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The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-02-15
TO FOUND HOME FOR OLD
MEN AND ORPHAN BOYS

Kansas City, Feb. ia bequest OF
SIS, 1000 for the founding of home for
old men and orphan boys, a legacy of
S37 900 TO the George H. Nettleton
home of this city and individual gifts
Of $4,000. including two of $10.S00
each to a negro porter and a negro
housekeeper. are the chief provisions
of the will Of Charles Schattner, a
pioneer saloonkeeper, filed for pro-
bate today. Mr. Schattner's estate Is
valued at $225.O00.
The negro porter, Charles Morton,
had been employed at Mr.. Schattner's
saloon for fifteen years. Mary Yates,
the negro housekeeper, had been in
Mr.. Schattner's employ for five years.
A brother. Frederick Schattner of
st. Louis, received 500.
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MAYA INDIANS KILL
MEXICAN SOLDIERS

Mexico City. Feb. 15-Lieut. Ale
jandro Berlin has been ordered with
fifty infantrymen to penetrate the ter
ritory OF Quinana Roo and locate the
Maya Indians, who have been attack
ing settlements and small detach'
ments OF soldiers. Ten days ago. the
Indians attacked small detachment
OF soldiers. and yesterday they killed
another between the villages of San
Isidro and Noxca and captured a num-
ber OF mules carrying army provisions.
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ber academy hall, explain many Of
the most mysterious happenings along
the line of psychic phenomena. eX'
planning among other things the psy-
Geological. causes OF sounds" wis
ions" voices" revelations" spirit
rappings," spirit control" table tip
ping" haunted houses" GHOSTS" and
many other startling instances too
numerous to mention
On the following evening DR.. Ban.
croft will discourse upon the art and
science of loving. entitled when.
Whom and How to Love" a musical
lecture entertainment. and laugh
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PRINTING TERMS DEFINED.

Printer-A patient animal, highly
trained. Sometimes has little sense.
Combination of the eom-
mon species of bulldozer with an un-
common species of philanthropfst-
Easily known by his superior knowl.
edge Of the printing business
Irle Ephram says:-Ah speok
Mistah Taftll make army officials do
automobile endurance stunts Ell con-
gruss lets him have buzz wagon
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-02-15
THIEVES PUBLISH NEWSPAPER

The Bostatsko Gazettar Newspaper
for the Barefooted), a weekly which
made its appearance in Moscow a
couple Of months ago, was at first be,
lieved to be a humorous paper, and
the authorities paid little attention
to It 1t Is now apparent that IL is
the official organ of the Russian
thieves. Every week accounts OF the
latest burglaries and thefts are given,
and then follows an editorial chat IN
which mistakes that have led to dis
covery are criticised and various
points of technique discussed. Free
advice to thieves Is given In the cor
respondence column. and subscribers
are strongly advised to avoid blood
shed Whenever possible.
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MEMORIAL SERVICE HELD.

washington, Feb. 1.-THE mem-
hers of congress who died during the
first session of the present congress
we're eulogized In special session OF
the house today. They were Senator
William pinkney Whyte of Maryland.
who died March IT; Representative
WillIam H. Parker OF South Dakota'
who died on April Z. last Fifteen ad-
dresses were delivered.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-02-15
NO WORD FROM FLEET.

New York, Feb. 15.-No word came
from the homeward-bound battleship
fleet Yesterday. none of the wireless
stations in the vicinity of New York
being able to get into communication
either with the Yankton, which is pre-
ceding the feet. or any Of the fighting
sh1ps. The last report was received
from the Yankton late Saturday night
giving her position at p. m. as latI-
tude 1915 north. longitude 61 west.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-02-15
NEEDLE WILL PENETRATE
HEART AND CAUSE DEATH

Guadlajara. Mex. Feb 15.-Seven
months ago Miss Martha Militia of this
city sat upon a needle and physicions
were unable to extract 1t. Today doc
tors say she Is rapidly nearing death,
which will come as soon as the needle
pierces her heart. 1t is now within
fraction OF an inch OF the heart, as
viewed By the X-rays. An operation
Is impossible.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-02-15
OF PROVINCIAL COUNCILS.

Madrid, Feb. 14.-After discussion
lasting more than a year, the cham
Der has passed the local administrar
tion's bill. 1t increases the powers OF
the municipal and provincial councils.
giving them new privileges In certain
local economy, especially with regard
to education. public works and char
table Institutions. There is every
reason to expect that this far-reaching
measure will pass the senate and will
be put into operation before the end
of the year.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-02-15
WORK OF ITALIAN ARMY
Is BEYOND PRAISE

Naples. Feb. 1.-THE United States
gunboat Scorpion will be out of COM
mission for six weeks. owing to the
condition of her boilers. On this ac-
count the supply ship Celtic VIII re,
main in these waters In order TO aid
In the distribution of American timber
Commander Huse OF the Celtic, having
visited the earthquake zone and IN
spected the work which Is now being
done, expressed the warmest admira'
tion for the italian army and navy;
whose performances arc beyond
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-02-15
OLDEST MAN IN THE WORLD
OBSERVES 18TH BIRTHDAY

Guadlajara, Feb. 15.-Jose Guade-
lupe Alcala, believed to be the oldest
man in the world, has just celebrated
his 139th birthday. Alcala was born In
this city forty years before Mexico be-
came a republic. and has therefore
lived in three centuries.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-02-15
DIAZ CAN REMAIN
PRESIDENT OF MEXICO

New York. Feb. 15.-"President
Diaz will be president just as long as
he wishes. Our only regret is that
he is in the evening Of his life He is
eighty years old and while he is in
the evening of health, 1t cannot be ex-
pected that he will be with US very
much longer"
This statement Is made by Senior
Jose Limantour Of the City of Mexico,
a brother Of Jose we Limantour. min
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lister of finance OF the Mexican gov
ernment. who is at present in New
York. Senor Limantour made this
prediction of what might be styled
perpetual Dlazism, while DENYING Il
rumor that his brother would be a
candidate for the presidency OF Mex
leo The term of President Dlaz ex-
pires In 1912. but It Will be recalled
that movement Is already under way
in the republic looking to his re-eleo
tlon
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| CARD OF THANKS.

We desire to express our thanks and
appreciation TO the many friends who
so kindly assisted us in our time Of
sorrow and trial. May God in his low
ing kindness so bless them in their
hour of sorrow.
LOUIS AND MRS. EMELIA STONE
AND FAMILY. 80. . 80. -
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vention. which meets here Tuesday.
have been completed. The convention
will be the first to promote a statis-
tical and scientific basis for the tariff
revision. The numerous speakers will
be confined to twenty-minute addresses
and issues not bearing directly upon
the purpose of the convention will be
prohibited
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-02-15
UNITED STATES COLLIER
FAILS TO ARRIVE.

willemstad. Feb. 1.-The United
States collier Brutus. which was que dus
hero this morning from Colon WIN
coal for the war vessels, had not ar
rsveJ i've ST late hour this afternoon. IL
Is understood that the Brutus has met
with an accident, the nature OF wnicn
has not been made public
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-02-15

Heavy, impure blood makes a mud
dy, plmply complexion, headaches.
nausea, Indigestion Thin blood makes
YOU weak. pale, sickly. Burdock Blood
Bitters makes the blood rich, red, pure
restores perfect health.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-02-15
CHURCH BLOWN DOWN.

Larned, Miss Feb, IA storm
struck this place from the northwest
at Q O'Clock this afternoon with ter
rife force. blowing down a negro
church, killing Mrs. Richard Harris
and Mrs Maggie Benefits child and
injuring several persons About 10
persons were in the building at the
time
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-02-15
SHOOTS HIS sIsER-IN-LAw.

San Francisco. Feb. 14.-Because
she 80 refused to marry him, Louis
ande tonight shot his sister-in-law'
NJ Amelia Landc, causing her death
an hour later, and then fired a bullet
into his own head. He will die.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-02-15
KING MENELIk RETURNS
MUCH IMPROVED

Berlin. Feb. 14-A dispatch to a
German news agency from Adds
Abeba says that King Menelik has re-
turned from his pilgrimage and Is In
the best OF health.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-02-15

praise, many officers engaged in the
earthquake districts being worn out by
their labors.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-02-15

indianapolis. Feb. 14.-Preparations
for the national tarlff commission con
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producer OF great magnitude, a classic
OF refined humor which will be greatly
enjoyed by all.
Nine. Lewis, who ably assists DR.
Bancroft in each performance, is a
singer and fmpersonator OF rare abil.
ity and will give the most brilliant
and versatile repertoire of vocal and
literary selections. impersonations and
readings that has ever been given
by lyceum attraction in this CITY. To
miss this attraction will be to miss
rare treat. This lecture will be given
as one OF the regular numbers on the
big course at the academy.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-02-15

West Point, Neb., Feb. 14.--A trans
fer of land recorded here shows that
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-02-15

Speaker Joseph G Cannon OF the ma
tional house of representatives, has
sold l,4O0 acres owned by him In this
county to Ferdinand Novak for SS4.-
900.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-02-15

STANDARD TELEPHONES
EDITORIAL ROOMS
Ind. phone, two rings No. SS
Bell Phone, two rings. NO. 30
BUSINESS OFFICE
Ind. phone. one ring. No. So
Bell 'Phons. enc ring. No. SO
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-02-15

WANT ADS BRING BIG RESULTS
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RAT POISON CAUSED
A MANS DEATH

Newark. N. J.. Feb. 15-A
Stanislaus Sarnowiski ate
wheatcakes for breakfast yes
terday and is dead His wife is
In such a serious condition that
1t Is feared she cannot live. The
cakes were the plain buck
wheat variety, cooked by the
wife. but an examination byS
the police showed that rat pol
son had been used by mistake
for baking powder.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-02-15

This may not be good poetry. but
It's facts
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-02-13
LOYAL LEGION HOLDS
MEMORABLE BANQUET
$50 Veterans Applaud Speaker Cannon's OutEno Of
Possible Course Toward Cuba-Lncon Eulo-
gized in All Speeches.

James A Tawuey, Prof Frederick Nor
gan DaE export, and Representative
Robert w BouynEc. Gen. Arson Mills.
Il. S. A.. retired, commander of the
District commaudery. acted as toast
ma sIC-.
To one man particularly the success
Of the banquet was due. This was Ma
iOr William +. HuNGoTd l.. s. A, re-
tired, recorder or the commandcry. The
affair was the tWeutg-uTst Of the an
uuaI events Of its kind that Major Hulk
ford has had charge Of Appreciation
of his services rendered the order was
expressed az the outset, when, after
the trOOpIng OF COlOTs, which was led
by Major HuXfOrd. ne was applauded
by the entire assembiage, standing.
DR.. George Calvert Carter, rector OF
St. Andrew Episcopal Church, pro-
uOuuced tie Invocation.
AS Senator Cummils arose 10 speak a
portrait OF President Lincoln, Illumiuat-
rear OF the hail Senator Cummins re-
feTred to Lincoln as lhe greatest man
of the Christian era. lie stated that he
was not willing TO admit that he was
the only man who could have led the
country through the civil war, but that
me was one OF tho men VINO was strong
enough TO do So
Speaker Cannon spoke on Lincoln s.
common people. He was great the
Speaker declared, because be represent
ed majority OF the people, and could
subordinate lis own preiudices.
The DeupuIrtIuu was pronounced bN
The Rev. David H. Buell. chaplain OF
The organization
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Something Of what may be expected
of the future expansion policy OF the
United states was outlined I'm a speech
delivered before the Military Order of
the LOYAL Legion o. the United States
by Speaker Cannon last night, when he
declared that. If Cuba, for the third
time, should demonstrate her iucapac-
lty for seIf-goyewment this country
would be responsible for law and ordeT
there
Speaker CauuOu's reference to the at
Uude Of the United States toward the
countries that have been brought under
The protection Of the nag since 1898
came at the close of an eloquent tribute
paid TO the life Of Abraham Lincoln
When he declared that the uited
States is responsible for the conduct Of
Cuba and will not shirk that response
Dility. the $50 veterans present indorsed
the sentiment expressed by an ovation
OF applause which lasted several mo-
ments
Never IN the history Of the Commandery
of the District OF Columbia has q more
memorable banquet been given by
members OF the LOYAL Legion than that
one held at Rauschers last night
The life. the soITOws. the achieve
mouts of Lincoln were told ina addresses
delivered by Senator Albert b. Cum
minis, Speaker Cannon Representative
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in great numbers seeking. mostly. the
comic valentines with which they viii
point out to some other boys and girls
their weakness.
Post Card Popular.
One of the most popular varieties OF
valentines this year is the post card.
The majority OF these are inscribed
with some delicate bit Of sentiment and
reflect the finer feelings of the sender
rather than a grUh reminder OF the
faults for whom they are intended. One
may spend 10 cents or $50 for a valen-
tine. as the case may be, for with an
eve to the great demand which was
sure to come, deaIers laid it, a g0Odly
supply OF all kinds.
For those who will send candy TO
some very nice girl there are boxes of
heart shape ornamented with cupids
and lowers EaucE boxes of other
shapes and designs, and fashioned in
all culOTs, are among the attractive
things shown in the shop windows.
There seems 90 have been no limit 90
the ingenuity of the makers Of comic
valentines. There are little negro fig
UTCs DeTClcd On watermelon TiudS. some
with rolling eyes and some stationery.
each singing q love song TO his sweet
heart. There are also many mechanical
devices designed for the season and
Offering Il unique suggestion 10 those
Who contemplate sending something UNI
usual TO their friends.
tt all goes TO show that the old-fash-
toned custom Of observing ST. NaIeu-
tines Day is still one Of the popular
fancies of the lOVeloTn and a day when
the youth Of the world may rejoice in
Its freedom 10 tell just what IS in its
heart.
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UNCLE SAM TO SEND
NARSHIPS TO LIBERIA
Little Doubt That Aid Will
Be Given lettering
Republic.

4 United States war vessel viii, ~
all PROBABILITY. De sent TO Liberia with
in a few days to strengthen the tot
teriug republic which appears 10 be
Ip8u The verge Of dissolution This aC-
zion will probably be taken. even
though Congress fails TO T-ovide for
the aupOintmeut of the commission
which TIN Ldberiau government asked
for several months ago. 10 helm them
ina uDrangIlng their Internal affairs.
As a protection to DOuduolderss the
English and French governments have
loaned Liberia the services of FRENCH
and English officers for the collection
OF customs duties. This for a time
saved the danger which threatened 70
overWheIm the country. but now, ac-
cordiug TO "a report received at t1e state
Department, there is danger that these
officers viii not be able 20 carry on the
duties they have undertaken because
OF the corruption and acknowledgement
of the affairs of the government itself,
The country covers q very rich region
or about 10000 square miles, but dErlcut-
tuFe is at "a EtaudsLil, and little or no
effort has been made by the people,
most of whom are the descendants Of
American negroes, TO bring under culu-
walton Ihe hinterIauds which Is eNcep-
tiOualIy fertile. There are no roads
and no improvements and coffee piduta-
tiOus are. I'm many cases being re-
claimed by the wilderness.
In accordance with the AdmlnlStra-
ton principle Of giving the c0lored
race fair chance t0 work out Its own
destiny, and 10 satisfy Juc moral 0bllsa-
tiOns OF the United States. a warshlp
viii be sent Co give strength to the
hands of the refOrmcr5 who are trying
10 save the republic
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ployed by the District to keep the pris-
Oners in stomach COutentmenJ fell sick
not long ago, and BILLY volunteered
10 NIL the Job.
The first time Warden Mckee saw
Billy grip the carving knife and soup
spoon he somehow knew this son OF
Ham was a find, and when the prison
ers sot their initial meal they also got
the biggest surprise Of their lives. Be
fore they had that dinner pan in their
hands minute they thought their feet
were under the family table at home
Now the Ordlnl - menu at the fail
wouldn't stir the pulse OF the average
epiCure. But when Billy Barrett took
the Job all this became a different story.
Nice, mealy baked beans. and the
black bread-ah, the bread. Billy
BarTetts bread makes Mr.. NTckee-s
guests fOndly think they're eating the
angel cake that mother used TO make
But ''Billys' long suit is p0tDie
BILLY can make pOtpie out of most
anything. just give him the chief in
sredlent-a soup bone-and a cup Of
-four and. without going into details
about how he manipulates it. Just wit
ness the result served up TO the prison
ers at the District Jail and you might
agree with them that it isn't such
terrible ordeal after all to look through
the spaces II stout iron bars on the
cold, unteeli1g world outside.
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son. They did not return to Washing
ton last year, but had already begun
the building of an imposing home I'm
New Hampshire avenue. They gave up
the Sixteenth street house, which was
leased to the recent delegation of dis
tinguished Chinese officials which came
to Washington, and which was expect
ed 20 remain until after the Inaugural
ton.
The new Belmont house promises to
be one of the most striking mansions
I'm Washington. 1t is being equipped
with every possible convenience and
comfort for entertaining, and il was
thought it would be the scene Of some
Of the most notable social affairs Of
the future with the Belmonts as spOn-
sors. Now comes the report that MIR.
and Mrs. Belmont have changed their
minds and viii spend their winters else
where. just what the reason for their
action is has not been made known,
and society is wondering
Mr.. and Mrs. Belmont were members
OF a large cOterie of milUonaires who
joined the social influx into Washing
ton just when ir looked as if the Capt.
tai City was about ID lose its impor-
lance as a social center of the United
States. no reason was given for their
desertiOn Of New York as winter
home any more than other milIi0naires
gave a cause for choosing Washington
as an abiding place for the gay sea
son.
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BELMONT HOME
PUT ON MARKET
Rumored That Owners Will
Not Come Back to
Washington.

That Mr.. and Mrs. Perry Belmont
vii not carry out their determination
to live in Washington the greater part
of the year is the belief Of many mem
bers Of the smart world Of Washing
ton. Rumors 10 this effect have reach
ed the Capital from various sources.
and particular interest IS given the re-
port because Of the fact that the hand
some residence being erected at New
Hampshire avenue and r street by the
Belmonts IS understood to be on the
market
Mr.. and Ms Beln ont came 20 Wash
ingtOn several years ago and occupied
the mansion at Sixteenth street and
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-02-13
SHRINERS AT FEAST
PLAN NEW BUILDING
Potentate 10 Appoint Committee
Which Will Investigate
Entire Matter.

ia celebration OF Yom-Asloona. Val
eHtine night, Almas Temple Of the bIys-
tic Shrine, met so strong at the Ma
tiOuaI Rifles ArmOry, and, in midst
OF the feast discussed plans Tor erecting
iu Washington new home. AS a re-
suit. a committee VIII be appointed by
P0tentate Dent 10 look into the advis-
ability of erecting "A building darge
enough 10 accommodate the local shrine
Novel features were introduced at the
ceremonial session 20 tie thirteen pill
gTims who passed from the ranks of
the Iegeuerates into the feast of tho
Mystic shrine.
An elaborate banquet concluded the
festivities Of Valentine night.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1909-02-13
MISTAKEN IDENTITY,
SAYS GEORGE KELLEY
Man in Hospital With Another's
Kneecap Denies He's Denver
Woman's Husband.

George A. Kelley, who is i'm George
town Hospital recovering from am oper-
alton by which the kneecap of q dead
man was substituted fo- hi3 own, which
was diseased, today denied that he is
the George A. Kelley. form erly Of Den
Yer, Col. against whom action for a
divorce has been brought by his wife.
Mrs. Mona J. Kelley, on the ground of
desertiOn.
Kelley declares that the Denver wo-
mons statement that her husband de-
serted her and that she subsequently,
learned of his confinement i'm a George
town hospital is without doubt the re-
suit of mistaken Identity
According to the story printed this
morning, Mrs. Kelley is a sister-in-law
of William j. Barth. a Denver million
alre, and the missing husband is an
athlete and former football star Mrs.
Kelley is quoted as saying that the
thought OF again living with a man
who walked by the aid OF "a dead
mans kneecap is repulsIve TO me-"