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The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-22
Twelve-Inch Limit for Dogs at St. Regi.

I'll Mascord came rushing up behind
him excltedly. tape measure In hand,
and tactfuily stretched the string so
his dogship would not be unduly Of
Tended.
What do you think you're doing?"
demanded MIR. Titles, Indignantly. MY
dog has pedigree and don't pro
pose"
Past the limit snapped Mascord.
land guess you'll have to take that
collie elsewhere"
Nonsense" returned Mr.. TILES.
"This dog is no lobster. He has
stopped at the leading hotels In Eu-
rope"
NO matter II ii stopped at the
White House." said Mascord, 1T
wouldn't have any more show of get
ting into this house than live teddy
bear--if II was over IL inches long
Mr.. TILES took the hint and led his
dog away reluctantly to the Fifty
third street institution.
When Mr.. Titles returned to the no
tel a toy spaniel, wearing rich coat
of purple material. skipped past him
"Ahl" said Mr.. TITLES, running up "a
Mascord. You get out your tape
measure and apply II to that dog
Already did that" returned Mas
cord "and his measure is Just half an
inch under the limit"
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-22
structure.

4 PIERPONT MORGAN has paid APP
j. proximately $4,000 for rare Chi
nese rug. This price is the highest
ever reported paid for any rug sold In
the United States, and dealers through
out the city were amazed 20 hear Of
such a large transaction, It is be-
lieved, although curators of the insti-
.ution declared they had heard OF no
such gift. that the remarkable textile
viii be given 10 Che Metropolitan Mu-
scum OF Art.
The museum only recently began to
acquire hlgh-class rugs, and this splen-
did fabric would be the chief object
OF the collection II was purchased
from the Ames estate in Boston. This
floor covering is an imperial palace
of soft texture and its colors are i'm
perial yellow and blue. In the center
Is royal dragon. represented as de
vouring the moon, the action symbolic
Ing an eclipse OF the orb OF night. It's
size is 23x25 feet,
Chinese rugs have within the last
few years come into high favor with
collectors and are steadily enhancing
In price. One Of the finest in the coun
try was acquired five or six years age
by Henry c. Frlck for $4,000, and tho
price was considered low in view o.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-22

r WELvE inches of dog is the limit
at the st. Regis.
Too much dog in the past has
caused trouble In the big Fifth avenue
hosiery. which explains the presence
at dog hospital In Fifty-third street
of the fine collie OF G. A. TILES of st.
Louis. while Its owner is guest at
the ST. Regis.
Not that the hotel management
doubted Mr.. TILES word when he told
them that his dog was not an ordinary
dog. Far be IL. II was simply in COM
pliance with the new rule that the
Titles canine was subjected TO the in
dignity of having common tape
measure passed over IL.
''Hey! Where are you going with
that Lcg?" called Reception Clerk
Mascord as mir. TILES, just arrived
from Europe, started up stairs to a
room he had engaged.
OF course. Mr.. TILES did not pay
any attention TO Mascord. He did not
know he was the person addressed un'
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-22

r HE proposed 4s story building at 80
Broadway marks the beginning OF
the new movement in skyscraper CON
struction, for six stories viii be under
ground, and they have already been
rented ON long lease for total rent
al of $1,000,000.
1t will be constructed by the Broad
way and New York Realty Company
at cost of s3,S75.000. of white en-
ameled brick and terra Gotta, and will
be 536 feet six inches tall-the tallest
single, compact building in the city.
And in view of the probable action OF
the city to limit the height OF build
lngs, It will. according to Mr.. Hazlett,
be the last of skyscrapers In New
York. The Singer and Metropolitan
buildings alone In the city tower high
err than will the proposed building, but
-H~stl,eS, said -IIaslelt, ia l. cnmpaGt
structure.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-22
ECZEMA ALL OVER HIM.
No Niuht's Rest for Year and Limit
Of His Endurance Seemed Near
Owes Recovery 10 cutieura.

my son Clyde was almost com.
pletely covered with eczema. Physi-
clans treated him for nearly year
without helping him any. His head.
face. and neck were covered with large
scabs which he would rub until they
fell of. Then blood and matter would
run out and that would be worse.
Friends coming to see him said that II
he got well he would be disfigured for
life When II. seemed as II he could
possibly stand 1t no longer, | used
some Cuticura Soap, Cuticura ONT
ment, and Cuticura Resolvent. That
was the first night for nearly year
that he slept. In the morning there
was great change for the better. In
about six weeks he was perfectly we'll.
Our leading physician recommends
Cuticura for eczema. Mrs. Algy
cockburn, Shiloh. o.. June IL. 1907"
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-22
Asour rHe lApY poLpHINs.
chIld's Inquiry Natural, Perhaps, to
One OF Her Sex.

A theatrical manager at the Play.
ers' club said OF the school OF classi-
cal dancing that Miss Isadora Dun
can conducts
Miss Duncan hears some quaint
remarks as she converses with her
child pupils. One day, preparatory
TO the first lesson In dolphin dance.
she delivered to her class a little lee
ture on this FISH She described the
grace OF the dolphin. and afterward
she described its habits and mode Of
life
And. children she said, a single
dolphin win have 1000 offspring.
"A little girl gave a start.
"'And how about the married onesP'
she gasped."
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-22
Institute on Wheels.

A full-fedged farmers institute OIL
wheels is attracting the attention OF
agriculturists in Pennsylvania. II is
train of three cars run by the Penn
sylvania railroad In connection with
the school of agriculture and expert
ment station of the Pennsylvania
State college. A corps of trained in.
structors and agricultural experts ac-
companies the train and lectures on
various topics that will aid farmers in
making their lands more profitable
are given at many points on the line.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-22
NOT THE rHaos OF LOVE.
mar ones "Reminiscences Seemed
Somehow TO Lack Romance.

They sat on the sofa. They had
,ust come to mutual understanding.
.rd he had measured her finger FOR
nc engagement ring, and they we're
n the first throes Of tender reminis-
cence.
eyou do not remember" he said,
m a trembling voice. you do not re-
member when you first saw me?'
eyes, | do
"Did any thrill OF throb tell your
heart this happy moment would
come? No; that could not be er-
pected'
ayes. something did seem to whis-
per that we might become man and
wife
"My darling" And he kissed her
fondly.
"Yes; remember saw you from
the window leaving the house. and |
thought you were bandy-legged. and
I thought how awful IL would be to
marry bandy-legged man, but Il was
only the glass in the window that was
uneven ard made you look So"
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-22
A scheme That Failed.

well.to-Do Patient (pleadlng pow.
erty)-I hope. doctor, you will re-
member that ! am poor man, and
make out your bill accordingly.
Doctor catering the fgures)-That
will make your bill exactly s42, In
stead OF $40. | always add ten per
cent. TO my bills against the poor to
make up for the proportion OF them
that fail to collect.--lllustrated Sun.
day Magazine.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-22
TALK OF NEW YORK
Gossip of People and Events Told
in Interesting Manner.
Leeds Widow to Wed Again, Says Rumor

death. The match Is looked upon as
an excellent one and Mrs. Leedss in.
come and great private fortune, given
her in cash and bonds by her husband.
will not be affected by her second mar.
riage.
Mr.. Cutting has frequently been re
ported engaged. The report was that
he had been engaged to Mrs. Ogden
Goelet. This he sadly denied, saying
that he only wished Il were true, but
about Mrs. Leeds he has not been so
frank.
Mr.. Cutting is a nephew Of Mri. l..
Townsend Burden. He has been one
OF the prime favorites In the exclusive
ly social set over which Mrs. Aston
presided during her lifetime.
Mrs. Leeds, whose life has been a
romance, is strikingly handsome
woman, and Il is regarded as rather
curious coincidence that her husband
should have been largely interested In
railroad properties with which MIR.
Cutting was identified. although they
were strangers to each other.
As Nancy May Stewart of Rich
mond, Ind, she was one OF the most
beautiful girls In the Hoosier state.
Her firsG marriage was unfortunate,
and after her separation the courtship
of William b. Leeds. who also was d.
vorced, led to series Of peculiar com
plications
When his first wife divorced him
Mr.. Leeds settled sl,000,000 on her
and after he married again the first
wife made It point TO appear neal
the second Mrs. Leeds and seek tt
outshine her In jewels and gowns.
Leeds died suddenly In the Hote
| Ritz, Paris, June 20 last.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-22
FACTS FOR SICK WOMEN.


Boys" said the sweet young teach
err, as she smiled graciously upon her
Sunday school class. 1T seems to me
that this lesson teaches that what ono
begins another continues or com
pletes. All work does not devolve
upon any one person Can you Illus
trate with an incident from your own
observation
I've know father to he on tear
all night" timidly Informed little Bob
by, "and then mother would continue
to rip him up the back all next morn
ing"
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-22
Explained Away.

The diner dropped his fork with a
clatter.
"Ughl Ought Phew!" he cried
Yes, sir?" inquired the oily waiter.
This stuff--what do you call itf"
demanded the diner.
Steak, sir, think" replied the
waiter. examining II closely. Yes, 1t
is steak, sir. I'll swear to II now!'
but the SMELL" roared the diner.
Smell H. Judge for yourself. 1t must
be weeks"
The waiter shook his head, and
then bent over confidentially.
You're maxim little mistake, sir"
he whispered. glancing cautiously
round IT'S that other gentleman's
: fish,"
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-22
An Encouraging Average.

81 have been looking over my finan-
qial operations" said Mr.. Easigo. II
must say they are more successful
than usual"
"IIave you been making large
prohts?"
mo. don't expect anything like
that"
But you say you we're successful?''
Comparatively successful. During
the month have loaned money to five
friends. and only three OF them have
quit speaking to me-"
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-22
J.P. Morgan Buys Famous Chinese Rug

the high. quality OF the textile, which
cannot be purchased at any such
terms at present.
1t is believed the highest sum ever
given for rug before this last trans
action was $4,000, paid by the late
II. G. Marquard for a Persian carpet.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-22
FACT VERIFIED.

Kid-say, mister. got change fer
five dollars7
Kind Gentleman-Yes my boy; here
II is.
kid-Thanks, boss; Just wanted to
see II. I'D kinder got to thinkin' dere
wasn't dat much money In circulation
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-22
Quaint.

Prof Brander Matthews. the bril-
liant writer and teacher, was discuss
Ing literary quaintness at Columbia
In illustration of the quaint he said :;
"A little girl ! know was very PAD
one day. She was so bad that, other
corrections failing. her mother took
her up to her room to whip her.
During this proceeding. the little
girls older brother opened the door
and was about TO enter. But In her
prone position across her mothers
knee the little girl twisted round her
head and said severely:
Eddie 40 out! Can't you see we
are busyY"
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-22
Disease DAMAGE. Tea Crops.

A curious disease which has done
much damage to the tea crops OF
northeast India is known as red
rust" An account OF the species OF
alga (Cepaleuros virescens). which
causes 1t, is given by G. NJ. Hutchin-
son In the Memoirs of the Agricultu-
raj Department OF India" II attacks
the leaves and stems OF the tea plant,
forming yellow patches. 1t is prop
agated by two kinds OF spores, one
carried by water and the other ey air.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-22
All conventions observed.

Wife tsuspiclously) is this
Kitty you and your friends talk about
at your club? Is II proper for a
young woman to call there?
Husband dnnocently) - Perfectly
proper. my dear. There is an ANTE"
there to chaperone this Kitty.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-22
An EneeptIonal Case.

THE newspapers tell OF a Connec-
ticut woman who gave her husband
$4,000 TO let her alone"
"This is a funny old world. II Is
the husband who usually gives his
wife every cent he gets to let him
alone"
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-22
Homeopathic Loss.

Ethelberta is doctors daughter
lust past six, which throws side light
on the story the Philadelphia Public
Ledger tells about her
On her sixth birthday Ethelberta's
father gave her a little ring with a
my pearl in II. Not very long after
mat she appeared in her fathers of
nee, looking very woebegone.
20, daddy" she said. rive lost the
little pin out OF my ring!"
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-22
Good Eve.

Mitchell's Eye Salve was first com.
pounded In 1s4s by DIR. Mitchell, a
noted eye specialist OF Missouri. It is
clean, white. odorless salve with won-
derfpl curative properties. Simply ap-
ply to the, eye lids, that's all. Sold
everywhere. Price 25 cents
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-22
sAmMYs FEELINGS.

Sammy" said his mean uncle. how
would you feel II l were to give you
penny"
Il think replied Sammy. that l
should feel a little faint at first, but
I'd try and get over It."
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-22

King Edwards fondness for cigar
is well known, but VIXEN with few
intimate friends he not infrequently
INDUCES in briar pipe. His liking
for tobacco is shared by nearly every
reigning monarch Of Europe.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-22
DRAWING the Line.

What do you think OF the dancing
that is now being shown on the stageg"
1T is quite enough TO see IT," an
swered Miss Cayenne, without being
80 audaoious as TO think about it,
Washington Star.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-22

do that orators opinions carry any
weIghtg" asked one statesman
"They ought to-" answered the
other. "They are heavy enough"
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-22

LUCAS COUNTY. 10
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he h senior
partner OF the frm OF n. j. CnENfr Co., doing
business IN the City OF Toledo. County and State
tforeaaid, and that said arm will pay the sum oi
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every
tase Of CArARH that cannot be cured by the use Of
FRANK J. CHENEY.
sworn 10 before and subscribed IN my presence.
hh 9Th day OF December A. d., 1886.
A. W. GLEASON
- NOTARY PUBLIC.
Halls Catarrh Cure IL taken internally and acts
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of the
ptlem Send for testmonials free.
y. j. CHENEY a CO.. Toledo o.
sold BY all Druggists. 7bc.
Take Hairs Family Pills for constipation
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-22

This would be a brighter world II
the people who can't sing wouldn't
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-22

Each hour has Its lesson and Its
life; and II we miss this we shall not
find It's lesson In another.--king.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-22

II takes some people long time to
ind out that things are not always val
liable because they cost dearly.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-22
Worth It's Weight in Gold.

PETTIT'S EYE SALVE strengthens old
eyes, tonic for eye strain, weak, Matery eyes
Druggists or Howard Bros, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-22

another Is thinking aDouif
"Of course When | see party OF
men / know they are thinking about
money. and when see a party OF
women / know they are thinking about
clothes
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-22
Ry,s>W1e4s
o -
safeguard for Coal.

The best preventive for spontaneous
ignition Of coal, says Compressed Air
is s'i5II cyl'i'1er rSnr5iY''Irs 20 -
pressed carbon dloxide, fitted with
fuse plug melting at 200 degrees Fab
henheit A cylinder one foot long
and three Inches In diameter Is sufii-
Client TO take care OF eight tons OF
coal.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-22

NJ W llhulS AT itdi-
tun's cry
store. We've
raised a right
smart lot of good
uns In this town.
and then agin
we've raised a
bunch o. pussley.
too! Take George
Hancock, fer in
stance. When |
n 7 $ [ X n g W
George ne was
about as big as a
pint o. cider. and
tn way he used
Z cuss was a eau
ton, Got II frum
his dad, who
would have won
the belt fer con
tinuous blasphe-
my II somebody'd
offered onei
AN every time
! went past tn
Hancock Gus Q
and Georgia was
about, he'd throw
stones at me!
But he got bet
ter after a while.
jined the Sunday
school and was a
dom right pert!
Folks begin I
pint to him with
| pride - and ther
one day as schoo
! tn teacher missed
Nl..sAl
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-22

Truth should be the first lesson OF
the child and the last inspiration OF
manhood. Whittier.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-22

Your wife has eloped with your
chauffeur"
7 don't care. was going to frs
Aim, anyway"
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-22

Those Tired. Aching feet Of Yours
Write A. :. Omsted Lc Roy. n. Y. for sample.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-22

It's bad thing to be known as a
good thing"
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-22

ONLY ONE "BROMO QuININE"
That IN LAXATIVE BROMO QulNINE. Look foI
the signature Of n W. GROvk. Used the World
over % Cure Cold In one Day. 2c.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-22

sober -aeeond Ihomghis- are always
best for a topper.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-22

Mrs. Winsiow's Soothing syrup.
For children teething, Hoftens the gums, reduces In
domination, alAya pain. cures wind colo zocAb0ttle
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-22
A sad Pesslmist.

do you believe in telepathy?"
What do you mean by that?" In
quired Mr. Sirius Barker.
"Why, thought transfer Do you be
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-22
WIS 2Vclk k5 III
Raisino Bows.

mo wonder some boys go TO tn
devil" commented Alb. Wilkins at bal.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-22

II is vain to be always looking TO
wards the future and never acting to-
ward it, Boyes.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-22

PILES CURED IN q TO ~ DAYS.
pAZO OINTMENr IL guaranteed 10 cufc AIRY sate
OF Itching Hind. bleeding or frQtrudink fiies IN
10 ID days or money refunded. toc.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1908-12-22

This woman says Lydia T..
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
saved her life. Read her letter.
Mrs. T. c. willadsen, of Manning,
Iowa, writes to Mrs. Pinkham:
al can truly say that Lydia L. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound saved my
life, and cannot express my gratitude
TO you In words. For years | suffered
with the worst forms OF female com
plants, continually doctoring and
spending lots Of money for medicine
without help. wrote you for advice,
followed IL as directed, and took Lydia
T. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound aud
II has restored me TO perfect health
Had II not been for you should have
been In my grave .o-day, wish every
suffering woman would try IT,"
FACTS FOR SICK Wok7EN.
For thirty years Lydia T.. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound, made
from roots and herbs, has been the
STANDARD remedy for female Ills,
ardhas positively cured thousands OF
women who have been troubled with
displacement Inflammation, ulcera-
ton, flbroid tumors, irregularities,
periodic pains, backache, that bear
ing.down feeling, fiatulency, indiges-
tion, dizziness, or nervous prostitution.
Why don't you try It?
Mrs. Pinlxham invites all sick
women TO write her for advice.
She has guided thousands To
health. Address, Lynn, Mass
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-23

ranged by the Recreation Tourist Go,, leaving in Che near future are Saratoga
 Monday July 27 five days trip, .$l9 week trip, including Ausahle Chasm $36; Block Island Saturday July a, three days trip, $1l, accommodations
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-23

at ocean View hotel; Atlantic City. Monday, July 21 accommodations at Haddon Hall or Islesworth, S26; sec ond tour to White Mountains, August 9d. Also would call attention to the tours of Aug, 11th to the Thousand
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-23

ChurchT see a Jersey woman had been brought into notice by the way she used club on midnight burglar
 f1otham---When the fellow broke in she probably thought 1t was her hus- band just getting home.--Yonkera Statesman.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-23

Women who like to be always cor seted can achieve their desire when in bathing even. Rubber corsets are provided for such These corsets are said to be invaluable for stout women who ride horseback, and re- duce flesh rapidly.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-23

Islands, round trip, ssi and the Royal Tour, ten days trip, scr All these rates are from New Haven. For de- scriptive circular and further informa- tion call or address the Recreation Tourist Co.,, New Haven.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-23

A pretty negligee is of pink batiste. which is tucked across the shoulders on each side at the front panel, while the latter beginning at the square Dutch neck, runs straight down the front and Is embroidered with white mercerzed cotton.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-23

Fancy Dutch collars can be pur- chased in any size, color or material now for decorating plain wash dresses.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-23

Hair ornaments of jet and gun metal come in rich plain designs and are intended for wear by those women who are in mourning
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-23

White or colored linen tailor-mado gowns have black and white striped linen collar and cuffs.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-23

|. Save all the old silk dresses and coats and send them this fall to car pet weaver and have them made into small rug Many have the finish and appearance of an Oriental rug The silk may be used with wooden and will make lovely rug for the bed room floor
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-23

Canada, Norway, Italy, each France Hungary 1 1-3 each; Australia Ger many, Finland, 1 each.
The morning journal-courier., 1908-07-23

Cross stitch embroidery is always suitable for marking household linen, and where the linen is not a weave the threads of which may not be easi- ly counted, satisfactory way Is to haste a piece of old fashioned foun- dation canvas over the portion to be marked; then work your cross stitch letters through the holes of the can vas being careful not to stitch through the threads of the canvas. Draw your stitches moderately tight and when the embroidery is finished pulf-> the canvas away thread by thread. This is very simple work but 1t must be done carefully so as not 10 pull the embroidery.