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The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1906-08-17

1GMI1PRf0!YlEIIESSFF
-.
ROADS IN ONTARIO.
what Has Been Accomplished in One
Progressive Province in
Canada.

Consul seyfert Of stratford furnishes
a report on road building in the prov
incc OF Ontario which should attract
the attention Of persons In this coun'
try interested In that subject Tie
writes
Tho province Of Ontario has 10000
miles uf country roads maintained by
township and county councils Since
the Inauguration movement for bet
ter roads there Is a radical improve
ment In the condition OF the roads.
The old way Of road improvement by
statute labor which has existed Tor
nearly a century. and did much dur
Ing pioneer days TO open highways
has been largely superseded by a more
modern system NJ directtax rate
and closer supervision.
Township control ~ universal IN
road construction. while AZ the same
time county councils have undertaken
the management OF a system Of main
roads within the county The work
OF tho county council IL devoted
chiefly TO legislative functions. and
tho actual oversight OF work on the
ground IL left to road forcmen or over
seers The county system In aided
by the provincial government TO the
extent " onc.third Of the entire cost
Of construction During the years
1904 .G2i miles Of main roads were
improved. at AN expenditure OF half
a million dollars through provincial
aid
Modern road machinery. such as
grading machines. stone crushers'
road rollers. gravel wagons and scrap
ers are IN general use throughout the
province Natural gravel beds arc
numerous. and care IL taken TO select
the best gravel In the pit. which, un
der tho modern system, is placed on
the roads after the earth il consoli
dated with the roller. Bridges are
now all being built with steel super
structures. concrete abutments and
concrete floors
The matter Of drainage II given the
greatest attention. Where under
drainage Ia needed tile are used will
frequent outlets that will lead TO nat
] hIhl NhltI atnuIh'hs nIthh'Nhs ohN'
no common for carrying the waite
from one side OF the road TO the other
arc entirely abandoned. Concrete
culverts have taken their place. an'
on the steep hills whore such surface
drainage IN necessary. tho roadboi
with it's high center crown Ia a
smooth M on the level.
In the older parts OF Ontario road
construction has long since passed M
early temporary stage. and all I'm
provoments arc now made with a viev
OF durability. Perth county. Of which
stratford IL tho county seat, has 20;
miles Of country highways; Of this
672 miles are grayeled. and are as hn'
permanent roads as can be found Ia
any country.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1906-08-17

A grievance committee called on
Obadiah and urged him for the good OF
the community 10 reform aud wash.
Obadiah responded with threats OF ar.
rest and dire punishment for anyone
who lnterfered with him, and contln.
ued TO air himself
A protective meeting OF the citizens
was called and strong committee was
appointed to carry out the edict against
Obadiah. The errinE ex-policeman
was plunged seven times, and yet an
other seven. In the creek The ahlrta
were separated from his body and
burned far away from human habita.
ton The man was wrung out and
dried. Then he was Informed that the
ceremony would be repeated as oftea
as necessary.
obadiah UTomlsed TO behave.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1906-08-17

which II In nailed. In plain sight OF
everybody that passes along the road
In front OF his house. Those that
have seen II say II Is the largest
specimen Of spotted or milk snake
ever seen near Pine Brook
The snake was killed by Ska.
dowsh himself In the pasture lot adj.
Joining his barn. II had Just helped
itself to a good feed from an old
brindle COW. The strangest part 4;
the affair was that the COW stood IS
quietly while tho repil was milklkg
her As though II were the milkmaid's
hand 20 which she submitted.
When skadowsh approached the
snake dropped In the grass and
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1906-08-17

AbtH hNAkNA liNh Ahh'N HtfA"'
ments as handy as possible The 40
oompanying illustration made from q
photograph taken recently by rep
TeBentatiye OF the Prairie Farmer
shows a good plan.
Reference TO the rear end OF the
wagon will show how the end piece Is
attached In the heavy iron socket
bolted 20 the lower part Of the rack
The end supports are made by TAX
Ing two hardwood 2x4's from 81 20 ]
feet long TO form the main portion
OF the frame work. Two small 2Kz
are used on either side and across al'
four boards OF convenient width are
set in and nailed The front Is MADE
similar 20 the rear, though not qui"
no high. Whore farmers pitch on en-
tirely, these end pieces will be iouna
TO be very convenient for any aoH
OF hay and grain.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1906-08-17
SNAKE MIXED THE
OLD BRIVDLE COW.

started to crawl away. but he had no
trouble In overtaklng II and killing
Il with a stick The discovery and
death of the reptile cleared up a
mystery that for nearly a month has
been pugzlng the skadowsh house.
hold
II was early In June that the farm
81. ON going To the barnyard one
night To milk discovered that none
could be- drawn from the bnndle COW
one NJ the heaviest mixers In his
herd NJ ~ Every uight since "
the COW spent the dag In the pasture
field. II was the same vu, in the
morning she would be- an rIpht and
also az night ON the few days during
that period that Skudowstl kcpt her
confined To the limits of the barn
yard " was only when turned loose
In the pasture that tho milk was
taken
Nonc ~ the other cows we're ever
| afflicted In the same manner and
/ how tu account for the strange con
| dition of AFFAIRS was beyond ska
| dowsk'a power lie reported the cir
cumatance to his Hebrew nelghbors.
but they could offer no relief lie
| called In the rabbi but the religious
| leader could give no better advice
than the laymon. All were inclined
to attribute II to wltohcraft or some
other supernatural cause lie wanted
the rabbi to XIII the animal. but this
the latter refused to do. M he said
tho meat would not be kosher" or
clean. according to Hebrew standards.
Skadowaki then. ON the advice Of
one OF his American noighbors. set
watch on the COW while In the pas.
ture. with the result that the mya
tory was cleared when the snake was
killed
The COW had separated herself
from the rest OF the herd and came
toward tho barn. Il was near milk
INK time. and the farmer thought
nothing Of n. as she. as well as tho
rest. was In the habit Of coming home
about that hour What was his sur
prise to see her stop near a clump
OF blackberry bushes. out OF which
the snake glldod and ran 10 meet her.
II looked as though the two met by
some prcarrangod appointment
Whom Hiram Perry. one Of the old.
est farmers In Pine Brook, saw the
snake and heard skadowski'a story.
he said that he had thought Il was
| snake doing the milking all along
IIo claimed that that particular breed
OF snakes was getting very scarce In
J. JerHey now, but that formerly they
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1906-08-17

a CHEAPLY MADE STEP LADDER.
long and cutting grooves every ten
inches where the steps are TO be The
steps are set into the grooves and
then securely nailed from the outside.
The width at the bottom Is about
three feet. but each step Ia shortened
two inches. 40 that the top step. which
ia nailed across the ends cut parallel
with the grooves is two feet long.
The support Is made by taking two
threeinch pieces and connecting Thorn
with two or three supports. AZ the
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1906-08-17
FARMER FINALLY DISCOVERS
MYSTERIOUS THIEF.
FIRST LAID TO wTcHcRAFT
But Finally Bossy and the Reptile
Were Found Meeting by Appoint
ment and Now the Latter
Ia No More

Pine Brook Mich Abraham ska
dowski. Hebrew farmer living near
this place. has discovered the thief
that daily for the last four weeks has
been milking one uf his COWS
And. what's more. Skadowsh has
the thiers hide ON the fence. not Tx
uratiyoly but literally speaking
Il measures more than half the
length Of a tcn.foot chestnut rail 70
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1906-08-17

old branches below the solons, and
these should be removed. or they will
rob the new growth. The scions also
are likely to make branchy or ir.
regular growth. and this can be pre-.
vented TO a very large extent by suit
able pruning or pinching. The illus
tration shows a graft after two years
growing which now requires consld
cradle pruning to bring II into proper
condition.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1906-08-17

the rod that passes through both
This ladder is secure and II carefully
placed will be hard 10 tip over.
Fig. shows another form that is
made by taking four slxfoot legs
made OF sound Ski strips and connect.
ing at the top with a bolt The steps
are made by mailing twoinch strips
on either side OF the legs as illus
trated. Tho board at the top 10 nailed
90 the main legs and is supported on
either side by the cloats which CORE
spondod with the steps below. The
same dimensions are followed as In
Zig. /.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1906-08-17

METHOD bf BUILDING THE STACK.
zig !. Section OF stack. FE 2. Stack
SlnuD
Some make the mistake OF plling loose
straw IN center This will cause tho
center TO settle more rapidly than tho
outside, with the bundles slanting In.
wards. a thing to be carefully avoid.
cd. for such a stack will take water
A level place should always be chosen
The stacking should DO done with
a fork. The old way OF going around
on the knees and handling every
bundle with the hands Is out OF date.
Better stacks can be- made with the
fork and quicker work can be done;
besides II Ia much easier
When the stack Is high enough 10
begin drawing In, an extra layer Of
bundles should be laid. commencing
well TO the inside OF the outer row.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1906-08-17
ENDS FOR HAY WAGON RACKS
Convenient Attachments Which Will
Make Loading Easier and
More Secure.

without exception the loader Of
either hay or grain will be greatly a..
sisted In his work n he has some
strong front and end pieces upon bis
wagon TO protect the front and rear
of his load. Many farmers use little
more than n stake In the front 10
hold the lines, and while good loads
can be put on, II is 10 the advantage
OF the loader 10 have the grrange
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1906-08-17
LOW FRUIT LADDERS.
Can Be Built on the Farm and Will
Prove Their Value when
Given Trial

Two sketches Of low ladders for
picking small fruits such az peaches.
cherries and apples. whore rho trees
are low appeared in recent issue ~
the Prairie Farmer and which We TO-.
produce here These ladders are so
easily made that they should interest
our readers
Fig shows plan that is made
10y taking two siN.inch boards siN feet
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1906-08-17
Climbing Cut Worms.

Look out for climbing cutWorms
which may In the night time, de
stroy the buds on newly-set trees.
The best remedy Ia a taxpayer fence
set In the soil around the base Of
each tree trunk. This fence" says
Farm Journal, must not be closer
than two inches TO the tree, should
extend an inch or 30 into the ground.
and need not be more than three
inches high above ground. Use same
idea for cutworms which attack cab.
bage or tomato plants.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1906-08-17

once between the cars. but / caught
the brakebeam Just In time and Elm.
met and ! held 10 each other then
until they put Ms on"
Despite her disheyolod appearance
the girl looked pretty. with her big
black eyes and coal-black hair In
striking contrast TO her rosy cheeks.
The runaways we're taken homo by
tho father
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1906-08-17
The supply Of Phosphorus.

Il Is estimated by some OF the laaa
mig agricultural chemists that ms
worlds supply OF phosphorus, q ven
important and essential element o.
plant food, will. under our presen'
wAsteful system OF agriculture, DO 81
hausted within the next 80 years
The stupendous waste OF son fetilp
that has occurred In this and othei
countries in the past. must be speea
fly checked
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1906-08-17

thought Of tho danger. l guess. We
Just wanted 10 get away--oh. any.
where. Just 80 we got away-and we'd
get along somehow can work and
70 can brother. We have to on tho
farm Yes, came near falling on
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1906-08-17

Cultivate the orchard thoroughly.
particularly the first two years after
setting to present surface from bak.
ing and drying out.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1906-08-17

To save time 10 TO isngtheD NE
Plan your work beforehand
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1906-08-17

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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-01-21
): QUICK RETURN COLUMNS.
~ Wanted Advetsemen Inserted
Without
HELP WANTED.

LEARN lELEGRAPHY AND r. r.
Accounting. $50 to $500 q month sal.
lry assured our graduates under bond.
Our six schools the largest In America
and endorsed by all Railroads Write
for catalogue MORSE SCHOOL OF
rELEGRAPHY, Cincinnati. O.. Buffalo
n. Y, Atlanta. Ga, Ia Crosse, Wis.,, Tex
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The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-01-21

scoplc size and are made by taking the
ribbon over the top OF the collar band
no that IL shows between the turnover
division and then making a bow 20
small that II win barely tie.
A series Of tiny bows gradually d.
mlnishlng in size connected with links
Of ribbon 10 a pretty neck trimming
They are made upon little crinolins
foundation and pinned on separately.
The princess gown Is undoubtedly
the most fashionable model Of the sea
son, and 30 cleverly are materials
manufactured that this dress, with Its
long graceful lines, can be made be
coming to almost every figure.
The evening gown in the picture Is OF
black chiffon. The skirt Is elaborately
trimmed with applications Of lace edged
with satin qulllIngs. The low bodice
has the same inset Just above the waist
line and about the full puffed sleeves
A girdle Of black panne velvet encircles
the waist.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-01-21
WRITE FELr HAT.

cry soft. lightweight material is used,
but perhaps French flannel is the most
seryiceable OF them all.
In the new lingerie blouses blind
embroidery. eyelet and drawn work
are aung together with an artless art
that Is perfectly fascinating. with here
and there a tiny japanese dragon
thrown In by way Of originality.
Filet lace. which created such q
furore In Paris last year, Is wlnnei
here this winter. ON blouses . single
square medallion displaying a heraidi'
design or conventional nower darned
in is pretty yoke trimming. helped
out by the aid Of embroidered medal
lions edged with lace.
The hat sketched is a white felt trim
med with pastel shades In pink and
empire green. The roses are pink and
the chou green. The feather under the
brim is pale green and the plume curl
Ing over the brim Du Barry rose.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-01-21

ADORNED win d pean6ruI nand pamteo
design OF pale blue and pink forgetme-
nots.
The popularity Il the bolero Is IN
aoubtedly due to tie fact that Il can
always be madb 20 look charming
Some OF the latest eolcros are more IKE
short coats, while others are little more
than a deep yoke or hchu. For gowns
n Is the small bolero that Is chosen. tns
coat being left for the tailor made suits
Tnls srlall bolero comes TO finish Jus'
unds. the aruA meeting across tn'
tyoat or not. according to the trimming
Of the bolero.
The waist Illustrated Is simple and
attractive design. Over the Lace yoke
and narrow vest Is fanciful arrange
ment OF silk braid. The sleeves have
deep lace cuffs trimmed with rows Of
braid.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-01-21
hEwsY DRESS NOTES.

Collar aud cuff sets Of ecru batiste
embroidered In French knots are done
by hand in pale blue cotton. They are
cut in deep points and buttonholed In
ecru cotton.
The newest blouse Is OF stockinet
with a fine and silky gloss that dis
tInguishes II from the old time jersey
fabric. II Is plated in shirt waist
style and has full tucked sleeves with
deep cuffs. The fastening IL In the
back. II has no trimming, depending
for effect upon It's rich, shining texture
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-01-21
sAe1oRlAL NOVELTIES.

The new rain coat is not, as was the
old one, OF somber and unbecoming
hue. The richest colors distinguish
many OF these useful coats. Instead OF
the former plain surfaces there are
hair stripes, little checks and fancy
plalds. The buttons Of such coats are
made Of the same material and are
very small. Except In modest trio
upon the sleeve. perhaps, they are Of.
ten not seen at all. for number OF
the single breasted coats close with ay
fronts.
Among the more expensive novelties
Of the season are hand painted velvet
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-01-21

for modishness. This blouse is espe-
cially designed for slipping on under
heavy winter coats.
Painted velvet belts are worn with
short fur coats.
Du Barry scarfs in plain and Persian
effects are wonderfully convenient and
attractive to protect dainty shirt
waists from contact with dark coats.
All kinds Of old fashioned tewelry
are in the height Of mOdishness. Big
cameo and carnelian brooches are used
for belt buckles. They are sometimes
mounted on a regulation belt clasp.
but their owners usually prefer to use
the old fastenings. Whatever the jew
ei worn, II must be something decided
ir gnohtrusivs and nninna
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-01-21

sa attle strap 'of 'iack velvet anecred
BY before the war" beauties IL appeal
ing once more TO the bellies Of today.
They are worn, OF course. with collar
less bodice, and on them is hung =
quaint little locket The velvet is
clasped with pretty Jewel in the
hack.
The stunning jacket pictured is Of sa-
BILE and ls the latest cult in furs. The
cut Is decidedly Partisan and could be
carried out successfully In cloth or less
expensive fur edged with stitched vel
vet and equipped with a waistcoat Of
the same fabric richly embroidered.
sUDIC CHoLLET.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-01-21

To make q gown becoming there mus
be plenty Of white around the neck N
the form Of lace, muslin or chiffon.
lrish point and many creamy soft
ssuffs are used for chemisestes. Sih
linen collars are very smart with tailor
ID gcwns, but women past their first
youth should be careful how they wear
these trying effects. The bows TO b
worn with linen collars are Of micro
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-01-21
COSTUME TRIPLES.

Princess styles have Invaded the
realm Of the wrapper and lounsing
robes with the prettiest results. In
stead OF the loose. full nesligees tied
with broad ribbon into a semblance OF
shape the new designs have tucks out
lining the waist or rows Of shirrlngs
arranged In the form Of a girdle. Ev'
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-01-21

WANTED Energetic. trustworthy man
or woman to work In Oregon. repre-
senting Large Manufacturing Companyi
salary $40 to $40 per month. paid week
", expenses advanced, Address with
stamp. ]. II. Moore, Astoria, Ore.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-01-21
OUR FASHION LETTER
Al Great Deal ofssFIuIfy White Is
Worn About the Neck.
THE EVER POPULAR PRINCESS

The New Rain Coats Are Made In
the Richest colors - Hand Painted
Velvet Belts-The Continuing Popu-
larity Of the Bolero.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-01-21

belts. which are exceedingly effective
A charming combination was recently
displayed consisting Of a short coat Of
ehinohilIa drawn in at the waist with
broad belt Of p8le gray chiffon velvet
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-01-21
FOR RRNr-ruRNIsHED ROOMS.
FOR SALE.

FOR sALE-CHEAP-HoRsE, BUG
~ and harness. Inquire AstOrian of'
Gee.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-12
pIFF pAFF pOUf
AN EXCflLFNT
COMIC OPERA

"Piff! Paff! Pouf!" is one of the
rarest bits of comedy and melody
that has been seen by Spokane the
alter goers this season. Fred w.
Mace, as main comedian, measured
up to advance notices and carried
the audience away with his genu-
inely good all around work. Kath-
crime Osterman gave a clever rem
dering of the part of the gay widow
Montague. The chorus was far
above the average in looks and in
voice of those sent out this season
with the road companies. There
were no really excellent voices in
teh company, but as whole they
were superior to any opera seen
here this season with the exception
of Woodland"
"Piff! Paff! Pouf!" will be given
at the Spokane again tonight.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-12

time for the enforcement of chang
ed rates.
Compelling the railways to place
in escrow the difference between
the old and the new rate, in case
of stay being granted by the
courts in an Injunction proceeding,
this money to go to the party win
ming the suit.
A specific provision for the mini
mum court review, the court to be
limited in it's hearing to two ques-
tons. has the commission exceed
ed it's authority, and has the rail
ways been deprived of it's constitu-
tional rights?
President Roosevelt declares that
if the senate prevents a vote on
the rate bill by tactics Of delay, he
will call an extra session. If a bill
is passed with Joker" in it, he
will veto the bill and call an extra
session.
This announcement is official and
authoritative.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-12
YELLED HERMIT DIES
KEEPING SACRED VOW

His story is a sad one. At the
time of the outbreak of the civil
war he was engaged to marry a
beautiful young woman of Zanes-
vile, o. Micheal was among the
first to enlist for the war. His
proud sweetheart bid him God
speed" promising to remain true
to him till his return.
At the battle of South Mountain,
Carlos was shot through the lower
jaw. the wound was not given
necessary attention and he was dis
figured for life.
His sweetheart, who had promis-
ed to remain true, rejected him be-
cause of his terrible appearance
and married another. Then he
made the vow which he has so sac
redly kept. Not a single woman
has looked upon the features of
Micheal Carlos since the civil war.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-12

DALLAS CENTER, o., March
12.-True to his VOW that no wo-
man should ever see his face, Mich
ael Carlos, known as the yelled
hermit, lived alone for Al years and
died in his lonely hut on the out
skirts of this quiet settlement. His
face was never visible, for, wrap
ped securely about his old SLOUGH
hat and fastened at his chin, he
wore a thick veil, through which
one could see only the faint out
line of a human countenance.
His long, lank figure, clad in a
tattered army uniform, was fam.l-
lar on the streets Of the village
His wants were few and he spent
but little.
1t was rumored that he had vast
sums of money secreted in his
cabin, but it was not definitely
known until after his death, which
occurred last week. that he had
left valuable estate.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1906-03-12
C0NCEDE NOTHING TO CHINESE,
WRITES DENLY, WHO KNOWS

the west. They are frayed with
much use in speeches, magazine
articles, etc. Both were unfOrgiv-
able and we can have no plea but
guilty for these and any other SINH
lar instances that may have oc-
Cured, but they were isolated, not
typical.
Whatever of truth there may be
in the general charge, it is certain
that for every case in which a
Chinaman has been maltreated on
trying to enter this country, many
scores of cases might be adduced
in which a Chinese has sought by
fraud to evade our laws and wrong
fully to enter out territory.