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The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-26
COST OF CAMPAIGN.
Democrats Spent over 100000, Ae-
oording to Statement Made Public.

Chicago The Democratic national
committed received in all $500 ,6f4.77,
and spent s6is4lO0G during the re-
cent presidential campaign. leaving a
balance on hand OF sl.234.71.
SO reads a statement made public
Sunday night by the officers of the
commlttee. and the items viii be filed
Tor record in the Office OF the secre-
tary OF state OF New York In com
pliance with the resolution adopted by
the national committee at Lincoln.
Neb., last July. The statement made
public by the committee Saturday
blight Includes a certificate OF audit
by Myron d. King, auditor OF the ma
tional committee.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-26

New York.-That personal or what
has been termed individual betting"
is legal al the race tracks in this state
is the opinion Of the judges OF the ap.
pellate division Of the supreme court,
made public in decision handed
down In the case brought by Assist
ant District Attorney Elder Of Kings
county 10, determine the application OF
the AgneR.Hart bid on this point. The
decision in In favor OF the Brooklyn
Jockey clubA The judges say that the
statute is ahmed at the stakeholder,
the bookmakah and the pool seller"
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-26


For 10 years Walter +. Ryan, au
thor of the sign. has made a business
OF catching eptiles-snakes. lizards
and other creeping things-for the
market Some OF the snakes he sells
10 side show proprietors; others he
kills for the venom, oil, hide and other
by.products.
Ryan's snake-hunting territory in
cludes Missouri, Kansas. Oklahoma.
Arkansas Texas and Mexico. He and
his family came 10 Kansas City re-
Gently from Fort Smith, Ark During
the winter months. while the reptiles
are alternating. Ryan turns his atten-
ton to the junk business. When a
visitor called recently the black box
contained only one replica spread
headed" viper that Ryan captured
near Elmwood cemetery one evening
when he was returning home with a
wagon load of rags. He had sold the
viper alive for one dollar. and II was
to be delivered the next day. When
Ryan arrived in Kansas City from Ar.
kansas he had a small assortment of
snakes that he disposed Of at local
bird" store.
When reptile hunting In the summer
time. Ryan and his family drive across
the country in a covered wagon, and
inquire for snake lairs. all the time
keeping close watch along the road.
side. When Ryan sees a snake cross
the road he stops the team. gets out
long pole with a wire loop in the
end, and goes in pursuit. If the snake
Is especially large and difficult to
handle. Ryan calls for the assistance
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-26
American Baseball Team Plays First
Game With Japanese.

Toiio.--In the presence OF an en-
thusiastic crowd OF more than 5000
people. the American baseball team.
which came to Japan to play some OF
the university teams, opened the sea
son Sunday afternoon and defeated the
waseda university by score of to
o. The waseda team played snappy
ball. but did not succeed in getting a
man as far as second base. Count
Okuma, the sage of the W'aseda uni
versity, wearing the cap and coat Of
the american team. pitched the first
ball across the plate.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-26
Bomb. rhrower a. Work.

Chicago.-The mysterious bomb
thrower, who for two years has eluded
and puzzled the Chicago police, Satur-
day night threw bomb on the roof
Of building occupied by John ID. Gas.
solos's saloon Although no one was
ia5ped. part of the roof was torn out,
windO,s we're broken, and the report
was heard for blocks. People In ad-
joining buildings, including fifty wo.
men In charitable institution.
rushed frantically to the street. This
is the twenty-sixth bomb hurled at
rambling reanrts
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-26
Montana Pioneer Shot in Back.

Butte. Mont.-A Miner dispatslr
from Red Lodge, Mont,.ussays that
nasmus Hetland, aneoid-time resident
OF Joliet, coalsmining camp near Red
Lodge, and owner OF a coal property
near Joliet, is lying at the point OF
death as the result OF being shot
twice by man named Byrd, former
partner OF Holland. The two men
had had trouble. and Byrd. II Is al
legged, lay IN wait for Hetand. and as
the latter emerged from saloon fired
three times at him, one OF the bullets
striking Hetland In the stomach and
another IN the back
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-26
His Information Was Accurate,

Mr.. L. believes with Solomon
that to spare the rod is TO spoil the
child, therefore he keeps ia a Ger.
tain closet leather strap with which
he administers punishment to his on
spring when they commit any misde-
meanor.
A few days ago he had occasion to
need the strap, but II was missing
from its usual place, and thorough
search of the entire fiat failed to dis
cover II. Then he offered a reward
OF five cents to whomsoever Of his
olive branches could tell him what had
become Of the lost article.
Gimme the nickel cried four-year.
old Ben. II knows where II U.s."
When the coin was safely slowed
away In his trousers pocket he said,
with much pride:
Il frowed 1t down the alr-shaft."
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-26
Rumored That Testimony Of oil King
win Save Him from Punishment.

Washington-Attorney General Bon
aparte was asked ON Friday II he con
sidered that the testimony OF John d.
Rockefeller in the Standard oil hear.
ms now going on In New York would
secure for him immunity for possible
criminal prosecution which might be
begun by the government. The attor-
ney general replied that the depart
iaent of justice would not decide that
question until the need for Il reached
the department.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-26
LlardIn AaaIn Hoard From.

Berlin. -.Maximilllan Harden. editor
OF the zulunft, whose allegations re.
suited In the unearthing Of the round
1907, has issued political article, 10
which he afiirms that he did good
work In causing the expulsion from
court of Prince Philip zu Gutenberg.
Harden says that the late Baron
Speck Won Sternberg wrote letter in
which he declared that some OF the
leading men In the United States had
expressed to him approval of, and
sympathy with, the work done by
him.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-26
Alleged Leader OF Springfield Rioters
Found Not Guilty.

Springfield, Ill.--After four hours
elaboration the jury in the case of
Abe Raymer. alleged leader of the
mob in the race riots last August, on
Saturday night returned verdict OF
not guilty. He was tried ON charge
OF malicious destruction OF property.
When tried several weeks ago for
murder in connection with the lynch
ing OF W. X. Donnigan. an aged
negro, Raymer was also found not
guilty. The verdict is taken to mean
a collapse Of the riot cases
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-26
SUED FOR MILLIONS.
Water Company Held Responsible for
San Francisco Fire.

San Francisco was filed in
the United States circuit court on Fri
day by Henry s. Ripley. TO whom a
large number OF claims have been as
signed. against the Spring Valley
Water company TO recover s1G,S3i 900,
the value OF property lost in the great
fire OF April rs. 1906. The plaintiff at
tributes the loss sustained TO the In.
adequacy OF the Spring Valley system
and It's failure to provide water at the
time when II was most needed.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-26
A MATTER OF HeReoITY.
Agnes Had Only Followed In the Foot
steps Of Her Mother.

Even If there had not been kernels
of rice on her hat and glad light
Of love in her eye any bachelor could
have told that she was bride. And
the manner in which she spoke to her
husband showed they had not been
married long.
A man In the passing crowd spied
the couple, and rushed over to greet
the bride.
We'll. well. Agnes he cried, ex.
tending his hand, you don't mean to
say that you're married."
"Why-why. yes" the girl STAN.
mered, vivid color mounting to her
cheeks. as she tried to defend her
novel situation. "You--you know. It
runs in the family Mother was mar
ried, too"
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-26
Au,o party pIunaed In.o RIver.

Chicago.-Two persons were drown
cd and six others rescued from the
water on Friday when an automobile
which had been speeding toward Chi
cago swerved from It's course at the
approach TO the florence avenue
bridge over the Calumet river The
occupants of the machine were four
chauneurs and four young women. all
living at 2i0G Armoui avenue. The
car plunged over an embanlment and
struck a platform fifteen feet from
the shore the occupants being shot
as from eatapult into the water.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-26
carneaIe uraes rarIn Revision.

New YorlS.-A notable article from
Andrew Carnegie, dealing with the
tariff. will appear in the forthcoming
December number OF the Century
magazine The iron master takes the
position that Infant industries" no
longer need protection; that the steel
and other industries have now grown
beyond the need of tariff protection:
that duties on luxuries used by the
rich should be maintained, but that
those on manufactured articles should
be reduced greatly or abolished en-.
tirely when no longer needed.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-26
The Youths Companion Calendar 70,
1909.


'In Grandmother's Garden is IN.
title of the beautiful picture painted
by Charles c. Curran for The Youth,
Companion panel calendar for 1909
II is printed on the finest finished
stock, by the most recent methods Of
TYPOGRAPHY, All the strength and
beauty of the original painting are
faithfully shown by employing thir
teen separate colors. This is The
largest calendar that The Companion
has ever issued. the picture alone
measuring inches in width and q
inches in length. Below the picture
are arranged the twelve months
Great care has been taken to make
the date figures legible. and to insure
practical and useful, as well as an
artistic. calendar. The calendar Is
given to all those who pay their sub
scriptlons to The Companion for 1909
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-26
Ex-oueen Now in Washington.

San Francisco. EX.Queen Liliuoka-
LAM OF Hawaii was a passenger on the
rived here Sunday from the orient via
Honolulu Not half dozen passen-
gers on the steamer We're aware that
the frail old lady, plainly attlred and
accompanied by one maid. was the
famous ex-Cuaen. She Is travelling
with Prince Kalaulanlola. better
lnovn as Prince Cupid and Prin.
cess Kaauianiola. aud will accom-
pany them TO Washington. The
prince was reelected delegate to con.
eress at the recent election.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-26
DISEASE CAUSES ALARM.
Effort viii be Made to Stamp Out
Foot and Mouth Disease.

Washington. results fol-
lowing the outbreak OF a contagious
foot and mouth disease in New York
end Pennsylvania. causing those
states TO be guaranteed against inter
state shipments OF cattle etc, were
shown on Friday in adyices which
reqched Secretary of agriculture VIII
son, stating that -four children in Dan
vile, Pa. had contracted the disease.
A rigid investigation is in progress
10 determine whether others have
been similarly affected. The officials
lelieve that the spread OF the con-
tagion will be checked, though the sit
uation Is grave.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-26
TURKEY FOR ROOSEVELT.
Horace vose Makes President a Pres
ent Of a 26-Pounder.

Westerly, X. 1.-The Rhode Island
turkey which Horace Vose will send
TO the president. according to his an
nual custom. to grace the table OF the
white house on Thanksgiving day,
went on the execution block on Sun
day and was shipped to Washington
ON Monday, II Is the best OF lot OF
chestnut-fed birds which have been
selected and especially reared as can
didates for the distinction, and
weighs &c pounds.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-26
Champagne on the Congo.

In the Congo the extravaganza y
the average white man IS astoundlns,
Champagne is the invariaole orueI '
the day for men getting few ns ,'I
dred dollars per year, and the om nu..s
usually lands in Antwerp after NV .
years with enough money for sp.'~
when he must sign and 80 paeA
Worlds Work.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-26
When phllosophx Fails.

Urging unhappy people 70 W. W.
of their mercies," says the phiiosopaA
OF folly. lis like trying 10 persu'
kitten who is unable to get ou' \
bathtub that she is happy pee'S'
the water isn't turned on
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-26
Deep Foundations

The caissons for the foundatIm
work of the tower of New York CIV.
scraper were sunk TO bedrock throueA
nearly 20 feet of qulcksand. and ma
pillars incrusted to the fundameptsl
rock, over so Of them having Tim,
been placed within three months ate,
the caissbns were first sunk.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-26

A man is known by the CONF e.ls
his mind keeps. To live conunSs
with noble books, with high 49, ~,
thoughts seated in the mind OF ~,
tesy." teaches the soul good manA
Thomas Bailey Aidrich.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-26
Have Queer Belief.

An amusing superstition OF old ~.
mouthshire, England, is that snsS
has four legs. all OF which WIN uss
come out IL after thoroughly hnr ~
him you hold his body over -
name.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-26
Cheese KEEP, for Ceremonies.

Saaen cheese is made in Switzerland
from cows milk. II is the custom TO
make saaen cheese at the birth Of
child and eat II at the burial feast o.
even at the burial feast of a son Of The
child for whom II Is made.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-26
As Yale Sees n

Tanke--It must be great to be
Harvard man.
Styne-Why so?
THE streets up there are so crooked
that people can't tell whether you're
walking straight or not"-Yale Rec
ord.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-26
Natural Curiosity.

Small Harold noticed that a stylish
young man who was calling on bis
sister wore shoes that tapered to 8
point. Say" queried the little iel
low. lis your toes all cutted OF but
one?"
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-26
Get a Patent.

Your invention may be valuable and
should be patented. Send for free 10
formation and advice 10 n J. ROBIN
SON. Patent Attorney. p. o, Box 5ii'
Salt Lake City.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-26
THE DIFFERENCE.

Jones--You never hear OF fat
criminal, do you?
Bones-Certainly not. Look how
difficult It would be for stout person
TO stoop to anything low
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-26
snsnd Much on Armament.

At the present moment the coun
tries OF Europe are spending on their
armies and navies as much as $4,000,
900 q day.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-26
schoOIboy Definition.

Some funny things happen ID y,
schoolroom. A Brooklyn eass.
called upon a small boy 10 u' u,
multitude" "A multitude, saiu r
boy. is what we get when we mD'
ply."
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-26
Rlvnr rhat pIsapnears.

The River Polk flows into a cave 10
he side of mountain and complete
ty disappears, at Adelsburg, near
Trieste.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-26
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.

For thirty years Lydia Il. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
standard remedy for female ills,
and has positively cured thousands Of
women who have been troubled with
displacements, inflammation, ulcera-
ton, f.5roid tumors, Irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing-down feeling, flatulency, indiges-
ton, dizziness ornervous prostration.
Why don't you try it?
Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick
women to write her for advice.
She has guided thousands to
health. Address. Lynn, Mass.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-26

The total area Of woodlands in this
country is only a trine over 100000
acres. and we have fully 100000
acres OF waste land, much Of which
is peculiarly suitable for the growth
Of timber. Yet we annually import
over 100000 tons of timber at a
cost OF about ES00O0,OOO. The press
ing necessity for an increased area OF
woodland in these Islands is obvious
London Telegraph.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-26
HUNTS REPTILES
FOR THE MARKET
KANSAS CITY MAN MAKES GOOD
LIVING CATCHING POISONOUS
SNAKES IN SOUTHWEST.
HE HAS LITTLE COMPETITION
Wife Aids Him in Dangerous Vocation
Demand for Deadly Venom Great
err Than supply-Finds 227 Rat
tiers In One Den.

Kansas City. Mo.-A black box in
the dooryard at 1916 Lawndale ave
nue. has this sign in white:
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-26

A good many people who have loved
and lost are kickips on the amount Of
alimony they are e ~. ellsd 20 lay.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-26
This woman says she was saved
from an operation by Lydia IL.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.

IenaV. Henry, Of Norristown, Ca,
writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
al suffered untold misery from fe-
male troubles. My doctor said an opera
ton was the only chance j had, and
dreaded IL almost as much as death.
lone day read how other women
had been cured by Lydia Il. Pinlsham's
Vegetable Compound, and decided to
try II. Before l had taken the first
bottle was better, and now l am en-
tirely cured.
Every woman suffering with any
female trouble should take Lydia ~
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-12-18
IN DURANGO VILE.
Arrested. Forrest is Fleet,
but 8 cauuht.

Last Saturday afternoon Deputy n. j.
Sanford paid a call to Frank Forrest,
whose domicile is located on Seymour
street, and requested said Frank to ac-
company him to the county house.
Frank did not appear greatly nonplussed
at this invitation. only stated that he was
not i'll the proper costume for the jaunt,
and started back into the house ostensib
ly for the purpose of nxing up his ward
robe, but he took to his heels; and fleet
heels he proved to have; for long dis
tance, the lean Frank and the heavy
deputy hOofed it through the snow, a
merry cross country run. Sanford final
ly rounded him up and took him in
charge.
The woman in the case, Nettie Laval
ley. was also taken into custody. Tues
day morning they We're brought before
Justice A. w Dickens on the charge of
adultery. The woman waived examina-
ton and was held in the sum of $500 for
the June term of the county court. For
rest had hearing, but was held in a
like sum To appear at the same time,
TheT were both unable to secure bail,
so they were committed to the coun-
ty Jail. Mrs.-or Miss-Lavalley it is
understood has but recently came from
Rutland, where she had been doing time
at the work house.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-12-18
THE ANNUAL MEETING.
Much Interest Shown and Hear
ty Endorsement of Policies
Followed.

The annual meeting of the Middlebury
Improvement society was held at Mason.
ic hall Monday, Dec. 14th, at three. and
was marked by good attendance which
showed its interest and appreciation Of
the work already done. The minutes of
the meeting are as follows:
The secretary's report OF the meeting
of Dec. 1907, was read and accepted.
The secretary's annual report for the
meetings of the executive board during
the fiscal year 1907-l90S was read and
accepted. Reports from the chairmen
of the railroad, and roads and park
committees were read and accepted.
The treasurer's report was read and
accepted.
1t was moved to that the so ociety have
humane committee another year.
After remarks all of which were avor-
able to it, the motion was carried.
Report of the nominating committee
was read and accepted, and as there
were no other nominations, the secretary
was instructed to cast the ballot. 1t re-
suited in the election of officers, chair
men of committees, and directors board
as planned by the nominating committee,
and as follows - President, Mrs. w. S.
Burrage: vice presidents, 1st, Mrs. Har-
riman, Cd, Mrs. G. II. Dickinson, 3D. g,
Mrs. d. c. Noble; secretary, Mrs. VIM
w. McGilton; treasurer, Mrs. S. s. Eddy
Directors, Mrs. Emma B.ckwith, Mrs.
Ransom Benedict, Mrs. Ezra Brainerd,
Mrs. f. c. Brown, Mrs Thos. Burns,
Miss Ada b. Calender, Mrs A. X. Carr,
Mrs. John Fletcher, Mrs. Carrie A. Had
ley. Mrs. Cbas Lyman. Mrs. D. McG.
Means, Mrs. l.. f. Mellen, Miss Carrie
Nooran, Mrs. w. II. Sheldon, Mrs. Henry
NJ. Seely. Chairman of park and forest
ry committee Mrs. Brainerd; sanitary
committee, Miss Noonan; street. Mrs.
Hartman; railroad, Mrs Carr; entertain
ment committee, Mrs. Noble, Mrs Brew
ster, Mrs. Stewart Mrs. Wood.
1t was voted that the annual meeting
be held the second Monday in November,
instead of in December.
CARRIE A. HADLEY, Sec.
All members present paid the annual
due of 81 90 and it is earnestly desired
that all the well wishers of the society
will send their subscriptions to Mrs. S.
5. Eddy the treasurer as soon as is con-
venient that the roll of membership for
1909 may be made up and the manage.
ment know upon what financial basis it
is to continue its existence. To carry
out it, well matured plans and go on
with its useful activity generous support
is greatly needed Those who for any
reason did not join last year will show a
very commendable public spirit by doing
so within this month.
1t rests upon each and all to make the
Middlebury improvement society amount
to something; if its support falls off its
work will be greatly handicapped and
much of 1t postponed.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-12-18
Churc h Note S.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.

Christmas services, DR. Dckinson's S
subject. "The Worlds Discovery
of. the Child Special Christmas music.
Evening, Christmas Festival Service.
Organ, pilgrim Chorus" Wagner.
Nenite, choir and congregation.
Call to worship, prayer, choir response
Quartet, "Sleep, Holy Babe"
Scripture, hymn, responsive reading,
Christmas Carols by choir
"Chrst Is Born. Angels Say"
Twas Night Unlike all Others"
"Came to the Feast of Gladness.
Prayer, chant of the Lords Prayer,
hymn.
Organ Interlude, Vincent.
Soprano solo, Little Town of Bethle-
hem"
Sermon, "The Song of the Morning
Stars" 1.-The Hymn of the Heavenly
Host, ""The Chorus of the Redeemed"
Hymn, prayer, Nunc Dimittis.
Chorus, Mrs. Cushing Hill, soprano,
DIR. Philip Mellen, tenor, Mr.. ]. Lewis
Turner, bass, Mrs. G. D. Miner, organist.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1908-12-18
NOTHING BETTER THAN pages
PERFECTED POULTRY FOOD"

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the maker of the famous death to
Lice" remedies, and who is known all
over the country as poultry expert,
says there is nothing better than
pages Perfected Poultry Food"
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Some kind OF animal food is necessary
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food and the best ways of using It,,
white to G. s. Page, Hyde Park, VT, for
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