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The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-24
OUTSKIRTS HORSE IN couRslNo
FLEET-FooTED ANTELOPE.
Party Of Montana Nimrods Try the
up-to-Date Method and Declare
That II is the Most Exclt-
ing Kind Of Sport.

Even when coursing the fleet-footed
deer must the horse give way to the
automobile, for the speedy buzz wagon
has been pressed into service by the
resourceful hunters OF Montana, and
now q 40-mile an hour clip is hit up
over the prairies as the fieetest Of all
animals OF the western plains-the
antelope-is pursued. Such is the
twentieth century method of hunting,
for the first time practiced by party
of four Helena men. Lewis Penwell.
w. f. Parker, c. B. Witter and G. II.
Flickenger are the men who have re-
sorted to this unique method of bring
ing the fleet-footed gone within range
of their rifles. and they declare II is
more exciting than running horses,
steeple chasing or any of the other
sports which are so popular through
the element of excitement involved.
It is dangerous, too, A hidden ra'
vine, the mound of earth at the mouth
of a badger or gopher hole. or the
thorns of a prickly pear are obstacles
TO test the nerve of the most venture
some. Let the driver turn his atten-
tion for the fraction Of second from
his machine, and a iumbled mass of
twisted STEEL spllntered wood and
mangled bodies will litter the yeldt.
But the exhilaratlon OF the new
sport, the rush OF wind against the
cheek, the blurred vision. of gopher
colonies, patches of prickly pear, sage
brush, the momentary glimpse Of deep
coulees. or ditch, as the driver sharp
ly turns the wheel and guides the ma.
chine past safely, and the white and
brown dots ahead running on a
straightway course. becoming larger
and more clearly discerned, and then
receding again as the machine swings
out of its course because Of a coulee'
and finally the jumping specks on the
prairie assuming definite shape as an
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-24

ankle bones were found. indicating 30
animals.
Two excavations were made, and on
the first day six skulls were uncov-
cred. After that the finds averaged
one day until total of is was
reached. The skeleton of big wolf.
like carnivor Amphicyon, was also
found among the smaller bones, and
other workings were developed which
although not so rich in numbers pro-
duced more complete skeletons.
The climax came with the discovery
OF beautiful. complete skeleton. All
the bones OF this were articulated. ap.
pearlng as II the creature had dropped
and had neve been disturbed 1t never
will be disturbed. either The whole
skeleton with the surrounding mGtrix
was taken up in block and will be
mounted as a slab without removing
the bones. The preparation Of this
took six weeks. and during that time
two disiointed skeletons, and a num-
Der of skulls we're taken up.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-24

for the winter and taken down In the
spring. Fig. shows the construction
of the door section. The door is made
90 inches wide by six feet high and
swings outside on pair Of hinges a
knob is used on the outside of the
door for opening. A spring pulls the
door and holds II shut. A wooden turn
latch locks the door from the inside.
The plan view. Fig. 3, shows how
the corners are screwed together and
how the sides are fastened to the
house with wood screws.
The entire outside is covered with
heavy unbleached muslin and Is
fastened 10 the frame with lacks. The
muslin comes a yard wide aud must
have Tapped seams which are sewed
the entire length The cloth Is tackled
all around the outside and over the
cross pieces. The cloth is then given
two coats OF paint and tinted the
same as the house. This storm door
or entrance is nice and light inside. IL
easily put up and taken down and pre-
sents a neat appearance when fin.
ished
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-24

Correcting Earthquake Disturbances.
A curious result OF the great Calf
ornia earthquake of 1906 was the per
nanent displacement Of large areas
severed by the triangulaiion OF the
coast and geodetic survey, so that the
engths and directions of the lines
dining the stations were sufficiently
hanged to diminish the value OF the
rlangulotion as framework for ,fu.
ure surveys. During the past year
new triangulation has been made
aver this disturbed area. and correct
I'd positions have been determined
or 81 Of the old stations between
Point Arena and the neighborbood OF
Monterey bay
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-24
A KING AS GUEST

sunpiuons splendor. The entrance hall
Is white marble. but a noticeable fea.
ture Is the absence OF the usual marble
staircase instead. the viSitor Ia con-
fronted with a series Of paneied glass
partitions inset with mirrors, which
give the impression that second
house has been built within the first
one One or two marble steps lead ~
this miriorcd pauellng. through which
doors open into the drawingroom.
ballroom aud other apartments on the
ground floor
II report speaks truly this house will
be a palace Of beauty and magnihcence
Tapestries from the east viii decorate
the oriental part An Indian artist In
decoration has come over especially
TO superlntend the arrangement OF
that portion of the house which will be
In eastern STYLE. while Frenchman IN
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-24
An American Camel

uict. near Agate. Neb.. is celebrated
for the discoveries that have been
made there. Work for the Carnegie
museum in the last few years has
brought 10 light 200 skulls Of extinct
rhiuoceroses. together with some OF
the bones and the University OF Ne
braska has established quarries near
by which are beginning TO give rich
returns. The Amherst party had to
trust to luck IN some of the unworked
territory. and luck favored them
AT the base OF a blur spot was
found which contained many bones OF
tiny camel The lead was followed
up the hill to the level whence they
came. and on the surface 60 small
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-24
Fire Worship.

Prof Arthur o. Lovejoy. as the re.
suit OF an inquiry into the origin and
meaning OF FIRE cults, 80 common
among ancient nations and among
modern sayages and barbarous tribes
suggests that many races conceived
the sacred fire" not as a practical
convenience or an ancient custom or as
a means OF frightening demons. but as
a vehicle OF life, or magical energy
the prosperity of the household or
tribe depending In part on the per
peiuity, vitality and purity OF the IRE.
j was thought OF as subject TO a
tendency TO grow old ana weak, Ike
all natural forces-hence the custom
Of periodically renewing r. This con.
clusion is based partly upon The state.
ments made by the lroquois Indians
and the Maons
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-24

France has always been great
producer of poultry and eggs. but
lately millions Of eggs have been i'm.
ported from other countries. espe.
eially for consumption In Paris. OF
these importations by far the largest
proportion comes from Russia In
1907 about 100000 pounds OF Russian
eggs were eaten In Paris. Austria.
Hungary In the same year furnished
only about 100000 pounds, and other
countries less Among these Egypt
contributed 100000 pounds,
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-24

A little book. called The Care for
the Goat" has recently attracted some
attention In England The writer
urges that great advantage would be
found by small proprietors, laborers
and rural residents In keeping goats.
"tho poor mans COW" Goats milk
he says. often possesses twice the
richness OF cows milk. Is very valu.
able for children, and may be practi-
caliy guaranteed as free from the
bacillus OF tuberculosis. Goats are
cheap and cheaply kept, since they
readily find food, and they demand
lltlle room.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-24

the same profession Is taking charge
OF the rooms which will illustrate the
Louis XIV. and XVI periods.
Unlike most London mansions, the
Drexel home Is equipped with ole.
vators.-or "lifts." as the English call
them--and also with every modern
electrical device for heating and light
ing. This winter. Mrs. Drexel will
open the house with great house
warming" after which she will give a
number OF magnificent balls and par.
Ties Mrs. Anthony Drexei Is already
a great favorite with the Inner circle
OF the English smart set" and her
daughter, Miss Margaretta, Is said to
be greatly admired by Queen Alexan.
dfa u IL reported that suite OF spe-
oial apartments has been set aside for
King Edward who is expected to be
frequent visitor The kings suite
will never be occupied by anyone else
but his majesty. This 70 the first in
stance on record where an American
has made such elaborate preparations
for English royalty.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-24
ostrlehes

Many stories are told Of the foolish.
ness of the ostrich. Everybody has
heard. for instance, how this bird will
bury ifs head IN the sand and con
ceive itself altogether hidden.
There can be no reasonable doubt
that the species goes TO great lengths
OF folly
And yet, If the testimony Of reliable
naturalists may ~ taken. dark
ostriches don't bleach themselves with
peroxide OF hydrogen in the belief that
society win thereupon deem them
blondes.
Nor do they resort TO rats, expecting
to create the Impression that their
feathers fun naturally.-Puck.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-24
HOW TO MAKE A STORM ENTRANCE.

Where door side of the house Is
exposed to the wind, storm door or
entrance is a very necessary adjunct
during the winter months. The object
of this article is TO show how to build
a storm door or entrance incfosure
from cloth. This Is an easy thing TO
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-24

little the processes by which the old.
est brickwork now standing was laid
Progress In bricklaying is therefore to
be more expected in the nature OF i'm.
of existing methods than
rom attempting radical change.
Two improvements recently made
along this line are noted with interest.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-24
A suRFsIr or ADVICE.

I've had a cold,
And can't endure
The folks vino know
A certain cure
I've been advised
Just what % DO,
To meke q thing
Look good az new
Suggestions !
Have had my share.
jusi what Ia eat
And what 20 wear
Bot sluce my baby
Came. ! swear.
I get advice
From everywhere.
Some tell as
That we mustn't feed
Her more than such
a child should need
Two hours apart,
And some say three.
And some, whcne'er
She cries. tell me,
Don't walk the floor.
! have keen told,
ln time Hhe'll be as
Good as gold
Don't rock her nights.
And " she cries.
To leave her quite
Alone Is wise
II luccot ghs come
Twere best some say.
To iei ipeiu wear
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-24

are mitred at the corners and nailed
with finishing nails. The middle piece
is cut to. III neatly and toe-nailed In
place. The back and the sides are
screwed to the floor with wood screws
that pass through the frame. This
allows the frame to be readily put up
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-24

Tourist tout wesO-I presume this
neighborhood Is fun OF exciting his
tory.
Guide-fou bet. Dye see that point
o rocks? When the sherin's posse
got after Buffalo Jim. they chased him
to The top OF that there peak, 400 feet
high, and the only way he could es.
cape them was b. jumping
Tourist-Goodness me- The fail
killed him. OF courseg
Guide-No. He didn't jump.--N. Y.
Weekly,
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-24
sIIverIna d Ion. Leather. Ete.

In practical operations, the silyerini
of such materials, alone or IN conneo.
ton with other substances. Is neces.
sary For this purpose, the objects
are FIRST heated TO 40 degrees to l76
degrees F., and painted with hot so.
luton Of gallo acid IN water. then
with a solution Of one part Of nitrate
OF silver dissolved In water and the
alternate paintings repeated until tho
sllyery appearanee Is prodneed
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-24
Not oulte the Same.

'The feat OF the rider in the old
tournament who endorsed his oppo-
nent in the lists was Ike our great
modern holiday"
In what way?"
Wasn't II taking a knight onr--
baltimore American.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-24

An expedition organized in Boston
george NJ, Boynton will explore
sa great unknown regions of the
rsu'nern Watershed OF the Amazon
parallels
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-24

one side The lumber can be ordered
from any planning mill. Fig. l shows
he general arrangement of the frame,
The height Is made TO III neatly be-.
,ween the porch floor and the ceiling
as are also the two sides. The joints
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-24

All NAV years the steel Industry has con
~ ,ss ~ expected to see a fulnllmeni
N 'ae prediction made long ago THAI
~ Vpen-hearth process will go e
ds n, funeral OF the Bessemer" Recent
,,on ''opments indicate that the func
,' NV VIII be wedding instead of
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-24
has RIa crop Of sunar.

Louisiana's crop Of sugar this year,
$50, 900 tons. will be record. But
beet sugar production in this country
took the lead in 1905, and will amount
this season 10 $50 900 tons,
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-24

Who is that man who speaks on
every subject SO authoritstiyelyyr
"Heg Oh, he's a dictionary expert
All that accounts for his having
such pronounced opltiOnE "--,Balti-
mora American.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-24

AZ long as German bankers can
~ found who leave $7O00,0OO for
.uneS 70 the encouragement of science
.ae emlnence OF the German nation in
ue scientific field is not likely to be
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-24

american tyepwrlting machines
aa'e only German competitors in Eu
,ope' Al recent display at Grenoble,
rance they carried on all the honors.
sner use is increasing every day
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-24

The snohomish County WASH
tribune is discussing with some
anxiety the subject: What Snohom
ISL Needs Perhaps what 1t really
needs is few more consonants.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-24
PROVO MEAT and
PACKING @

Inc house shown to tourists as the
ancient palace of the Capulets Of
verona, which is associated with the
story OF Romeo and Juliet. has been
completely destroyed by FIRE.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-24

.,. tlui. William Frear OF the Penn.
frs .' State college discussed in
,as''Sourg the SO kinds OF breakfast
so ,'1s enat he recently tested for the
v ~ Most OF them were
Wy good said Prof. Frear.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-24

e latest experiments confirm
hopes of the success of the
ss telephone, Talking through
~NAn's hat, at long range. is going
70 be the merest commonplace.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-24

Fling your challenge forth--and do better
stu.
s. T. Kiser, in Chicago RecordHerald.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-24
INDUSTRY{9SSS>
4.A AND ~
gf5fIEGHANECS
FoR LAYING BRICK.
New Isbor-ssv,ns Device Called the
Fountain Trowei.

Brlcklaying az an art has remained
stationary for long pereiod Of time
The methods OF the past are still in
vogue and present practice varies but
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-24
WgLL-EoulPPED PLACE FOR
TRAINING OF SEA FIGHTERS.
Building Fast Reaching Completion
on Ground North OF Chicago
Donated by Men Of That
City.

For the first time IN the history o;
the nation the sea lighters OF the Unit
ted States are TO be given training
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-24

A wax from the rafine palm Of Mad.
agascar is being used as a substitute
for beeswax
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-11-24

Themselves away.
While others swear
warm water Will
Relieve her quick.
And keep her still
I new knew.
TIL baby smiled.
How many folks
Can raise a child.
mDetroit Free Press
Weekly Arizona journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1903-1908, 1908-03-25
HER PROTECTOR.

A Kansas City woman, who nas lost
u couple Of poeketbooks to purse
sDatehers, has invented q device where.
by she hopes to be ready for the next
high wsymsn who assails her. N is
nothing more nor less than q good, ser.
viee1bls Colts revolver, which abe
carries in q holster attached TO her
right leg-er-right lower limb, jus,
below the knee. Great idea, that. All
abe has TO do when the highwsyman
says "hands up" ~ 20 stoop down,
show him, for just an instant, Of course,
o presumably well.turned ankle, then
the business end Of a six.shooter. And,
anyway, what highwaymap, upon de.
manding money from a woman, would
expect her to go elsewhere for Ger
roll" than s'oekingward. Surely, D
great idea. that.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1903-1908, 1908-03-25
George E. Brown D.,
/. Of Spinal Meningitis
Saturday
Remains to be Intern,
In Phoenix Cemetsry
Today

All that Is mortal of auotbe, o, y,
apai county's honored pioneers, Geo.
T.. Brown, who died at his home q, \
Marieops Indian reservation. n,
Phoenix, Saturday, will be laid ia y,
this afternoon in Phoenix eeu.,1
The fatal mslady was spinal n.,1
gifts. The end was not unerp.e,.d !
ANAL hopes were entertained by IA. :,
tending physicians for his rsoo,,l
from the Avt attack.
Deceased came TO prescott, q,
wyandotte, Kansas, with the "o,1
zly" Cailen party in October, 1914 y,
at once became identified with tina N,
mess interests Of the county. N. =
tied in the Aqua Fria valley When
WAS n prosperous farmer fs ON
year.. He always took deep iu,us
in political affairs, and assisted 4, /,
ganizing the Republican party il Y,,|
apai county. He served as ual
sheriff during the administration 0, y
Bowers, the frs, sheriff elected by u
local Republicans. Later be was d.psl
sheriff under Buckley" O'Neil ~
was with that. oflcisl in many iaa,,1
chases after morse thieves and C,s,}
lawless characters. As deputy Uss,.
States marshal for the northern p)
Of the Territory he made an enyaAl}
Official record, capturing several is|
perate characters wanted by til, VI
thorities He was aiso honorsd h
appointment 70 other. positions by Y
party AZ various times. showing N
high esteem, in whien he was held d
1904 he was appointed farmer Of NJ
Maricopa Ipdian reservation, wl!.l
position he held until his death.
Deceased was born in Burlias,s,l
Iowa, July IL, 1S&6. He served 10 I'd
UAion army throughout the Civil va
lie was one of the pioneer railroad vi
gineers Of Kansas before he cane NJ
Arizona.
Surviving II his wife, nee Miss As
geiine Brigham Mitcaell, also a piss
eer of Prescott, to whom be was mar
ried twenty.seven years ago. He M
no other relatives In Arizona Tr
brothers and two sisters are still liviil
in Kansas.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1903-1908, 1908-03-25

Carterville, Ga, has minister who
il not afraid Of his job. On Sunday
Rev. John y. Bernard, who draws his
salary for filing the pulpit OF the Firs,
Baptist church, took of his coat, met
aphorically speaking, and handed out
the hotshot straight from the shoulder.
There are too many sinners in the
church." said the Rev. Mr.. Bernard,
land we must get them ont in order 10
have revival, for God himself could
have no peace even in heaven until he
turned the devil and his angles into
outer darkness. " Certain members told
Bernard he had better resign. Der.
nard replied: cit is easier for you few
sinners TO get out than IL IL for me 10
move my family" and he il still on
the job.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1903-1908, 1908-03-25
PUBLIC RECORDS.
instruments Filed A. Reportd BY "
Prescott Title Company.


7. q. Norris, ct nj, Incorporates Pre-
colt Mining and Development ca
Capital stock $l,500,000.
Mrs. Francis files affidavit Of sssss
ment work on five mines, Turkey Cr'ss
district.
j. y. Murphy locates two ml'a
Aqua Fria district.
q. W. Middleton files affidavit oi v
scssment work on four mines, WLlx
district.
Robt. Lee locates Uncle Sam ni's
Humbug district.
W. X. Lee locates fifteen mines, hss'
bug district.
j. +. charley locates two nina
Weaver district.
Laura Brill files affidavit Of s''ss
ment work on Leo mine, Black h'a
district.
j. M. Borgan and wife to L. b 'h
Lucy, Il. kearley. w. deed. Lot u
blk. 81, Prescott.
Vanderburg- Arizona Milling and "
velopment Co. amends articles OF "
corporation.b
Blake Baker to J.. +. Russell. DIV
OF sale. Two horses, one wagon, bar
ness, etc.
B. Trolley and w. s. Jones 0e''
barrow mine, Tiger district.
Estate Of Leroy ID. Miller, deeea'.
to Harley W. Miller. Deed. W. y "
\. T.. u Of 8. w. u of Sec. 5, 10 ~
X. 4 W.
Monroe .Reddin to Harley W. h'"'"
z. G. deed. Same property.
Estate Of Leroy ID. Miller, decca's'
to Q. l.. Miller. Deed. W. y Of y
w. u, Sec. o and +. " Of n b. "
See. g, Is NJ, 4 w.
Monroe Reddin to C. l.. Miller Y
c. deed. Same property.
Castle Hot Springs Co. locate spn''
placer, Castle Creek district.
Weekly Arizona journal-miner. [volume] (Prescott, Ariz.) 1903-1908, 1908-03-25
WHAT ABOUT A COOK. srovE7

Now that summer time and "dog
days. are just ahead, everybody who
summers at home, in considering
how to simplify things and get tn.
most comfort ont Of an uncomfortable,
| situation.
We interview the ice.man; order thin
clothes; plan to ease up here and relax
there; but more than likely forget the
one most important item in the whole
hot'weather scheme some means al
doing the family cooking without the
insufferable heat of "a coal fire in the
kitchen.
Everyone with experience knows how
firesome It IL to stay in a stuffy room,
10 prepare meal, let alone toe doing
OF big baking. But everyone doe.n I
know how very easy II is to change n
not Kitchen to cool one, and do better
cooking at the same time. inst add IN
your list Of summer convenieuces n
New Perfection Wick Blue Flame OH
Cook'Stove and you've done all that
any one can do TO lessen hot weather
discomfort. .t
wouldn't il he fine of n summe,
morning to step in the kitchen. nut ON
the Kettle, broilf the steak, bake the
muhins, filter the coffee and give the
breakfast call in sone fourth IN. ,;,o
you'd take to IL all on a coal stove,
And wouldn Z it be- fine TO be as cool
when the breakfast was nrenarsd .s
wnen you first entered the kitchen,
People who have tried 1t say that
the New Perfection Oil Stove actu.uv
does everything in the line of cookino
ana domestice service without over.
heat'hg the room or the worker.
Undoubtedly the reason is 70 be
round IN the blue flame principle IN
which the stove works. n
a cylindrical chimney concentrates
'"e neat at the stove top and in this
way prevents surface radiation ma in
coal or wood stove.
" Z" easy to see that this lessons
very much the matter of personal dis.
comfort in sumner housekeeping.
90 don't forget the New Perfection
VII stove in your summer plans ana
you VIII have comfortable kitchen
anu the best eook-stove in the world.