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The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-06-04
THE WITCHES TREE.
Curious Superstitions Regarding the
InfIuenne Of the Elder.

IHUucftTc VI tHS GtoSt.
Country people speak of the elder
tree as THE Witches Tree" and plant
It near farm buildings and diaries to
keep OF witches. They also say that
the roots should never come near q
well. still less grow into 1t, or the
water will b espoit. Evelyn's opinion
was also unfavorable. He says: Il
do by no means commend the scent OF
1t which Is very noxious to the air.
we learn from Biesius that a Ger.
tain house in Spain, seated among
many elder trees. diseased and killed
nealy all its Inhabitants, which. when
at last they were grubbed up. became
very healthy and wholesome place"
Cattle scarcely touch the elder. and
the mole Is driven away by the scent.
Carriers often place branches on their
horses heads TO keep of files. Nothing
will grow well in the company OF the
elder. and when It has been removed
and all its roots carefully grubbed up
1t is some few years before the ground
becomes perfectly sweet and good
for anything.
The berries. besides feeding the
birds. make excellent country wine.
delicious with soda water in summer
or taken hot in winter: the wood Is
particularly good for skewers and the
curious jews red fungus grows on
elder stumps. A species of elder in the
Tyrol is covered with beautiful scarlet
berries.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-06-04
Hioh livino Expenses,

American housewives who complain
OF the high cost of living can sympa-
thize with their sisters In Cartagena.
Living expenses in the Colombian city
are rs to 100 per cent higher than
In the United States. according to re.
ports of Consul Isaac A. Manning.
For example. the retail price OF
-four is 10 cents per pound. or SIG to
$40 per barrel; a one-pound loaf Of
bread sells for Is cents: soda crack.
ers for / cent each. or 40 cents per
pound: potatoes. 6 to IL cents per
pound; onions. 8 to IS cents per
pound; lard, 20 cents: bacon. 10
cents; timed OUTER. 80 cents; ap-
pies. 20 to 40 cents per pound. and
other articles according.
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II Is said that no other building now
standing was the home OF one kind
Of entertainment for SO long q period
The little opera house had been
built as q church. The congregation
moved to q handsomer building and
vacated their premises. Another
smaller congregation sought to oc-
cupy 1t. but lacked the funds to COM
plete the purchase after 1t had been
started. and in order to escape losing
what money had been put In was
forced to sell out to H. s. Cartee. who
aspired to run 1t as place of amuse.
ment.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-06-04
Record Mountain cIimher

Longs peak. in Colorado. which has
been called the American Matterhorn
has been successfully climbed by a
small girl Of Is years. little Emily
Zoynton. She scorned the aid of a
guide. even In the dangerous places.
but went clear to the top. a distance
OF i4.21l feet This gives her the
record for mountain climbing among
children OF the world possibly.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-06-04
Living Expenses In India.


The increased cost of living In In
Ola generally and In Calcutta particu-
larry. writes our correspondent. Is
severely felt not only by European
but also by Indians. House rent in
recent years has trebled and even
quadrupled. Ten years ago q family
Of half q dozen persons could live In
fair comfort for a200 q year, exclud.
Ing extras. With nothing less than
$500 can one live In the same way
now. This is recognized by the gov
eminent. and the salaries Of subordi-
nate oficials have been revised. Do
nestle servants wages have In
creased enormously. A good cook
cannot be had for less than E4O
year. whereas half that sum was con-
sidered sufhcient ten years ago.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-06-04
PATENTS.

List OF Patents Issued Last Week 70
Northwestern Inventors.
Reported by Lothrop & Johnson,
patent lawyers. 910 Pioneer Press
building. st. Paul, Mimi: J. H. Coult,
Fairmont. Mimi. grass catcher: J. L.
Dahlquist. st. Paul. Mimi. jar holder;
]. T. Thurman, st. Paul. Mimi, fiue
cutter; N. Hoople. Duluth. Mimi.
grain car door: w. H. Johnson. Col
gate. N. D., mail box; p. T. Mentally.
Mandan. N D.. mechanical move
ment: C. N. Porter. Darlington, N.
D.. metal grain tank.
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As Defined.

Father" said the minister's little
daughter. "the paper says you off,
ciated at the wedding clad In the ira
ditional garb Of the clergy What
does traditional mean."
Traditional my dear" answered
the good man as he looked at his
cheap suit OF black with q sigh. re
fers to something that has been hand
ed down."
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"Sim-rou Ooht MEAN That"
vering line in Haskins' mouth. Pulk-
erson was the trusted agent of great
corporation. He had waited for this
sign. patiently and unrebuffed, ever
since he was commissioned to insure
the passage OF certain measure, lat
any cost" Now he smiled in sardon-
ic triumph. deep within himself Out.
wardly his face was expressionless.
Come, and have a drink" he said
to Haskins.
The two left the corridor and en-
tered private compartment labeled
Club Room" Pulkerson. who en-
tered last. closed the door after him.
WELL" he said to his companion.
"You see how it's goin."
Haskins faced him angrily.
rs this some of your work." he
asked.
The other smiled In quiet &C
quiescence. He was not a man of
words.
Again the wavering line came to
Haskins' mouth. why are you boost
ing Sansome?" he asked. puzzledly.
Don't you know he won't stand for
any Of your legislating?, Eh?"
He's new man. replied the 9TH
er. He doesn't know the ropes like
YOU. and. II it comes to a choice of
evils. he'll be easier to circumvent."
We'll. I'll be damned" exclaimed
Haskins. He could not think OF an.
other thing to say.
Il don't know about that" returned
Pulkerson. with a laugh. but you'll
be beaten-unless-"
The rattle Of poker-chips came to
them from an adjoining compartment.
Shut up" Haskins broke In. Don't
talk SO loud. l know what you mean.
Do you think you can buy me at pub.
lie auction?"
Its your nerves." said Pulkerson.
with touch Of contempt. Il wasn't
speaking above a whisper"
Haskins did not seem to hear him.
After ALL" he remarked. with ex-
cellent discrimination. Il don't care
much. You might be at me and you
might not. but I've got money
enough"
to want MORE" finished the 9TH
er. grimly. You want this election
worse than ever-ten times worse.
And it's yours for q little
He paused. impressively. while Has
kins bit OF the end of a black cigar
and applied match with nervous an
gers. He pulled away in silence for
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the form of a comic opera. and he
filled 1t with melodies of the planta-
ton.
Rice and his "Jim Grow" were the
rage for ten years on both sides of
the Atlantic, and then there came
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-06-04

Cartee only conducted the house for
about ten weeks. but failed so dis
mally that he in turn was glad to
close IL out 10 Sanford.
In the combination with which San
ford inaugurated his new policy were
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-06-04

Related.
One day an earthquake and Z case
OF ague CHANGED to meet.
We are related. I believe" said the
earthquake.
We are" replied the case of asus.
although we have never met before !.
shake!" they both exclaimed n.
muitaneously.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-06-04

Thirst Tor knowledge.
Paw, is there such an animal as q
water bufYalo?"
Eyes"
(Pause.)
Paw, 10 there . water elephant.
too?"
"Oh, suppose 30. Don't bother
me. Tommy; I'm busy"
tPause.)
Does the water elephant carry q
steamer trunk. paw"
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-06-04
DR.. J. n. RiNoLAue (spseiaIist),
Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat.
Fargo, N. D.
Merely Friendly.

MefeIy FrIenoIy.
Elderly Observation-Disclosures, what
are your intentions in regard to Miss
Bullion?
Scapegrace Nephew-Strictly hon.
orable and praiseworthy. uncle.
Elderly Relative-I am glad to hear
that. Mortimer. was afraid you
were going to persuade her to marry
you.
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To Enjoy

To fun confidence 81 Tie Well-Inforned
q the World and the Commendation Of
Tie most eminent physicians It was essen
til that the component parts Of Syrup
Of Fig and Elixir Of SIENNA should b
Known to and approved by them; there
fore. Tho California Fig Syrup Co. pub
.ishes fun statement with every package.
The perfect purity and uniformity Of pro-
Duct which they demand in laxa4ivs
remedy Of An ethical character, are assured
by the Company's original method Of man.
afacture known to the Company only.
The figs Of California are used il ths
production Of Syrup Of Figs and Elixir q
SIENNA to promote the pleasant taste. but
the medicinal principles are obtained from
plants known to act most bene6cially.
To get its beneficial effects always buy
the genuine-manufactured by the Cali.
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only. and for sale
by al leading druggists.
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cept that 1t had not then been elabo-
first part. with the Whole company
in black. end men furnishing the
comedy. interlocutor asking the ques-
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In Bacon Ridpe.

Mrs. Rystop-Now. thar's that Jud.
son Tassel. He's likely looking chap.
but he's been calling on Nancy
squires for nine years and he hasn't
proposed yet.
Mrs. Hardapple tsarcastically)-Oh.
give the boy chance. Cynthia. May
be he's afraid he'll break the speed
laws.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-06-04

One poor turn deserves another
from the organ grinders viewpoint.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-06-04

II a man makes . speciality OF han.
diins advice to his neighbors Il
doesn't take him long to acquire 1
reputation az . meddler.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-06-04

The optimist expects to get a good
hand even when the other fellow shut
Ties and deals.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-06-04

One Of the prime essentials to q sue
cessful business Ia to eliminate boo
sansss.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-06-04

q heavy sediment. Doctors were not
helping me SO / began taking Doan's
Kidney Pills. / improved soon. and
after a while was entirely free from
my suffering. am in the best of health
now and am in debt to Doan's Kidney
Pills for saving my life"
Sold by all dealers. SO cents a box.
Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. 7.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-06-04

WE PAY loo. leo FOR COWHIDEs
High price for wool. Sell sheep dip cheap
N. W. Hide & Fur Co.. Minneapolis. MINI.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-06-04
Why He Wore lt.

Why He Wore u.
Hibbs-That's a pretty loud vest
you have on. old man.
f. Gibbs-Yes. the doctor said must
keep q check on my stomach.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-06-04

A Nocturnal Rambie.
rs Clancy any better-I dunno"
"Yis. he was out av his head all
night. But he's back in again this
mornin'."
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-06-04

II you are in a small place 1t may
be because you won't at in q big
place.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-06-04

VI pUH CREAM GET OUR rRIcH
Miller 4 Holmes, st. Paul. MINI.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-06-04

years / was Grip
pied with sciatic
rheumatism In my
thighs and could
not get about with
out clutches. The
kidney secretions
became irregular,
painful, and showed
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-06-04
CRIPPLED WITH sclArIcA
Caused BY pisordered Action Of the
Kidneys.

Samuel D. Ingraham, 2402 E. Main
St, Lewiston. Idaho. says: For two
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-06-04
Nocturnal Rambi

WE BUY CREAM. BUTTER, EGGS,
6amels Bros. Minneapolis, MINI.
The searchlight. [volume] (Culbertson, Mont.) 1902-current, 1909-06-04

On the following morning. Pulker.
son stood In the lobby Of the capitol
scrutinizins. blankly. for the twentieth
time. sheet Of note paper which bore
the following terse inscription:
Go to the deyil-Haskins
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-22
RExBURG, IDA, NOTES.

Rexburg, Ida, Jan. 20.-The people
of the Second ward of Rexburg met in
the Rexburg Commercial club rooms
this afternoon in ward reunion EV-
cry resident, without regard to religious
faith, Joined in extending good fellow
shin to each other. About 500 people
partOok of the bounties of earth for the
inner man. An address Of welcome was
given by Bishop James McCook of the
Second ward. in which he thanked the
people for their good viii and support
The reunion was in the nature of a
celebration Of the release of the indebt-
edness of the ward. President Albert
Heath gave the invocation. Short ex-
temporaneous speeches by DR.. o. c.
Ormsby, President Heath, Bishop o. G.
Daily and Bishop Hyrum Kicks were
given during the dinner.
After the feasting was over the room
was cleared and a program given,
in which the Second ward choir and the
leading musicians of the town took
part. A grand old time closed the re-
union, and all had a most excellent
time.
Most of the cases Of smallpox in the
county have been released from quar-
antine. The disease was quite mild.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-22
EPHRAIM NEWS NOTES.

Ephrsim. Jan. 2l.-Thomas A. Taylor
met with quite a serious accident yester-
day. He had been in the west mountains
for wood and was returning home. and
in descending a steep mountain the wagon
tipped. throwing him beneath the wheels.
which passed over his arms. breaking the
left one badly and sprsining the right,
also cutting q deep cash IN his nose.
SaIpete county has been visited during
the past week with beautiful spring
weather, which has caused the snow to
melt. The roads between the towns are
almost impossible
Dave Hansen young man of Mt. Pleas
ant was injured badly yesterday after
noon while cutting down one of the large
trees in his orchard. Instead Of the tree
falling in the opposite direction from
where he was standing, it fell down on
the side where he was working. striking
him on the head and rendering him IN
conscious. Medical ala was summoned
and ii is thought that he viii soon be able
to be about again.
The marriage Of Andrew Peterson of
Fairview to Lille Smith Of Mt. Pleasant
occurred today at the Manti temple. They
left for Mt. Pleasant. where a wedding
dinner will be given at the home Of the
bride They viii make Fairview their
future home.
Miss Arbella seeiey and Miss Luceil
Rolph of Mt Pleasant have during the
past week organized a ladies' club at that
place, which viii be known as the ?. G.
club. Ten ladies have been enrolled and
1T promises to be q very interesting or
gsnization. Their first meeting was held
last night at the home Of Miss Anna
Lund Subjects were discussed for the
benefit of the girls and il was decided
that 2 study Of the English authors would
be taken UP. After all the business was
transacted delicious lunch was served
The faculty Of the public schools OF Mt
Pleasant are rehesrsing TO present The
Old Homestead" at the opera house Sat
urday night. They have been working
hard to make this entertainment a sue
cess.
The local gun club of this city are
planning to give its annual ball next Fri
DAY night.
A fine baby was born to Mr.. and Mrs
Daniel Thompson during the week.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-22

Violations of 2s-Heur Law.

Railroad officials in Salt Lake have re-
ceivcd some statistics regarding cases re-
Gently brought in federal courts for vio-
lstous Of the 2S-hour law. According to
these. five railways. in pleading guilty
in the federal court at Chicago this
month. filed statements with the court as
sertng that their failure TO- take live
stock from trains as required by the law
was due to the negligence OF employees
and 10 unavoidable accidents. The rail-
ways entering pleas. the number of cases
against each one and the amount Of fines
paid by them. are as follows: Chicago.
Milwaukee & St. Paul. thirty-three cases.
fine $500; Chicago & Northwestern, six
cases. fine $50; Chicago. Burlington &
Quincy. one case fine s1C0: Chicago Great
Western one case. fine 500; Chics 20.
Rock Island & Pacific, two cases, fine
500.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-22
DEATH OF A. {. PARSONS
Well Known Mining Man of Park
City Passes Away After
Brief Illness.

Park City. Jan. c1.--T.ast evening 4 e
Parsons, well known resident Of this
city died IT his home ON Park avenue.
Mr. Parsons was taken IN Saturday aft
ernoOn and his condition became such as
TO necessitate the calling Of a physician.
who At once pronounced the disease
pneumonia. All that could possibly be
done for sick m1u was done for the
deceased. but IL proved to be OF no avail.
and death came about o clock. Patty
Parsons. as he was familiariy known, hal
many friends here. and the news OF his
death came as a severe shock to all. Par
sons was mining man. having followed
this business the greater part Of his life
and it is said that he was to have he IN
quite an important witness in the Silver
King Consolidated vs.. Silver King Goa
lition Mining colnpauy's coming lawsuit.
The dead man i survived by a wife and
two children. The funeral arrangements
have as yet not been made. Mr.. Parsons
was 40 years of age.
The funeral of Joseph Dellovich. the
man who was killed IN the Daly-Judge
mining Monday evening, was held here
from the Miners Union hail this after
noon. the services being conducted by
Rev. hemosIimheropulos. pastor OF
the Greek Catholic church Of Salt Lake
CITY TutermPnt was made in the CITY
cemetery The latest reports from IN
management Of the mine are to the ef
feet that Dellovich was not working
alone at the time Of the accident. as was
stated. but instead. had been running
a car. and as had been his custom. left
his level and climbed to the next one.
where George Cronin was working I'm a
stope on machine. to talk for a little
while. The rock which fell on the I'M
fortunate man mad been tested by young
Cronin and found to be safe enough. but
the Earring Of the ground caused by the
working Of the machine loosencd the rock,
which fell on Dellovich.
George Oddly. the young man who
drilled into a missed hole al the Little
Bell Monday. is at the hospital, and
hopes are now entertained of his reCOy-
cry.
The members of the local high school
are arranging for a grand ball to be Civ
en- in the Maple hall on Feb. II for the
benefit of gymnasium
Today is the beginning Of the Chinese
New Year, and e is being observed by
the Chinese in Park City.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-22
MEET HARTMAN
COLONIST RATE
Denver & Rio Grande and Col
orado Midland Approximate
One Cent a Mile.

While the official announcement from
the salt Lake offices has not yet peen
authorized. word has been received and
the announcement viii be forthcoming
shortly that a rate viii be given. 10 be
IN effect March !, from Missouri river
and Colorado common points 10 the Pa
ciftc coast for coloEists; that the rate
VIII continue in effect continuously every
day for two months. and that it viii be
the lowest rate ever made over the OK
IRENE points Included The rate viii mean
reported.
The report which is authoritative. is
that II was agreed upon IN Denver this
week by the Denver q Rio Grsndc. Colo
tado Midland and Colorado q Southern
railroads Tor points in their territory, TO
meet the Hartman roads low rate an
nouncCd about month age. The rate
clerks of the three roads mentioned met
III Denver and agreed upon a tariff which
viii govern their ticket agents according
TO the new rate This tariff viii D.
printed very soon. For the purpose OF
getting fully informed regarding the new
colonist rates and to transact other bus
mess for his line, General Agent J.. IL.
Harding of the Salt Lake office of the
Colorado Midland has gone to Denver
He left yesterday and will be gone some
days.
Kansas City and Omaha are the cast
ernmost points TO be included in The now
rate, and the farthest west will be Sc
attic and san Diego. The longest dis
lance possible to cover will be 2..ag miles,
from Omaha to san Diego. There will
be proportionately cheap rates from Chi
cago and st. Louis formed by adding the
local rates to the SIS from the nearest
common point included under the special
rate to be given.
The great benefit to Utah under the
new rate is in the matter of the liberal
stopovers that will be allowed. Ample
opportunities will be allowed eastern tray-
eieTs bound for California and the coast
to see this state. The rate will induce
thousands of travellers. it IS hoped and
expected, to educate themselves by per
sonai inspections, regarding the wonders
Of this state.
lines are given considerable credit for
the bringing about of this cheap rate,
the former being the first to announce
profit in It as far as dollars and cents
are concerned.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-22
An important Matter.

Jewels. heirlooTs, securities. bonds
wills. mortgages. leases and all valua-
NC lrtte~e ~ p7re~s % p desf ~ 80 ir,'-
nature, whether your own or held by
you in trust. should be surrounded bV
every means securing safety from 6rr
or theft. a private safe or box i'm the
Safety Deposit Vaults of this company
affords absolute safety. Two Dollars
pays for a years rental OF a private
box IN our FIRE, Water and Burglar
r,Toof Vaults. these vaults are 4,afTo,,-
ized by both men and women.
Hours $3.50 a. N. to p. M Ss+,,-
days until $50 D. N.
An attendant always in charge
SALT LAKE SECURITY & TRI-ST
COMPANY.
No % Up. Main Street.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-01-22
HOLDINGS OF STOCK IN
IMPORTANT RAILWAYS

Railroad officials are greatly interested
in circular being sent out giving infor-
nation regarding the holdings of stocks
in over seventy of the most important
railways in the country. the information
having been taken from the records Of
the interstate commerce commission. The
lists show some facts that are indeed
surprising. OF course the name Of +. II.
Hartman appears cOnspicuously as a
holder of more stock than any other man
in this country and the lists show num-
Der Of names which stand for large hold
ings of some of the cOuntry's leading
railroad stocks. in this list the names Of
James J. Hill. John S. Kennedy, George
F. Baker and II. c. Frick stand out most
prominently.
In eontravention of a rumor circulated
many times and revived less than three
weeks ago. to the effect that John D.
Rockefeller owned the controlling inter
est in the Denver & Rio Grande and that
there was a possibility of his assuming
the management of the system. the lists
show that Rockefeller owns comparatively
little railway stock in his own name
In Mr.. Rockefeller's case it IS recalled
that recently in the hearings in New
York in the Standard Oil case he stated
that ne held relatively very little rail-
road stock and that most of his invest
ments in railroad enterprises were in
bonds. His donations to the general edu-
cation fund recently were largely in rail-
road bonds
owner of s1.0e0l00 of Wisconsin Central
stock 1t is believed he holds this stock
for Mr.. Rockefeller, but with this ex-
ception. there is found in the list no trace
of any of John ID. Rockefeller's holdings.
William Rockefeller is shown to hol1
much St Paul stock. and several other
members of the Standard Oil group have
stocks in their own names, c. W Hark-
ness being most conspicuous in that re-
spect The lists do not show the name
Of IT. II. Rogers. and J. p. Morgan ap-
pears only once. as small holder Of
New Haven stock.