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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-06

CAS- rule the inspectors of the post
office department look after matters of
fraudulent uses of the mails" said Cap
tain Dickson on a certain occasion when
had dropped in for quiet smoke and
a lass of sherry, but when a case de-
veIons unusual difficulties the secret
service department is called upon. This
does not often happen, however, for
there is A lot of rivalry between these
departments and not a little jealousy
II is only as a last resort that our
branch of the machinery Of government
is brought into requisition, and not I'M
iii the postofice inspectors have failed
utterly"
was visiting at the home of Captain
Dickson. who had once been high in the
counsels Of the United States secret
service, but was now retired. Each OF
us had a cigar in our fingers and before
us was a sherry decanter-the captain
favorite beverage He knew what | was
there fora story. and he was willing
10 tell one as soon as he could find the
lead. And the interesting feature about
his experiences is that they are true
happenings. and his simple way of tell
ing them made the picture he drew
stand out the more clearly. / couldn [
improve on them if l tried to embelilsh
them. so I repeat his words as L re-
member them
A case Of this character occurred a
few wears ago in one of the larger west
ern cities.
II was a mining casa company
hacked by $50, 900 capital stock-and,
~ an appearances, il was a legitimate
scheme. Among its directors were four
or five weIl-knOwn western mining men,
one I remember being an eX-United
states senator. II advertised extensive
" in the newspapers and by circulars
orders for stock were pouring into the
company in such large quantities that
il required two and three mail wagons.
sometimes, to handle a single days
mail.
The stock was sold in small quantities,
no one being allowed to subscribe for
more than 100 shares at a dollar a share,
out of each million dollars of stock is
sued. The stock was sold at par. dol
lar cash a share, and 1t was paying an
nual dividends of 20 per cent In five
years the subscriber had his money
back and still owned his stock, of
course 1t made a decidedly attractive
investment. and people from all over
the country just broke their necks, par
don the expression, to get in on the
ground floor.
The advertising matter of the COM
OF the Amalgamated Gold Syndicate,
was cleverly written. 1t stated that the
disCoverers of the mine were two poor
prospectors without kith or kin but with
hearts overlooking with generosity.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-12-06

never said a word OF all this to me, but
1 knew the state of affairs. and his
terse Instructions had been sufficient
to let me know what was expected
of me.
When l had worked on the case some
four or five days an inspiration came
to me and had cumulative analysis
made of bar OF gold from the Katy
did mine. 1t showed just what l ex-
pected- Then / made an investigation
of the syndicate's deposits in the va
rious banks where it kept accounts
From these l gathered few more ideas
and really began TO see daylight
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postal inspectors had been rather Of
fensive lately over one or two matters
and there was bit of friction between
the heads of these departments Hence
the desire of my department that
should clear the matter up without as
sistance. i had been told that l must
work out my own salvation. and that
was the kind of assignment 1 always
liked best I wanted to teach the post
office department that one secret serv-
ice man was worth all its corps of in
sDectors. that I could work out single
handed a proposition that had stumped
it's best talent OF course the chief had
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sons claim of secret process of re-
filming. 1 knew that was a fake ouf-
right. but l wanted confirmation of if
and the only way to obtain this was to
get inside the little building at the mine
where Mason and Belden slept and
where the separation of the gold from
the amalgam was effected. / wanted
to get into that building as badly as
ever a life prisoner wanted TO get out
of the penitentiary, and / was ready to
do most any desperate thing TO accom-
plish my desire.
NV chiefs instructions had been ex-
pIicit and they suited me to ct" The
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Continued on Page 10.
The Lamar register., 1908-09-16
BATHING AN INDIAN IDOL.
Curious Ceremony Attended by Thou.
sands Of Devout Pilgrims.

Thousands of pilgrims from the va
rious outlying villages and other parts
of the Hooghly district poured in from
an early hour in the morning to the
temples Of Jagernath, says the CAL
cutta Statesman.
The image Of the god is placed on
a conspicuous part of the temple, SO
that 1t can be viewed at an advantage
by the immense crowd of pilgrims.
and there at a certain fixed hour the
bathing ceremony commences.
The most curious part of the festi-
val is that water is not poured on the
image Of the god until certain small
bird is found sitting on the topmost
banner of the temple. There is pop
ular belief that the bird comes from
Puri. the famous place of Hindu pilgrim
age. to Maheoh on the day of this
festival, and his very presence is an
indication that the ceremony should
commence. Immediately after the
bath the bird disappears.
The Lamar register., 1908-09-16

r. HAT the theory advocated by DIR.
Osler. the distinguished scientist.
who. while a member Of the faculty of
Johns Hopkins university. declared
that mans usefulness is at an end
after passing life sixtieth milestone. is
theory that will not stand the test of
application to everyday life, is the
firm belief of the vast majority of peo-
pie who have passed that age and con-
tinue to lead decidedly useful lives
and to take as keen an interest in af-
fairs as many younger members of
society. Not only this, but they give
the Osler theory solar plexus punch
by achievements accomplished after
passing the allotted three-score years
and ten.
One OF the most notable examples
that interest In life does not cease at
the age of 60 is to be found In Mrs
Annie E. Philpott. who. at the age of
SO. is still a most cheerful and eff
ficient employe of the government
bureau of engraving and printing
Mrs. Philpott not only performs the
work expected of her by Uncle Sam
The Lamar register., 1908-09-16
At the National Capital
Gossip of People and Events
Gathered in Washington
Coming White House Season to Be Gay

for young people. followed by dance.
Occasionally the parents had few of
their friends in to dinner, but the So
cial and official programs of the pres
ident and Mrs. Roosevelt left little
time on their calendar for any affairs
that Miss Alice might have had in
mind. So the little clique of which
the presidents daughter was a men,
Der saw to 1t that her seasons pro-
gram was full.
However, this does not promise to
be the case when the younger daugh-
ter of the White House blooms out as
full fedged social flower. She will
have a brilliant ball-the fairy story
writer's have fixed this important
event for early in January, just after
the official season opens-and from
that time until the curtain rings
slowly down on the administration
of Theodore Roosevelt his young
daughter will be the center of a bril-
liant whirl. Society even hopes that
her engagement will be announced be-
fore the close of her fathers term. al
though even the most daring social
gossips have not yet selected a life
mate for Miss Ethel.
The Lamar register., 1908-09-16
Osler Theory Will Not Stand the Test

without finding IT burden. but man
ages to find time after working hours
to devote to reading and fine sewing.
the latter diversion not only proving n
pleasant pastime but adding consider
ably to her income. She enjoys perfect
eyesight, never having had to resort
to the wearing of glasses. and is much
more active than many persons years
her Junior.
Mrs. Philpott is a descendant of a
sturdy Pennsylvania Revolutionary
family. and has always been a hard
worker. as were her parents before
her. Having always worked, she has
expressed the wish that she may con-
tinue until the end. and present indica-
tons are that her wish will be full
filed, but at no near date in the future
by any means.
In view OF the fact that DR.. Osler.
upon the celebration of his sixtieth
birthday several weeks ago. elected
to continue in active service and not
depart by way of the chloroform
route pointed out by him for those
with 60 years to their credit, Mrs. Phil
pott bears him no ill-will; in fact, she
is rather inclined to believe that the
learned doctor has been misrepre-
sented and hopes that he may live
to reach the ripe old age she herself
has attained. and that he may be as
useful In his. sphere during his re-
naming years as she has been in
hers.
The Lamar register., 1908-09-16

VITASHINGTON.-The return to
w Washington of President Roose-
welt and family will mean that the So
cial season will begin within a short
time after their arrival. Miss Ethel
Roosevelt has spent quiet summer.
the greater part of 1t being at her ia
TIERS home at Oyster Bay. She has
had rest and is fully prepared for
the most notable year of her young
life-the year when she will be form
ally presented to society and will
reign as the first young lady of the
land" Regarding Miss EtheFs social
campaign in the coming season society
is deeply interested.
1t has been recalled that the then
Alice Roosevelt was given only one
entertainment by her parents in the
White House from her coming out
ball. This was a large dinner party
The Lamar register., 1908-09-16
Teddy Interested in Statue of Self

take any chances on fate or African
lions. so James E. Fraser, of New
York. who was commissioned to exc
cute 1t months ago, was ordered to
hurry up the heroic touches and sub
nit the design in plaster.
A few days ago he notified the
superintendent OF the capitol build
ing that 1t was ready TO be worked
into marble, and the command for
him to go ahead was about TO be Is
sued, when word came from Oyster
Bay that not another stroke Of work
was to be done until the president had
looked himself over and was pleased
with the glad smile he was to hand
down to posterity.
II is impossible to learn whether Mr..
Fraser has nodded Mr.. Roosevelt as
the presiding officer of the senate. in
the uniform of rough rider. or in a
tennis costume. 1t is understood that
the sculptor is chiefly concerned over
whether he has the proper number of
teeth showing and the presidential
glasses sitting at the correct angle.
The Lamar register., 1908-09-16

The model had sat, with the neces-
sary rests. for three hours in one po-
sition. the pose of splendid senator
of Washington. elegant, aristocratic.
He had fine head. He was quite
noted for that. He had been model
for illustrations of many heroic fig
ures.
But the model with the fine head
wore about the rustiest suit of clothes
you ever saw. His shoes were down at
the heel. His cuffs were frayed. His
collar stayed up with difficulty, 1t was
SO old.
When the three hours were up he
gave sigh OF relief, for posing is hard
work. There is no work harder. The
artist drew forth his wad and paid
him. The model thanked him with a
grateful smile.
He is down and out" said the ar
fist when he was gone. "He hadn't a
penny to get his lunch with"
And he looked at the picture he had
drawn Of him as a splendid senator
OF Washington with a complacent
smile OF satisfaction with the fine dig
nifty of 1t.
The Lamar register., 1908-09-16
DREsIDENT ROOSEVELT has let it

D RESIDENT ROOSEVELT has let 1t
be known that one of the chief
things he is interested in during the
closing days of the latest administra-
ton is the statue of himself. which is
soon to be placed in the senate gal
lery. All the other ex-presidents
have long been immortalized in mar
BILE. and most of them had the pleas
ure,' before passing away. of saying
whether the work of the sculptor had
been sufficiently complimentary.
In view of the fact that Mr. Roose-
welt was still young and vigorous. the
senate hesitated to perpetuate him I'M
til he was closer to the three-score
and ten milestone. But he passed the
word along that he did not intend to
The Lamar register., 1908-09-16
1.-THE PALE GIRL"
Did Not Know Coffee Was the Cause.

In cold weather some people think
cup of hot coffee good to help keep
warm. So 1t is-for a short time but
the ug-caffeine-acts on the heart
to weaken the circulation and the re-
action is to cause more chilliness.
There is a hot wholesome drink
makes the blood warm and the heart
strong.
She says:
Having lived for five years in N.
OAK, have used considerable coffee
owing to the cold climate. AS re-
suit had dull headache regularly,
suffered from indigestion, and had no
life in me.
Il was known as the pale girl and
people thought l was Just weakly
After time l had heart trouble and
became very nervous, never knew
what 1t was to be real well. Took med
icine but it never seemed to do any
good.
"Since being married my husband
and l both have thought coffee was
harming us and we would quit, only to
begin again, although we felt 1t was
the same as poison to us.
Then we got some Postum. Well,
the effect was really wonderful. My
complexion is clear now, headache
gone, and have a great deal of en-
ergy I had never known while drink
ing coffee.
Il haven't been troubled with indi-
gestion since using Postum, am not
nervous. and need no medicine. We
have little girl and boy who both
love Postum and thrive on it and
Grape-Nuts."
There's a Reason"
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle
Creek. Mich. Read, The Road to Well
ville," in pkgs.
Ever read the above Iettsr7 A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, and full Of human
Interest.
The Lamar register., 1908-09-16
One of the
Essentials

Of the happy homes of to-day ia vast
fund OF information as to the best methods
Of promoting health and happiness and
right living and knowledge Of the worlds
best products.
Products of actual excellence and
reasonable claims truthfully presented
and which have attained to worldwide
acceptance through the approval of the
Well Informed of the World; not OF indi-
viduals only. but of the many who have
the happy faculty Of selecting and obtain
ing the best the world affords.
One of the products of that cla,s. Of
known component parts, an Ethical
remedy, approved by physicians and com-
mended by the Well-Informed of the
World as valuable and wholesome family
laxative is the weil-known Syrup Of Figs
and Elixir of SIENNA. To get its beneficial
effects always buy the genuine, manu.
featured by the California Fig Syrup Co.,
only, and for sale by all leading druggists.
The Lamar register., 1908-09-16
uoUsEKEEPERs in this city are to

Ii OUSEKEEPERS in this city are to
III have fresh eggs this winter.
Selling ancient eggs at as high
prices as fresh eggs has been a prac-
tice under consideration by the health
officials for some time. Drastic meas
ures are to be taken to break 1t up.
What is particularly disapproyed of
in connection with traffic in eggs is
the fact that a tremendous amount of
fresh eggs is shipped into Washing
ton and Immediately showed in cold
storage to keep until market prices
satisfy the dealer it is time to sell to
the public.
Laws are sufficiently broad enough,
1t is believed, to cover this question.
From expressions of officials of the
department they are determined to ap-
ply the law. The food inspectors have
already been given orders to enforce
T..
The sale of bad eggs in Washington
has been commented upon, not only
in this city, but elsewhere. according
to officials. A leading medical and
health journal recently contained an
article upon this subject. 1t accused
southern merchants Of shipping un-
desirable eggs to Washington.
This was responsible for DR.. Wood
ward directing Inspectors Mothers
head and Hoover to make inquiries.
That was two months ago. After talk
ing with the commission merchants.
retail dealers and others who handle
eggs. the inspectors reported that con-
ditions were satisfactory. From what
the merchants told them there was no
truth in the. article, they reported.
Inspector Hoover's report was es-
pecially Interesting in view Of the fact
that he said:
Il have talked with retail dealers
The Lamar register., 1908-09-16

A curious story went the rounds
some little time ago about lovely
foreigner. one of whose verbal slips
gave King Edward occasion for a
hearty laugh. A very lively person
age. with delightful accent. she
made such a favorable impression
upon the king that he asked her to be
his partner at bridge. But. sir" she
said, II really don't know how to
play" The king would take no de-
NAL, however, and she became rather
embarrassed. Il assure you. sir" she
said, Il don't know the difference be-
tween a king and a knave." There was
an awkward silence. and then she real
lied what she had said, and was COW
cred with confusion. The king. of
course. laughed it on. and now tells
the story with gusto.
The Lamar register., 1908-09-16
More Fresh Eggs for City Next Winter

and they have informed me that their
eggs are all right and that they have
received no complaints from their
customers"
Since then. however. there have
been complaints. The inspectors have
been directed to do more than inquire
They are to make rigid investigations
According to one official of the food
division of the health department
there will not be SO many eggs turned
over to the cold storage to await
prices" when the health department
gets through with its work.
An island in Lake Superior has been
stocked with caribou; Caribou Island.
so named because it formerly was
noted as a home for the animals.
The Lamar register., 1908-09-16
READY REASONING.
One Guess About Venus Of Milo
Proved to Be Wrong.

They stood before the reproduction
of the Venus of Melos.
"Her hands must have been beauti-
full" said one.
Very" assented the other. 81 won
der what position. they were in?'
II have n theory that she was repre-
scented as busted at her toilet, One
hand probably held a small mirror"
"And the other a powder pun, eh2
But that theory won't work"
And why not?'
Had she been ct her toilet her
mouth would have been full OF hair
pins. Louisville Courier-Journa'.
The Lamar register., 1908-09-16

The fair bather was in the greatest
danger when the heroic rescuer seized
her by the hair. 1t came off. Puffs
and coils and waves and rats 1t
strewed the shuddering sea
dazed.
Then he grasped the tiny knob of
real hair that remained on the ladys
head and drew her into shallow water.
Did she thank him for saving her
life?
She didn't-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Lamar register., 1908-09-16
DiSTEMP PER

In all its forms among all ages of horses,
as well as dogs, cured and others in the
disease with SPOHN'S DISTEMPER
CURE. Every bottle guaranteed. Over
100000 bottles sold last year. $50 and
500. Any good druggist. or send to man
ufacturers. Agents wanted. Write for
free book. Spohn Medical Co., Spec. Con-
tagious Diseases, Goshen, Ind.
The Lamar register., 1908-09-16

Good night, you precious lamb"
said the mother. with the liberty one
sometimes takes. even with ones son,
at bedtime.
Mother" said the small boy be-
seechingly, 'if you must call me some
thing. wouldn't you just as soon call
me a billygoat ?"-Youth's Companion
The Lamar register., 1908-09-16

1t Is the greatest manifestation OF
power to be calm. 1t is easy to be
active. Let the reins go. and the
horses will drag you down. Anyone
can do that; but he who can stop the
plunging horses is the strong man.
Which requires the greater strength
letting go. or restraining? The calm
man is not the man who is dull. You
must not mistake calmness for dull
ness or laziness. Activity is
the manifestation OF the lower
strength. calmness of the superior
strength.-Swami Vivekannanda.
The Lamar register., 1908-09-16

these years of pain was despairing
of ever being cured when Doan's Kid
ney Pills came to my notice and their
use brought quick relief and perma-
nent cure. am very grateful"
Sold by all dealers. SO cents box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The Lamar register., 1908-09-16

Prof. L. ID. Campbell. director OF tho
chemical laboratories in the Univer-
sity of Michigan, lost his sight IL
years ago through an accident In
spite of his afTiiction he has taken n
high place in education and has made
original researches of much value. es-
pecially in the chemistry OF iron and
cement.
The Lamar register., 1908-09-16
AN INGENIOUS eEoeAR.


Hulda b. White of Philadelphia has
purchased the firelock used by Al
exander Selkirk. Defoe's original Rob
inson Crusoe on the island OF Juan
Fernandez, at a sale in Edinburgh.
The relic has an authentic pedigree.
and for a long time was in the pos
session OF Selkirk's relatives in Fife
shire. Scotland. The price paid for
the gun was $160.
The Lamar register., 1908-09-16

I'm all in the dark about how
these bills are to be paid" said Mr..
Hardup to his wife.
well. Henry" said she, as she
pulled out colored one and laid 1t on
the pile. you will be If you don't pay
that one. for it's the gas BILL"
The Lamar register., 1908-09-16

Charolies. small town 80 miles from
Macon. in France. has recently been
visited by a shower of sulphur. The
roofs, gardens. fields. vineyards. rivers
and ponds were covered with yellow
dust. and for some time the peasants
In the fields we're troubled by n sui
phurous biting odor which made
breathing difficult.
The Lamar register., 1908-09-16

Borem-She wasn't at home when l
called, SO l left my card
Miss Pepprey-Yes. she was telling
me she considered 1t SO thoughtful Of
you.
Borem-To leave my card?
Miss Pepprey-No; to call when she
wasn't at home.
The Lamar register., 1908-09-16

than ten years l was
in misery with back
ache. The simplest
housework completely
exhausted me. l had
no strength or ambi-
ton. was nervous and
suffered headache and
dizzy smells. Alter
The Lamar register., 1908-09-16
so LOGICAL.

Mrs. Sparker-Do you think she
really prefers horse to the motor
car?
Mrs. TySe-Well. any one must ad-
nit that horse is more becoming to
a woman with such hay-colored hair!
The Lamar register., 1908-09-16

They say angels wear very few
clothes: the modern fashions ought
to make women more like angels. in
looks at least.
The Lamar register., 1908-09-16

The fault which humbles us is Of
more use than a good action which
puffs us up with pridc--Bovee.
The Lamar register., 1908-09-16

Platonic love is a good deal lik'
the gun we didn't know was loaded
Smart Set.
The Lamar register., 1908-09-16

Many a man believes in eternal pun
ishment-for his neighbor.
The Lamar register., 1908-09-16

for 100 years PETTIT'S EYE SALVE has
positively cured eye diseases everywhere.
All druggists or Howard Bros. Buffalo. n. Y.
The Lamar register., 1908-09-16

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething, softens the gums, reduces IN
nammation, aAys pain. cures wind colic &c abotte
The Lamar register., 1908-09-16
TEN YEARS OF HAckAcHe.
Thousands Of Women Suffer in the
Same Way.

Mrs. Thos. Dunn, 1853 Vine ST.,
Columbus, Ohio, says: For more
The Lamar register., 1908-09-16

The only way some people know is
the other way.
The Lamar register., 1908-09-16

II Your Feet Ache or Burn
get &c package of Aliens Foot-Ease. 1t gives
quick relief. Two million packages sold yearly.
The Lamar register., 1908-09-16

Longest Telegraph Wire Span.
An Indian stream. the River Kist-
nah. 600 feet wide. has the longest
span of telegraph wire In the world.
The Lamar register., 1908-09-16

More proof that Lydia T.. Pink.
hams Vegetable Compound saves
woman from surgical operations.
Mrs. s. A. Williams, of Gardiner,
Maine, writes:
81 was great sufferer from female
troubles, and Lydia E. Pinlsham's Vege-
table Compound restored me to health
in three months, after my physician
declared that an operation was abso-
lutely necessary"
Mrs. Alvina Sperling, of 1854 Cley-
bourne Ave, Chicago, Ill, writes:
~ suffered from female troubles, n
tumor and much inflammation. Two
of the best doctors in Chicago decided
that an operation was necessary to save
my life. Lydia Il. Pinshnm's Vegetable
Compound entirely cured me without