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Goats of Arms.

The origin of the term Goats of
arms is thus explained: In the
days of chivalry the knights, OF
course, wore coats of linked steel or
some kind of armor to protect them
in battle or tourney. These coats
would soon become useless on &c
count of the rusting caused by ex-
posure to drenching rains, and in
the sunlight they were exceedingly
hot and dazzling. So the knights
put on a silken surcoat over these
coats Of mail, and as, with helmets
on and visors closed, there was no
way of Distinguishing one from an
other the armorial bearings of each
knight were emblazoned on his silk
en- surcoat, which thus became q
Goat Of arms" The practice was
then extended to the trappings of
the horse and afterward to the arti-
cles of the household, as the linen
and plate.
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EIeaaina the eddearoem.

The singular custom of the BRIDE
groom being fogged by the rela-
tons of the bride on the marriage
day still obtains among at least
three peoples of the world-in the
extreme northeast of Siberia, in
Borneo and among some of the
Arab tribes of the Nubian desert.
In all three cases the idea seems to
be that the bridegroom in order to
prove himself "a man" must be
able to undergo a considerable
amount of physical suffering with
out finching.
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Explanation Called For.

Alfred Whose sporting opportu-
mites have been limited by parental
decree)-Papa. what does it mean
by base on balls?
Papa (who is reading an account
Of the latest heavyweight fightl-
Alfred, yoa could better employ
yourself til your Sunday school
lesson. I'm too busy now to es-
plain.
Alfred 18TH thirsting for knowl-
edge)-Did it mean the same as
base on balls when you telephoned
last night that as mamma was away
you were going out on a bat?
Mamma (who is always listening)
Benjamin Ridgely, you will take
time right now to make two expla-
nations, with the most important
one coming to me.-Exchange.
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TRE sLY COX.
Deed In the Dairy. bu. Lively wkrr
He Got Outside.


Several years ago ut an old FASH
Toned farmhouse called Title Hall,
in BoSted. a small village lying be-
tween Sudbury and Bury St. Ed
munds, Suffolk, England. there
lived farmer and his wife who
thought much of their cows and
dairy, but they were rather restertd
with foxes, as the squire of BnSted
Hall, an ancient mansion, being lord
of the manor, did not allow them
to be molested, as they were re-
served for sporting, and so it lap
pened that the farmers wife on
going into her dairy one morning
was Mortified to see a fox Of an
enormous size lying dead. as she
supposed. on the floor. The diaries
at that time were large and airy.
with large lattice windows ard
floors paved with clinker r.@cAs,
which were often scrubbed down
with a birch broom and mr:n va
ter. A brick was let out OF tie
wall level with the floor 10. a sink
hole, where all the refuse vas wash
ed out. The fox in his nightly
prowls around the house appears
to have scented the cream through
the windows or sink hole and, as he
would like to taste it. squeezed
himself through the hole into the
dairy and made his way to the
cream pot, and as it was so very
nice he ate it all up. lie swelled
himself up to such a size that he
could by no means get back
through the hole agair, and, hearing
footsteps coming, he lay down on
the floor and feigned to be dead.
The lady, suspecting what he had
been doing, looked into her cream
pot, and, finding it all gone, she
was SO exasperated that she took
him up in a rage, thinking he was
dead, and with an ugly word threw
him out into the back yard; but, to
her great CONSERVATION and dismay,
as soon as reynard found he was
at large and once more free to use
his legs he bounded off at full
speed, leaving the lady to grieve
over the escape Of the audacious
and crafty thief.
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TO THE saw MILL MEN
AND
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tom operator.
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With our Stationary Engines We can
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No. ouite certain.

"How many children have you?'
said the tourist affably.
II dunno exactly" answered the
tired looking woman.
'"You don't know"
mot for certain. WIhe's gone
fshin', Tommy's breakin' in a colt,
Georges borrowed his fathers
shotgun to go huntin' an Esmeral-
da Ann is thinkin' Of elopin'. I
never know how many I've got til
supper time comes, SOS I can count
em.n-Washington Star. -
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THE sLeIN MARSHES.
History Of the Greek Art Treasures IN
the British Mussun,.

Thomas Bruce was descended
from King Robert Bruce of Sco.-
land and was only a child when he
succeeded 10 the title Of Lord Eisin.
His preparatory studies were made
at Harrow and at the Westminster
school. and he then went to the
Scotch university of st. Andrews.
From here he went to Paris to study
international law and then proceed
ed to Germany to learn military sci
ence.
This long and careful education
to fit him for his high duties was
then considered as completed, and
Lord Elgin entered the army and
rose to the rank Of general. But
his studies had developed a taste for
diplomacy. and he left the army and
went to Brussels as envoy, then to
Berlin and finally, in 1899, to Con-
stan6nople as envoy extraordinary
at the porte. At this court Lord
Elgin remained for three years.
During this period the idea suggest
ed itself to him of getting posses
sion of some of the treasures OF
Greek art at Athens to transport
them to England.
At an expense of more than
$e50,000 he was able to get many
of the most beautiful and valuable
Of the original marbles of the Par
thenon, the work of the great sculp-
tor Phidias and his pupils.
The English nation bought this
remarkable collection, paving the
Earl Of Elgin only $4,000, so he
practically contributed $4,000 to
the British museum, where these
marbles were placed in a special
apartment known as the Elgin room.
There was a great deal of bitter
feeling when these were taken away
from Athens, and the earl was called
a "vandal" and almost robbel.
Many English people deplored their
removal, and Lord Byron was par
ticularly sarcastic in the matter.
At the time these we're taken
from Athens the splendid ruins were
being sadly neglected. Their re-
moyal created a desire in modern
Athens to preserve her monuments,
and since that time the Greek ar
Genealogical society has made et-
cry effort to guard and protect the
precious remains of the glorious
period of their country's history.
While there is distinct loss in
not seeing the Greek marbles in
their original positions, it is GER
tainly a privilege for the English
people and visitors from all parts Of
the world 10 study them in the Brit
ish museum and to have the valua-
bic plaster casts Of them which we
have in or art museums.
The horses of the frieze in the FL
gin collection are marvels OF light
ness and life!ike form. The veins
on their faces and legs seem to be
actually distended with the blood Il
circulation. They seem to move
and to roll their eyes.
So long as there is love for ar
tistic work and a reverence for
genius the Elgin marbles will be
counted the chief treasures of the
British museum.-Boston Globe.
Husband (after a quarrel win ms
wife)-Weil. let us drop it. l don't
care to have any words about it,
and, besides, like to talk to SEN
sible person when l am talking.
Wife with sarcastic laugh)-
You don't always do it, then.
Husband-I don't?
Wife-No. l sometimes hear you
talking to yourself. (And then the
music struck up again. London
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THE GREATEST OF ALL YEARS.

The crop forecast from every Sec
ton of the United States show this
to be the greatest of all years from
an agricultural standpoint. Farm
products to the value of eight bill.
ions seem to be a conservative est.
mate for the year.
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CHORUS:
Give the boy n chance :

Give the boy chance. Give the boy chance;
think it no than right to give the boy chance,
For his home will be shelter when locks gray
And blessings will attend US when at last pass away.
There's time enough to speculate upon your plans for life,
The hair just sprouting your face and talk wife,
The height of your ambition to be to swell,
I'm get your share of what there SELL
1t takes little fortune supply your food Clothes
And that not the only way in which the money goes,
Instead of running with girls every and dance
Roll sleeves and go work and you will chance
.cnoaus-Gfve the boy chance, etc.
Don't be so hard upon the boy, he is our only son;
am sure the work he has to do is always gladly done;
He have his faults but you may the world
don't believe a better boy anywhere be found.
Then give him encouragement before it is too late
And build for him dwelling place bring his mate;
For his home will be shelter locks are thin and gray
And blessings will attend last we pass away
cHoRus-Give the boy chance, etc.
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clean ready for seed or market, and
save it, even the light oats which
other machines blow over. Grain
from our machine sells for one to
three cents per bushel more because
it is so perfectly cleaned.
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The facilities ofthis most thorough
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The writer, who is well known tc
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We solicit inquiries regarding our
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81 sw..w. THOMAS
June e-emo Charleston, w Va.
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FOLLOWED BY HIS PETS.

The body of George Penn, . Lon
don dog fancier, was followed to the
grave by four fine bull terriers. They
wore black coats, on which were the
words in white letters: Following
our master to his last resting place. :
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GIVE THE BOY A CHANCE.
[puBLIsAEp BY RE0rEsr. !

Now, father would ike to know what you intend to do
Why don't you let have chance to earn some money! too
If things go they are now III labor all my life,
And never foot of land place keep wife.
The better and the slowed away
And think it than right that should share the pay
orI will be compelled to go a little further west,
And hunt up pretty maid and build for her nest.
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Do You Think
AhhkElA
For Yourself 2


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and standard authorities Of the several
schools Of practice. arc perfectly willing. and
In fact are only TOO glad TO print. as they do.
the formula. or List OF ingredients, Of which
It Is composed. n plGGn EnSEtGh, on every
bottle-wrappeE.
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The hearts Of the people are the
only legitimate foundation of empire.
proyerb.
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These authorities recommend the ingredients
q DE Plefee's fStofiie FfescFiPEIon Tor The
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voluble Lady-Do you want to
see me again, Doctor:
The Doctor don't want to, but
it's business.
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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-06-18
WHEAT NERVOUS, BUT
STRONG At THE CLOSE
Market Shows Bearish Infu-
ences PredOminate; Bulge
Comes on 0verselling.

CHICAGO, June 17-Nervousness was
manifested ip the wheat market and
prices fuctuated over a range, of lac TO
1ic for the active months. Late senti-
ment became bullish and the market
closed at almost the highest point. Fears
OF a wet harvest In the southwest and
relatively firm markets abroad impaired
some strength al the opening. but the
frmness was soon dispelled on selling
based on further break in prices at the
northwestern markets, prices dropping to
n point about &c below yesterdays clos
ing. An Official forecast of generally fair
weather for the winter wheat belt and
report that new wheat from Tennessee
had been sold TO St Louis interests to-
day for Immediate shipment were addi-
tional motives for selling.
The late bulge was due largely 10 an
oversold condition rather than TO any
of small clearings i'm western Kansas and
OF damage by rains in Maryland and other
southeastern states. The July delivery
displayed buoyancy and rcboundcd lac
from the low point, closing within he OF
the top at Sl.151.
An advance of 1ac in the July delivery
was tho feature OF the corn market.
Prices closed with net gains of half TO
l2c. July ranged between I1imI2sc. the
latter price being the closing figure.
Oats shared in the rally and closed N
net gains of 3msc 10 1c, compared with
the previous close, Late July made the
greatest gain. and after selling between
50aM 5lic. closed at the top.
Provisions were strong, Prices closed
l2t@ 15c to 22tc higher.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-06-18
Cotton Letter.

James A, Pollock 6 Co, bankers and
brokers, furnish the following, received
over their private wire yesterday at
ternoon:
Logan & Bryan Cotton Letter New
York-Today's cotton market mace a
start toward, new high levels. but from a
cloudless sky IT, began to rain selling or
ders, and these were variously attributed
to the prominent Chicago interest, which
was subsequently, officially denied. Again
it was surmised that lot of this selling
was for short account by those who
thought II might he raided on account Of
its high level From whatever source
the selling emanated, the support was OF
most excellent character. and about $4,000
bales went overheard without hurting the
market materially, and when that same
voiume of cotton tries to come back INTO
the market the outcome cannot be for q
moment doubtful. The weather was still
good. but there is suggestion that to-
morrow's map may show return OF
showers in the central belt. The market
is free OF any fixed selling pressure
should 1t start upward. and II does not
look as If the market Will suffer any
from stop-loss orders on decline. The
statistical merit Of the article Is slowly
asserting itself. and the movement is as
sumlng proportions suggestive of eNhaus-
tion at the uncounted points. The amount
of cotton left I'm America can he but
little If any larger than at this same time
last year, when the trade conditions were
infinitely poorer. Crop conditions now
may be on an improving order. but some
OF the damage already done Is irrepara-
BILE and the acreage which was not
planted will curtail final results. to say
nothing OF acreage which has been aban-
doned Commission houses have pretty
we'll cleaned out their long cotton ex-
cept some few bales that arc held by ag-
gresslVc people. who are In a better posi-
tion TO peer further into the future thar
any one else and whose price expectations
are sky high Cotton looks especially at.
tractive and must be sold TO death TO pre-
vent an advance. and will finally advance
despite any selling
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-06-18
Delegates IN PLENTY
ON PRODUCE MARKET
WatermelOnS, Peaches, Canta.
Ioupes and Figs Here in
Abundance.

Delicacies for the rich mans table are
pouring in upon the Salt Lake City
produce market. There arc watermelons
cantaloupes, peaches, fresh figs and ali
the other good things TO eat. which come
at high prices. The demand for them
is excellent. notwithstanding the prices
which Salt Lake dealers have To charge.
a carload OF Watermelons from Call
fornia made it's appearance Thursday
morning. Right on its heels came con-
slgnment Of cantaloupes, which found a
quick sale AT 25C each. Red raspberrlcs
also came upon the market al l5c a cup,
two for two bits" Peaches from Cali
fprnla are 20c a pound.
The summer rush has begun for fresh
vegetables The prices. the dealers say,
are certain to go lower. for the demand
will bring IN a greater supply.
Meats still hold up in price and quail
ity. Few novelties are found on the
butchers benches.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1909-06-18
SEVERE BREAK IN
THE STOCK MARKET
Excessive Liquidation Leads to
Condition That Approaches
State of Collapse.
WITHDRAWAL OF RECENT
SUPPORT Is EVIDENT
Weakness of Copper Has Sym
pathetic Effect Upon the
Steel Trade.

NEW YORK, June 1I-Speculative de-
hatlon, which took on rne symptoms OF
ket today. The violence OF the break
came AS surprise. In spite OF the dis
trust lately OF the high level of prices
money was being used TO carry stocks
on margin. The bear party. which under
took operations on the short side based on
often in the shape of powerful support
Of the market that the ability TO hold
PRICES Prices or sdyTPee PS ihem had come to be
port undoubtedly will be an important
element In the weakness which swept
over the market today, OF course, as
dation was very much increased, but st
VAS not notably heavy at the outset.
absorbed. and an effective rally achieved.
Al that point stocks began to come out
again, partly from those important in
The threatened Decentralization then and
which sought the earliest opportunity 10
resell their talings and partly from the
their position by large covering opera
tions. As prices crumbled away margins
were wiped out and stoploss orders un-
covered and soon after midday the mar
ket was demoralized. Developments IN
the copper trade have impressed scnti-
ment very unfavorably, owing to the sus-
at work In the market for the metal To
sustain the speculation in stocks
European copper trade statistics show
how large part Of recent and current
American exports are going into ware
house stocks abroad, rather than into
consumption. This showing had an Of
feet on sentiment regarding the steel
trade, where the current active demand
still continued, but with the possibility,
as In the copper trade, Of accumula
ton OF stocks that may prejudice later
demand
Some of the sellers Of stocks professed
apprehension that President Tafts spe-
,.in1 moe lryG rfIi IN md
corporation earning tax might be a. pre-
lude 10 revival OF agitation against cor
porations. The paragraph dealing with
the incidental advantages Of the increased
powers Of inquisition into affairs Of cor
poratjons growing out OF the proposed tax
on earnings seemed to be regarded as of
sinister import tn corpora ton manage
ment. The simple deciara ton OF 2 per
cent semi annual dividend on Reading
yesterday conir9sted so vtVidly with the
rumors which induced the recent advance
IN the stock 10 near $50, that realiza-
lion was awakened of the large part
played by pure spccula ton. helped by ma
nipulation in the extension OF the pro-
longed advance in prices.
market as n whole had much more to do
with the days heavy liquidation than any
fresh incident I'm the news. The extern
sive covering by shorts in the process OF
realizing bear profits relieved substan-
,iaI part OF the extreme declines. which
ran to 50 and nearly . points for the
stocks most acutcly affected. The clos
ing tone of the market was unsettled.
Bonds were irregular. Total sales. par
value So .042. 900.
United States bonds were unchanged on
call