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Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-23
w here the Pins Go

not trace of a single one could be detected at
the end of seven months, Common bright pins
took as long as eighteen months before their
combustion complete, but brass ones had been
entirely turned into green verdigris long before
that.
At the end of fifteen months an ordinary pen
holder had had its nib entirely rusted away, but
the wooden stick was still almost unaltered. 1t
is probable that the paint on it had somewhat of
preservative effect. Some used wax vestas were
almost gone, with the exception of the cotton
wick, in less than eighty days from the time they
were deposited, but the sulphur heads of some
unlit ones were as perfect as ever.
Polished steel needles of small size lasted a
very long time lover two years and half; but
black lead pencil proved itself to be practically
ndestructible, both cedar and plumbago being
almost good as when new, even though harder
things had quite rotted
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-23

other papa took dislike to him. refused his con-
sent, and forbade him the house. Then natural
ly the girl did just as the girl in your story did
met him outside. When the father found this
out he was furious and gave her to understand
that she was positively never to see him again.
This nearly broke her heart, of course but she
complied Now they correspond, but they never
see each other" The tears were ready to over.
flow by this time, and so she hastily sought for
her handkerchief
Yes, I think that is very sad story the
hoorwaker conceded. "But surely YOU don't
think that her father had any moral right to ex-
pect her to comply with his commands when she
will ruin her whole life in doing so? Don't Won
think she has right to cut loose and marry the
fellow"
"ln way, yes Because by the time she is in
her twenties nobody choose for her better
than she can choose for herself. Nobody else
knows just what she needs to make her happy.
and nobody but herself has to pat up with it in
case her choice doesn't turn out right They
don't have to live with the man. and she does
| When girl gets to be that old, she must choose
for herself, and nobody can do il for her ANY
body who attempts to interfere should do so with
extreme caution for she is woman now and
has right to pick out the kind of husband she
wants and the kind of life she wants to lead.
| Her parents chose, why shouldn't she have
the same right? Besides. when PARENTS do inter
fere, and take away girls lover, what have they
to offer her in returny
Nothing at ALL" the foorwalker replied.
"They take away from her her chance for happi-
ness and give her nothing in exchange for it,
Precisely So" she agreed "They wreck her
whole life, and then when they die they leave
her with the knowledge that she owes her lonely
old madenhood or her loveless marriage to them.
And no parent wants to be remembered for any
such reason as that. OF course, Pm not saying
that girl should not weigh carefully all that
her parents have to say, nor that she should not
have respect for their greater Knowledge of life
If, after careful consideration of what they have
to say, she should decide that after all she was
wrong she should not be too obstinate to yield
to them But if she still feels herself to be right
about the matter, then let her go ahead and mar
ry the man, for if she does not do SO she will
do both herself and him a grievous wrong"
"Then why doesn't the girl in your story mar
ry the MANI"
Because if she did So she would have to cut
herself off entirely from her family and no real
4 ly nice girl wants TO do that, you know After
all She only has one family, and it is this CON
sideration which keeps many a girl from taking
the happiness which is offered to her and winch
is her due"
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-23

UStkfdSu the scallop nshermen OF Nantucket
have at last arrived ut the conclusion
that the time has come for them to
take steps to protect the industry on which they
are dependent for their livelihood. For many
years there has been little or no restriction re-
garding the taking of the scallops from the water
but the result of this recklessness has at last be-
come apparent in the greatly diminished take.
So the fishermen of Nantucket, which is the
centre of the scallop industry got together
this matter and agreed to restrict the number
of these shellfsh taken from the water With
this end in view, they agreed to extend the close
season for month this year, and thus, instead
OF commencing operations on October l., hshlng
did not commence until November l. There
were also other measures agreed upon relative TO
the amount taken from the water and fines and
penalties laid down for violations OF the enact
ments Nantucket lives upon the visitors IN the
summer and the scallops in the winter. Last
year it is calculated that the value OF the fsh
taken from the waters around that city amount
ed to $4,000. The price obtained Tor scallops
averages about three or four dollars per bushel'
but the prices obtained this year are much
higher. -.
@Drv scallops" command the best prices, but
are seldom shipped in this condition because the
difference in the bulk resulting from the soaking
operation makes the process prohtaDle' ne eur
be norton of the scallop is the eye and dry seal
Ions are those which have not been soaked, and
ora cont direct to the wholesaler from the shell,
AItboueh scientists acknowledge that the seal
lOp IS a migratory shellsh' the e., beds about this
island show no lessening OF the supply year
lsiahu s,. eact which appears to puzzle the ex-.
aissr ant Along the cape shore where bed is found
pert nlOs the next will find it entirely barren.
Soms Snr persons claim it is the peculiar formation
Of with its Ia fSe bpt6 on h all
@ SUES, md lower portions, which gives to the
Sda1iop upPa, every possible condition to favor its
The scailop is also found along the Long Island
= a"e 'os and While the fishing is not extensively
;aa siiol on IL is nevertheless an important in
dr,d, S,strv There are several little towns the
"pner end of the island which almost exist upon
tbe industry During the season school hours are
changed so that the children, may engage IN the
ooc,nation of hulling the scallops and separating
tSe ewes. The Nantucket scallop is said to have
many points of superiority over the Long Island
article.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-23


beamed at his no less perspirins mate.
Ot, Halfred?' he queried cheerfully. "Well,
as the other passed a grimy hand over greasy
face well, I'll allow it is warm; but l remem
Der when I"
His "reminiscences were brought to an abrupt
close by a shrill female voice from below
"Are you a-comin' to ave your tea, Emery
Barnacle. or are you not? 'Ere's the shrimps a
fair waggn their tails with the eat, and the
butter runnin' to hoblivity."
"IIoblvion, Martha, hoblivon,' mildly correct
cd the captain, as he ambled down into the cabin,
where his better half was awaiting her lord and
master.
an ask you not to correct my language before
the men, Emery began the lady Indignantly.
"No offense, my dear, no offense," Captain Bar
nacle assured her
And what is more I won't ave you a-standng
on the best carpet with your dirty, tarry boots.
Take them off at once Emery, and put your
slippers on"
'But, my dear" expostulated the hot and hun
gry captain.
"Ill ave no butts Emery Barnace so long as
you're my usband you'll do as you're told"
Captain Barnacle collapsed into chair, and
laboriousy pulled off his boots, at the same time
carpet.
And now you may ave your tea, Emery; but
mind you eat it slow"
"Thanky very much, Martha" murmured the
captain, and attacked the shrimps and watercress
with gusto.
81 see, my dear" he began, with mouthful
Of bread and butter.
"I think ave mentioned to you before, Emery
R,-, hat sil1v-I
bull with his mouth FULL
The captain nearly choked in the effort to
amend his error and for the rest of the meal
annoyance of Mrs Barnacle whose pet hobby was
the cultivation of politeness. 1t ''politeness'
from morning till night, week in week out until
the captain hardly knew how he ought to treat
his own crew; indeed, it was reported that he
had sent a message requesting that "AIr Arail-
ton would be so good as to swab them decks in
a more thorough manner" Mr.. Hamilton was
the deck boy
That evening when his worthy spouse was
ashore doing the Saturday nights shopping, Cap
tain Barnacle confded his troubles to his first
mate, Mr. Heavytop.
at can't go on Hatred" remarked the captain
for about the fortieth time. Il can't stand it no
longer"
Heavytop pulled moodily at his pipe, and gazed
abstractedly at his empty glass.
''Will you ave a drop more, Hatred" said
Captain Barnacle hastily, seeing the direction in
which Mr.. Heavytop's eyes were riveted
"Thanky Cap'n," said Mr.. Heavytop, with
start; 81 don't mind if l do"
Hatred said Captain Barnace suddenly
Something's got to be done. I'm sick of this
politeness Unbelievable, and I'm not goin to
stand no more, so there!" and he thumped the
table, and split some whisky down Mr.. Heavy
tops trousers, which that gentleman carefully
mopped up.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-23
81 SIg11ErlANA@C CAPTAIN BARNAcLEM

in search Of Mrs. Barnacle, and found that lady
busy peeling potatoes.
Good mornin' Mrs. Barnacle," said Mr.. Heavy
top affaby.
Good mornn, Mr. Heavytop; is it not very
close today"
Yes, it's very 'ot, ma am, very 'ot indeed and
p'raps that may ave somethu' to do with it,"
said Mrs Barnace.
With awful gravity Mr.. Heavytop drew a chair
up to the table, and without a word sat down.
Mrs. Barnacle," he said suddenly to that as.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-23

peared the burly figure of Captain Barnacle, who,
removing his hat, sat down on the mat, carefully
took off his boots, and, after polishing the soles
with his handkerchief, gravely put them on again.
Mrs. Barnace gazed at him with anger and
astonishment written in every line of her face.
Emery Barnace, you're making fool of your
self" she snapped.
"I beg your pardon, Martha, but your coarse
language jars my nerves Be a little more polite
in the choice of your words my love"
Mr.. Heavytop at this moment seemed in inn
minent danger of choking but recovered and
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-23

seE=t used it in their love potions and the
sSEzE2NI damsels of ancient times believed that
it would enable them to make their
sweethearts true, and help them to dis
cover their future husbands
The inhabitants of Iceland still look with dread
upon the use of mountain ash as fuel, Their
round a hearstone on which it burns is deep
seated and was once almost universal in Europe.
Superstitious seekers after good luck may still
be found invoking the spirit of the even-leaved
ash, after the manner of the ancient tree wor-
shippers, with the verses:
Even ash, / do pluck thee,
Hoping thus to meet good luck
If no luck I get from thee
shall wish thee on tree
To the ancient Greeks the hawthorn was en-
blematic of happiness and hope. Thisl was the
meaning that was attached to it throughout Eu-
rope, until Sir John Vaudeville published his
Travels in the fifteenth century, and spread
the story that the Saviour's crown of thorns was
made from the hawthorn.
An early French superstition that the hawthorn
groans and weeps on Good Friday was also in
strumental in changing that tree in the popular
estimate from charm against evil influences to an
omen Of disaster.
In many parts of England it is regarded as pre-
saging the direst misfortune if person sleeps in
the same room with a sprg Of hawthorn. The
myrtle, on the other hand is considered an emi-
nenty lucky plant to have in the house, and its
possessor is assured of all manner of good for
tune On Saint Catharine's Day too, it is par
ticuary ef6cacious for love charms.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-23

tonished lady, as your husband ever been
mad: It's all right ma'am, it's all right, ma'am
i entreat you not to faint" as with hysterical
laugh Mrs. Barnacle applied the corner of her
apron TO her eyes. Il only asked you becos the
cap'n seems funny this morning. 1 expect it's
the 'eat-but ere e comes; now you'll see for
yourself. ma am"
They looked towards the door, in which ap-
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-23

explained that he did get these attacks with
the excessive eat
When you're done, Emery, we'll ave din
ner," broke in Mrs. Barnacle.
Willingly, my dear smiled the amable cap
tain. 81 trust" turning to Mr. Heavytop, 81
trust, sir, as we shall be honored by your com
pany at festive board-alow me-" and with
a grave face he busted chair and placed it fol
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-23
The Eighth Sleeper

a: G5s3 q a$ sS' ;sa 6 e :: t s
HGgg1 smile when she reads in the daily papers
- the romances of fortune which from
time to time published, Her late
husband was at one time relatively a poor man.
The death of a kinsman called him to hear the
will read. The family lawyer read over the be-
quests in the solemn tones which lawyers at
such times have. Several names were mentioned,
then that Of young McCamont. He was to re-
ceiye a gold watch! Then came other names and
he being tired, dozed 'lulled by the chant, mo
notonous and deep" He awoke TO find the read
ing of the will ended an friends congratulatinp
him on his good fortune. He did not feel special
ly wealthy with but watch added to his store
But he was heir TO all the estate, except few
legacies. He had slept while the momentous pro
vision was read out
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-23
Memorla! Of Mrs. srOwnIns

A practical memorial TO a great woman is
10 be found at the little Italian town of Asolo
IL is a school for the making of lace and was
built by Barrett Browning in memory of his
mother, Elizabeth Barrett Browning.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-23
Her Right to Choose

HAT makes you 50 sad today asked
the hoorwalker. I never saw any
body so down on their luck before
The girl behind the counter sighed.
q heard 4 very sad stnrr tnda..-a
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-23
This Years Scallop Crop

7OUSEKEEPERS are beginning to no
tice that the crop of scallops is short
~ this year. This is due to the fact that
SD the scallop fishermen of Nantucket
have at last arrived 1T the conclusion
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-23

myrads of pins, etc, that are annually ost?"
As he expected, he finds that it is the disnte-
grating effects of the air which resolve even these
intraetable little instruments into their elements.
He put some hundreds of brass and steel pins,
needles, hairpins, ETC., in quiet corner of his
garden, where they would be subject to all the
destructive agencies of dampness, earth, wind,
etc, secure from the predatory hands and dis
turbing feet of inquisitve ntruders.
The results are curious. Ordinary hairpins were
the first taking 154 days, on an ayerage) to ox.
die into brownish rust-ferrous oxdewhlch
was scattered by the wind as il was formed, and
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-23

APTAIN BARNACLE took out a red
Bandana handkerchief, mopped his per-
spring brow furiously, and then sat
down heavily on a pile of rope and
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-23
Tree of Many Powers

HE ash tree is rich with superstition.
The old charlatans of the Middle Ages
used it in their love potions, and the
damsels of ancient times believed that
Los Angeles herald., 1906-12-23

~ old gentleman in the north of Lon
don has been making a series of inter
! esting experiments with view to find
J ing a solution to the question often
asked: "What becomes of the countless
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1906-01-27

G. u. Harris, manager Of the Utah
Condensed Milk Factory, was in Lo-
gan Wednesday looking after business
matters. He expresses himself as
highly pleased with the success OF last
year, the output amounting to 81 cars
of condensed milk. This was double
the output Of the previous year. a
very satisfactory dividend was declar-
ed last year. Mr.. Harris says that
there is now a splendid demand for
the factory's product and that he Is
confident the output this year will
double that OF last. All friends OF
"home industry" will hope that every
expectation OF the kind will more
than be met.
During the recent thaw some OF the
dry farmers were little fearful as To
the probabilities OF their crops. Had
the mild weather continued the frost
would have been drawn from The
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1906-01-27

and the last development removes
every shadow Of a doubt now as to the
future possibilities Of their property.
The Logan Military Band was Or
ganized In this city last Tuesday
evening with tn. following officers and
members: president and conductor,
George II. Thomas; secretary and
treasurer, w. Fl. Larsen; Librarian,
Gordon CARAT; executive committe,
Nephi Hansen, T. Il. Wilcox, Alfred
Theurer, Piccolo, Fred Peterson, K
fat clarinet, William Walker, ,B fat
clarionets, Roscoe Carlson, W. S.
Wright. Daniel Harding, comets, Geo.
Fl. Thomas, Alfred Theurer, Ute Grif.
fin, w. T. Burris, Oscar Droubay
altos, Gordon CARAT, Hans X. Olsen
T. T.. Wilcox, trombones, A. j. Clark
Jr., Nephi Hansen, baritone, A. j
Clark, basses, Joseph England, w. III
Larsen, drums, Lewis Edwards.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1906-01-27
SMlJnfItlD

ground, and this would have necessa-
rily affected the fine tibres to the grain
roots, especially II severe frost had
followed, but fortunately the thawing
spell ceased before any damage was
done and farmers OF all classes are
now highly elated with the prospects
for the coming season. The fall grain
is still well covered with snow and
there is an abundance Of 1t in the
mountains to furnish water for irri-
CATION. Truly, the people who live
In this much favored land have cause
to be thankful.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1906-01-27
Cenera1ities.


in logan Thursday.
WANTED rent two furnished
rooms. Enquire Az e. Center. t
S. w. Hendricks, ex-treasurer of the
county, was in Logan on Wednesday.
We sell the Earth and Loan money
on IL. ii. A. Petersen & Co.
Mrs. Lloyd went to Provo Thursday
to visit her daughter, Mrs. Osmond,
Big clearance sale at J. Newbold's
"the clothier." 7
The Foss brothers, Of Preston, are
erecting a new building for their bust
ness.
Good Farm in Avon, Cache Co.
Good terms. For sale by b: A.
Petersen & Co.
Hans A. Peterson, the Real Estate
rustler, went to Ogden Thursday
morning.
A. J. Beveridge, Depot street,
Smithtield. All kinds OF plumbing
work attended to. Satisfaction guar
anteed.
A. II. Saxer, Ritter Brothers drug
yist at Preston, was in Logan yester-
day on business.
Father Catmul, OF Benson, aged 81,
is very i'll with complication Of all.
ments, including rheumatism.
Mrs. M. S. Ormsby took advantage
o5DShe M. & NJ. excursion Wednesday
to visit her host Of old friends In Lo'
gan.
1t is understood that Mr.. b. A
JENNIE, former proprietor OF the Palace
Hotel, goes to Salt Lake city to run
the Southern Hotel.
Hon. L. r. Martineau came up with
the Salt Lake bunch Wednesday and
spent the hours shaking hands with
his numerous friends.
Alfred Bell, who recently returned
from O mission 10 the Sandwich Is
lands, Is collecting for the Logan
Light and Power company.
Recent letters from Mexico STATE
that 1. G. .Thoreson is entirely well, Q
fact many acquaintances and friends
here will be glad to learn.
George G. Allen, of Blackfoot, camt
down Wednesday to attend the funcr
al OF Jos. Allen, his brother at Hyrum
which was held on Thursday.
SKATING every afternoon ant
night at the Logan Ice Rink, Nortl
Main ST. Perfect ice. Admission l3c
Skates for rent l0c extra. u
The Cache Stake Quarterly confer
cncz will be held at the Stake Tabel
nacle today and tomorrow at 10 a. m
and Up. m. A good attendance is de
sired.
Bishop friedrich Theurer, an
Harry Bullock, of Providence; w. II
GrIdin, of Newton, and Peter Maugf
n,of Wellsville, were in the city Wee
nesday.
Richard Hadley, the cattle man c
Swan Lake, was in Logan on Wedne'
day. He has been indisposed for som
time and came down for medical trea
ment.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1906-01-27

Plenty home money to loan. II. A..
Petersen Il Co.
b. G. Thatcher and wife we're pas
sengers to Salt Lake yesterday.
VIM. Merrill, the implement dealer
OF Richmond. was in Town yesterday,
Aposi lie G. w. Penrose and others
will be at tile conference today and to-
morrow.
Mrs. Susannah Lloyd went TO Provo
Thursday TO spend month with her
daughter, Mrs. Alfred OsmoDd.
George Cole. manager OF the U, o.
NJ. & B. Co. went to Salt Lake and
Ogden yesterday 10 make purchases
for the firm.
Until Jan. 81. any win
ter hat $500, at EIiasOn's.
Jacob West has gone to San Fran
cisco for lengthy visit With Mr. and
Mrs. J. W. Yeatman. Mrs. Yeatman
Is "a daughter.
The arrival at Mr.. and Mrs. Ute
Gritlin's last Tuesday announced In
the last REPUBLICAN with u question
mark, proved to be fine boy.
John Thomas and wife, of Lima
Montana, came down " attend the
funeral of the lady IS mother at Preston
on Thursday. The couple returned tt
their home on Friday.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-19
CITY NOTICES.

frayed BY special assessment upon the
lots, lands and premises benefited BY
the same, which lots, lands and prem.
iscs are included in the special assess.
ment district including all lots, lands
and premises so benefited to wit; Lots
I and $ in block 81; lots . and 0 in
block III; lots |, 3, I and 3 in block ~;
lots |, !, and $ in block IS; lots aud
2 in block SO; lots 3 and in block ~,
lots r 4. j and q in block 70; lots 3, 4,
s. and 0 in block SO, all in that part
OF the City OF Astoria as laid out and
recorded BY John Mcclure and extended
by Cyrus olney, in Clatsop County
State OF Oregon,
0I.OF ANDERSON.
Auditor and Police Judge of the City
of Astoria. 9.ls.pt
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1906-09-19
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REPAIR.

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN, THAT
the Common Council Of the City oi
Astoria declared its determination and
I intention to repair Commercial street
from the East line Of Ninth street to
the west line Of Fourteenth street. Said
repairs shall consist OF removing all the
old street decking, from curb to curb,
including the crossings, and between
Ninth and Tenth streets, Strengthening
up the stringers so as to bring the street
to the established grade, and filing in
where necessary to do So and by re-
planking the street on the existing
stringers from the East line Of Ninth
street to the West line Of Fourteenth
street with good sound yellow fir lum-
Der a inches in thickness by IL inches
in width. All old material that is suit
ablr for use in repairing streets shall
be taken away and stored by the su.
oerintendent of streets as the same is
taken up by the contractor, and that
which is worthless shall be removed
by the contractor at his own expense
and not dumped under the roadway. and
the decking on said street at the in.
tersection Of Commercial street and
Twelfth street, or from the West line
to the East line Of Twelfth street, shall
be surfaced on three Sides sized and
we'll dried and upon said crossings when
SO replanked coating Of Elastic
Cooked Asphalt to the depth 6f laI
inches shall be placed, and rolled with
hot Asphalt Roller, to present n smooth
surface; said asphalt to be spread upon
said intersection on the street decking
In matters of detail said improvement
shall be constructed according to the
plans and specifications therefor to be
by the City Surveyor as here.
matter provided and general ordinance
No. 1901, and any matter of construction
and drainage found necessary to make
5he improvement safe or substantial
shall be done by the contractor wheth.
'r specified or not, without extra charge.
That the costs and expenses of con.
'tructing said Improvement shall be de-.
rayed by special assessment upon the
OTIS, lands and premises benefited by
he same which said lots, lands and