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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-02-19
NEW TERROR IN LIFE.


The Maxim device which dissipates
and destroys noise ocoasioned by the
firing OF gun, without decreasing the
speed or otherwise affecting the hight
OF the bullet adds a new terror To tho
use of firearms. II viii make stealthy
gunpowdcr crime much loss liable 20
detection when "a man may load his
weapon with smokolcss powder and dis
charge 10 without tolltalc noise.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-02-19
GOOD DAY FOR GOOD DEED.

The Maine was sunk Ia Havana bar-
bon at $3.50 in the evening OF February
l5. 1885 eleven years ago next Monday.
surely mat anniversary date should not
he permitted % pass by without some
substantial action boiling talleu Iu Con-
gross for raising the wrecked hull OF
the Ola American hattlcshlp from "a for
elgu harbnr and uvlug the bodies of
tha American sailors imprisoned ln the
wreck an honorable burial
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-02-19
GOOD BUSINESS PROPOSITION.


Well why shouldn't the life insurance
companies take the advice of Prof. Irv-
ing Fisher Of Yale and enter upon AN
active campaign Of education to linz
prove hygienlc conditions throughout
the country IL would surely cut down
their financial obligations sufficiently
10 make IL profitable proposition.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-02-19

Offering 20 reduce the price Of a
bride from 5000 to $1,000. as some
Idaho contractors charge that some
Idaho officials did is "a reductio ad alb
surdum.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-02-19

President Roosevelt is stlll urging
the preservation Of the oountry's ma
tural resources. And here he is pre-
pairing 10 go and destroy some Of AZ
rica'st
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-02-19

A $4,000 rug has been presented 20
the White House. should this be taken
70 indicate that members OF Congress
are 10 be brought upon the carpet?
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-02-19

Whoever becomes president Of the
University Of Michigan viii have to fol-
low In an Angels footsteps, a pretty
hard thing to do in this case.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-02-19

The stand patters' are asking, why
not let well enough alonef' The trou-
bic here as In 50 many other cases Is 10
agree on what really Is well enough
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-02-19

II Uncle Sam is going i'm for big
navy let us have the biggest warships
and the biggest guns.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-02-19

AS the official head Of the "Ameri-
can" party does not Mayor Bransford
represent Its policiesi
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-02-19

A bill has been introduced I'm the
Legislature requiring surveyors to take
out a license. High OF poetic?
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-02-19

The actions that speak louder than
words are mostly Of the military kind.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-02-19

Columbia is the gem OF the ocean but
that Atlantic fleet Is close second.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-02-19

People don't have 10 use a magni-
flying glass to magnify their troubles
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-02-19

The calhoun trial seems 20 be chiefly
trial OF the tempers Of opposing
counsel
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-02-19

A cement combine should be able TO
hold together n anything can.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-02-19
JUST FOR run.


JUST ron FUN
"sunposo women went to Congress
what do you suppose would happen
"rhcy would simply 20 along 90
nestle liucs'
How would that boz
every woman who went Co tonglt-.
would want Co. bc speaker &C Che house.
Baltimore American
"Your husband plays poker 1 sIoat
deal, doesn't hce
"No." answered young Mrs. TorknH
The doesn't play much.
what prevents him
''r'he fact that pay day doe. hOt
come 0ftoner. Washington star
Mistress what did you toll those la-
dies who just caucd2
scrvant-Oi told 'cm you Was OUT
MUM
Misuoss-And what did they a,f
scrvuut-"How fnrtuuIt mum
Puck.
Tommy what is trus'
buster?
Tommy-pa &c.
Teacher-Iu what way Tommy
Tommy ma told him whom De
went to tho club last might that She
trust him to come home sober 1ud ht
didnt-Los Angeles EXurcss
"Shc is very up-to-dato. isn't shc'
Indeed she isl Did you see her al
in Sunday's paper
No. what was it7"
just C.. d. O. with her address. -
Houston Post
What started the riot at the per-
Torrance OF Hamlet last night2
why Hamlet held the skull and
said: Alas, poor Yorickl You are not
the only deadhead In the house. -
ST. louis Times.
Orlando Spoonamorc bent over the
fair hand and respectfully kissed 10.
Young man." screeched the parrot IN
the cage overhead, us there anything
the matter with my hpsF Chicago
Tribune
Does your wife ever take your add
vice about anything asked the im-
pertinent relative.
Certainly answered Mi Meeton
"ShC frequently COnsults mr as 90
whether her hat is on straight '-
Washington Star
Have you ever seen the prisoner at
the bare"
Yes. judge, and he can drink like a
ish."-Harper's weekly.
rs Mrs. Brown at home?' Inquired
the caller mo. ma am, she Isn't
| replied the maid. Then DO was you
who was singing so drcadfully out OF
| tune when ! turned the corner said
the caller. No, indeed. ma'a cried
! the indignant maid. that was misaus.'
Cleveland Leader
The reporter was interviewing the
poet do you ever find that your
powers Of invention are exhausted, and
that you have no ideas left?" ne
asked. do you ever feel pumped dry
as Il were?' YES" answered the
weary bard. pointedly, 81 feel that
way right now."-Cleycland Leader.
Il suppose there Is a great deal OF
mental strain involved in the conduct
Of immense interests Ike yours?" Il
should say So" answered Mr Dustin
Stax. IT'S mighty hard 90 go on the
witness stand and remember the list OF
things your lawyer told you 20 forget
Washington Star.
Josiah 60 newly welded nciFhbor)-
| Il wish you long, happy lives; and I
see no reason since you have had eX-
perience. why you and Mariah cannot
| pull together as steady and happy and
successfully as a team OF horses"
| Obediah--"No doubt we could. II there
was only one tongue between u.s.
] Judge
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-02-19

A man would rather see his salary
thun his town boosted.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-02-19

Never before has the span Of "a sin-
SIC month included "a trlo of such re-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-02-19

Josiah 60 newly welded ncighbor)-
Il wish you long happy lives and
see no reason since you have had eX-
perience. why you and Mariah cannot
pull together as steady and happy and
successfully as team OF horses"
Obediah-"No doubt we could. II there
Judge
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-02-19

becomes naccld and gradually dries and
detaches Itself from the living oigan-
lem. In Dr Laurcnts study may D.
seen various samples of groWths which
are said TO have fallen on after bcine
treated ln this way for "a fortnight
The treatment BE- naturally more sim-
pie for external oinccr but casos OF
internal cancer have been cured by
the samo method. The effect Of the
formol BE- preventive as well as curative.
Dr. Laurent. our correspondent in-
forms us. intends visiting America and
WIN then be- at the disposal rf medical
mon who may care to investigate the
treatment Tor thcmsolVes
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-02-19

IN its own way barn raising ls an
uplIft OF farm life.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-02-19
q u q ~
LaceCurtainSale
Ends Tomorrow
at Z. G. M. |.

The curtains on your windows have a great
deal to do with the coziness and attrac-
tiveness of your home. Tomorrow ends the
ace Curtain sale-the advantage is yours.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-02-19

els Mrs. Brown at home?' Inquired
the caller mo. ma am she Isn't
replied tho maid. Then DO was you
who was singing so drcadfully out Of
tune when ] turned the corner said
the caller. mo. indeed. ma3m,' cried
the indignant maid. that was missus.'
Cleveland Leader
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-02-19

Il suppose there Is a great deal Of
mental strain involved in the conduct
Of immense interests Ike yours2" Il
should say so. answered Mt Dustin
stax. IT'S mighty hard 90 go on the
witness stand and remember the list OF
things your lawyer told you 20 forget"
Washington Star.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-02-19

The reporter was interviewing the
poet. do you ever find that your
powers Of invention are exhausted, and
that you have no ideas leftf' he
asked. do you ever feel pumped dry,
as Il were?" YES" answered the
weary bard, pointedly 81 feel that
way right now."-Clevcland Leader.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-02-19

30 one ever heard Of a woman being
self made.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-02-19

A hlt bird doesn't nuttcr if it is hit
hard enough.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-02-19

Hen hath no fury like % British sur
fragettc
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-02-19

Pride and a stumble go before a far
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-02-19

Any kind OF a word isnt kind
word.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-02-19

Does your wife ever take your add
vice about anything asked The im-
pertinent relative
Certainly answered MI Meeton.
"Shc frequently Consults mr as 20
whether her hat is on straight -
Washington Star
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-02-19

Orlando SpOonamorc bent over the
fair hand and respectfully kissed IT,
Young man." screeched the parrot IN
the cage overhead, els there anything
the matter with my ipsT Chicago
Tribune
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-02-19

What started the riot at the per-
Torrance Of Hamlet last night!
why. Hamlet held the skull and
said: Alas, poor Yorick You are not
the only deadhcad In the house. '-
ST. Louis Times
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-02-19

Mistress what did you toll those ia-
dies who just cauod2
Scrvant-Oi told 'cm you Was QUIZ
mum
Misucss-And what did trcy a,f
scrVuut-"IloW fortunit' mum
Puck
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-04-21
THE ETHER HABIT SPREADING
A New Contagion That is Causing Terrible
RaVageS in Paris.

volatile ether fall on a bandage,
which they place before their mouths
and violently inhale; and one Of the
most refined" methods of enjoying
ether is to mix it with wild straw
berries, when, according to its devo-
tees, it makes dish fit for the gods.
But the ether fiend is not good sight
the next day. He has had bad night,
his will and his strength are gone
and his pale face is drawn and hag-
gard, while his eyes are dilated be-
yond measure. One night, when a
number of habitual "etheromanes"
were about to adjourn to an apart
ment where they would be free to in
dulge their favorite passion, friend
who knew the risks they were run
ming attempted vainly to dissuade
them from their plan. But they
would not listen to him-they seemed
to be fatally drawn toward the ether
chamber by a mysterious and invinci-
BILE force, and his arguments were in
vain. Next day he learned that the
ether seance had almost had tragic
termination. One of the etheromanes
under the influence of the exciting
element had tried to kill one of his
comrades, and the others, suddenly
sobered, had had all they could do
to restrain his hand. Montmartre is
the quarter of Paris most addicted
to the ether habit, and the majority
of the victims are women. Whole
'litres" of the subtle fluid arc drunk
with reckless abandon, and until
complete intoxication has overtaken
the ether maniac there is no thought
of putting away the diabolical excit-
ant.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-04-21
WISE WORDS.

The truth often gives a Jolt to
pride.
A tax on bachelors would tickle
most married men to death.
Love is a tonic that intoxicates
some men and sobers others up.
Even honesty is apt to become tarn-
ished unless 1t is in constant use.
The man who is on the level fre-
quentlN finds 1t hard work to get
along.
Some rich men are as crooked as
the dollar mark that denotes their
wealth.
Some people even take pride in
their humility.
Our best intentions are easily con-
taminated.
It isn't always the high flyer who
gets to the top.
Those who trust to luck don't al
ways have the best credit.
Treading on other peoples toes
won't get you very far up in the
world.
The dead are soon forgotten, and
some people don't have to wait that
long.
An optimist Is merely person
who saves little sunshine for a
rainy day.
Always be prepared for an emerg-
ency, and you will generally find that
it doesn't turn up.
The girl who wants to make a
name for herself as rule can't even
make a loaf of bread.
The happiest people in the world
are those who are satisfied to let
others do their worrying for them.
Even the man who is thankful for
what he gets sometimes forgets to be
thankful for what he doesn't get.
When a fellow is always making
new friends 1t may merely be sign
that his old friends are on to him.
Occasionally a man finds that 1t as
hard to live up to his reputation as a
woman does to live up to her photo
graphs.
To love our neighbor as we love
ourselves would simply transform the
world into mutual admiration So
ciety.-From Musings of a Cynic,"
in the New York Times.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-04-21
HENRY PRIESTER
UNDERTAKEN.
Black and white funeral cars. Main street.
Reynoldsville. Pa.
THE NATIONAL GAME.

"Ee-ah" has been discarded BY
Hughey Jennings.
First baseman Harold Danzig, the
giant of the Boston team, is known
as Babe"
Minneapolis claims the scrappiest
catchers in the minor leagues in
Rapp and Block.
st. Louis writer's predict that first
baseman Tom Jones will have good
year with the Browns.
Outfielder Clyde Engle, the Newark
recruit, is doing some great work
with the New York Americans in
practice.
President Dreyfuss has issued an
order forbidding cigarette smoking
among the Pirates during the train
ing season.
Seven Boston American players
claim Harry as their given name,
namely, Lord, Niles, Gessler, Hooper.
Danzig, Wolter, Morgan.
Manager Stallings isn't permitting
any player of promise to slip away.
He doesn't want to hear any one ask,
"Why did you let him go?"
The Anderson Carolina Associa-
tion) Club has signed outfelder Leo
McHugh, late of the Hazleton Club,
of the outlaw Atlantic League.
An indianapolis dispatch states
that the local Methodist Minister'S
Association will test the constitutions
ality of the new Sunday ball law
Manager Jack Dunn, of the Balti-
more Eastern League) Club, has
signed Joseph A. Lewis, promising
young West Philadelphia player.
Clark Griffith is drilling the Reds
in batting against the spit ball. Griff
says that pitchers will shelve the elu-
sive thing when his eager youngsters
show their skill against it.
Detroit has a bowling team made
up of Mcintyre, Willett, Mullen, Bush
and Killian. Unless Manager Jen-
nings raises his voice, games will be
arranged in American League cities.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-04-21
Of course, when the office was pros

Of course, when the Office was pros
porous there would be a chance FOR
my career, too. Won't you let Mr..
Cathcart marry Miss Lorna-and
give me chance?"
The old lady sat inflexible In her
chair. There was no sign in her re-
lenting in the cold, gray eyes and
Bobby tried again.
Suppose that you had little
boy" he began. Suppose that you
died when he was kid and he had
to take up to the newsboys' lodging
house and the best he could. Sup
pose that little boy was anxious to
get ahead and no one would take
him because he was just a newsie.
Then suppose a chap came along
and said, Robert, You look good to
me. You travel the straight and mar
row path and I'll give you dollar a
week and a chance for career.
What would you think If l was your
boy?"
Bobby spoke with simple earnest
ness that carried conviction. He did
not know that far back in the early
days when Stanley was making the
money that had left him million
aire there had been little boy who
had sought a career. He had been
compelled to work along with the rest
and the mines had killed him.
In the cleaning eyes a tear now
glistened and Bobby talked on un-
checked. He told of the trouble he
and Cathcart had when the funds
were low, of how Cathcart had gone
without money himself because he
would not take the cases he knew to
be dishonest, and in the end his boy
ish talk did more than all the plead
ings of Lorna and Cathcart together.
The old lady planted kiss on the
freckled cheek.
Run along now," she said in a
voice that trembled. II will see that
you have your career-and Mr.. Cath
cart, too,
Bobby returned the kiss with hug
for interest and sped from the room.
He knew spot in the park where
Cathcart and Lorna were apt to be
and he made for this tryst with all
speed. He met the lovers on their
way home and halted them to give
salutation.
Boss" he said gayly, don't beat
1t at the corner. Take Miss Lorna
all the way home. Mrs. Stanley
wants to talk to you about getting
married and-about my career. -
Helen Sanborne, in New Orleans Pic
ayune.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-04-21

According to the fashionable doc
tors of Paris, new contagion is at
present causing terrible ravages in
the capital. Attempts have from time
to time been made to prescribe OPT
um, morphia, hashish and other poi
sons. Some have even suggested the
prohibition of absinthe, but at the
moment it is none of these that is
causing anxiety-it is ether. The
ether passion has spread with such
rapidity in Paris that the number of
"etheromanes" is almost incredible,
and every day new recruits are added
to the ranks of those who have been
enslaved by the insidious fluid. Opium
and hashish only appealed to certain
categories of people, but ether finds
its victims among all classes. AS
means of intoxication it is within
reach of all purses, and although its
effects are less deadly than those of
certain other drugs, its consequences
cannot be regarded with a compla-
cent eye. To take only one example,
at Rochefort-sur-Mer there is mari
time hospital frequented by students
who later will qualify for naval sur
geons or colonial doctors, and among
these young mon, when the grind"
becomes too irksome or the discipline
too severe, ether has been a frequent
remedy. The consequence is that its
ravages have been considerable, and
last year several suicides were traced
to overindulgence in the fatal passion.
An attempt was made by the author
tiles to keep the fact from leaking
out, but it gradually became known.
1t is not in the provinces alone, how
ever, that the ether habit has mani
tested itself. "Etheromanes' are
| frequently met with in Paris, and
when reproved for their addiction to
the drug, they defend their weakness
by exaggerated descriptions of the
joy and delightful intoxication they
find in the absorption of the fluid.
Some of them are accustomed to
drink ether in the form of syrup,
much as they would take any other
alcohol; others let Q few drops Of
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-04-21
A Born Financier.
BY A. B. LEWIS.

Sonny" began the book agent,
would this be good time to see
the boss?"
"Got yer life insured?" queried the
ofIice-boy.
"Now, look here, old man." con-
tinued the fellow, in confidential
tones, "you and I must Ak this little
matter up. Your business is to keep
us fellows out of the Office, isn't it,"
Oats right"
"At the same time, you need 1T
tie extra coin for balls and parties
and Delmonico dinners?"
ITO say nuttin' of grand opera"
"Of course. Now, old pal, I'll tell
you what we'll do. You get an inter-
view for me with the head Of the
firm, and I'll hand you half dollar
before / leave. Why, I've got a book
proposition here that he'll Jump at"
Muffin doin'," replied the boy,
after few moments thought.
But why not?"
"Becus a guy as smooth as you
would sell our easy boss so many
books he'd be broke for months, an
I'd lose dollar a week in tips he
hands me. It's your move, Alger-
non."
And the book agent sighed and
moved on.-From Judge.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-04-21
Novel Kite Game.

The manner in which kites can be
manipulated is well illustrated by the
game of Vakata. This game is best
played with squads of ten or less a
side equipped with ordinary Indian
kites of tissue paper and reels like
dumbbells.
The game is to fly your kite so that
1t cuts the string of an opponent s
kite by saving it, rescues being ef-
fected by Red Cross kites so manipu-
lated that they get underneath and
pick up the falling kite.-The Cap
tain.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-04-21
He Needed Buttons.

The surgeons were trifle startled
upon finding that they had incidental
ly sewed up a sponge in the patient.
They hurriedly reopened him and ex-
tracted it. When all was neatly
sewed up once more they came upon
the discovery that they had forgotten
knife. They opened him up again
and found the knife, sewed him up
and missed large wad of cotton.
When they had again reopened him,
found the cotton and closed him
again, the patient opened his eyes in
weary way.
Doctors" said he, hadn't you
better put buttons on me?"-New
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-04-21
THE SPUR.

Because Of your strong faith kept the
track
Whose sharp-set stones my strength had
well-nigh spent;
] could not meet your eyes if l turned
back:
So on / went.
Because you would not yield belief in me,
The threatening crags that rose, my way
to bar,
! conquered inch by crumbling inch-to
The goal afar.
And though l struggle toward it through
hard years,
Or finch, or falter blindly, yet within,
sYou can!" unwavering my spirit hears;
And shall win.
Adds Dunbar, in The Century.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-04-21
A Frugal Mind.

Cleverton .(who has hired taxi
cab to propose in)-"Say Yes darl-
ing!"
Miss Calumet-"Give me time to
think"
Observation-Disclosures! But not In
here! Consider the expense!."-Tit-
Bits.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1909-04-21
Inventory Of Produce and Stock Raised.

IuNeutOTy VI f'TOuuCe anu StOCk hulBeOs
Bushels of wheat 1872, bushels of rye
70, bushels of corn 1907, bushels Of
buckwheat 225 bushels of oats 1913,
bushels of potatoes 700, tons of ensil-
age so, tons of hay 100, tons of straw
80, bundles of fodder 100, pounds Of
pork 3,5S2, pounds of beef 3,249 heads
of cabbage 1900, heads of lettuce 1900,
bushels of beets 40, bushels of beans Is,
bushels of peas 20, bushels of carrots
80. bushels Of parsnips Is, bushels Of Of
bushels of rutabagas 35, bushels of tur-
nips 25, bushels of cucumbers 20, BUSH
els of onions 25, bushels of onion sets
2, barrels of pickles 2, gallons Of APPLE
butter 81, dozens of eggs 642.
Live stock on the farm January /,
1909, 4 horses IA cows, /, bull, ~ young
cattle, 9 calves, 10 shoats, chickens.
JEFFERSON COUNTY, SIS:
=. Pursuant to law. we the undersigned
publish the foregoing statement of the
receipts and expenditures of said coun-
ty for the year 1908, and also present
the assets and liabilities of the county
on the 1st day of January, 1909.
Witness our hands and seals Of Of
fee this 9Th day of April, 1909.
A. F. REITZ, (SeaD
e. It. McGAw, (Seal)
J. N. KELLY, (Seal)
Attest: Commissioners
w. A. KELLY, Clerk.