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The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1906-10-24
Told by the Teller
(By Burke Jenkins. J

l. uc udy WAS one VI GAIIeuue SlOOu,
and cold it was as we'll; a bleak No
vember if I'm not mistaken. [ recOl-
lect that my spirits were in distinct
tune with the elements. 1 was blue.
With my accustomed perfunctory
care I received check after check, and
Ticking them over to the other side
to examine the endorsements, one by
one l was cashing them. The amounts
ran low.
| caught sight of pensive woman's
face through the grilled work.
''Will you please change this bill for
me?' piped sad little voice that just
matched the wan features.
Though I'm an observing man, Il
rarely let those I'm Watching get an
inkling that Pm taking them in; but
in this instance both the person and
the proffered bill were so unusual that
my accustomed lethargy of demeanor
was for the time shaken off, and l
glanced narrowly at the little woman
before me.
She had huddled herself into
coarse shawl Of nondescript hue, and
seemed eager to escape my sharper
look. Indeed, [ caught CLINT Of what
l would have taken to be a digniied
defiance had not her apparent station
in life belied such a phase of charac-
ter
Then l turned my attention to the
bill she had submitted for change.
Here my gaze rested longer. 1t was a
bill Of twenty dollars, and was old and
soiled. l opened it out (she had shov-
ed it through to me folded) and held
it taut before my electric bulb.
During my examination of the bill
the woman's nervousness was steadily
increasing, and my rather unusual de-
lay caused her perturbation to find
voice:
Maybe you'd rather not change it,"
''Certainly l WILL" answered, for |
was by this time thoroughly assured
of it's genuineness. 'How would you
like the change?'
''In small bills if you please" was
her answer Her tone held note Of
relief
So | counted her out ten twos.
Then I watched her as she rolled
them snugly in her palm and departed.
But was not the only one who had
been sizing her up. No sooner had
she whirled herself out of our storm
door than Jim Wren, our detective,
started after her AS usual, he had
been keeping open that eye of sus-
picion which endeared him to us and
our service.
Finally, when the line had thinned
itself to nothing I again picked up the
tending to put it out of circulation.
And while 1 was examining it, back
came Jim, and, letting himself into
my booth from the rear, asked:
''What do you make of it, Throg?"
''Little enough answered, passing
over the bill. cts genuine, all right"
But rather unusual, eh, Throg?"
swell, maybe a little.'
''But not so unusual as the woman
and her nervousness, eh, Throg?"
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1906-10-24

ION, there's nothing in all this, Jim.
The bills genuine; so that's all there
is to it as far as we're concerned, isn't
it,"
''No, I'm not so sure about thatr'
Jim responded slowly.
And then my attention was called
to my window by a newcomer.
The arrival proved to be a Mr.
Robert Garrett, who had opened an
account with us about month before
I'VE nodded cordial recognition, and
he passed me through a check drawn
to "Self'' for two hundred dollars.
GLOW would you like it, Mr.. Gar
rett?" I asked him.
ooh, in twenties, 1 guess he re-
piled indifferently.
[ fingered my stock and found that
outside Of the vault, l had but nine
crisp twenties, for it was near three
o'clock.
Almost uncOnsciously / picked UP
the tattered twenty which had been of
such interest to Jim and me, and,
slapping it on top, passed the pile
through the window.
Instantly upon sight of that worn
twenty, which differed so markedly
from it's fellows, Mr.. CARROTS Gus
tomary staid demeanor changed to-
one of tense excitement
He thumbed it hurriedly, but criti-
cally, then, turning to me, snapped out
sharply:
"Mr. Throg, may / ask where you
got this note?"
cts not counterfeit, is it," I
queried, purposely avoiding his direct
question.
"No," he answered. "But can't you
tell me how the bank came by it?'
'FWas the note yours, Mr.. Garrett?'
I again put the question, rather i'm
pertinently, confess.
swell, part of it was" he replied.
II know it's number, 1905. Won't you
put aside your own questions long
enough to answer one of mine
Where'd you get it?''
I could see no reason for withhold
ing what little knew Of the matter;
so said:
II changed it for a woman during
the course of the day. That's really
all know about ito
GA womanp' he cried. "Can you de-
scribe her?''
did my best toward an exact de-
scriptfon and was aided by Jim, who
was able, naturally, to add a point or
two
Garrett hung upon our words.
''By any chance, did either of you
gentlemen notice in which direction
she started when she left the bank %
I could see that Jim had become in
terested even beyond his wont by Gar
rett's grst mention Of the note; so I
was not surprised when he browe out
! with:
"Why, yes; was struck by her ner-
vousness while submitting it, so I fol-
lowed her. I'm the bank detective,
you know
'Fortune indeed favors me today"
cried Garrett delightfully."-. 'Won't you
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-03-17

he wasn't. Instead Of being an encuur-
agement for RIGHTEOUSNESS the speaker
said the Mormon" faith embodied tho
highest, sweetest ana most sublime of
thoughts and ideals. AS for liccntious
ness" he observed, look at your cities.
my God look at your cities Mr..
Meakin stopped for several moments tn
enable the audience to 60 out and look
at the city, after which he grew even
more emphatic.
when you talk of "Mormonism" be-
ing "A menace To the government and to
the body polite 1t Is an insult. low and
contemplate, and we---that is, / do
not propose to stand it. Think Of the
valor the manly qualities, shown by
that little band who went out into that
desert and build up a city and n civili-
2ation where all was stark and barren,
Stunned of man, See what they have
built and tho splendid conditions they
talk of them as a menace to the ma
ton"
Mr. Meatin gave q detailed story OF
the Mormon history from It's incep-
tion TO the present time, and he made
several statements in regard TO their
religion, beliefs and dishcliefs, which
he said he had personally from the
High Prophet Brigham Young. Mr..
Meakn has lectured on this and other
subjects for number of years all over
the country, and he IL said Ia be backed
in SO doing by the State OF Utah Tho
lecture last evening was free and there
were about 100 people in attendance.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-03-17

societies and regretted the tendency OF
the yong ladies TO limit their endeavors
10 the Improvement associations. sun
day schools, and the Primaries. The
Relief societies, he said. were the most
important OF all the ladies' organiza-
lions In the Church and they should
guide, control and influence all the 9TH
ers. Later IN the evening President
Smith was presented to quite number
or the younger matrons of the ward,
who are active workers in the Relief
society and he expressed himself as
both surprised and gratified at the fact
Bishop Whitney was master OF cerr-
monies. and also made brief address.
congratulatiug the Relief society of tho
ward on its work during the year. as
the evening was the first anniversary
Of the new presidency. Refreshments
were served by the ladies and a lie.
lightful musical program rendered. The
Piper, Whitney. Patrick and Spencer
quartet sang several numbers II. s.
Ensign and Geo d. PIPER rendered So
los. Prof. c. u. Schettler and his pupil
Miss Google. rendered selections. Miss
Ethel Rogers gave q humorous reading
and Mrs Margaret Cainc Patrick sang
the new song by +. Dewey Richards,
1.-THE Guiding star"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-03-17
MORE HIGH SCHOOLS.
Prof. Lyman Brings Word That Nor
gan Is 10 Have One.

The campaign for more high schools
in Utah, which has resulted in the erec-
ton of IS, within the past few years,
has now been carried into Morgan
county, and II is probable that 2 new
high school will be the next big issue In
the county. Prof Richard Lyman OF
the University OF Utah returned today
from Morgan, where he has been in at
tendance at the county teachers con-
vention, and he states that interest
there In a high school Is marked
County Superintendent Milton Croft
is pushing the proposition with vigor,
he says, and intends to invite State
Superintendent Nelson TO visit the
county and go,through IL with him, Gre
ating sentiment IN favor OF the move.
At present the greatest obstacle IA the
fact that the county is divided into
number of school districts, instead of
being organized in one big district. The
change In organization IL the most nae
essary thing at present, as II proved
TO be in Salt Lake. Weber, and Cache
counties, prior to the erection Of high
schools.
n. h. Fry, principal of the Morgan
city schools, is now conducting ninth
grade at the central school, I'm anticipa-
tion OF the establishment Of n high
school. He. too. Is working for the
proposition, and promises 20 do what he
can to put It through. Prof. Lyman
spoke on the subject at the teachers
convention.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-03-17
Bnoklng the Insurance Trust.

There Is now IN the state Of Wash
ineton an org anization Of fifteen thous-
and property owners " hose members
are not worrying over the rates made
by the insurance combine A member
Of the organization deposits his pre-
MUM and then these profits are dis
tributed i'm dividends IN proportion to
the premiums paid on various classes
Of property. ON some classes OF prop
crty the members are receiving as high
as 40 per cent dividend Besides the
handsome profits distributed I'm these
dividends. they have accumulated cash
assets equal To all the losses sustained
during The past 1--WE years. They are
now offering To extend their services
to Utah property owners and already
many of the most prominent citizens of
Salt Lake city have identified them
selves with the movement. The cor
porate name OF the organization Is the
Northwestern Mutual Fire Association,
ana Nh il. Hewett is looking after the
Interest Of their members IN this city.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-03-17
SOCIAL AND
PERSONAL.

The largest affair of yesterday was
the ball given by the High school attn
letie association at the museum build
ing of the y. of L., about 400 people be-
ing present The hall was decorated
In the red and black, and all details sue
cessfully carried out. The chaperons
were Miss Mamie Moffett, Miss Dukes,
MIR. and Mrs. J. T, Kingsbury, ID. a.
Callahan, George A. Eaton, Mrs. j, j.
Roberts and Mrs. Il. b. Crtchlow'
Mrs. II. II. Cornforth gave n dinner
on Thursday IN honor OF the eighty
first birthday anniversary Of her MOTH
err, Mrs. Wheelock A program OF music
and recitations was enjoyed and many
gifts presented the guest Of honor,
among them n profusion OF flowers sent
from California by her granddaughter,
Miss Mabel Clark.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Il. Jennings entertain
ut dinner tomorrow night.
Miss L,orene Brown celebrated her
birthday anniversary In an impromptu
but pleasant way on Friday night,
number OF her friends gathering uneN-
pectedly at her home In honor or the
day and spending an enjoyable even
ing. The time was passed with music
and games, and refreshments we're
served.
Mrs. Robert @. Smith entertained at
a pretty luncheon yesterday In honor
of Mrs Jack Jevne. the table being
decorated in pink and white tulips and
covers laid for eight
Mr.. and Mrs l.. $. Hills returned to-
day from California.
Mrs. j. T., Game entertained at de-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-03-17
HAVE YOU DYSPEPSIA, INDIGES.
TIONP

II to-day you suffer from impaired
DIGESTION, sluggish liver or impure
blood and you were told of a prepa-
ration which would cure you at small
cost would YOU try the remedy? There
Is a mdlcine-Green's August Flower.
90 70 your druggists and buy n test
bottle for % cents, or the regular size
Tor % cents II you have used all other
dyspepsia remedies without satisfac-
ton, or Il you have never used any
preparation for thse distressing affec-
uons; II you have headache, bilious
ness loss of appetite, sleeplessness ner-
Vousness, or any disorder Of the stom-
hach or liver, cure yourself quickly
by using the infalible August Flower.
II is not an alcoholic stimulant but
quite harmless for general use. Get a
copy OF Green's Prize Almanac. At all
druggists.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-03-17
RICHARD MATTHEWS DEAD.
Pioneer Stereotyper and Pressman
Passed Away This Morning.

Richard Matthews. l72 west Nortls
lemple street, Tor many years a mem
yer OF the Seventeenth ward. and who
ior The past three years and nine
months, has been belfast, suffering
s stoA complication Of diseases, died at
a." o'clock this morning Mr.. Mat
myWs heath had been failing for n
number OF years. Prior TO his last i'll
%ss ie was confined TO his bed for a
lrIipl OF seven months. He recov-
.leu from that, however, and was able
come up town. Hopes were enter
,h.,a then for his ultimate recovery.
wy ne was again seized with an attack
"t o'd complaint and took to his
w Nhich he never left again except
SS.'H carried by his sons, who attended
",, uuIlhg greater part of his illness
~" Matthews was born IN Noting
isi,' husland, and came to Utah in
sri ne was pioneer stereotyper
FRESHMAN. For nearly forty years
ny worked for the Deseret News, and
"fs iVIeman OF the pressroom.
An we early days he took mart In
s"sa1floal productions and was closely
IIYVL'aled with Phil Margetts, John !
,uusay and other veterans OF the
s,yeeg g ne left the employ of the
ie"s about II years ago and II is
70 nv mat time that his health began
sb,o @li tie was man OF consider.
eDS v aulll'y in all that he undertook
, rIu was faithful TO the obllga lions
nG geeu upon him His wife died about
chill years ago, but he leaves four
M, "t,tu. They are Richard and w. c.
Mary Farnsworth' '" anu "'s
!, Funeral services over the remoirs u,u
oe held on Monday morning NJ II
chapel. y" i"Stor FUNERAL
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-03-17
WARD
ENTERTAINMENTS

Twentieth WarI--The three act
comedy drama entitled Diamonds and
Hearts" will be given I'm the Twentieth
ward hall ON Monday next, by the
Twentieth ward juniors. There will be
two performances, matinee and even
ing. The afternoon performance will
begin at 4 o'clock. The curtain Will
go up for the evening performance az
S:1J. The presentation of this play
VIII be for the ward fund.
Fifth Ward--The last OF the series
Of popular entertainments given I'm the
Fifth ward amusomen hall, was held
last night, with an attendance OF 200
people and was very pleasing success
Prizes were given for the best sus-
tanned characters.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-03-17

salvatore Marsola, a young Italian
.hout IS years of age, was perhaps rat
m, injured by being run over by a
..nost car In the western part
a, the city last night, The ac-
c,dent happened about Q o'clock,
ubne Marsola, with his older broth
or Joseph, was riding to water
horse belonging to their employer An
tonic Zero, q grocer doing business at
oaS west Second South street. Both
hoys we're on the horse, which became
,yightened and bolted in front of the
annroachlng ear, No. 30, in charge of
CONDUCTOR w. p. Murphy and Motor
man David Gibson. The car had Just
turned the corner when the motorman
s,w The animal upon the track, not a
md away. The power was instantly
reversed but not in time to avert the
accident. The elder OF the Two broth
ers ma Jumped from the horse when he
saw the imminent danger, but the oth-
sr was thrown from the animals back,
falling under the front wheels OF the
car, When finally he was extricated,
II was found that he was In a most Sc
rious condition. The patrol wagon
was summoned, and the call wes hasti-
Il, responded TO, Chief of Police Sheets
and Judge c. b. Diehl accompanying
the driver TO the scene of the accident.
Young Marsola was at once removed to
the L. u. S. hospital. where DR.. Jo-
seph Richards made an examination OF
the injuries. II was found that the
victims skull had been fractured. q
niece OF bone having been driven into
the brain. The right leg was badly
crushed above the knee, and II Is feared
that amputation Of the member will be
necessary In addition, the boy re-
ceiyed numerous cuts and bruises, and
grave doubts are entertained of his re-
coyery. The shock to the nervous
system added materially to the severe
Internal and external injuries
No blame can he attached to the
street car men for the unfortunate oc-
currenCe. The mOtorman did all In his
power to prevent the accident, and
when he learned that a human body
was beneath his ear he almost col
lapsed Edward NJ. Ashton. who was
on the car. was a witness of the oc-
Currence, and he says that the railroad
employees were entirely blameless In the
matter. The car was going at slow
nate 81 speed, and having just passed
he corner, It was impossible for the
man on the front of the car to see the
danger ahead IN the darkness, until it
was TOO late to apply the brakes be-
fore the boy was struck.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-03-17
MUSIC BOOK JUST OUT.
Sunday School Work Of Value by Prof.
III. T.. Giles.

The Sunday School Music Album is the
title Of little book just issued by Prof.
H. f.. Giles. which is on sale at the Des-
eret Sunday School Union and the Des-
eret News Book store The book contains
"a selections, being collection Of marches
and sacramental and funeral selections
suitable for Sunday schools and church
services. The book is neatly gotten UP
from the presses Of the Deseret News and
will be bound to supply a long felt want
10 Sunday school organists. who have
needed carefully revised collection for
entrance. dismissal and sacrament pur-
poses.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-03-17
a PLEASANT CELEBRATION.
~" smith Speaks at sIyty-Fourth
anniversary OF Relief Societies.

,,. l." '.e Eighteenth ward han last eve.
,ba 'ne slxty-fourth anniversary OF
NJ ~. S%u'2a'lon Of the Relief societies
=, the Church by the propbe, Jo.s,h
The 'I rs, Tus pleasantly celebra ted though
tay t M, q lay. OF the anniversary is TO
den, limos. nose who attended was Pros
eyenm~o seph F Smith, and during the
real r, S ne spoke impressively of he
lsations t ,Se OF the great relief organ
special pedal throughout the Church. LAYING
I'D /, NV s'se S on the fact that in giving
IN sIshw VIZ even more necessary to keeo
than -, .ne need Of spiritual comfort
nrpe1 t tsa OF the body only. He also
hity IN w" s, yogng women OF the commu-
V"FoH themselves In the Relief
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-03-17
ALWAYS KEEPS CHANiBERL AIMS
COUGH REMEDY IN HIS HOUSE.

1--WE would not be without Chamber.
lains Cough Remedy 1t is kept on hand
continually IN our home" says w. w
kearney. editor Of tho Independent, Low
ny City, Mo-. That Is Just what every
ready for instant use cold may loo
checked az the outset and cured In much
less time than after e has become settled
in the system. This remedy Is also with
out peer for Group In children, and will
prevent the attack when given as soon as
the child becomes hoarse, or even after
the croupy cough appears, which can only
be done when the remedy Is kept at hand.
For sale by all druggists.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-03-17
AFFLICTED WITH RIIEUM iTISN.

II was and am yet afflicted With rheu-
matlsm," says Mr. j. c, Bayne editor OF
the Herald Arlington Indian Territory.
but thanks TO Chamberlain's Pain Balm
am able once more 70 attend to business.
1t is the best OF lniments." II troubled
with rheumatism give Pain Balm a trial
and you are certain to be more than pleas
cd with the prompt relief which II affords,
One application relieves the pain For Sale
by all druggists.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-03-17
WALL PAPER.

See our New Line. You will be sur
prised, you will be pleased by Geo. W.
Ebert g. CO., 81 Main. We perform
what we promise.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-03-17
WALL PAPER.

See our New Line. You will be sur
prised, you will be pleased by Geo. W.
Ebert & CO., 81 Main. We perform
what we promise.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-03-17
CARD OF THANKS.

7 wish to express my sincere thanks
TO the many friends that so kindly as
sisted and sympathized with me in tho
recent sickness and death of my wife.
MIR. ALBERT HEAPS.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-03-17

The marriage of Miss Jennie y. Roinu
and Mr. John \. Campbell took place
in the Salt Lake Temple on Thursday
at o'clock, President John r. Winder
officiating. The bridal pair left on the
afternoon train for Los Angeles. Upon
their return they will make their home
I'm Ogden.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-03-17

Special 400 Bissell Carpet Sweepers
for $3.50 at the ]. Y. l.. Removal Sale.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-03-17
YOUNG ITALIAN
STRUCK BY GAR.
s,,votore MarsoIa Probably Fa.
tally Injured Early Last
Evening.
TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL.
,,o,,r,s skull Was Fractured and Piece
of Bone was Driven Into the
Brain.

I Young Marnolo died at the u.
J d $. hospital at o o'clock this
1 morning
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-03-17

DR.. J. Boyd Gordon. Dentist, 25s S. Main
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-03-17

lghtful afternoon affair on Thursday,
about 30 guests being present.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-03-17
TWENTY YEARS AGO TODAY.
DO YOU REMEMBER?
TEN YEARS AGO T0DA'
FIVE YEARS AGO TODAY.

En- President Benjamin Harrison buried in cemetery
indianapolis,
Mrs Carrie Cobus
fell phcpt it, suddenly rrenzd
her throat and before he could be pulled
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1906-02-02

Having waited patiently TO see SOME
move made in the way of cOngressiOn-
al legislation, Jhat would conform 10
the recommendation Of the Chatta-
nOOga conference regarding quaratine.
and none being made, the editor OF
The Tradesman made a visit to New
Orleans TO look into the situation
there AMI sec what could or should be
done 10 reawaken interest in the mat
ter and get something done.
On inquiry it was learned from au-
thentiC sources that no steps were
being taken TO secure congressional
action as contemplated, and that the
sentiment for government control over
even maritime quarantine had b.
come dormant in the face of the &C
tivity that was being displayed by The
new state board of health, recently
reorganized at the instance of Cover
nor Blanchard, and that there seemed
TO be imminent danger of quarantine
being left practically as it was when
the last epidemic appeared
Finding New Orleans extremely ac-
tive in building operations, the streets
presented about as unsanitaTy a con
ditiOn in consequence as could well
be conceived. and deeming these facts
sufficient warrant therefore the gov
errors who participated in and ap-
proved of the Chattanooga conference
were written to, giving them the above
facts, with the request that they write
to Hon. John Sharp Williams, with the
view 10 secure congressional action,
and the replies Of these governors are
given below. while press dispatches
announce that a quarantine bill has
been agreed on.