
We almost see their faces!
Ho, but It's fine 50 to resign
The dull towns toll and worry:
And through his eyes grow young and
wise
Where no ones in hurry.
Frank Putnam in the National Maya
zine.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-12-03
AuTocRAT MUST RULE.
oussian Statesman Declares Zemstvo
Agitation a Fake.


CT Petersburg One of the COM
BANDING figures and far seeing states
men of the empire, whose opinion is
- the highest value, but who has de-
clined to permit the use of his name.
IN conversation with the Associated
press has expressed the distinct con-
viction that nothing in the nature of a
radical change in the existing order OF
things would result from the zemstvo
congress This statesman, it can be
said. is firm believer in the principle
Of autocracy as the best system of gov
eminent for the realization of the
dreams of the Slav race, and what he
believes to be the great destiny of
the most populous nation and vastest
empire in the world but he has him
self, in fact, favored a liberal policy,
and is now too practical minded not to
appreciate the factors which threaten
the present regime. Still he does not
believe that anything like a crisis now
confronts the government In his opin-
ion, everything depends on the war.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-12-03
MOTOR FARMING.

Latest Phase of Scientific Agriculture
in England.
The many uses to which the motor
has been put are illustrated in the ac-
companying photograph, which shows
the Ivel agricultural motor an English
invention, at work. This machine liz
capable of hauling any kind of two or
three furrow plow, or, in fact, any
agricultural implement 1t can also be
used for driving all kinds of machinery
usually driven by steam or gas en-
gines, and when not Mt work in the
field it can be doing carriage work.
In blowing experiment the Ivel
motor, hauling a three furrow plow.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-12-03

plowed six acres one rood nine poles
of land of very hard surface to an
average depth Of seven inches in eight
hours fifty-four minutes, and the cost
worked out at a rate of 3 shllllngs per
acre, which included everything.
Comparing these figures with the
cost of doing the same work III the or
binary old-fashioned way, it will be
realized that by using the IVel motor
you can get the work done very much
cheaper and quicker.
Machines have already been export
ed to Portugal, Egypt and South Az
rica, as in these countries the superb
ority of mechanical power over horses
and cattle is appreciated.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-12-03

only got to lift that foot off the bar
Il shall go over. l know l shall go
over" she said, pathetically.
mo, you won't" said l. at only
requires confidence. Imagine you're
on a horse and"
But l don't ride horse this way"
said Chloe, miserably.
No" said l, but men do; and wom-
en- are just as good as--"
ITS cruel of you-lt's beastly, when
I'm in such peril!'' sobbed Bohun. She
clutched wildly for me with the trem-
bling hand she had disengaged. l
seized it and her.
Now just lift that foot" | enjolned.
Chloe's weight lay limp on my Shout
der.
Il can't get 1t free. It's stuck" she
said pitifully. l moved closer, still
with my burden on my shoulder, and
loosed the dainty foot. "Now," l said
She lifted it gingerly. Don't mind
your ankles" l said
ooh, but l am---" Her foot went
back. Shut your eyes, please" she
entreated. l shut my eyes. The next
instant the weight on me was doubled
and two arms went stranglingly about
my neck. AS | have explained, the
foothold descended into hollow. |
went down preciptately, on my head
saw several cornfields and two or three
ho
| seemed content to be there. Miss
Bohun extricated herself quickly
"Oh, are you hurt? Oh, how dread
full of me!' she said "Oh, please do
speak"
Il liked IT," l said, land I'm only
hurt in one place"
"I-you frightened me-" she said,
with a serious little laugh. I'm sorry;
Is it your headf"
l shook it and sat up. mo, luckily
| was born thick headed"
"Your-your knee?" she inquired
again, hesltatingly
Certainly not my knee" | replied.
'Then----" Chloe turned away.
She might have asked further cues.
tons, but she didn't. She was busy
smoothing her skirt. 81 can't think
why they make such horrible things"
she said.
"Oh, but any woman can get over
stile," l told her She made no reply.
but turned right away. please"
called. won't you help me upY
Miss Bohun tnrned hack raIuoton+,r
l made a face of pain.
Its your ankle? she said, with
sudden anxiety. l WINGED and took
her hand, and then / was on my feet,
with that hand In mine.
mo, It's here" l said In a lower
voice, laying that hand on my heart.
ut was here long ago" 1 drew her to
me.
do you always do that to people
you help over stilesf" asked Chloe. be-
tween smile and a sob.-Sketch.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-12-03

tie you would be more than match
for a man."
She looked away across the corn.
"Do-do you think SOP" she said, hest
tatingly; and added, after a pause, 81
I don't think I'm so-Im not what
you'd call muscular"
"Well, perhaps not, I assented. en-
aiming her appraislngly; but sinewy,
say"
How absurd" said Chloe, quite
snappishly, as she walked on l fol-
lowed. The deep, spreading shadows
of the bushes at the end of the field
enveloped us.
Another stile," said I. cheerfulIy.
Dear me, that's the fourth said
Chloe, resignedly 81 do wish they'd
make gates between the fields"
"a stiles more picturesque" said l.
Every possibly" said Miss Bohun,
indifferently. Its certainly not as
convenient"
"Ah," said I, smiling there's one
thing, at any rate, in which men are
superior They can negotiate stile."
Indeed said Chloe, loftily. ~
should have thought the feat was not
impossible for woman" | pursed up
my lips. ANY woman can get over
stiles" she said, warmly. seeing my
skeptcism.
"Oh, I've no doubt" said l, politely.
when l can see you don't believe it,"
said Miss Bohun. You're simply
pleased TO be sarcastic all along"
| shrugged my shoulders. She march
ed coldly and confidently toward the
stile. 1t took off high ground, which,
| suppose, accounted for the absence
of a step. But there were two cross
bars to assist the climber. | thought
Chloe's face fell as she noted it.
Let me give you a hand" l said.
Nonsense" she replied. 81 don't
want any assistance. It's quite easy"
She put the hand which was not en-
numbered by the sunshade on the top
bar and placed one neat foot on the
lowest. Then she hesitated.
Perhaps I'd better take the sun.
shade" | suggested.
She did not answer at once; then, 'it
you wish It,, she replied nonchalant-
ly, though it's of no consequence"
l took the sunshade and waited.
Chloe's two feet were now on the
lowest bar. She peered over. The
stile let down beyond in a big drop
into kind of hollow or ditch.
"Ohw said she. Il didn't"
was still waiting.
81 wish you'd go OH and not stare in
that atrocious way" said she, with
asperity.
l begged pardon, vaulted the stile
with one hand and strolled on. Pres.
emily l looked back. Miss Bohun was
seated astride the top bar, clinging
with both hands to ii. Her face was
deeply flushed.
do go onr' she called out, vehe-
mently. l went on leisurely. But,
somehow, | could not make up my
mind to walk briskly. She did not
join me, SO flung myself on the grass
and pulled out a cigarette. Then
heard my name called In a distressful
voice. l stood up and looked around.
Miss Bohun was astride the top bar
and she was pinker than ever.
please come-don't be so unkindw
she cried with tears In her voice.
hurried back like the wind
"Oh, just give me your handw pant
ed Chloe, neryously lifting one from
the bar. Il can't-its such a long
drop. l can't get my"
"Wait Bit" said I. considering.
You're half way over now. You've
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-12-03
1t was the BLACK Hand.

Charley had dreadful time last
night" said young Mrs Torkins He
says he was victim of the Black
Hand"
You don't say so" exclaimed the
caller.
Eyes. He came home without
cent. don't quite understand the par
ticulars as he explained them. But
they pulled a deadly weapon on him
that Is known as a club flush. Wash
lngtOn Star.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-12-03

other d a Y there
was found in the
pocket of the coat
which he had last
worn thread ana a
needle He had car
ie Il the m so
throughout his
long and success
full career and they
were buried with
him. To them he
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-12-03

CLAIM JAPS FAILED.
No Fighting for Six Weeks Past-Re
Taxed for Winter.

Taxed for Winter.
The lapse of six weeks without fight
ing on great scale, confirming the
belief that the opposing armies have
relaxed for the winter, together with
The unexpected demonstration of force
which the Russians have been able to
make since the depletion of their ar
my as the result of the fighting on the
Snakhe river, emphasizes conclusively
The failure of the Japanese to prevent
NE assembling of large Russian army
u Manchuria before spring, thus de-
lating the strategy Of the japanese
their most plausible plans for the
6rliest occupation of Manchuria.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-12-03
DEATH OF MRS. DENsMoRE.
She Was Great Friend of Florence
Maybrick.

New York.-Mrs. Helen Densmore,
wife of DR.. Emmett Densmore, a prom
inent Brooklyn manufacturer, died re.
Gently the cause of death being given
as asthma.
DR.. Densmore and wife founded the
natural food society of London and
for the past IA years they have been
constant in their efforts on behalf Of
Mrs. Florence Maybrick, who was their
guest after her arrival in this country
prison. Mrs. Densmore was II years
old Mrs. Maybrick was with Mrs.
Densmore up to the time of death.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-12-03
Breaking the News.

You were a long time in the far
corner of the conservatory with Mr..
Willing last evening" suggested the
mother. What was going on?"
do you remember the occasion on
which you became engaged to papa ?"
inquired the daughter, by way of re-
ply.
"Of course I dOm
'Then 1t ought not to be necessary
for you to ask any questions"
Thus gently the news was broken
that they were to have a son-in-law.
Farmers say they cannot sell fancy
live stock at home; the neighbors pre-
fer to send to another State, and pay
more money.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-12-03

The New York Journal says The
New York Central is no longer Van
derbilt The Vanderbilt and Rockefel-
Ter holdings in the great railroad have
been pooled and placed in the hands of
James Stillman as trustee. Stillman
is president of the National City Bank,
the head of the Rockefellr chain of
banks, and he is also first of the Rookie
Teller lieutenants i'll railroad and other
investments.
At the Waldorf tonight among men
who know most of railroad and stock
affairs this is regarded as the culmiua-
ton of long known movement by
which the Rockefellers were gaining
control of the keystone and the Van
derbilt system. Wall street men be-
lieve the Rockefellers have outgen-
eraled the family that has so long been
identified with the New York Central,
in accordance with the principles that
have characterized John d. Rockefeller
from the beginning of his rise. They,
bowever, point out that Stillman 8
trusteeship of the pooled holdings
makes the Rockefellers prominent. 1t
is understood that the holding of the
two immensely rich families are SO
nearly equal that neither cares to risk
showdown. The fact is that nobody
is quite sure which controls the larger
amount of stock, hence the pooling
arrangement.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-12-03

The Chicago Daily News has the
following from a staff CORRESPONDENT:
Japan is now thoroughly aroused to
the danger which threatens her in the
approach of the Baltic squadron. Adj
miral Togo has only four four btatle-
ships to oppose the seven the Russians
will bring against him. The long SER
vice the navy has seen since February
5 has seriously deteriorated the large
naval guns on board the feet. All this
constitutes grave menace to japanese
sea supremacy. In view of the posi-
bility that the transport service may
be stopped, the Japanese authorities
are accommodating vast stores in Man
churia. The Baltic fleet is expected
to reach belligrent waters about Febru-
airy /, and it is feared that it may at
once seize the island TO of Formosa as
naval base. Formosa belongs to
Japan, and is only poorly prepared to
prevent such action on the part of Adj
miral Rojestvensky.
According to the latest reports re-
ceived here Port Arthur is still making
good its defense.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-12-03
Diamonds Stolen in New York.

New York.-Mrs. Caroline Jeanette,
proprietor of the Strathmore hotel IN
Ituis city, reported to the police tonight
mat diamonds valued at $4,000 had dis
ppeared from her hotel.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-12-03

1t is almost impossible to believe
there was once day when Father
thought so much Of Mother be didn't
care a rap if she could cook or not
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-12-03
NEEDLE AND SPOOL OF THREAD.
The Basis Upon Which Frank ParmIe.
Built Fortune.

When Frank Parmelee. founder OF n
Chicago transportation line and a man
of much wealth. died I'm Chicago tho
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-12-03

Shredded Bible makes poor food for
any meal.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-12-03

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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-12-03

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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-02-03
DISTRICT COURT AT CoALvILLE

CoalViie reb I-The FebrUarv terra
0i tie district court commenced this
morning and all the jury cases. with one
exception. WeTC continued for the term.
Inc petition OF Margaret Rcddeu for
letters of administration in the estate of
William Rcddeu. deceased was granted.
Inc court appointed William IIOdson adj
Imhi5iratOr % the estate Of isabella Hold
son. deceased
Bert Mccarthy entered plea of guilty
TO the charge q resisting an officer Nc
Gartv WAS arrested loW DAYS ago iu
iark tIty and while being taken 60 Jail
assaulted Sheriff MAR District Attor-
neg Eleanor was coming herc Thursday
90 prosecute ire case. bat the defendant
appealed To the sheriff 30 droD the mat
Ter and later through the county atror-
neg, requested the district attorney 10
recommend leniency 10 the court The
TecOmmendatiOn came from the district
attorney and judge lewis imposed a fine
OF So. which was paid.
A Jury was selected This afternoon TO
try tnc ease Of Mary E-<Eickerx rs. WIZ
liam T. Stalker. Tho comD;4int alleges
lhat the defendant so manipulated e.
ditch that tho water dud gravel over
flowed the plaintiffs farm doing much
damage The case viii last throughout
tomorrow
The fuuerai services of the a-veqr-old
aoy OF George H. Williams were held yes
terdaE. Tie death occurred 20 F.vanstoa.
Nyo.. and the body was brought here for
burial,
Dan b. Shields was admitted TO prae-
uCc in the district court this morning
on motion Of Judge Shields
County Superintenden. B0ydcn has Just
completed q visit cf inspection OF the
public schools in the upper end of the
county. Re reports them in good working
order. and largely attended.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-02-03
PRoVo NEWs NoTFs.

Provo Feb 2-Njford Knudsen. son
of Herman knudsen or the Sixth ward.
VIII leave on a mission 90 Scandinavia on
April ~
AIRS. Jessie Eldredpe Southwick OF the
Emerson school OF oUatory. Boston APP
peared 10 q recital this evening before
the +. y. T. students in College hall
3hris Johnson and Harry Barrett. TWO
PROVO boys who enlisted in Encie sam s
naval service, about 8 year ago. are here
on q Through. visiting relatives They
are wen satisfied with the service.
zoe funcTai - alhfrI ". Field uiIi be
neia tomorrow fN cdncsdayl az 3 o'clock
from the second ward meeting house.
a son has been born 10 Afr. and Mrs
oanrel II. Beasley All well
W. w Mathews &C Eureka was IN Pros
No TO-DAY looking after some Of his real
estate Interests
Inc foilowinF directors we're eierted bv
lhs stockh0idsrs 81 the Smoot Investment
coii 3isiiF LAST evening. ". j. Dusenberrv
george 81. SnCp- %. ,. SmoOt T r
flerpont and J. ~. Bean
andrew Adamsoa 81 American Fork
VAS a Prove visitor today
aanshter has been born to Mr.. aad
MIS- Perry RULER. All well
y flre - licl started H. e. small frame
ouiidins ~ Thistle Monday snight came
near destroying the Junction hotel but
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1904-02-03
WAR ON GAS CORPORATIONS
Effort 70 Have Investigation of Them
in New York.

NeW York. Feb. Mayor Mcclellan.
Health Commissioner Darlington and
COMMISSIONS Of Water Supply. Gas
and Electricity Oakley. are named as
parties in "a petition which viii be
filed today in the state supreme court,
aimed at the gas companies In Tnls
city. Summons already has been served
Commissioner Oakley.
Robert G.. LaBgdon. the petitioner.
asks the court to issue q mandatory
Injunction ordering TIE city officials
named 20 investigate the conditions at.
tcnung the manufacture and distri-
button of the Illuminating gas of every
company in the City OF New York
10 inspect the gas of every company.
TO test the same both rs TO candle
power and purity; to collect the fines
accruing TO The city from such COM
ponies for violations Of laws; issue
orders which shall require every COM
pany TO desist from supplying g7s cf
Illuminating power Of less than twen-
~ candle power and not complying
with a reasonable standard Of purity
as fixed by the city. and stop the all
legged higher rate Of pressure than that
fixed by law.
The petitioner alleges that he has
been Overcharged by one of the com
panieS, and numerous deaths in this
city recently from asphyxiation are
cited.
a report was made to the governor
only a few days ago by the state me-
ter inspector declaring that out of
nearly $4,000 meters here one out Of
every five was defective in favor OF
the company.
Examination OF the Manhattan rec
ords OF the COToner's Office showed that
in November twenty-five persons were
asphyxiated by gas, in December TWEEN
ty-thTee and in January thiTtv-eight
making a total of eighty-six for The
three months Coroner SchOleU asserts
that the figures are almost as high in
the other boroUghs Of Greater New
York. The coroner declares that his
experience in hospital work formerly
showed that persons lying all night
in room partly filed with gas fire.
quently recovered, but that now the
victims almost invariably die after
breathing the fumes an hour.
As rule the cases investigated by
the coroner showed that the victims
had gone to sleep with a light burn
ing low; that the Pressure let up. ex-
tingUishiug the flames, and then was
renewed, causing the sunocation OF the
sleeper.
The coroner is now preparing a re-
port on the subject which he viii hand
10 the mayor