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The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1905-12-07
Lives Cut Short by Indulgence In Gin.

Portland.-The death of Joe Mes
senger and James Bidwell in a local
hospital has been traced directly to
the drinking of Chinese gin obtained
In dives run by Chinese in this city.
During the past three months five
deaths from drinking Chinese gin
have occurred in this city. Two
drinks of the stuff usually render the
drinker temporarily insane and many
bones have recently been broken as
The result of rows in the gin dives.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1905-12-07
SON OF A LORD A FELoN.
Stole an overcoat Because He Was
Hungry and Had No Money.

Racine, Wis-James Leslie, law
student of Liverpool, England, and
said to be the son of an English lord,
was on Saturday sentenced to one
year in state prison for stealing an
overcoat and a pair of gloves. He
said he committed the theft because
he was hungry and had no money. 1t
Is said that the man is a son of
Lord Alexander Baldowan of London.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1905-12-07
Inspiration for the Writing of Ben Hur

Salt Lake City-Few people know
ert g. 1ngersoll, who caused the writ
ing of Gen. Lew Wallace's novel, Ben
Hur." 1t came about through a chance
meeting of the two famous men in a
railroad journey, when Christianity
became the subject of their talk. Gen.
Wallace had always been a man of
strong religious inclinations, indeed
his splendid description of the appear
ance of the star of Bethlehem to the
wise men of the desert had been writ
ten before this chance acquaintance.
The arguments and claims of the great
infidel were too much for the doughty
general His senses were charmed
with the eloquence and poetical pre-
sentation of the causes of agnosticism,
but he was by no means convinced
Of its truth. The discussion made him
deeply reflective and led him to make
a careful and exhaustive study of the
life of Christ. The result of this re-
search and Gen. Wanace's answer to
Ingersoll was ben Hur." This work
has been more widely read than any
printed volume save the sacred Book
of Scriptures.
The announcement Is made that
ben Hur" is to be staged at the Salt
Lake theater, Salt Lake City, Utah.
1t Is to fill the entire week of De-
cember 25 to 80 with special matinees
on Christmas day, Wednesday and
Saturday.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1905-12-07
ANOTHER BIG SWINOlE
DISCOVERED IN OREGON
Eastern 8an!.ers are Robbed Of Un.
told Sums by Land Thieves Who
Forged Seal Of the State.

Salem. Or-FGr more serious than
any previous development of the
m9ny-sided land frauds perpetrated in
this state, are charges made in a let
ter to Governor George Chamberlain
on Saturday from State Land Agent
Oswald West. who in effect asserts
that by means of forged certificates
of sale of school lands, eastern bank
ers have. in the aggregate, been swim
died out of untold sums of money.
Not content, the land agent asserts,
with having defrauded the state of ap-
proxmately 100000 acres of school
land, practically all it possessed, by
means Of dummy" entrymen, when
money was no longer to be made in
that manner the land operators pre-
pared printed certificates of sale and
assignments, and inserted in them de-
scriptions of school lands. on which
certificates had previously been is
sued, the number of the entry, then
forged the signature of the clerk of
the state land board and notaries pub
lie, attached forged notary seals and
a forgery of the great seal of the state
of Oregon and resold the lands time
and again to innocent persons In the
east.
Mr.. West concluded by saying that
the forged certificates are so well exc
cuted that it is difficult matter to
distinguish them from the originals.
The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1905-12-07
UTAH STATE NEWS

Eight Salt Lake football players
have been injured during the present
season.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-05
Boys OVercoats
Regular Prices $1,000 and $3.50
Closing-Out Price s2.85

These fancy little coats are made
of the finest class of tan and royal
blue kersey. We have sold them for
merly for $1,000 and $3.50 and Gus
toners were well satisfied with them
at these prices, now We only have
three sizes Ieft-for boys of 3, 7 and
8 years of age. The closing-out price
is $2.85.
Of course, if your boy is small
for his age, say 9, you might be able
to get him satisfactory coat in the
0-year size. If the boy is near these
ages you had better bring him down.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-05
Boys Sailor-Norfolk Suits
Regular Prices $500 and $500
Closing Out Price sl.l5

These suits are made of an all-Wool blue
serge and also fancy cheviots; the sizes are
for boys of and years of age; think of it
IF your boy is ; or 4 years old, or is 5
and small for his age, you can get suit
which we formerly sold at 5000 for only
$l.l5.
This is one of the best values of the
sale. The quantity is limited, SO buy early.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-05
Boys Russian Blouse Suits
Regular Prices $3.50, 5000 and $3.50
Closing-Out Price s2.o5

The garments are made of all-woo blue
serge, in the popular Russian blouse style as
pictured above; the sizes range from d to 8
years, thus representing all sizes for boys
who are of a suitable age for this style of
suit; the former prices were Sc. SO, 5000
and S.. 50; figure for yourself the value you
are getting in securing one of the suits for
$2.95.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-05
Boys Three-Piece Suits
Regular Prices So, $3.50 and $3.50
Closing-Out Price s2.85

They are made of fancy mixed
cheviot which we guarantee'for wear
and they come in single and double
breasted style with very neatly cut
vest; the ages are 8 and 9 only, but if
your son is fortunate enough to be at
either age you can buy him one of
these $500, $50 or $3.50 suits for
the small sum of $2.65.
These are just the garments for
school wear. They will please the
boys immensely. The vest is an
attraction for them.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-05
Youths OVercoats
Regular Prices $3.50 and $3.50
Closing-Out Price s3.l0

These overcoats come in three
kinds of patterns-tan covertS, fancy
cheviots and oxford grays-they are
cut just like mems garments, only
in smaller sizes. We have them for
young men ranging from IS to 19
years OF age The former prices
were $50 and $3.50, the closing-out
price is $3.lO.
The immense reduction shows
that we mean what We say in the
statement above-we intend to close
out certain lines of goods regardless
of their former prices.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-05
Out-of-ToWn Residents
Il VIII Pay You to
Visit This Sole

If you reside outside San Francisco
it will pay youto visit our store this week
and outfit your boys. If you cannot come
in person then send your orders by mail.
but give us the liberty of filling the order
to the best of our ability. Money will be
refunded if desired.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-05
Velvet, Sailor Suits
esgalar es.?a.,.lPrt Price g $50 $50

These pretty little suits in beautiful shade of green
with neat emblem the shield the only sizes left for
boys OF and the former price $3.50 you
realize the value in getting a suit for $3.50.
splendid opportunity is here presented for getting
youngster pretty dress suit
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-05
Boys Refers
Regular Prices 5000 and $500
Closing-Out Price s2.65

The materials in these REFERS are
blue cheviot and blue serge-you can
have your choice, they are made with
velvet collars and patch chevron on
left sleeve: the sizes range only from
8 to IL years, but the assortment in
these ages is very good; the garments
have been selling for 5000 and $500
You take your pick now $2.65.
These are very stylish refers
you cannot afford to overlook making
a purchase if your boy is 8, 9, 10, II
or IL years of age.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-05
Boys Sailor Suits
Regular Prices 5000, $500 and $3.50.
Closing-Out Price sl.55

These are stylish little garments made of
all-wool blue serge, like picture shown above;
some trimmed with soutache braid, others
plain; ages 3, 4 and s years only: small
sizes, but big reductions; suits which were
formerly 5000, S.. 90 and S.. so have been
marked S155.
At this price you can afford to buy the boy
two or three sults-enough to last him for a year.
The San Francisco call., 1905-03-05
BOYS Sailor Suits
ess9?haPr. esgalar Price eu:s $3.50 sl.3S

These suits made of awoo crash and Just suited
The only sizes left and years. If your
boy takes suit either of these you get suit worth
$2.5o for only $l.35.
With coming why not buy the boy couple of
suits?
, 1905-04-03
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

AT the Johnson-E. A. Crooks, Spo'
kane, Wash, Alfred e. Hills, North
park; A. r. Scoville, ranch; Alfred
Boore and wife, Fort Collins; J. ID.
Mallon. Denver; Horace Boyce, Wal.
den; Frank Boyce, G%o!dfield, New.
At the Kuster-John McGill, ranch;
Willis Rankin, Wyoming; Bert Hoss.
George Magler, Millbrook ranch; John
P. Morris, Silver Crown; A. J. Bucken-
bush, NJ. Boone. f. r. Emison, w. G.
Jenkins, A. C. Mills and E. B. Butler,
Ontario, Idaho; c. Greaser, Mandel;
j. Goodwin, Alliance, Neb.; D. r. Page,
Denver.
At the Phillips-James STEPHENS.
ranch; E. R. A. Patterson, Denver; E.
S. Bailey, 500 railroad.
AT the Union Pacific-L. l.. Laugh
lin, Toltec; II. l.. Anderson, Green
River; ]. Donnelly, Omaha; E. w.
Burke, Evanston; Charles Ottenhaus-
err, Chicago; G. A. Whitford, Reno,
New; C. P. Pruitt, Chicago, Burlington
and Quincy railroad.
, 1905-04-03
MENTIONED.
Cold last night.

Cold last night.
More SNOW this afternoon.
Spoon hooks at Lovejoy's.
The heaviest snow of the season.
Guns and ammunition at Lovejoy's.
The schools began again this morn
ing for the ten weeks term.
Miss Ida Morris of Cheyenne is the
guest of friends in this city.
A nice line of ladies'. gents and chill.
dren's hosiery at the Golden Rule.
Eight members of the "Hooligan's
Troubles party are at the Kuster.
Nine members of the "Holligan's
Troubles" company are at the Phil.
lips hotel.
The bank barometer shows a slight
increase in atmospheric pressure this
morning, recording 1912.
Some of the hunters who were out
yesterday returned during the fore
neon. All the ducks were not killed.
Judge Carpenter that on
Wednesday he will take up the suit OF
Police Justice NJ. N. Grant against the
city.
The Cheyenne Tribune refers to
Henry Pope as the famous musician
of Laramie. Henry deserves the recog-
milton, too.
The band connected with the "Hooli-
gan's Troubles company gave a street
concert today, receiving the applause
of the public.
Mrs. James Hansen, who has been
visiting Senator and Mrs. J. w. John
son for a few days, left this after
noon for her home at Fort Steele.
So writes the bachelor editor of the
Cheyenne Tribune: The woman who
dreams Of FAIRIES on the night before
her wedding will be thrice blessed.
Triplets."
E. ]. Bell is in the city and says the
worst blizzard of the season Is prevail
ing today in his neighborhood, his
teams being compelled to turn back to
the city after going a few miles into
the country.
Hon. Eli Crumrine, who went home
i'll Saturday forenoon. while attending
a meeting OF the Wyoming Central
Land and Improvement company, was
confined to his home yesterday and to-
day, though somewhat better today.
, 1905-04-03
DISTINCT VALUE OF po,sE.
Means Collecting and Balancing o,
the Vital Forces.

Means Collecting and Balancing Of
the Vital Forces.
Poise must not be confounded With
pose. 1t Is rot an attitude or an at
fectation, as SO many women seem to
think in disregarding 1t, says Har-
per's Bazaar. 1t is really a prepare
ton. The arrow is Loised for flight.
Otherwise 1t cannot be aimed to the
mark. Poise saves a woman from
wasting energy in unaimed effort. The
c%leverer. the more energetic. a woman
Is, the more she needs correct poisc.
And few women are born with It.
while many have yet the alphabe. of
1t to learn when they come of age.
The exclamation point, in conyersa-
ton or life. betrays emotional! lack Of
balance and waste of energy. Poise
itself for the right occasion.
and emphasizes important things with
out need Of exclamation. In other
words, 1t Its owner from unnec-
essary words OF acts, and prepares her
Tor necessary ones. Unless one have
an aim in life, polse Is never really at.
tanned. 1t is not mere repose. 1t is
the collecting and balancing Of ones
forces.
, 1905-04-03
seeking the Larus LIZ.

The habit which many women have
formed and from which they apparent
ly do not attempt to secure freedom, Of
%devoting the larger portion Of their
time and thoughts to the trivial
things of life. robs them of the capac-
ity Of enjoying or assimilating much
which would add to Intellectual
growth. says a writer In Madam. The
woman who sees nothing from day to
day but the four walls Of her abiding
place often quite naturally becomes
narrow in her thoughts. She even
lacks the incentive to commune with
great minds through reading. But In
terest in that which best serves hui
manity should not be limited by the
lines Of sex. As woman's opportuni.
ties oren she Is quick to place herself
In touch with all the active forces
which make for the bettermsnt CT
mankind.
, 1905-04-03
HARRY LoGUE CALLED
TO START THE ENGINE,

Last Sunday afternoon, during the
high wind, sparks were blown from
the residence of Grant Young, neal
the school house, igniting the hay
stack In the rear of the lot, burning II
and the stable and coal house, causing
a loss of about $50, says the Lander
Mountaineer. Owing to the fact thai
no one in Lander was able to start tbs
fire engine all that part of town was
in danger for a time. A phone to the
fish hatchery brought Harry Logue tc
the resuce and under his skillful man
agement the engine proved itself tc
be all and more than ever claimed
for it.
, 1905-04-03
FOR THE WIRELESS TELEGRAPH
Expert Would Use Trees in Short.Dis.
lance Trsnsrissjon

rance transmission.
One of the most interesting sug.
gestions made recently in connection
with wireless telegraphy is that OF
Major G. o. Squier. of the United
States army signal corps, who be-
lieves that for short-distance trans
mission trees can be used as substi-
tutes for the aerial wires usually en-
ployed: Major Squier's plan is to con-
meet the apparatus by wires to iron
nails driven in the base OF the tree
from which the radiations would be
emitted. While the tree would hardly
be as satisfactory as a more perma-
pent arrangement of wires, yet in a
military campaign it might answer for
many purposes where the army is
operating in a country barren OF
trees, but here a return may be made
to the older method of employing
5ointed poles or kites or balloons to
raise the wires. In connection with
Major Squier's suggestion the point
has been made that the difficulties of
wireless telegraphy in transmitting
messages overland would be increased
by the presence OF an intervening for
est, and should this be the case the
operation Of wireless telegraphy may
be restricted greatly. Harper's
Weekly.
, 1905-04-03
WHY CRITICS TASK is EASY.
Sees Things Only from His Own
Standpoint and Environment.

Gees Things Only from His Own
Standpoint and Environment.
In an address the Uther evening
Gov. Herrick of Ohio showed that one
feature OF the cares Of office has i'm
pressed itself upon him fully. THE
man In public ONCE" said he, land
the editor in a newspaper ONCE are
much alike in one respect. The critic
Of a newspaper is at all times ready
to admit that he could do much bet.
ter than the editor. It is very easy
for the citizen. while not wearing the
often CALLING harness of responsibility,
to call down his editor or his repre-.
sentative in public once. Viewing, as
he does. their acts only from his own
standpoint and environment. not ap-
%preciating. because he does not take
the time to make a study of the situa-
ton and all that surrounds them in
their positions"
, 1905-04-03
CHEYENNE PEOPLE ARE

The funniest musical comedy of the
season in Cheyenne was "Hooligan's
Troubles" which was presented by a
competent troupe of specially artists
Iat Turner hall last night, says the
Cheyenne Leader. From the time the
curtain vas run up for the first act
until the shouting finale the large audi
ence was kept in a continuous state OF
laughter. The company carried its
own orchestra, which supplied music
of a character that afforded decided
relief after some OF the efforts to which
Cheyennese have been compelled to
listen this season. AS a musical or
g%anization the orchestra was excep-
%tional, and its work was frequently
greeted with applause.
The company will appear at the Op-
era House tonight, headed by the
funny comedian, Allen Curtis, formerly
of Weber & Fields. He has an excel
lent company, consisting OF a large
lumber OF members. and will give one
OF the best entertainments seen here
this season. New musical specialties.
, 1905-04-03
Ieothsome Rita.

A New York dentist gives the fol.
lowing bits out of his experience:
"a foreign woman came into my of.
fee n day with her face all tied up.
The young lady in attendance asked
her If she wished to have a tooth ex-
tracted.
Nav, but l want it pulled
"a lady with very bad wisdom teeth
was advised to have them taken out.
"'Oh, no! Those are my under
standing teeth. can't lose them,' she
said.
little Egypt came to me once to
have a gold crown put on n of her
back teeth. The gold had to be
pressed tight against the gum, and
while I was doing this she cried:
"'You hurts my meat!'"
, 1905-04-03
DjsraeU and the Devil,

Shortly after his entrance into DO.
litical life Disraeli stood for a Ger.
tain Middlesex borough in the Con.
servative interest. 1t was a person.
ally conducted" canvass, and. among
others, the future prime minister
solicited the vote and interest of q
well-to-do but somewhat irascible far.
mer. who was supposed to be rather
doubtful in his political convictions.
Vote for you!" he shouted, when
MI. Disraeli made known the object
Of his call, why I'd vote for the devil
sooner"
"Ah, quite sol" said Mr.. Disraeli.
suavely, but in event Of your friend
not standing, may hope for your
INTEREST,""
, 1905-04-03

TREASURY DEPARTMENT, once
of the Supervising Architect, Washing
ton, D. c., March 20, 1905.-SEALED
PROPOSALS will be received at this
office until 3 o'clock p. m. on the 18th
day Of May, 1905, and then opened for
the construction Except heating ap-
p~aratus) Of the U. s. Post Office at Lar
annie, Wyoming, in accordance with
drawings and specification, copies OF
which nay be had at this office or at
the office of the Postmaster at Lara
mic, Wyoming, at the discretion of the
Supervising Architect. JAMES KNOX
TAYLOR, Supervising Architect.
, 1905-04-03
An u%npromlsIna Field.

Mr.. Yipsley was Just on the point OF
leaving his house for his place of bust
ness down town, when there came a
ring at the front door bell. He open.
ed the door. A canvasser stood out
side.
II beg your pardon" said the can.
vasser. but I'd like to show you q
sample Of our improved talking ma.
chine. It makes = good present."
81 don't think l care to see It," re-
piled Mr.. Yipsley.
you r not interested in talking
machines, perhaps" ventured the
other.
II can't say that, either. But I have
one already. Talks all day long. New
er needs winding up. Never runs
Down"
At this moment a high-pltched voice
from somewhere at the top Of the
staircase broke into the conversation.
ut isn't sol" exclaimed the person
with the high-pitched voice. ut isn't
so! But I've got . growing machine
that runs whenever it's In the house!"
Youths Companion.
, 1905-04-03
NOTIFIED OF WEDDING
OF OLD-TIME FRIENDS

Mr.. and Mrs. J. w. Conner of this
city have received announcement
cards of the marriage of their old
friends, Mr.. Homer Merrill and Miss
Gertrude Mary Huntington, at the
home of the brides parents, Rev. and
Mrs. r. Il. G. Huntington, at Rawlins.
are esteemed friends of Mr.. and Mrs.
Conner, who they have known for sew
eral years, and they have wired their
congratulatins.
, 1905-04-03
POPULAR ENGINEERS
GONE TO HOUSEKEEPING

Two popular young bachelor engi
neers, James Rasmussen and Pau,
Barkentine, having bought the house
hold goods of Mr.. and Mrs. N. j. Mel
o at the corner of First and Univer
sity avenue, have rented the house ant
are now living there-lonely lives, 1t Is
true, but with plenty OF hope for thu
future. They are nicely domiciled, but
there is the absence of a housekeeper
Each has his eye to the main chance
it is believed, and a nicely furnished
house will not be long left to the care
of only men.
, 1905-04-03
REJOICING AT BIRTH
OF HANDSOME SON.

Dean and Mrs. Arnold G. H. Bode
are the proud parents of a handsome
son, born to them at $3.50 Sunday
morning, and mother and babe are d.
ing nicely. The dean carried the ser
vices at the cathedral yesterday with
a noticeable ring in his voice and a
blitheness that was refreshing.
, 1905-04-03
CONGRATULATIONS cABLEp
FROM ENGLISH FRIENDS

Yesterday a cablegram was sen to
Bradford, England, to the relatives OF
Mrs. Bode, wife of the dean of ST.
Matthew'S cathedral, conveying news
of the birth of a son, and today came
a cablegram of congratulations, wish
ing health and happiness to the babe
and speedy recovery to the mother.
And so the youngster becomes an in
ternational babe.
, 1905-04-03

There has been much curiosity ~
to the origin Of the name cocktail"
At last some has come forward
with an nswer to this question which
may be pure invention or truth. but
at any rate sounds plausible. In the
early days. when doctors used siren.
Nous methods and medicines In the
cure Of disease. there was . habit
among them Of treating certain ais
eases Of the throat with I pleasant
liquid. which . applied BY the tip
Of Z long feather plucked from
cocks tail. In course Of tine this
remedy came to b used a. q gar9ds.
stfll retaining it, old name. In The
course of It's evolution tie eargls
gained most Of the prsssst insredi-
snts-spirits. sugar. battsrs and . a
It'll II became Tie beverage It 10.
day.
~ 1850 es s.1 sEAsf
, 1905-04-03
st,te,m,r Indian bv Adop.,er.

= Senator Menefee Of the Oklahoma
legislature spent most OF his boy.
hood, days among Indians. His father
died when he was 9 year old and the
Child was adopted by Fastrunner, Z
chief Of the Caddos, with whom he
lived for about seven years. In that
time he became one Of the most az
pert bareback riders In the wichita
mountain country. He also was fam
Gus as = bear hunter. On leaving the
Csddos he went to school IN Virginia
for three years. Mr.. Nenefee 10 Z
s~rccessful hardware dealer. his placs
o. busfness being located n Fort
Cobb. His fosterfsther. T~astrurnsr,
u still Alive.-Exehangs.
, 1905-04-03
THE ERNEST CATTLE
GOING TO DENVER.

John w. Ernest Is expected in from
the ranch tomorrow with four cars OF
excellent beef cattle, which will either
be sold here to a representative of a
Denver commission hrm or else ship
ped direct by Mr.. Ernest to that mar
ket. The cattle are in excellent condi-
ton and the Denver buyer is on the
ground ready to make an offer.
, 1905-04-03
PLASTER MILL CLOSED
FOR NEEDED REPAIF

The plaster mill has closed down for
a couple of days while the engine is
being overhauled, new elevators in
stalled and other needed charges in
the machinery made. The mill has
been running full ~caracity and has a
large amount of orders ahead for the
summer campaign.
, 1905-04-03

The Prohibition Alliance will meet
tonight at the Swedish Mission church.
A full attendance Is required. There
will be an election of officers and other
important business to be transacted.
, 1905-04-03
BASEBALL CLUB PASSES
THROUGH TT

The Chicago National League base
ball team, which has been touring the
west and getting in shape for the COM
ing season, passed through the city on
train No. 4 today. en- route to Denver,
where an exhibition game will be play
ed tomorrow.
, 1905-04-03
EN- ROUTE EAST WITH
Big CATTLE SHIPMENT.

Among the guests at the Kuster this
morning we're A.. ]. ~Buckenbush, E. r.
Emison, w. G. Jenkins. c. A. Mills and
e. B. Miller, who were en- route east
with a shipment of thirty-four cars Of
cattle. The special train arrived Sat
urday night, the cattle being unloadee
and fed here and sent on to market
this forenoon.