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Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1907-02-14
Mans Span of Life Lenqthen,no.
IDAHO

according to Sir Lauder Brunton.
writing in the Lancet the average
length of life has rapidly become
greater There has been a contin.
uous increase in the expectation OF
NE from little under 40 years in
1894 to trif1e less than As years in
lsoo. A gain of eight years in half
century appears tremendous. but
the hgures could be. of course. more
significant still if we applied the com
parlson to two periods separated by
several centuries. Here is a rather
intangible, but certainly important
element, that should enter into all our
attempts at formulating historical
perspectives. However unconscious
the average medieval man may have
Deen of what his worth as an insur-
ance risk was at any particular time
MS acts and thoughts must have been
PROFOUNDLY influenced by the fact that
ne had on an average Is years less to
I'VE than his successor of the nine
teenth Gentry, says New York Post.
Inc violence of primitive civilization
may be due to the instructive desire
ior getting as much satisfaction as
possible out of a brief existence. Pos
slbiy, we do not live longer in the
twentieth century because we fight
less; but We quarrel less because we
hve longer Leisure is necessary for
altruism. Just so people step on each
others toes and scowl during the
hair-hour's expiation in the subway.
but are polite and form lasting friend
ships on the commuters train to and
from New Brunswick.
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1907-02-14
A Romance of the North

A reunion between husband and
wife after a separation of more than
% years was effected a few days ago
when Michael Kobevitch, the proprle'
tor of a roadhouse on Pilgrim river
was introduced to his wife, whom nc
had last seen in Prussia more than
score of years ago, says the Nome
Gold Digger.
Mr.. Kobevitch left Prussia at tha'
time for the purpose of seeking hlS
fortune in America, and she has pa
uently awaited his return ever since
They have correspondent all the tlnie
and year ago Mr.. KObeVtcn SUN
some property in the KOugarok u's'
tr1ct and sent for his wife with po''
ton of the proceeds.
Mrs. Kobevitch had changed %
greatly since her husband had ias'
seen her that it was necessary 10 Il"
troduce the couple to each other.
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1907-02-14

Japan is planning to send a souad-
ron OF warships across the Pacific
early next year to visit the western
ports of the United States. on their
way round the world. This will be
the first Japanese squadron to mako
30 Long a voyage and the first to carry
the Japanese flag on warship into
many harbors.
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1907-02-14

Judge not, and Va gh7
n Jo1SI 1a condemn not, and VI not be
not De condemned; forpiuo ye shah
shall be forgiven. si'e and ye
Inc slight form of the lno.
lren1oied; her face was bnr; Ienng girl
ais which were thrown a ecu IN her
DECK OF the pew ahead " across the
oh! Father, Foro;
as 1 do '''nn as freely
copyright. 1907, by Daily ST.
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1907-02-14
IN A BROOKLYN MoeAso
a ale of the Dangers to Ao..
wagon in Bay RIDGE s+rs.se and

through the late fall and Co.
ter the residents of F iftr' WIN
street between Tenth and u' SeSenth
avenues, Brooklyn, have ua+at Iiosenth
gradually increasing size of 0u 'ne
hole In the center of the - mud
the New York Times -, says
diameter has approached 80 feet S
yesterday afternoon Hans Soh.a,,
was driving pensively tbrougb 4,u'
street making his afternoon deIivon, ue
from his grocery wagon. Thronoh 10 40
center of the puddle he dro,,n ,le
stopped. Looking up he fonnd ts he
the horse and wagon were gradnail,
sinking 'u"ly
WAS list los? Was ist los9n !.
shouted to the horse.
But the intelligent animal contprod
to sink deeper and deeper into tho
mlre. Soon his legs had vanished and
the wagons wheels were buried ho
yOnd the hubs.
Es 1st an earthquake. yes" sighed
Hans 9"'u
The head and back of the horse waro
soon the only parts of the animal vioi.
bic, the wagon kept pace with tbe
horses depression. Hans got ont of
the wagon and stood discOnsoIately on
an island of horseback.
'MarOOned you are, that's certain
cried a voice from across the street
and John Macdonald, a resident of the
stepped cautiously to.
ward the sink holes. edge. Hans gave
a look about.
L can't swim a stroke" he told the
other.
It's easy" said Macdonald; its all
4 question of specific gravity A
Outchman is denser than a Scotch.
man, who sinks the faster. That's
metaphysics. So don't you try to
swim. Now, [ won't sink"
Macdonald started into the hole
With rush. To his dismay he began
@ sink at once rapidly Hans danced
about the horses back
WAS list dot specific graveness%
lie roared.
You'd be out of sight by this time"
eturned Macdonald, half way to
China
He made a gesture toward China
nd sank to his waist.
But in the end he succeeded in cling
ng to the horses back. Then the
narooned men got word to hook and
adder truck around the corner They
we're taken off their island via the
remen's ladders, and after three
ours work the company pried out
OrSe and wagon.
Later in the afternoon they were
allied to rescue another grocer. Al
ark they were working by lantern Oh
third cart and horse
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1907-02-14

A st. Louis man who has ma~ried
on dare" and now wants divorce
has decided that he was game" after
all, for some one else.
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1907-02-14

s THE EXECUTIONER !
BY EDGAR WHITE 6
By EDGAR WHITE
=

When Jerry Thorton, big, bearded
and stalwart, arrived from the 18TH
mus everybody in Saverton knew of
the tragedy that was coming.
Who had told the man of the tropics
about the incident at the old home
stead was a mystery. Certainly the
sunny-haired girl who suffered did not,
nor did the widowed mother. But the
big brother had the news as true as
his own terrible purpose, and he had
come on the wings of the wind. Old
friends had met him at the depot and
shook hands as men do when there's
been bereavement in the family The
ola mother and the sweet-faced daugh.
ter were surprised to see him.
hlchard Sothern, manager of the
Great Northern collieries at Saverton,
mad doubled the capacity of the three
large plants that had been under his
control the past five years. He had
Dy MS energy and fine executive abil-
lty practically become the bone and
sInew of the place. No man stood
higher for business integrity and cor
rect conduct until
The scoffer says there's one tempta-
~ A'inS man Can SCdnu, ana that
1t Is not money. SOthern, handsome,
masterful, in the prime of life, had an
easy conquest when he laid siege to
pretty Katie Thorton, the exile's sis
ter He had met her at a social gath
erlng and was keenly aware when the
blue eyes shot timid chances in his
direction. Totally unschooled in the
great enigma of passion, she gave all
with the magnificent generosity of a
trusting heart and then fell from
heaven TO earth like a wounded bird,
KISSING the hand that struck her |
down.
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1907-02-14

Potatoes in France are nearly don.
BILE the price of last year.
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1907-02-14

- Tue nttIe church amid the miners,
CABINS priest stood before tan
nehted candles and conducted a mass
-, ,of lhe dead. A girl with wavv SIM.
NJ mar clad in a garb of deenest
knelt in far corner alone
Long Valley advocate. (Lardo, Idaho) 1904-1907, 1907-02-14

Ihree Improbable days followed
1horton's arrival Having come from
a land fantastic it was quite natural
that he should finally decide that the
condemned was hiding out in one of
his own mines. The sunerintanden+
assured him that Sothern had gone IN
orlet trip to Chicago, but it was
proper ne should try to save his SUI
perlor. Thorton insisted on going
uoWn and roadman was furnished
MIN to explore the world below the
sunlight
In NOS. and 10 he had only
long, tiresome walk, with bent head
Tor his reward. No. 13 was the final
colhery to be examined. In this there
were number of abandoned entries
'ar 10 the southwark. Most of the
props mad been removed az great
masses OF the roof had fallen in. The
lit was deadly. Nothing could dis.
'uade the determined executionor
rom making the journey.
The roadman stood at the entrance
IL the black tunnel, while Thorton
sl1n revolver In one hand and dimly
'ui mug pit lamp in the other, stag
~ 'HA OuSh the gloom. EIna1IV tha |
lsht went oUt and the roadman saw
ne resolute searcher trying to relisht
with match. He succeeded and
reSsed on. A
mere Was sound of crashing STONE
II down the entry and the tiny blaze
'ent out forever. The roadman callod
'udIy and then started down toward
le iali' lie soon became aware that
was travelling ankle deep in water
ne ran OF rock had uncovered a sub.
'rranean lake. He retraced his stems
ipluiy TO the bottom where he sig-
aled the engineer and was soon on
%. SYN on
a rescuing party was quickly or
'nlzed and began tearing away The
OK that formed one side of Tho.
II tomb. The air was bad ana
DIX Slow, as the water was steadiIv
sing. BY noon hardly any progress
u oeen made and the men came out ,
including Thorton was dead. ,
SOtnern arrived on an af+o ,
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-05-13
May Sale Of
Coats

LIVERY COAT in the depa T.
IL ment has been price.cut. l he
showing is very extensive. Broad
cloths, Silks, Coverts, Tweeds, Voiles
and Rubberizcd. Auto Coats. Pony
Goats, Prince Chap Coat; and Etons.
None OF them reduced less than Id
of-many Of them reduced even
more.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-05-13
May Sale of White Bed Spreads

These werc bought last November when
prices were much lower At regular prices
they were extra values at May reduced pric
es they are exceptional bargains. Fringed or
hemmed.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1907-05-13
Huck Towels l0C

Closely woven fabric 10 by 40 inches Todays value isc
The Citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1903-1912, 1907-02-02
MENACE TO ALL
Giant Mail Order Concerns
Are Sapping Country of
Its Wealth.
SMALLER TOWNS CRUSHED
0y Assisting In the Capitalization
Of Wealth, Patrons Of These In
situations Contribute to Their
Own Injury.

Copyright. 1906, by Alfred c. Clark
Every year millions upon millions OF
dollars find their way from the towns.
villages and rural districts OF the coun-
tgy to the Golfers OF the mail order
houses in the cities. and go to the up
building of enormous institutions In
the centers of population. Naturally,
the sources from which the contrfbu-
lions are made suffer accordingly.
Figures ever tell better story than
words. Here are figures which tell
Q story so stupendous that Its full sig
nificance cannot be grasped In a mo-
ment, but the mere sight OF which are
awe Inspiring:
In the year 1906 two mail order
houses, located In Chicago. did q bust.
ness amounting in round numbers to
SsO,000.O00. In the year 1904 these
same concerns did business OF about
So, 100000. a gain OF S1s.000.0o0 or
nearly 30 per cent. In a single year be
ing thus exhibited.
These figures represent the sale last
year Of one dollars worth Of merchan'
disc for every man. woman and child
In the country by two catalogue houses
alone, and those operating from the
same central point. Dozens more OF
varying size and Importance are oper
atiug all over the country from coast
The Citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1903-1912, 1907-02-02

going with 30 manly a courage and
so fine an air.
They dismounted In the gloomy
court yard. and Maurice. slipping
quickly from his saddle. caught Mar
garet in his arms as she dropped
nervously from the saddle. She clung
TO him closely. knowing that It might
be for the last time.
Maurice, Maurice" she murmufed'
can you forgive me? have brought
you to this!"
Hush, sweetheart" he answered In
her ear; "be my own dear princess.
Do not let them see. Be my brave
girl. They cannot divide our Lowell!
Come, I beg OF you" said the dull
Get voice of Prince Ivan behind them
Il would not for all CORTLAND break
in upon the billing and cooling OF such
turtledoves. were II not that their
affection blinds them 10 the fact that
the mep.at.arms and scullions are wit
nesses to these pretty demonstrations
Tarry a little, sweet valentines-time
and place wait for all things"
The Princess commanded herself
The Citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1903-1912, 1907-02-02

his side and Louis shrank a little be-
hind his sister.
Treason" he faltered. What is
this7 Is Il sudden madness or the
frenzy Of the Black Death?"
"The Princess Margaret cannot be
married." cried the seeming Princess.
"To me. Margaret! | will STAY the
man who lays a hand on you!"
Obedient TO that word, Margaret Of
CORTLAND broke from between her
brother and Prince Ivan and ran to
the tall woman. laying her brow on
her breast. The Prince OF Muscoyy
continued calm and immoyable.
"And why1" he asked In tone full
OF contempt. why cannot the Prin-
cess Margaret be marriedY'
Because" said the woman in the
long cloak. lingering a string at her
The Citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1903-1912, 1907-02-02
oIney,s Story About judge Gray.

Former Attorney General and Secre-
tary of State Olney tells this story on
Justice Gray, who prefers riding TO
walking, and carriage TO a street
car: In Boston he was provided with
carriage by the United States Mar
shall. From Boston he went TO Provi'
dence to hold court He asked the
United States Marshal there to pro
vide him with a carriage TO carry him
back and forth. The Marshal said he
could not do so without paying for II
out of his own pocket.
VERY we'll" said Judge Gray, and
paid for II himself.
The Providence Marshal wrote to
the Boston Marshal and asked him
how he managed a carriage for Judge
Gray.
Easily enough" was the response.
II provided Judge Gray with a car
riage and my account went through
without any trouble. You see. put
the item under the head OF care and
transportation of prisoners
The Citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1903-1912, 1907-02-02

pie as a whole shall be prosperom.
Such general prosperity as may exist
cannot be retained II the institutions
OF the already larger and Weather
communities are to continue TO be
built up by contributions that should
be spent at home from the thousands
OF smaller communities.
The need of the country, a desper.
ate need upon which the welfare OF
the Individual depends. is for the
upbuilding and continued progress Of
the smaller communities, so that the
wealth Of the country may be distrib.
uted over the entire country, and not
congested and controlled In large
amounts in comparative few centers
Of population.
Therefore. the man who sends away
from his own community money which
he might have spent at home and per
mitted fair profit to the home mer.
chant to be retained there for the
benefit OF the community, is injurirg
his community, and thereby the pros.
poets for his own future prosperity.
In large number of instances he 10
doing more than this. Unwittingly, or
unthinhngly, perhaps. he is violating
his own principles of right and justice.
for. at the expense of his own com.
munity, he Is needlessly contributing
profits to the capitalistic combinations
which he continuously cries out are
menacing the country.
The mail order giants direct their
energies particularly toward the peo
pie OF the smaller towns and the agri
cultural districts. In hundreds OF
thousands of the homes OF these the
catalogue OF the mail order house Is M
regularly received as the home paper
The man on the farm last year sent Q
very large portion of eighty millioni
OF dollars to two Of these institutions
In one community, alone.
In all sincerity we ask: Admitting
purely for the sake of the argument
that the farmer or the resident Of tn,
small community can save a few dol
lars on some OF his purchases. or ever
The Citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1903-1912, 1907-02-02

10 coast and from border 10 border.
A fact not generally known is that
hundreds of concerns throughout the
country which now are doing business
through the regular trade channels are
awaiting only a parcels post law To
unloose literature, already prepared
In many instances. which would pro
jcct them into the mall order field. and
this does not take into account the
hundreds and perhaps thousands OF
entirely new mail order concerns
which inevitably would spring into OK
istence under such friendly auspioea'
The two Chicago institutions re-
ferred TO. already occupying immense
buildings. found themselves erainped
for room. One Of tlicm. expended not
less than 81 900. 900. and probably more,
for a new home. The other lately has
secured n new location and also viii
expend at least 100000 FOR m I'm
mense new building
Anyone who will reflect even casual
~ on the subject must become tn
pressed that the lhfuoaco OF tho mail
order business Is tovarl tho central
ization OF wealth. End Low enormous
a part Il Is playins In this direction
will be understood from a second
glance nj tho nguros Nhica have boon
given above.
II 10 due 10 himself that every patron
OF the mail order hnusc rhu1ld Inquire
honestly OF himself what 'Lc hnal out
come Is TO be II the mall order bust
ness shall continue 10 make tho great
strides which have mara-d 10 prog
ress during tLc last half decade.
II 10 useless 20 repeat tho well worn
argument OF the mail order concerns
that they arc selling goods enough
more chcaply than the r1erchants In
the regular channels OF uad. to leave
their cus,omer1 pJis moE.y than
ever TO deYote % home s1.sipr.Aan
and institutions. TIE ;sllssy ~ THIS
statement las been proved over and
over again b. sctiai and minute con,
PARSONS OF goois 80 Ia nslg quality
and prices. 20 relate u naslly and
iAdispr,stiy b. , simpler and morn
direct method II II necessary only 10
ask the reliable business men OF any
OF the smaller communities to show
the evidence from their books aud az.
counts Of the harm the mail order
habit 10 doing their communities.
Il Is a truth as old rs the hills ana
as certain as the rising and setting Of
the sun that no country or section Of
The Citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1903-1912, 1907-02-02

quickly. In another moment she was
Margaret of CORTLAND.
Even the Prince of Muscovy might
spare lady his insults at such
time!" she said.
The Prince barred his head and
bowed low.
NAY" he said very courteously:
you mistake. Princess Margaret. ]
insult you not. may regret your
taste-but that is different matter.
Yet even that may amend. My quarrel
is with this gentleman. and It is one
Of some standing, ! believe"
my sword is at your service. sir"
said Maurice Won Lynar. firmly.
Again you mistake. returned the
Prince more suavely than ever; you
have no sword. A prisoner. and Qf
may say so without offense) spy
taken redhand cannot fight duels. The
Prince OF CORTLAND must settle this
matter. When his Justicer is satisfied
shall most willingly take up my quar-
rel with-whatever is left OF the most
noble Count Maurice Won Lynar."
To this Maurice did not reply. but
with Margaret still beside him he fol.
lowed Prince Louis up the narrow
ancient stairway called from its shape
The Couch, into the gloomy audience
chamber of the Castle OF CORTLAND.
They reached the hall and then ut
last, as though restored to power by
his surroundings. Prince Louis found
his tongue.
"a guard" he cried; "hither, Berg
hoff. Kampenfeldt! Conduct the Prin'
cess to her privy chamber and do not
permit her TO leave IL without my
permission. I would speak with this
fellows alone"
Ivan hastily crossed over TO Prince
Louis and whispered In his ear.
In the meantime. ere the soldiers OF
the guard could approach, Margaret
cried out In loud. clear voice. II take
you all to witness that I, Margaret OF
CORTLAND, am the wife Of this man.
Maurice Won Lynar. Count Won Loen.
He is my welded husband. and love
him with all my heart"
you have forgotten the rest fair
Princess" suggested Prince Ivan.
subtly-"till death You do part!"
Ito be continued.)
The Citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1903-1912, 1907-02-02
JOHN 8. POTTS.
The Puzzle SoIyed.

Bono time 40 Il merchant in Mar
bl"head. MaVs.. was discovered IN his
store At yer. late hour. ard In reply.
ins To Inquiries, lao said:
Ny confidential clery IL missing"
And what OF ~"
why, rla !oogins aver the books,
but thoy scoia 70 be all right"
Have yUG couLtod your cash?"
Yes; Sni II II correct TO a dollar"
'lAoEol over your bonL book?"
have, bnd II IL satisfactory.
That's the puzzle. You soc. He's
sk!p?od. and can't mako out what
for"
"Raen home gincc noon?"
No"
"porhals he's .lopcd with your
wife"
Ito hurried home, and fond this 10
be tho case.
The Citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1903-1912, 1907-02-02

That he could do so on all OF them, can
ho AFFORD TO continue TO impoverish
ills own community. upon which his
own prosperity. the very value OF his
lane tepends?
w ho Will ask himself this question
and consider II soberly and fairly In
All OF It's phases. including the many
which cannot be touched upon within
tho limits OF n single article, we think
MS answer must he that he cannot.
The wonderful productivity OF this
country has been sufficient TO over.
come the various adverse economic In.
nnencos which have existed during the
period OF years IN which the mail or.
der business has accomplished its
greatest growth. Everyone has been
getting along pretty we'll" While the
Increasing flow OF golden millions from
their source In tho land OF the coun.
Try 10 the already great centers of
money and population has held back
tho growth OF tho smaller communi.
Ties. II has not yet occasioned a great
disaster. The teot will come with the
nrst pinch OF hard times" a condi.
Ton which no country over has been
able TO escape Ut recurring intervals.
Whom this time arrives those com.
mnnitles vii best stand the test which
havo 3ost conserved and husbanded
their roFourccl
JOHN 4. POTTS
The Citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1903-1912, 1907-02-02
When Governor Russell Was Puzzled.

The late Governor Russell was max.
ing speech on the tariff in the city
hall in Lawrence during one of his
campaigns and took occasion several
times to refer to the duty on boiler
iron. The Governor was considerably
mystified to note that whenever he
used the term there was deafening
applause.
1t was afterward explained to his
exceIlency that considerable portion
OF his audience cared very little about
the duty on boiler iron. but cherished
undying admiration for the late JohH
Boyle O'Reilly, to whom they thought
he was referring. Hence the APP
plause.
The Citizen. [volume] (American Fork, Utah) 1903-1912, 1907-02-02
Mlke DnNld.

Wife-"why do you always Sit Mt
the plano, David? You know you
can't play a note" navid-"Neither
eaa anyone else. while am herel"