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The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-07-20

so much sport at his expense do him
bodily harm. Such thing would be
like killing the clown monkey in a
trained animal show. It would stop
the fun.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-10-11
Orr Servica to Porto Rico.

Faxes, contracts, Doodle, all former
ly went to the Spaniards To-day near
~ the whole salary list goes to Porto
Ricans. Even in the insular postal
service. which is federal branch,
there are only three American post
masters, and hardly II American
clerks. During one year 43 natives
were appointed to our civil service
The Spaniards maintained a military
government. Now there is only one
regiment, and 1t is composed of ma
lives, and most of the officers also are
natives. In 1897 barely Is per cent. of
the population could read and write.
Now there are facilities even for indus
trial, agricultural and manual training
The penitentiary itself Is a school, and
the inmates learn trades. In four
years Of American rule 1853 miles of
new roads were built, or as much each
year as per century of Spanish rule.
About half the cost was appropriated
by congress and paid by ourselves
Worlds Work.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-10-11
ABOUT THE PORT OF COLON
Drasrv Picture of Panama Presented
In the Description Of Ma
val Attache

According to Surgeon 4. G. Grunwell,
United States navy. who recently visit
ed the Isthmus of Panama on the United
States steamer Dixie. Colon possesses
in profuse abundance all the requisites
of pest hole. Prom typhoid and dys-
EMERY" said he in recent report to
the navy department, there is little
danger to ships. as neither milk nor
vegetables can be obtained on shore. and
the water supply of ships is distilled on
board with no danger of contamination.
On the other hand, mosquitoes, culex.
anOpheles and stegomyia, abound, and
it only requires the advent of large
numbers Of unacclimated persons and a
little carelessness to set the flame of
epidemic infectious disease going.
Malaria in several forms is prevalent,
but during the stay OF this vessel az
Colon only one suspected case Of yellow
fever occurred on shore Several cases
were. however, reported from Panama,
on the other side Of isthmus. and with
the easy railroad communication and
the ideal conditions for the spread Of
yellow fever existing the danger to Colon
is constant and obvious.
Apart from these the climate and con-
ditions existing at Colon are depressing
in the extreme to those forced to spend
much time on a ship IN the roadstead.
First, there is little or no protection
from the sea, and rollers come in of such
a size as to make the handling of small
boats hazardous. Rains are abundant,
and the atmosphere Is always very
damp, owing to the fact that the town
and the swamps about 1t are situated in
a V-shaped pocket of mountains, which
tend to concentrate the moisture in the
atmosphere and keep it saturated. The
heat Is not unusually great for a place
located in this latitude, but the combina-
ton of heat and moisture is often hard
to endure Another important factor
which cannot be overlooked Is that
Colon affords absolutely no recreation
for enlisted men going ashore"
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-10-11
WHISKY IN THE ARCHIVES.
the Liquor in the Hawaiian
Revolution.

A whisky bottle is filed away with
care among the archives of the Hawaiian
government, as are also two of the nod
ding chicken feather helmet adorn-
ments formerly worn by King Kalakaua
on state occasions. The bottle, says the
Honolulu Commercial Advertiser, Is
certainly a unique document" for the
archives, but written statement across
the face of the label shows that it played
an important part in the revolution OF
1895, when the attempt was made to
overthrow the republic and restore the
queen to her throne.
The bottle is an ordinary one, with
bullying cork. and is about half full OF
liquid of which, for some reason or an
other, no one in the capitol is willing
to partake.
Across the face is the following writ
ten with pen and ink:
''In re treason of Gulick ct al. Elk. B.
Filed this 21st day of January, 1895: j:
w. Jones, list Lieut.. co. D., N. G. H., Re
corder."
After the death of Charles Carter at
Diamond Head, who was killed by revo-
lutionists. the government troops were
dispatched to Bertelmann's place and
put on guard. 1t was strenuous time.
One night when the guards were being
changed every hour. so that no sentry
would have an opportunity of falling
asleep, the officer in charge is said to
have sent for some hot coffee. This
would aid in keeping the soldiers awake.
The coffee came. Also bottle Of whis-
ky was brought along. The officers said
the men could drink coffee, but not
whisky. 1t was suggested that whisky
might be put in the coffee. No. 1t might
make them drowsy. But 1t happened
that one of the soldiers drank some
whisky He fell asleep half an hour
afterward and did not wake until the
next morning about daylight He was
shaken several times during the night,
but he was in deep, heavy slumber and
could not be awakened.
The bottle of whisky was kept in the
camp. The contents are, and probably
will remain, untouched, for there seems
to be general impression about that the
contents were, and may be still,
"doped."
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-10-11
TILTED BY Three IN A DAY
saxtcn's Choice Had Eloped at the
Last Moment, and He Hated to
Waste the License.

Owingsviile, Ky-The four Spence
sisters, daughters Of Rev Allen Spence,
an elder Of the Holiness religious
sect of the Moore's Ferry section of
this county, evidently think there Is
better fish in the matrimonial sea than
Lewis Sexton a young farm hand, and
have each Tilted him in turn.
Sexton came hero few days ago
and secured a marriage license to take
Miss Clarinda Spence as a wife. Sex
ton had with him the written consent
of the girl, and secured the license
without trouble. He did not go after
his promised bride at once, but con-
Guided to wait until the next day, as
he thought his license would keep
without ice. Next morning Sexton put
on his Sunday best and went to the
Spence residence, where he was in
formed that ClarinGa, believing that
as Sexton had not appeared the night
before he had concluded to desert her,
and Edgar Highly, a former suit
or, having appeared on the scene, she
had eloped to Ohio with him and been
married.
Sexton was inconsolable for an hour
or SO, but at last said that he supposed
as the license contained the name of
Spence 1t would make no difference to
him which one of the Spence girls he
married, and he alternately proposed
to each of his former sweetheart's
three sisters, but was rejected by each.
His pleadings Of the wasted license
awaited nothing, and he was forced to
return home without wife.
Sections first wife died only few
months ago.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-10-11
A YOUNG MOTHER AT 70.

"My mother has suddenly been made
young at 70. Twenty years Of intense
suffering from dyspepsia had entirely
disabled her, until elk months ago,
when she began taking Electric Bitters,
which have completely cured her
and restored her strength and activity
she had In the prime of liFe," writes
Mrs. w. L. Gilpatrick, Of Danforth,
Ne. Greatest restorative on the globe.
Sets Stomach, Liver and Kidneys
right, purities the blood, nd cures
Malaria, Biliousness and Weaknesses.
Wonderful Nerve Tonic. Price Soc.
Guaranteed by e. T. Whitehead &
Co.'s drug store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-10-11
BLOOD POISONING

results from chronic constipation
which is quickly cured by DR.. Kings
New Life Pills. They remove all
poisonous germs from the system and
infuse new life and vigor cure sour
stomach, nausea, headache, dizziness
and collie, without gripping or discom-
fort. 25c. Guaranteed by. E. T.
Whitehead & Co.'S druggists.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-10-11

Many of Gods people wonder why
they are poor, but they should look at
things from Gods standpoint. Maybe
We are poor because God prefers 10
give US something more valuable than
material goods-spiritual goods,-The
Methodist Recorder.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-10-11
Mountain of Lava.

Ms. MasutA, On the island Of Savait,
ssaeDaa groxn. has covered 80 square
satsE Of taad around It with lava, and
q asessE u miles wide b flowing into
the sea- The lava is thrown up 100
feet and, at fastest accounts, had In
creased the height of the mountain,
since August 81, by 5000 feet.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-10-11
Auto Gun.

Mr.. Bogwaller-Yep. that's my ma
chine gun.
yisitor-Machine gum Why, it looks
to me like an old muzzle-loading
musket.
well, so it's It's what 1 shoot at
the automobile fellers with.
Daily News.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-10-11

Keep the bowels open when you
have cold and use good remedy to
allay the inflammation of the mucous
membranes. The best is Kennedy's
Laxative Honey and Tar. 1t contains
no cpiatea, moves the bowels, drives
out the Geld. Is reliable and tastes
good. Sold by E. T. Whitehead
&. Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-10-11

True and tried friend of the family
-DeWitt's Little Early Riser. Best
for result and best take. Rosy cheeks
sparkling eyes follow the use of these
dependable little pills. They do not
grippe or sicken. Sold by E. T.
Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-10-11
A BADLY BURNED GIRL

or boy, man or woman, is quickly out
Of pain if Bucklen's Arnlca Salve Is
applied promptly. G. J. WEIGH, OF
Teknnshe, Mich, says: Il use 1t In
my family Tor cuts, sores and all skin
injuries, and find perfect" Quickest
Pile cure known Best healing salve
made. 25c at E. T. Whitehead d
Co.'S drug store.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-10-11

If you have lost your boyhood
spirits, courage and COZ fidence of
youth, we offer you new lite, fresh
courage and freedom from ill health
in HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea,
80 cents, Tea or Tablets. E. T. White
bead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-10-11

Faith draws the poison from every
grief, takes the sting from every loss,
and quenches the fire of every pain !;
aud only faith can do i'll. G..
Holland.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-10-11

"Small kindnesses, small courtesies
small considerations, habitually prac-
tlced in our eocial intercourse, give a
greater charm to the character than the
display of great talent and accomplish
ment" kelly.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-10-11

This is the season of decay, weak
ened vitality. Nature Is being shorn
of its beauty and bloom. II you
would retain yours, fortify your system
with HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea.
35 cents. Tea or Tablets. E. t.
Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-10-11

II an article Is initiated, the originsl
is always best. Think it over, and
when you 60 to buy that box of salve
to keep around the house, get
DeWitt,s Witch Hazel Salve. 1t is
the original and the name is stamped
on every box. Good for eczema, letter,
boils, cuts and bruises, and especially
recommended for piles. Sold by E.
T. Whitehead & Co.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-10-11

A little girl in the first grade was
asked by her father how to spell rat
When she had spelled 1t, be asked her
it she could spell mouse. "Of course
I can, papa. You spell it just the
same way, only with little letters. -
Little Chronicle.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-10-11

Tone the liver, moye the bowels,
cleanse the system. Dade's Little Liv-
er Pills never grippe.
E. 7. Whitehead & Co., Scotland Neck
Leggett's drug store, Hobgood.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-10-11
Americas "Good" Women.

There are many varieties Of good
women in the world, some passive and
others active, some subjective and 9TH
ers aggressive. The good American
woman is the most active and aggres-
sive of her sex. She exercises TIE
strictest discipline over her own fam
lily. She has the most decided conyic-
tons on social questions. In nine
cases out Of ten she is an anti-drinker,
er, anti-smoker. ti-gambler.-Blaek-
woods Magazine
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-10-11
Notice..

Having qualified as administrator of
the estate OF Julius R. Bradley. decd,
this 10 to notify all persons indebted to
said estate to make immediate SETTLE
mont Of said Indebtedness to me.
And all persons having claims against
said estate will present them to me,
duly verified, within twelve months
from this date, or this notice will be
pleaded in bar OF their recovery.
The Sept. II, 1906.
RICHARD ?. BRADLEY,
Administrator, HobgoOd, N. C.
KITCHIN & WHITLEY, ATTORNEYS.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-10-11

If we give to the soul only of our
surplus, that which calls for no self
denial, the gift loses that which alone
makes 1T acceptable to Him.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-10-11

"Say, doesn't our Congressman do
anything but draw his salary?" "Oh,
yes" "What?" "He spends it,
Neveland Leader.
The commonwealth. (Scotland Neck, N.C.) 1896-1929, 1906-10-11

II your motor car doesn't seem to b.
running you into debt last enough
get chauffeur.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-11
It's Your Kidneys.
Don't Mistake the Cause of Your
Troubles--A Salt Lake City CHI.
zen shows How 60 Cure Them.

Many people never suspect their kid
neys II suffering from u lame. weak
or aching back they think that II is
only a muscular weakness when urin-
AIRY trouble sets IN they think II, will
soon correct itself And so it Is with
all the other symptoms OF kidney dis
orders That Is just NWhere the danger
lies, You must cure these troubles or
they lead TO diabetes or Bright's d..
sease. The best remedy to use is
Doan's Kidney Pills. IL cures all ills
which are caused by weak or diseased
Kidneys. Salt Lake CITY people testify
to permanent cures.
John w. West, OF 100 South Twelfth
East Street, Salt Lake city, Utah.
says: "Doan's Kidney Pills which
were procured at the +, j. Hin Drug
Co.'s store proved of great benefit 10
me in relieving kidney complaint. /
had been bothered considerably with
pains IN my Joins and back and too
frequent action OF the kidney secre-
tions, especially noticeable at night,
when / would have 70 get up three or
four times. The use OF your remedy
stopped all that, removed the aching
and pains and benefited me generally.
can conscientlously recommend
Doan's Pills TO every sufferer from
Kidney ailment in any FORM
For sale by all dealers Price 80
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo
New York, sole agent for the United
States.
Remember the -Doan's-and
take no other.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-11
D.. Graves Tooth Powder Co.

DENY avenue, on the south by Center
street, and on the west bs Second West
streets. lie called special attention TO
the need OF draining the blocks In
question.
The matter OF draining was referred
TO the committee on sewer, and the
matter OF garbage was referred TO the
city marshal.
COUNTY BUSINESS.
The board Of county commissioners
met today, devoting the greater part
OF the time to auditing and allowing
accounts.
The monthly statement OF Superln
tendent Hale OF the county !nfirmary
showed sl017 In hand, Nov. /; receipts.
$780, disbursements, $32936; oVerpasd,
Dec. /, sl9.1s.
County Clerk Gee was authorized TO
draw warrants for SIS In payment for
land to he used for county road at
Spanish Fork.
Jos. Jensen was appointed consta-
BE at Napoleon IN place of chris.
Thompson. resigned.
WEDDING BELLS.
Marriage licenses have been issued TO
the following couples:
Dennis Giles and Minnie Thomas, both
Of Lehi
Artemus Il. Holman Of Pleasant Grove.
and Luella y, Patten Of Provo,
Gilbert L. Woottcn ard Mary Il, Han
SEN both OF American Fork
GARDEN CITY NOTES.
Henry Sutherland and family went to
Park City yesterday, where Mr.. Sutner-
land will take position in r.. ID. sutton
& Co.'S store.
David Scott OF the Second ward will go
on mission to Australia ON or about the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-11
PROVO.
MEETING OF CITY COUNCIL.
County Commissioners in Session.
Garden City News Notes.

Garden City News Notes.
Special Correspondence.
Provo, Dec. lin the absence of
President Booth, Councilman Powell
son was elected president pro TEN of
the council last night.
A communication from the recorder
stating that the official bond of Coun-
Gilman Evans from the Fifth ward
had been filed was read and ordered
fled Councilman Evans was assign
ed to the committees of which Coun-
Gilman Partridge was a member.
A letter from the Merrill Lumber
company. advising the council that
certain material shipped from the
factory on Nov, 3 and 10 had not
been received. and that this had caus-
cd delay in the beginning of the work
ON the pipe line Referred to the
committee on waterworks.
A report from the free library
board, showing that 1,01l books had
been loaned during the month OF
November. was presented.
A communication was seceived from
two residents of the Third ward ask
ing that the owners Of tall trees on
Seventh west street be compelled to
top them. Referred to the commit
A petition was presented for the
creation Of sewer district on Acad-
envy avenue from Sixth South street,
north for three blocks and also two
and half blocks east on Fifth South
street, Referred TO the committee on
sewer
city Atty. Thomas submitted an
opinion on the matter OF an ordinance
TO prohibit city water from being TAX
en- for lawn purposes, without also
taking water for household purposes.
He was OF the opinion that the legal
ity of such an ordinance was ques-
tionable. Accepted and filed, and the
report OF the committee which called
forth the opinion OF the attorney was
referred back TO the committee.
ID. p. Felt appeared before the city
council and asked that the city take
space for a write-up In the Christmas
News" Councilman Evans was OF
the opinion that such an expenditure
was Illegal. and was IN favor of refer
ring the matter TO the city attorney
for his opinion of the legality OF maxi
ing such an appropriation. II was so
referred.
r.. c. Klrkwood, sealer OF weights and
measures, presented his annual report.
which showed that he had visited II
places OF business, and collected $6S. 7O
In fees, Referred back for more de-
tailed report.
The committee on electric light re-
ported receiving deeds for rlghts-of-
way for the electric power plant pipe
line. and asked that si326s be appro-
priated to pey the land owners. Re-
port adopted
An AFFIDAVIT for the state engineer
made by City Recorder Harding and
Chairman Bot OF the electric light
committee. asking for an extension OF
time to complete appropriation of water
for power plant purposes, and showing
that si,l70,i0 had been expended on the
work. was read for the information OF
the council.
The street supervisor was instruct
ed TO repair Center street, between
Fourth and Fifth West streets, and 10
place bridge across Dry creek on
Ninth West and Second North streets.
Mayor Frisby called attention TO the
unsanltary condition OF the inside II
the blocks bounded on the east by AGA
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-11
Utah Construction Company Wins
The bennington Cut
OFF Suit.
wKAy is COMMISSIONER.
- york Life Insurance Company
Refuses TO Pay
Policy.

OGDEN Dec. 1.-THE Utah Construc-
Nan company was given a verdict
s the oregon Short Line Rail-
,oad company in the Second district
.onrt for sil2,5ss. 3s. This Is one OF
,ho heaviest suits tried In the local dis
,,,ct court and was fought hard by
,,,b sides all last week. The con-
s,yuctIOn company built the Leaning
~, pt.off for the railroad company
, W. contract, and when the work was
onmnleted and the engineers reports
wsre submitted, a difference Of $751;
,,o "A existed, the railroad company's
argIneer having his report for that
,nSrh less, and suit was Instituted to
.sSover the amount by the builders
~ the road The week was occupied
" Introducing the testimony. and yes
.srday when the case was submitted to
me iury a verdict for that sum to-
esther with interest at the rate OF
Ger cent per annum was rendered. The
Interest alone amounts to s22S26'24.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-11
REDMOND.
Young Ladies' Entcrtnln--i ytures by
Elder Christensen and Prof. Paul.

Young Ladies' Entcrtnln---i ytures by
Elder Christensen and Prof. Paul.
Special Correspondence.
Redmond, Utah, Dec 1O.-Tuesday
evening, Dec !, the young ladies OK
this ward gave an entertainment at the
Opera House for the purpose OF Sc
curing means To meet expenses Of the
association A crowded house greet
ed the performers, VINO took their parts
In such u manner as to cali forth fre-
quent applause, The AFFAIR WAS u flu
anclal success.
wednesday evening, Christen Chris
Jensen gave q very interesting lecture
IN the westinghouse. He spoke OF his
missionary experiences among the IN.
dians, with whom no has been labOrug
for about thirty years. lie spoke Tour
different languages used by various
tribes of the Indians.
The public schools closed Friday, as
the teachers were In attendance at in
stitute which was held in Sallna.
Saturday evening Prof j. II. Paul OF
tho University OF Utah, came over from
Salina, where he had been called TO
lecture 20 the teachers OF Sewer Co.,
and delivered a most interesting lee
ture TO the school patrons OF this dis
trict. He spoke upon the Dream OF
Youth" and portrayed very beautifully
how the dreams OF early life might be
realized, lie illustrated his subject
by citing Instances In his own life. In
his talk 10 the teachers at institute
lac stated that nature should be correl-
ated with other branches, principally
language. reading, and geography. He
not only said this should be done but
showed how II could be done
The articles appearing In the News"
each week from the pen of Dr.. Paul
are read with interest by some OF the
farmers here and II carefully studied
by the people they would prove a
source OF much benefit 70 them.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-11

the bishoprlc and an excellent feeling
exists throughout the ward.
Mail matters are very unsatisfactory
I'VE get the Deseret News once IN q
whlle--sometlme two at a time some
times none. our Bishop says that he
had not received daily for a week.
Your correspondent wrote a letter TO
Ogden, which should have been delly-
cred on Wednesday morning. it reached
lis destination on Friday.
Others are complaining OF the delays
and want It remedlod. The fault seems
to be at Malad city as our mail mat
ter is supposed to go there IN the even
Ing and come down here the next
morning, but Il does not come until two
or three days after Il is due.
II you can assist MS % get the matter
remadled you viii oblige many SUBJ
scribars by doing SO.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-12-11
BYRON.
FINE OIL WELL.
Rich Find on the Farm Of T.. l.. Jones,
Near Town.

Near Town.
Special Correspondence.
Byron, Big Horn Co. Wyo., Dec. 2.
ON Monday Elders Geo f. Richards
and Joseph w. McMurrin, who We're
here at stake conference We're taken
by the stake presidency 10 the oil well
which is situated three quarters of q
mile west OF Byron. Here az a depth
of six hundred feet oil has been struck
that -ill flow six barrels per day. The
oil is of a very fine quality. There Is
also a great flow OF natural gas, suf-
ficient to give light and fuel to tho
towns OF Byron, Cowley and Lowell
This oil well was discovered on the
farm OF +. f. Jones recently. Mr.
Sidney Keoughan, who Is an expert in
the development OF oil fields, claims
that this oil is running high IN gaso-
line and he feels confident that in
drilling down will get flow that
will be among the strongest flows that
has ever been discovered. This means
much for the people OF our colonies
The we'll Is closed for the season. while
preparations are being made for OPEN
ing an oil field.