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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-01-01

During the past year thousands of
acres of sagebrush ground have been
plowed and preparations made to grow
crops on the waste Iands-Iands idle
since their formation. except for the
production Of sagebrush and grease
wood Farmers are beginning TO real
ize that small yields OF grain on these
cheap desert lands may be far more
profitable than enormous yields on high
priced irrigated land.
Arid Farming.
The state. two years ago, made an ap-
preparation to test the possibilities of
their deserts. and the work. which was
assigned TO the Utah experiment sta
ton, under the direction of DR. John a
Widtsoe, has been we'll done. The mar
|ellouS yields of the first years work
have changed the doubling, timid faith
OF many farmers into a firm belief that
1t is possible to grow crops on these
lands, and this belief is converting
sagebrush and crossword lands into
beautiful fields Macaroni wheat, some
OF our best known fan wheats, corn
oats, barley, rye and even sugar beets
and potatoes have been grown with
great success. Lucern and broom grass
were so successful during the first year
that we feel justified in encouraging the
nope that even our waste mountain
ranges may be made 10 grow these
crops. The work of the experiment sta
ton in determining the best methods Of
retaining these lands, the Introduction
of drouth resistant crops, the storage
of all the available moisture, etc, are of
great interest, not only to the farming
community, but to every citizen of the
state who desires to see our resources
developed. These are the questions
which the experiment station is at
tempting to solve. Even after the great
increase in tillable soil due to the utiIi-
cation of our arid lands and the great
increase in the acreage of our irrigated
lands due to the increased water sup
ply as a result of the work of the ma
tional government in building reser-
voirs, etc, there will stiH be left in our
state thousands of acres of valuablS
lands at present barren wastes. L refer
to the
These are usually the low-lying fertile
fields, one time productive, but now
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-01-01
How Animals Regard Fire.
CChIcagn JournaIN

Most animals are afraid Of FIRE and Will
fly from il in terror. To others there Is d
fascination about flame. and they viii
walk into il. although tortured by the
heat. A horse in a burning stable goes
mad with fear. but a dog is as cool in n
fire as at any time He keeps his nose
down to the floor. where the air is purest,
and sets himself calmly TO finding his way
OIir
Cats in fires howl piteOusly. They hide
their faces from the light and crouch in
corners. When their rescuer lifts them
they are as a rule quite dOcile and SUD
dued. never biting or scratching
Birds seem to be hypnOtiZed by tire and
keep perfectly still. even the looCacious
parrot in a fire has nothing 70 say.
Cows, like dogs. do not show alarm.
They are easy to lead forth, anC often
find the way out themselves
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-01-01

trasted markedly with the settled
weather that usually characterizes this
season or the year. These thunder
storms We're in many instances accom-
panied by high winds. cloudbursts and
halI that damaged vegetation consider
ably locally. Mention has already been
made OF the severe cold spell that pre-
vailed during the last decade of Aug
uSt Temperatures during these two
months were in general below the aver
age. September was marked by eXcep-
ttonally fine weather. Clear skies gen
orally prevailed and no precipitation OF
any moment occurred until the last de-
cade, when during a period of CLOUDY,
unsettled weather, almost the entire
precipitation of the month fell which
was, however, decidedly below the nor
NAL amount.
The autumn was, as has already been
briefly related, characterized by clear
skies and almost entire lack of precIpl-
tation. During the middle of October
story weather prevailed, which reached
its climax on the 18th, when a severe
storm passed over the northern half
or the state. Beginning as rain. the
precipitation, under the influence of
the constantly falling temperatures
changed to snow. From this time. on.
TO about the middle of December
scarcely a drop of precipitation fell
over the entire state. During this pc
Rod, the sky was generally free from
even the merest speck of a cloud. and
the ground, with the increasing dry
ness, took on the character of fine
flour The atmosphere was rendered
turbld by the dust that the slightest
breeze would watt into it. This long
continued drought was. I'm a measure
broken by the stormy conditions that
prevailed over the middle and northern
portions OF the state from the -Ch to
the l4th of December, but the fall OF
snow was hardly sufficient TO thor
oughly relieve the dryness of the soil
ana moisture is imperatiVely needed
over the southern part of the state.
Crops Over the State.
The crops Of the stats. dependent as
they arc almost exclusively on the va
carries of the weather and the conse-
cuent condition nf the soil, reflected in
Ihelr condition, growth and yield the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-01-01
Simple Solution.

James Milligan, the Mexican mining
man, told story at the Waldorf Astoria
the other day about Milligan. jr- aged 4.
The youngster at breakfast had eaten the
inside of his toast. leaving the crusts at
the side of his plate. His father said to
him, reproachfully:
when l was a little boy I always ate
the crusts as well as the inside of my
toast.
Did YOU like them?'' inquired MiIIgan,
jr.. cheerfully.
Yes" responded the parent
DO YOU like them now? pursued his
offspring.
replied Milligan, ST., again.
Then you may have these" SAID MILL
gan, jr., beneVolently, pushing over his
own discarded CTuStS.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-01-01
Crops Over the State.

The crops Of TIE stats. dependent as
taey arc almost exclusively on the va
carries of .the weather and the conse-
Cuent condition of the soil, reflected ia
their condition, growth and yield the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1905-01-01
Rea-onsibiIity Of the jug.
O4.tisnts Constitution-)

N&atidnth CohSNitnIlon-B
Yes. suh-de snake wuz twelve foot
long
Come now
En- mad sixty rattles.''
That wont do,
En- five buttons
You're a great liar,'
Wen sub. maybe 1 is; but dar's one
you'll doubt dat"
Go ahead and tell it,
Then the old man Strengthened himself
sma cked his mouth. and said
De jug holt two gallons en- only had
one handle,''
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-02-25

dered 5000 of the 5000 soldiers
and sailors under arms we're sui
fering from wounds. Hundreds
we're taken from the hospitals to
bear arms, but unable to walk,
fell and died at their posts.
Night and day, for weeks at a
time, the Japanese kept throwing
into the city shower of shells.
It wss a continuous, reverend
ing horror, enduring day after
day, night after night" said
Captain SAKE.
One of the Russian officers is
Captain Peter Wessalkin, who is
we'll known among Americans,
but who with the other Russians
tacitly designated Captain SAKE
as spokes man.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-02-25
BIB GRAND JURY ].
TERROR TO CAM
BLERS.
After its Adjournment Ch
of Police Expected to Keep
After Vlo1ators.

Macon, Ca, Feb. 22.-Jud;
FELTON, yesterday notified q
foreman of the Bib grand ju|
that he would expect the jury
adjourn next Monday. Cor
will adjourn at that time.
The present jury has bee
terror to gam blers and the Ia
hundred or more who depend &
tire1y on the tricks of q
cards" for their support are We
ing for Monday to pass, but q
chief of police will under q
Jones ordinance he expected
take up the good work whe1
the grand Jury is forced to PIT
down.
Under the ordinance he is 81
posed to be furnished with a
to every gambling room whik
runs as CLUB.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-02-25
PORT ARTHUR CHAM
Der OF HORRORS
Russian Officers, Passing
trough Chicago, tell Of
Grusome Details IN
Living Cemetery.

Chicago, Feby. 24.-Captain
Nicholas SAKE, of Russian n.y.
geographic ship sunk in Port
Arthur Immediately before the
capitulation, arrived in Chicago
over the Northwestern road
from San Francisco today en-
route for St. Petersburg via
New York and Paris. He was
accompanied by Captain Nicho-
las Won Essen, commander of
the destroyed battleship Sevas-
topol, and II Russian naval lieut.
enants, all of whom were taken
prisoners by the Japanese and
released on parole.
In an interview he told a graph
ic story of the siege of the Rus
sian stronghold. Had General
Stoesse1 held out Captain SAKE
said. the place soon would have
been converted into a mere Gem
etery. Almost 5000 men we're
scurvyridden, $4,000 wer e
wounded, some of the men hav-
ing been sent to and retaken
from the hospitals as many as
eight times. Out of the whole
garrison fewer than 1000 men
were free from wounds or sick
ness, while the food was of such
a quality as induced sickness.
When General Stoesel surren-
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-02-25

Mrs. E. L. Hancock and
daughter are in town today. Mr..
Hancock is sick at his home.
Mrs. J. H. Twyman has been
very ill for more than week
with La Grippe. 1t is thought
she is some better today.
On their return from sojourn
in California, Mrs. l.. H. Ander-
son and daughter, Miss MI. An
derson, of Battle Creek, Mich,
are in the city today.
Mr.. r. A. Wilson is som ewhat
better today although the hope
of his recovery has been despair
ed of since our Thursdays issue.
Certainly his condition is better
today than it was yesterday.
Mr.. w. r. Bowen left the bed
side of his sick father, long
enough to come to the city a
short while today. He stated
that his father although still des-
perately i'll, is brighter than he
has been for several days and
that the family is somewhat en-
couraged at his condition.
For the past six weeks the old
Dispatch force has kept the pa
per going, on account of failures
of the direc tors to secure man
to conduct it. That difficulty
has been overcome. Messrs.
Walker & Upton, a prominent
legal firm of this city, will as
sumo the management of the pa
per on Monday next. We trust
their condnct of the Dispatch
will be as pleasant and more pro-
fitable than ours has been.-Oci1-
la Dispatch.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-02-25
Attempt is Made Today
To Assassinate Morales.

Washington, Feb. 24.-United
States Minister Dawson, at Santo
Domingo city, cab1-s the state
department that an attempt was
made this morning to assassi-
nate President Morales, of Santo
Domingo. Five Of the presi-
dents assailants we're captured,
he saws. but the others escaped.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-02-25
Notice.

The firm of Allen and Z
man has this day dissolved
mutual consent, L. C. Alien r.
ing, J. H. Twyman continN
the business as the Twyn
Furniture Co., paying th
debtedness of the firm and
Letting all bills due Ak
Twyman.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-02-25
Postoffice Blown Open.

Mt. Vernon, Ga, Feb. "a
The postofice safe here was
blown open last night and $500
stolen. There's no clue as to
who committed the robbery.
Fitzgerald enterprise. (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1895-1912, 1905-02-25

Mr.. W. r. Allen in dangerous
ly i'll at his home on Lee street
near Magnolia.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-03-24
why Shakespeare Endnras.

What interests us in Shake
speare's plays is not the plays
themselves, but the (strictly irrele-
vanD truth and beauty that he
poured into them. We love them
Tor their matchless poetry, and their
matchless insight into the human
soul. Hamlet" is for us nothing
but the study of a contemplative
man distracted by the necessity to
be up and doing; macbeth the
study of noble mind degraded by
ambition; 1.-THE Merchant of We.
nice the study of racial strength
against contempt and persecution;
"Romeo and Juliet" the immortal
story of love and passion, says the
Saturday Review. Nothing to us
now, the actual framework of these
studies; everything the studies
themselves anu the language in
which they are set forth. Our
pleasure in the production of
Shakespearean play is according
solely to the illuminatiye Brightness
of the conception OF the chief char
acter or characters and to the som
orous beauty with which the verse
is acclaimed by all. Simyelle's
scenic production Of Romeo and
and Juliet" will be at Reynolds
Opera House Wednesday night,
April 5.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-03-24
Enthusiastic Obionite.

Mr.. c. C. Brown, cashier of the
Bank OF Obion, was in the city last
Tuesday. From Mr.. Brown we
learn that the building boom in
Obion is still in progress. He says
that seventeen homes and cottage
residences are now in course OF
construction and that more are in
prospect. Mr.. Brown says that the
hardware company is in its hand
some new quarters and doing a
large business. The building has
a frontage of $50 feet and concrete
floors with departments arranged
in systematic order. Mr.. Brown
certainly believes in the future of
his home town.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-03-24

ment of that quality with the linn
tied amount of funds on hand laid
aside for that purpose was the fact
that the case, although highly fin.
ished, is perfectly plain. The in
ternal construction is frst-class in
every respect-equal to the standard
price instruments. The salesman,
Mr.. Robt. A. O'Neil, guaranteed
the instrument to be 6rst-class.
The writer was present when the
purchase was made and adds that
in his opinion the directors have
much to congratulate themselves
upon in this trade. They have
saved not less than $50 and have
besides an instrument equal in
every way to a high-priced piano.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-03-24
To Whom II MAN Concern

This is to warn the public
against statements, oral or printed,
which, while they do not say in SO
many words, plainly intimate that
the Underwood Typewriter did not
carry off FIRST honors at the Worlds
Fair, st. Louis. The Underwood
was in October awarded the grand
prize, and no other machine Except
book typewriter, in class to itself)
was then or afterwards awarded
any ether grand or FIRST prize At
the close of the fair the Jury Of
Awards slightly changed t h =
awards of medals, but as these have
to do with machines receiving in-
ferior prizes, we have nothing to
say about them. Every bronze
medal is better than no prize at all.
So We congratulate the recipients
of medals and modestly take our
place at the head of the procession.
with the grand prize The Under
wood is represented in Obion Conn
ty by w. II, Griffin, Union City.
Tenn.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-03-24
TEMPERANCE Service.

A very enjoyable service was
held at the c. p. Church on Sun
day night of last week. 1t was in
the nature of union temperance
service, presided over by Mrs. ].
M. Edwards and all the pastors OF
the city participating. Rev. J. J..
Castleberry, of the First Christian
Church, made an excellent opening
talk and Rev. Mccoy, of the Metho-
dist, church followed in mastery,
we'll prepared address, and Rev.
Hudgins, the new pastor of the
c. P. Church, in short but point
ed and very interesting talk.
The house was well filled and
the service thoroughly enjoyed by
all.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-03-24

1t is gospel truth to say that
no DISEASES such as rheuma-
tism, neuralgia, biIiOusness,
collie, cold, sore throat, backache,
bOils, bowel troubles, skin erup-
lions, and all those caused by
local inflammation, can be so
quickly, safely and surely cured,
rs by the use of HAMLINS
WIZARD OIL.
1t gets right down in, around
Che nerves and blood vessels of
the affected tissues, where the
trouble is, and gently sOOthes
and COaxes them back to health.
For all pain, chronic and
acute, it is a remarkable rem
edy, and has no equal in safety
and effectiveness in the medical
world. Price soc and $1.OO.
Fully guaranteed.
For sale and recommended by
Martin-Allen Drug Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-03-24
New Citizens New Mill.

Constable E. E, Brown, of the
Twelfth District, was in the city
Monday, informing us that Prote-
mus bad flourishing new heading
mill under the management of Kill
gore a. Parsons and that Messrs.
Isaac Kendall and r. D. Hays we're
the very proud parents each of fine
looking baby sons.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-03-24
Use Sunshine Flour-the best.
New Imnrovements.

The corner buildings on First
street, occupied by the Dietzels
furniture and saddle departments,
have been very handsomely finished
with a dress of paint and the big
plate-glass windows make a very
nice front for the furniture store.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-03-24

DR.. F. M. Trevathan arrived in
Union City this week from Hot
Springs. The Doctor and his fam
lily will remain with us for awhile
before locating again. They were
compelled to leave the Territory
for the reason that Mrs. Trevathan
did not enjoy good health in that
country. We welcome them back
again.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-03-24
Some Eggs.

Mr.. w. G. Reynolds shipped yes
terday probably the largest num-
Der of eggs ever shipped at one
time from this city. There were
$50 cases of 80 dozen each. Mr..
Reynolds has built up an enormous
produce business and is known all
over the Union City section as the
poultry and produce king.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-03-24
Marriage Licenses.

w. o. Shankle and Miss Jewel
Wilson.
J. t. Jones and Miss Emma Bur
pole.
Jim Williams and Miss Clara
Jenkins
John w. Lyon and Miss Lula M.
Hayes.
e. L. Slower and Miss Vetia vii.
son.
Henry Kiser and Mrs. Mamie
Carr
w. T. Moore and Miss Susie M.
Webb.
Chester Russell a nd Mildred
Copeland.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-03-24
New Piano.

Manager ]. c. Reynolds, of the
Reynolds Opera House, this city,
was IN st. Louis last week. While
there Mr.. Reynolds bought new
piano for the opera house, a special
instrument built for use Id opera
houses and large halls by the Thi-
ebes- Stierlin Music Co., one of the
largest aud most reputable houses
in the West, This concern handles
the Chickering piano Their own
instruments have also splendid
reputation and the one selected by
Mr.. Reynolds is 6rst.class in
strength and quality Of tone. What
made it possible to get an iustru-
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-03-24
Residence Enlarged.

Mrs. Jane VOORHEES, is having
some additions in the way of new
rooms and verandas made to her
residence near the public school
building on Bell street. The car
penters began the work this week.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-03-24

The New Store, Hardy Bros. &
Sheriff., has a first. class shoe
maker now and they do work
cheaper than anyone. Half soles
sewed on. S1.00; peg on, rs cents.
Ladies, 65 cents; heeling, Is cents.
Bring us your repairing, 1t will be
done quickly and neatly.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-03-24
New Building.

Mrs. A. X. Garland, of Hender.
son, was in the city this week and
made arrangements for the con-
struction of a nice brick block com
prising three stores on the site OF
the burnt district rece1tly occupied
by the Jones drug store, DR.. Wat
sons office and Vaden's grocery
store. Watson & Kinney, proprie-
tors of the Red Cross Drug Store,
will occupy one of the departments.
The buildings will be the property
of the Kroger heirs and will no
doubt be a splendid investment
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-03-24

Hives are terrible torment to the
little folks, and to some older ones.
Easily cured. Doan's Ointment never
fails. Instant relief, permanent cure.
At any drug store, 80 cents.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-03-24
WANTED = Trustworthy man .

WANTED - Trustworthy man or
county and adding territory for we'll
standing. $4,000 straight cash salary
with all necessary expenses paid week.
ly by check from headquarters Mon.
ey advanced for expenses. Position
permanent; previous experience not
essential. No investment required.
We furnish everything, Enclose self
addressed envelope. Address, Mana
ger, $40 Como Block, Chicago, Ill,
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-03-24
New Pupils.

The Union City Business College
had an increased enrolment of two
pupils last week. They were Miss
Sallie Chambers, of st. Louis, niece
of Messrs d. A. and John George,
of this city, and Gatha Stovall, a
young man from Weakley County.
~ G a1.:.o LNlo,~ 4ha hae+
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-03-24

II taken this month, keeps you well
all summer. 1t makes the little ones
eat. sleep and grow, A spring tonic
for the whole family. HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea. IS cents, tea or
tablets. Martin-Allen Drug Co.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-03-24

If you cannot eat, sleep or work, feel
mean, cross and ugly, take HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea this month, A
tonic for the sick. There is no remedy
equal to it. 35 cents, tea or tablets.
Martin-AIIen Drug Go.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-03-24
LOCAL AND PERSONAL

Dee Amberg, of Hickman, was in
town Sunday.
Al. Curtin was down Sunday
from Paducah.
obion was well represented Mon
day on our streets.
Ernest Fall, OF Fulton, spent
Sunday in the city.
Dr. D. A. Mum. of Halls, was in
the city last Monday.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-03-24

Il owe my life to Burdock Blood
Bitters. Scrofulous sores covered my
body. | seemed beyond cure. b BIB.
has made me perfectly well woman"
Mrs. Chas Hutton, Berville, Mich.
Moss Pharmacy.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-03-24

For high grade flour, try Sun
shine, Dahnke- Walker Milling Co.'S
best.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-03-24

Virgil Sheriff., of the Sheriff.
Russell Lumber Co., Paducah, was
in the city last week visiting his
mother and friends.
Miss Nora Gardner, Union City,
and Miss Alice Sinclair, Dyersburg,
accompanied by ], Neal Sinclair,
spent Sunday in Jackson.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Bransford
were IN Cairo last week, Mrs.
Bransford remaining a few days
with her parents this week.
Mrs. Moore, formerly Miss Mag
gle Kroger, and Mrs. A. K. Gar
land, of Henderson, spent a few
days IN Union City this week with
their friends.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-03-24

Everything good to eat at al
times at Dahnke's.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-03-24

Mr.. Arnold, of Cincinnati, was
the guest of Mrs. Joie Craddock
Tuesday evening en- route to Mo-
bile.
Mrs. Joe Davis, of Terrell, was
the guest OF friends Monday and
Tuesday.
Misses Bonner, Palmer and Glenn
mons, of Rives, were up shopping
Saturday.
Mrs. Lottie Harris has returned
from visit with friends and rela-
tives at Harris.
Mrs. F. w. Preston visited her
daughter and little grandson in st.
Louis last week.
Miss Blanche Briggs has returned
to her home in Jackson after visit
to Miss Hattye Johnson.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-03-24

Mr.. ]. Vernon Thomas, of Dyers-
burg, was in the city this week
with his friend, Postmaster Sin
clair
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-03-24

Our wagon passes your door every
day: or phone 100 for bread. cakes.
fruits and everything good to eat.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-03-24
Robinson, BranSf0rd & Co
Cards Written

In artistic style for Is cents per
dozen with black or white ink.
Any color card desired. Leave
your orders with Martin-Allen Drug
Co
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-03-24

Lowney's canoles at Dahnke's.
The commercial. (Union City, Tenn.) 190?-193?, 1905-03-24

The equal of any and better than
most hours-the Sunshine, made
by Dahnke- Walker Milling Co.