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The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1907-12-07
A Hard Debt To PAW.

81 owe a debt OF gratitude that
can never be paid off," writes G..
S. Clark, of Westfield, Iowa, "for
my rescue from death, by DR..
Kings New Discovery. Both
lungs were so seriously affected
that death seemed imminent,
when | commenced taking New
Discovery. The ominous dry,
hacking cough quit before the
first bottle was used, and two
more bottles made complete
cure" Nothing has ever equaled
New Discovery for coughs, colds
and all throat and lung COM
plants. Guaranteed by Ritter
Bros. Drug Co. soc and $1.00.
Trial bottle free.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1907-12-07
Wonders Burbank Has Done

forty. The bulbs Of some Of his lilies
are worth ten times their weight In
gold. He crossed the old English,
Japan and American daisy and pro-
duced the Shasta daisy, with flower
from six to seven inches 10 diameter,
and which, when kept In water, re-
mains fresh from Thanksgiving to
Christmas.
1.-THE flower Of the Amaryllis he has
developed from few inches to foot
across, with colors varied from crim-
son, pink and scarlet to blendings Of
them all. The bulb he changed from
two or three inches in length weigh
ing a pound to one fifteen inches in
length and weighing eight pounds.
The old bulb produced from four to
five other bulbs. The new one from
forty to fifty, He has crossed the
California and Oriental poppy. made
the new plant stand as tall as men,
and produce white, yellow and GRIM
son flowers ten inches in diamer.
1.-THE chestnut tree begins to bear
nuts at from ten to fifteen years.
Burbank's chestnut trees are In full
bearing at eighteen months from the
seed. He has yellow violets growing
on trees, grain with two heads, doub-
ling the crop. His wild caoti IL made
as smooth as velvet. Upon this cattle
have lived for ten months with no
water save that produced by the plant
itself. And twill yield from ninety
to three hundred tons per acre, and
cattle fatten upon 1t more readily
than on meadow grass. His prune
doubles the usual crop and is vastly
improved 10 flavor.
Most OF the above facts we have
taken from New Thought, but they
are not 1.-THE OF what he has accom-.
plished. He is wizard. He was
born with longing to make flowers
more beautiful and plants more and
better food producers. He nearly
starved before he could begin to give
his thoughts expression and show
their worth, but 1t did not matter.
The little cacti which he played with
as baby Is about to revOlutionize
stock raising He gives to men better
fruits, more beautiful flowers, doubles
their grain crops, and, beyond all,
gives to mortals glimpses Of what may
be when the world Is perfected.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-09-26
Smart Bow Wins.

The visitor was examining the class
of small boys. He held the chalk in
midair.
what number shall l draw on the
board!" he asked OF one boy.
The boy replied "Thirty-two.''
The visitor drew the number back
ward. which made twenty-three.
rs that right:' asked the visitor.
'Yes. sir: yes. sir" answered the boy
in timid way
What number shall | take now" he
asked of another.
The boy answered. ''Sixty-two."
whereupon the visitor drew the num-
Der backward, as ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
lis that right" lie asked
YES. sir" replied the boy
A long way back Il bright eyed boy
held up Il wavering hand.
what number shall l draw for you?'
asked the visitor.
The boy called out. Forty four."'
Then. when the visitor had drawn it,
he yelled out, 'NOw. if you are so
blamed smart. twist. that arOund!'-
New York Globe.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-09-26
paaeam 81 ii. STUDENTS.


John Basc0m. once president Of he
University Of Wisconsin, always had
a keen insight into men. and for much
Of his life college students constituted
mankind for him. Once when he was
class Officer the names of two men
We're read by him as absent from
morning prayers. One of them. pie
fist, stopped ut his desk and said:
Professor when the chapel bell was
ringing l was engaged in prayer and
did not hear it,
You're not excused" responded
John. with contempt in his eye and
in his voice.
Then, calling back tie other man.
who was about at The door on his way
out of the room. he saiu to him:
Whats your eXcuse:'
IL haven't any, sir
You're excused
He used to have debates in his class
room. At one of them student. whom
Rascom subsequently described as il
"fioriating fellow in the heat Of his
eloquence said. Il wish that l had
the ability and the time to exhaust
this subject
You have the time" said Bascom.-
Uarper's Weekly.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-09-26


the Bible (which this nation "a whole
indofses" The article In the COsmOpOl-
itan contains the following impression
Of Mrs. Eddy's present condition:
Mrs Eddys mind is clear. Her health IS
good for an old lady of eighty-six: her will
Is strong. Sine Is protected By very abte
and absolutely honorable man in the per-
son OF her trusted lawyer, General Street.
err She Is cared for in her home by wo-
men intensely devoted to her. She Is able
20 manage her affairs as much as she
may choose to do. and IL she We're not no
greater crime could be committed against
her than to take her from the surround
iuys that she loves and the friends that
make her happy. If the law should de-
prive this venerable lady of her fortune
and her liberty. there is no reason why
any woman past threescore and ten, and
having accumulated some money. should
rot be similarly treated. Very few women
uf seventy have the business intelligence.
power of will and clearness OF thought
possessed by Mrs. Eddy at eighty-six.
This is right to the point and as the
testimony of an impartial witness is
very timely.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-09-26

what time is it, my lad:' asked o
traveller Of a small boy who was driy
ing couple Of COWS home from the
fields"
Almost Il o'clock, sir" replied the
boy.
Il thought it was more"
"It's never any more here" returned
the lad, in surprise. 1T just begins at
l gain''-Lustige Batter
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-09-26
A Financial Embarrassment.

A lady who had kindly remem.
brance for all her domestic servants
met an erstwhile washerwOman aud
stopped to ask her how she Jared.
''Oh, mem. it's turrible finanshul dis
thress me an the childer's inr'
'Why. what is it? Are you out OF
employment!"
mo. men, Works in fair state o.
stiddiness and not a clint do 1 owe, but
It's lashins o trouble I've gOtr'
"Are YOU not paid promptly?"
"As promptly as the day coOms
round
"What is your financial distress,
them
well, mem" Tin burst Of horror.
whats KILN me is, l earn Sc the
week an pay So for me bOord, an
God only knows how l do itr'-Short
Stories.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-09-26
Books Fer Beys.
Horato Alger Is among the boy sttry

HOfad0 Aiger - among the boy suofy
writers recently blacklisted by careful
librarians. One of the Rev. Charles
Kingsley's books was barred not long
ago from library III England as not
Icing suitable for the young. OF course
the librarians can argue that they leave
an abundance Of good hooks for boys
who really lo,e to read to choose from
In barring the few they are only taking
tie safe course.
The part that fiction reading plays il
determining human action and charac-
ter is open to dispute. If certain books
have a good effect, then it is fair t.
hold that certain other books may have
an opposite effect But the librarian is
in delicate position. He must weigh
both sides, and with Il certain class OF
books it Is best for all concerned that
ONLY the parents or guardians shall
place them in the hands of the youth
whose keepers they are. Parents are
the proper judges and sometimes the
only correct judges of what books a
boy may read with uneuuiyocal profit.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-09-26

The statue Of Liberty. which cost It's
donor 100000. has also cost Uncle
Sam a pretty penny since she came
into his possession twenty-one years
ago. Her pedestal involved the ex-
penditure of 100000, and about $780,
600 has been appropriated for her main
tenance. Now that the goddess has
come to her majority perhaps she will
be decently ''staked" and told to go it
alone.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-09-26
An Old Youngster.

An Old Younsster.
Senator Pettus of Alabama saw q
decrepit cid man trying to cross Penn
Sylvania avenue. in Washington, and
went to his assistance. The old fell
low accepted his help gladly and when
conveyed safely across turned to Mr..
Iettus
Sir" he quavered, with old fash
ioned courtesy. Il thank you and hope
that when you get to be as old as
am you may find some one such as
you are now to help you across the
avenues Of life
How old are you?" asked the sena-
tor
"Sixty-siX.''
"My friend" aid Mr. ettus smiling
iy. Il am eightytwo."
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-09-26

No, you mustn't drop bombs from
balloons ON the roofs of unfOrtified
towns. But there is nothing, except
the inability of the balloon to lift 1t, to
prevent a rain of pig iron and rocks
on the hOusetops of America in case OF
any mixup with Switzerland or Rou
mania or any of those bloody minded
nations whenever the wind acts con
trary.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-09-26
An Impre. sion Of Mrs. Eddy.

Recently the head of the Christian
Science cult was seen and talked with
by an outsider Arthur Brisbane Of the
New York Journal. who wrote of the
Interview in the Cosmopolitan Maga-
zine. With regard to Mrs. Eddys al
legged hallucination. Mr.. Brisbane sees
IN it nothing more than i fixed religious
belief takiuw lit words found il.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-09-26
And the Boy Was Right.

"If enc quart of berries cost "a
cents, how much would three quarts
cOst?' asked Il Brooklyn teacher in aD
oral test the other day
''Thcy would cost you % cents
promptly responded little boy. we
have nothing less than ! cent in orr
mones, and the man would just make
1t 20 cents'-New York i'reSs.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-09-26

In view of the reservation attached
to the treaty Of Algeciras, under which
France and Spain are acting in Moroc-
co. it is unlikely that the United States
will be drawn into any complication.
whatever the result of the lombard
ment and occupation of Moorish ports
by European forces.
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-09-26
She Said II,

She Said II.
A visitor of noble birth was expect
ed to arrive at large country house
in the north of England, and the
daughter of the house. aged seven, was
receiving final instructions from her
mother
and now. DEAR she said, "when
the duke speaks to you do not forget
always to say your grace"
Presently the great man arrived, and
after greeting his host and hostess he
said to the child, well, my dear and
what is your nameT'
The little girl sOlemnly closed her
eyes and, with clasped hands, ex-
claimed: For what we are about to re-
ceive may We he truly fankful. Amen"
The Wenatchee daily world. [volume] (Wenatchee, Wash.) 1905-1971, 1907-09-26
Angeles Family.

Angeles Family.
Solitude ha,l many charms for Michael
Angelo. Retired completely from the
world, he formed those sublime con-
ceptiOns which astonish mankind in
his sculpture and painting. He said,
Painting is very Jealous lady. who
endures no rival to share my affec-
tons" He was asked why he did not
marry. He said, Painting is my wife,
and my works are my children"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1907-04-05
Few Senators Hear Prayers.

Attendance at prayers in the United
States senate is not large, but it al.
ways includes Senators Plat and De.
pew, who usually sit together and
withdraw before the business of the
day begins. Sometimes there are
only five or six who assemble to hear
DR.. Hale's invocation. Upon a re.
cent occasion there were seven, and q
curious observer made a memoran.
dunn of their names. In addition ia
Plat and Depew there were Perkins
of California, Smoot Of Utah, Dick Of
Ohio, McCreary of Kentucky and
Clark of Montana.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1907-04-05
ITO BE COETLHUED.I
GROWTH OF THE SILK TRADE.

GROWTH OF THE SILK TRADE.
New York Imports 90 Per Cent Of the
Silk Coming to This Country.
The growth Of the silk industry in
this country makes an interesting
study, says the Mail and Express. The
annual product Of the American mills
is worth about $10O,OOOOO0. Not only
has there been q marked increase in re.
cent years in both the value anG
amount of production, but the mills
have produced classes of goods never
before attempted. Silk is now USED
for such a great number of purposes
that it's manufacture and importing has
grown to be a leading industry In an
interview New Yorker who is al au.
thority on everything pertaining to the
manufacture and importing of silk sale
recently: We can make anything ir
the silk line that can be made in the
world and that there is Il market for
There are, however, certain high no3el
ties that we no not make One of The
noteworthy Gestures of the trade dur
ing the last decade is the decline ir
the price of raw silk and the grea,
improvement in nearly every depart
ment of machinery and appliances. The
silk imports at New York comprise
fully IS per cent OF the total value G.:
silk imports in this country. The larr:
mills,are all represented in New FORK
so that the metropolis in this industry
as in most others, is the center of distri
button for this country.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1907-04-05
BLOOD GETS SOUR.
Every Family Should Make Up This
Home Mixture and Ts,<e Now.

At this time Of year. says a we'll
tnown authority, the Kidneys become
weak. clogged and inactive, failing to
liter out the poisons and acids, which
sour the blood, causing not only facial
md bodily eruptions, but the worst
'orms Of Rheumatism, Nervous and
Stomach troubles, Backache and pain
'ul. annoying Urinary Affections.
It is worth anyone's time now to
set,fromssom good sprescription phar-
macy the following ingredients: Fluid
extract Dandelion. one-half ounce:
Compound Kargon. one ounce; Com.
7ound Syrup Sarsaparilla, three
ounces. Mix by shaking we'll in bot
lie and take in teaspoonful doses after
your meals and at bedtime.
This simple homemade mixture will
:orce the Kidneys to normal, healthy
action. so they will filter and strain all
iric acid and poisonous waste matter
from the blood. and expel this in the
urine. at the same time restoring the
full blood count''-that is, IS per cent
ed blood orpuscles-which is abso
utely indispensable to perfect health
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1907-04-05
Hint for Vice President.

A New York man visited the senate
gallery in Washington and from his
coign of vantage there had good
look at the vice presidents carefully
concealed bald head. On returning
home he wrote to his congressman,
saying:' If you have any influence
with Mr.. Fairbanks, for heavens sake
get him to cut off that scalplock that
he drapes over the top of his head and
admit that he is bald. The people
will elect bald-headed man president
sooner than they'll elect man who
tries to deceive them as to his bald.
ness"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1907-04-05

will not deny It, Margie know
what love isl know something of it,:
keen, subtle instincts. should recog-
nize the vicinity OF the man I loved,
though all around me were as black as
midnight.
well, what them" asked Margie,
defiantly.
Wait and see. followed you out
that night. with no definite purpose in
my mind. Perhaps it was curiosity to
see what a romantic woman, about tc
be married to man she does not love.
would do. ! stood outside the hedge of
arbor vitae while you were inside. l
saw the tall, shadowy figure which bent
it's head upon your hand, and saw you
when you put your mouth where his
had been. When you went away did
not go. Something kept me behind.
moment afterward l heard voices in
side the hedge-jusI one exclamation
from each person. could swear to
that! and then-C heaven"
What then!"
"A blow! dull, terrible thud,
smothered groan, fall-and l stood
there powerless to move stricken
dumb and motionless! And while
stood transfxed, some person rushed
past me, breathless, painting, reckless of
everything save escape! Margie, 1t was
SO dark that I could not be positive. but
l am morally certain that the person
saw was Archer Trevlyn"
My God" Margie covered down to
the floor. and hid her face in the folds
of AlexAndrine's dress.
{ Hear me through Miss Lee went
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1907-04-05
A ors.A Armed Llss saver.

One Of the life savers along the
Delaware river front is, Paul Green
wood, now a resident Of Chester, Pa.
Greenwood lost al arm and leg sew
eral years ago, but despite this mis-
fortune he continues at his work OF
saving lives Of people who fall over.
hoard.
Not long ago he saw five Philadel-
phians struggling in the water on
Marcus Hook. their yacht having cap
sized. He jumped into y boat and
hurried to the scene Of the,ipset yacht
and saved all Of the members of the
party. Most Of them were women
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1907-04-05
DrArs o, ONO. orrr Q, ra1zDo. /, .

'rAr' o. I os,s. 6 Ssgr 2, renrDo.....
FRANK J. CnnNHY makea oaah that he u psnios
partner Of the arm OF F. J. 0HxNRr 4 Coua6Mne
Aforesaid, and that said nrin VIII pay che tnm 81
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every
HALLS CATAH1K Cu1H.
FRANK J. CHENEY
Sworn 70 before me- and subscribed IL my pres
oaoe, shis eth day Of December, 4. D. IT,.
49,. A. ". GLEASON,
NoTARY PUDLlu.
Hare Catarrh Cure 10 taken Internally ana acts
directly on the blood and mucous surfaces Of Tho
Gyntem. Send for testimonials, FREQ.
F. J. CHENEY CO., TOLEDO. q
Sold By al Drugststs, nc.
Take Aalls Family Ptus for constipation.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1907-04-05
Might Take = Chance.

A coterie of Washington "cabbies.
were waiting for their patrons afte,
the show the other night. The mum
bers were being called out, and one
by one the drivers hurried away with
their fares. Finally but two remain.
ed, and then came the call for one 8,
them. AS he whipped up his horse.
he tantalizingly cried: Come o,
along" and quick as asiiash came thu
replys sAh, ! might o. well; my par
.ty is so cross-eyed he won't know III
number anyhow" SAX. 4 4. DIT
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1907-04-05
BY CLARA AUGUSTA

Very well. You. understand, me full
"? You are never to reveal anything
l tell you tonight, unless I give you
leave. You swear it?"
Il swear it."
Listen. then. You remember the
night Mr.. Linmere was murdered?"
Margfe grew pale as death, and
clasped her hands convulsively.
Yes. I remember it."
You desired us, after we had finished
dressing you, to leave you alone. We
did so, and you locked the door be-
hind us, stepped from the window, and
went to the grave of your parents"
Il did"
You remained there some little time,
and when you turned away, you stopped
to look back, and in doing so you laid
your hand-this one-"she touched
Margie's slender left hand, on which
shone Archer Trevlyn's betrothal ring
ION the gate post. Do you remem-
Der it?"
eyes. remember it,
And while it rested there--while
your eyes were turned away, that hand
was touched-by something soft, ana
warm, and sentient--too warm, too pas
sionate. to be the kiss of a disembodied
soul. Living human lips, that scorched
into your flesh. and thrilled you as
nothing else ever had the power to
thrill yon!''
Margie trembled convulsively, her col
or came and went, and she clasped and
unclasped her hands with nervous agi-
tation.
Am not speaking the truth?"
Yes, yes-go OH. l am listening"
"Was there, in all the world. at that
time, more than one person whose kiss
had the power to thrill you as that kiss
rison!"
II will not! You have no right TO
ask mel" she replied, passionately.
1T is useless to attempt disguise, Mar
gle. can read your very thoughts
At the moment you felt that touch. you
knew instinctively who was near you.
You felt and acknowledged the presence
of one who has no right to be kissing
the hand of another mans promised
wife. And yet the forbidden sin of
that person was sweet to you. You
stopped and pressed your lips where his
had been! Whose?"
Il do not know-indeed do not.
Why do you torture me so, Alexan-
drine?"
my poor child. will say no more.
Good night, Margie. trust you will
have pleasant evening with Mr.. Trev-
lyn.'
Margie caught the flowing skirt of
Miss Lees dress.
You shall tell me all! must know.
have heard too much to be kept in ig-
norance of the remainder"
so be it. You shall hear all. You
know that Archer Trevlyn was in the
graveyard or near it, that night, though
You might not see him. Yet you were
sure of his presence
II was not! tell you, was mott"
she cried fiercely Il saw no one; not
person"
Then. if you were not sure OF his
presence, You loved some other: else
why did you put your lips where those
of a stranger had been? In that case
you were doubly falsev'
Margie's cheeks were crimson with
shame. She covered her face with her
hands, and was silent.
How many can you love at once,
Margie Harrison?'
"Alexandrine, you are cruel!--cruel:
Is it not enough for you to tell me the
truth, without torturing me thus"
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1907-04-05
An Electric semap,,orc.

An automatic electrical semaphor,
has been perfected for trolley road
crossings. It is so arranged that ca:
approaching from either direction viii
cause danger signals to be displayed a
the point Of intersection OF the twt
roads while the car is still some d.;
lance from the crossing.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1907-04-05
Hours Of Labor.

AS matter of fact" boosted a
,hronic idler who had been remonstra-
led with on the score of Iaziness. 81
always do my hard work before break
asst"
indeed" said his friend, consider
,bly astoEished ;'Whatcvcr's that"
Getting out OF bed,' WAS the sloth.
'ul mans reply
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1907-04-05
CHAPTER XIV.

FLASH OIL con-
scious triumph
crossed the cold
face of Miss Lee.
and then she was
as calm as before.
MOI am not cruel
-- onl y truthful.
You cannot deny
that YOU knew
Archer Trevlyn
was near you. You
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1907-04-05
Housesf

Model-Pardon me, sir. but isn't
there another artist in this building?
Artist-Well, that is a matter OF
opinion. There is another fellow who
paints.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1907-04-05
So Dld ne.

Mr.. N. Peck---l wonder who really /,
the greatest man in the world?
Mrs. N. Peck know who 10 tt.
greatest one IN this house. .ss
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1907-04-05
The COUNTRY HAS
NO SUPERIOR

Coal, wood and water In abundance, chusctes
taxes low; climate the best In the nosEhesn tenn
perate zone. Law and order prevailb everyWhefe.
For advice and Information .adArees the
Ottawa, Canada, or any Authorised canadfan
Government Agent
CHARLES PnllNc, Ckffssa I3sdk Grad
Fseas. NsstA Daksea.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1907-04-05

It takes cute girl to tso close to
q man that when he tries to kiss her
it's impossible for her to get away.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1907-04-05
Her Price.

BELIEVES, Gertrude has decided
10 marry that dissipated young Van
Rochs-she thinks she can succeed in
making something out of him:
Ethel-AbOut how much?
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1907-04-05

Balance to my good. .. "a. 53O.75
Particulars as to how to secure low
'atlway rates to the free homestead
ands of Western Canada may be Sc
.ured from any Canadian Government
Agent.