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The Spanish Fork press. [volume] (Spanish Fork, Utah) 1902-current, 1909-10-28
The Old Man and Death.

An old man that had travelled long
way with great bundle of fagots
found himself so weary that he flung
1t down, and called upon death to de-
liver him from his most miserable ex-
istence. Death came straightway at
his call and asked him what he want
ed. Pray, good sir" said the old
man. "just do me the favor to help
me up with my bundle of fagots. -
Aesop.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-02-18
IN AGONY WITH ECZEMA.
Whole Body Mass Of Raw, Bleeding,
Torturlng Humor Hoped Death
Would End Fearful Suffering.
In Despair; Cured by cutlcura.

Words cannot describe the terrible
eczema / suffered with. 1t broke out
on my head and kept spreading until
1t covered my whole body.
was almost solid mass of sores from
head to foot. l looked more like a
piece Of raw beef than a human be-
ing. The pain and agony endured
seemed more than could bear Blood
and pus oozed from the great sore on
my scalp, from under my finger nails,
and nearly all over my body. My
ears were SO crusted and swollen /
was afraid they would break OF.
Every hair in my head fell out. I
could not sit down, for my clothes
would stick to the raw and bleeding
flesh. making me cry out from the
pain. My family doctor did all he
could, but I got worse and worse. Ny
condition was awful. I did not think
l could live. and wanted death to
come and end my frightful sufferings.
In this condition my mother-in-law
begged me to try the Cuticura Rem
edies. l said would, but had no hope
OF recovery. But oh, what blessed re-
lief experienced after applying Cuti-
cura Ointment. 1t cooled the bleeding
and itching flesh and brought me the
first real sleep had had in weeks. 1t
was as grateful as ice to a burning
tongue. I would bathe with warm
water and Cuticura Soap, then apply
the Ointment freely. also took Cuti-
cura Resolvent for the blood. In a
short time the sores stopped running,
the flesh began to heal, and I knew
was to get well again. Then the hair
on my head began to grow. and in
short time l was completely cured.
wish could tell everybody who has
eczema to use Cuticura. Mrs. VIM.
Hunt, 1875 Thomas St. Newark, N. j..
Sept. 2s, 1908"
Potter Drug q Chem. Corp. Sole Props, Boston.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-02-18

giles for her hysterical outburst of the
night before, which. he was careful to
explain, was solely the result of her
physical condition. He hoped we had
not allowed their departure to break
up the party.
We told him about the lost ring and
he listened with interest thought
his expressions of regret and offers of
assistance were unnecessarily effusive,
but then. as Gabrielle said afterward,
Mr.. Graham always went little too
far in everything.
After a while he took his departure,
saying he did not like to leave Mrs.
Graham long alone in her present
nervous condition. Gabrielle lifted the
roses and laid their heavy perfumed
heads against her face.
"They are beautiful" she said; "but
what shall we do with them?"
DO with them?" echoed.
Yes, that's what l said. You know
II Elizabeth ever gets one sniff she'll
have hay fever, and I'm sure l don't
want to add that to her Affections
poor dear"
After little consideration we de
cided to transfer the roses to Lady
Edith, and Gabrielle volunteered tc
take them to her at once.
For they must not go into the
house." she said, "and If we keep them
out here any longer some enterprising
germ might drift through the window
and up Elizabeth's nose. viii you &c
with me?"
| declined. saying was going bach
to the rocks to have one more lool
before dark.
We strolled along together to the
point where our paths diverged ant
Gabrielle became silent and preoc
cupied.
Elise" she said, speaking very
solemnly, Il am going to ask you 6
question and l want truthful answer
absolutely your honest opinion, yor
know"
"well?"
DO you think care more for Eliza
beth than she does for me? Or does
Elizabeth care more for me than d,
for herr"
l laughed. and she continued hal
laughing also. yet wholly in earnest
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-02-18
GRADES OF SHEEP AS
KNOWN ON THE MARKET
Information Market His Sheep
Inte1IiSentIy-By W. c. Coffey, First Asst. in
Sheep Husbandry Illinois.

The grower or feeder offering sheep
for sale often forms very imperfect
estimate of their market value, and
chiefly because his contact with the
open market has not been sufficient to
familiarize him with the factors en-
bodied by the various terms in mar
ket reports. 1t may be that he is ig-
norant OF the meaning of certain
terms; he may have a mistaken or
hazy notion of others, and both obser-
walton and experience show that any
thing short Of fairly accurate con-
ception of " -at certain market term
stands for Is a source of Gisappoint-
ment and annoyance. Because his
judgment as to the true market worth
OF his sheep is uncertain, the owner
may suffer a financial loss in dealing
with local buyer by selling under the
market value or by missing a sale by
asking too much for them. If. at the
time of sale. the owner could definite
ly determine the value OF his sheep,
he would experience less difficulty in
coming to an early understanding
with the local buyer, or in case he
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-02-18
FOR THE USERS OF TOBACCO.
Assertion That Plant Was Certainly
Placed Here for Good Purpose.


1t is passing strange that, with all
the experience at command, the ply
siologists are never in agreement as to
the effects of the smoking habit. Even
where lay opinion has been fairly well
established by the apparently well d.
gested views of the scientists with re-
spect to certain phases OF the whole
problem, they are wholly liable to up
setting by the latest opinion. For ex-
ample. two considerations have long
been thought to be determined-that
moderate indulgence in tobacco need
not be denied. and that the lad not
out of his teens would better abjure
tobacco altogether. 1t may be assert
ed that man is not smoker by ma
ture; and certain effects of tobacco
seem to indicate, without especial ar
gument, that the longer the acquire
ment of the habit is postponed the bet
ter for the human system. At the
same time the remote antiquity OF the
tobacco plant suggests that 1t is one
of natures unassisted growths; and,
if 1t were not designed for man to en-
joy in security. neither is it at all
clear that it is to be classed with ma
lures productions.-Prov Jour
nal.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-02-18

OF the sheep sent to market are weth-
ers. This percentage is small because
both growers and consumers prefer
lambs to older sheep. The grades are
prime, choice, good, common. Prime
wethers have the same requirements
in quality and condition as prime
yearlings. They may be either light,
weighing from 95 to 110 pounds, or
heavy, weighing 140 pounds or more.
Ewes.-Ewes do not sell on a par
with wethers because they have pro-
portionately a greater amount of offal
and smaller amount of lean meat
The grades are prime. choice. good,
medium and common or culls. The re-
quirements in condition, quality and
weight are practically the same as for
wethers.
Bucks and Stags.-Choice bucks are
fat and resemble wethers in form and
quality.
4. Feeder Sheep.-Feeder sheep are
almost exclusively western sheep. The
sub-classes are lambs. yearlings, weth-
ers and ewes.
Lambs.-The grades are fancy se-
lected. choice. good. medium, common.
Choice feeder lambs show thrifty con-
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-02-18

yeariings. wethers. ewes, bucks and
stays.
Lambs.-About so per cent. of the
shep sent to slaughter are lambs The
grades are prime. choice, good, medi-
um and common or culls. Quality,
condition. form and weight are the
factors considered in determining the
grade to which lambs belong. Both
quality and condition are very impor-
tant and lambs without high develop
ment in both are not placed in the
higher grades. Form, especially the
feature of paunchiness, is significant
IL grading lambs. Weight is a fac
ior that varies somewhat with the diff
ferent times in the year, but lambs
weighing so pounds and prime in
quality, condition and form will al
ways grade as prhpe.
Yearlings.-Yearlngs are used as
a substitute for lambs in the meat
trade. The grades are prime. choice.
good Prime yearlings are light in
weight. immature, and very highly de-
veloped in quality and condition.
Wethers.-Only a small percentage
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-02-18
Numerous RIocks.

After several sudden jerks and abb
rupt stops the Chicago man on the
southern railroad became apprehen-
sive. Calling the porter aside. he said:
Sam. is this train safe?"
Safe as any. sah," assured the
porter.
well. is there block system on
this road?"
Sans grin extended from ear to
ear.
Block system, boss? Why. we hab
de greatest block system in de world.
Ten miles back We were blocked by
a load of hay, six miles back we were
blocked by mule, just now we were
blocked by COW and l reckon when
we get further souf we'll be blocked
by an alligator. Block system. boss 7
Well. All should SMILE"
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-02-18


She looked at me a moment without
replying. then walked to the door and
bolted It.
Yes. miss" she said; Dan as
'opes Not that they're very Ugh
'opes, fur Dan amt much at Iookin at
the bright side. But ell do is dooty,
miss. and ! think Miss Elizabeth may
find her ring, though Of course I can't
be sure-no more can Dan. Now you'd
better go to bed. Miss Elise. fur you
need your sleep and need mine"
was very willing to follow this
advice, and felt hopeful that morning
would bring good news to Elizabeth.
for Mary Anne's brother had inspired
me with feeling OF confidence Cor
don Benefits diver had not produced.
AS ! lay thinking dreamily of him
and wondering whether he would get
his boat out early and go to work a
sudden recollection of his appearance
ovcrpowered me.
We we're all familiar with Mary
Annes brother. He was a short.
stockily built man, with very broad
shoulders and short bowed legs. 1t
seemed improbable that he could cast
a shadow like pair of tongs, but
then as every one knows shadows are
not to be depended upon.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-02-18

shipped them direct to the open mar
ket. the chances for disappointment
and dissatisfaction would be greatly
reduced. While it is the privilege of
few to visit the markets often and
there learn the requirements and the
demands for the different grades in
the various classes. the great majority
of sheep owners, and many feeders,
must depend largely upon the market
reports for such information, and the
value of these reports to the man who
proposes to buy or sell sheep is deter
mined by the extent to which he can
apply them to his particular purchase
or sale
Native sheep are those produced
ordinarily in small flocks-on the
farms of the central, southern and
eastern states. Western sheep are
those produced-usually in large
bands-on the ranges Of the western
states AS rule western sheep have
enough merino blood to make them
markedly different in appearance from
natives which are mostly from NUT
ton-bred parents. But even were they
identical in breeding, buyers and sales
men on the market could easily distin-
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-02-18

dition, high degree of quality and
weigh between 55 and 62 pounds.
Yearlings.-The grades are choice,
good, common. The choice feeder year
ling must be of good form, highly de-
veloped in quality and light in weight.
Wetbers.-The grades are choice.
good. medium, common. In general the
requirements are the same as for
yearlings.
Ewes.-The grades are choice, good.
medium, and common. Choice feeder
ewes are young and choice in quality.
b. Breeding Sheep.-Tbe sub-classes
are bucks and ewes.
Ewes.-Breeding ewes are selected
from both native and western offer.
ings. The grades are fancy selected
choice. good, common. Choice breed.
ing ewes are from two to four years
old. sound, well formed and well bred
Bucks.-Breeding bucks are not sub.
divided into grades. All offerings are
natives.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-02-18
Easy Come. Easy Go.

A passerby at Broad and Lombard
streets in Philadelphia once heard
the following dialogue between la
borer who was digging in sewer and
a stout, beaming lady with capacious
market basket on her arm:
"Ah, good marnin' to you, Pat" said
she leaning over and looking into the
pit And what are you doin'?"
Good marnin', Bridget" he replied,
looking up I'm a-earnin' alimony for
yees. And what are you doin'?"
Sure, I'm a-spendin' It," replied
Bridget airily. as she trotted or
Lippincott's.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-02-18

guish between them because of differ
ences resulting from the way in which
they are fed and managed. On mar
kets where both native and western
sheep are received, the daily reports
nearly always distinguish between
them. While thin natives are often
bought up in the country and success
fully fed, those that reach the mar
ket In low condition do not sell as
feeders because they are usually in
tested with internal parasites, thus
making it difficult and in many in
stances impossible to fatten them.
/. The market classes of sheep are
mutton, feeder and breeding sheep.
The name of a class indicates the use
to which sheep in that class are put.
2. Each class Is divided into sub
classes and these again into grades. In
general the names of the sub-classes
suggest differences of either age or
sex between sheep put to the same
use. The grades refer to differences
between the best and the less desir-
able animals In the various sub
classes. In the mutton class these diff.
ferences are based on quality, form,
constitution, condition and weight;
and in the breeding class, on age, con-
stitution. form, breeding, quality and
condition.
3. Mutton Sheep.-The mutton class
includes both native and western
sheep. The suh-classes are lambs
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-02-18
scopyrisss. isa7. . }. .. iippinooss coz
SYNOPSIS.

Three girls Elizabeth. Gabrielle and
Elise-started for Canada 10 spend the
summer there. On board steamer they
were frightened by an apparently dement,
ed stranger. who. finding bag belonging
to one OF them. took enjoyment in sc-u-
tinizing photo of the trio. Elise shaved
her stateroom with a Mrs Graham. asso
bound for Canada The young women IN
anxiously awaiting her husband. who had
a mania for sailing. They were intro-
duced TO Lord wlifrid and Lady Edit
4 cottage by the ocean was rented "
the trio. for the summer. Elizabeth
learned that friend Of her fathers was
TO call. Two men called. one of them
eteasier. The girls were mot at home"
but discovered by the cards left that one
of the men was Elizabeth's fathers
Blake and Gordon Bennett. A wisp Of
yellow hair from Mr.. Graham's pocket
fell into the hands OF Elise. Mrs: Ora.
hams hair was black. Lady Edith told
hotel. Fearing for the safety OF her own
gems. she left them In a safe at the cot
tage. Mr.. Gordon Bennett was properly
returned the lost bag and told of mysteri-
Gus doings of n year before connected
with the cottage. Exploring the cell sr,
pne Of the girls found a sphinx cum but
Gordon Bennett and Lady Edith were
found to possess. also. Elise, alone, ex-
plored the cellar. overhearing CONVEX
sation there between Mary Anne and q
man. He proved to be her son. charged
with murder. The young women agreed
to keep the. secret. Lady Edith told a
the sphinx key. Elise and Gordon Ben
nett discovered Lady Edith and Mr.. Gra-
ham, the latter displaying a marvellous
baritone bari voice; AZ ,,, q supper @ which was was
teriously lost her ring, causing a search
~ the entire party.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-02-18
CHAPTER XII.


Il don't like suppers on the rocks,
do you?'
mo, | think they're beastly."
II was the next afternoon and Ga
briolle and / were sitting on the YER
anda.. was pretending to read, while
she was frankly doing nothing.
The day had dragged heavily. My
confidence in Mary Annes brother had
been misplaced. for he had not APP
peared in triumph with the ring and
we te't rather aggrieved in conse-
querce.
OF course we had all visited the
rocks many times, separately and col
lectlvely. but had returned empty
hanned and rather cross. Even the
Canadian sun is hot at midday in
summer. and continued Intellectual
STOPPING among rocks and loose stones
would have it's effect upon the most
angelic disposition. Then, too. Cor
don Bennett had not appeared with his
diver. nor had we heard further from
Lord Wilfrid on the subject, SO our
faith in mankind had suffered accord
ingly. l also wished something pleas
ant would happen and agreed with
Gabrielle that the afternoon was end
less
A diversion was here created by the
appearance Of Mr.. Graham, who car
ried a bunch of long-stemmed white
roses that certainly were never the
product of the island. Mrs. Graham
had sent them with her love and apollo
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-02-18

'rArr OF Quo npess cIF5 CoSsIr Ss TOLEDO SIS.
partner OF the trrm of F. J. CHENEY d Co.. doing
business in the City OF Toledo. County and STATE
Aforesaid. and that said irm will pay the sum Of
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every
case OF CArAhRH that cannot be cured by the Of
HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn TO before me and subscribed In my presence.
this 9Th day of December. A. D.. 1886.
A. W. GLEASON.
NOTARY PUBLIC.
Halls Catsrrh Cure Is taken internally and acts
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system. Send for testimonials. free.
FL. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo. o.
Bold by all Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pns for consultation
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-02-18
CHAPTER x..-contInued

CHAF y En- N.s-(onlinuod
After a moments indecision I crept
across the room and looked out from
behind the drawn curtain. There was
nothing in sight. In the clear moon
light ! could see quite as distinctly
as by day, and the white stiffness was
wonderfully comforting. 1t was rather
awesome. too, and while felt the fas-
cination of the night was also con-
scious Of the rather creepy sensation
one experiences when the world sleeps,
leaving one wakeful and alone with
nature.
Out before me stretched the path
leading to the village and my eyes
followed 1t unconsciously until 1t
turned sharply and disappeared. AS
looked two shadows fell across 1t.
seeming very black against the sur
rounding whiteness. One was short,
fat, and shapeless; the other long,
thin, and somewhat like an elongated
pair OF tongs-a very specter of a
shadow. They moved. merged them
selves into an indiscriminate mass,
separated and came together again. a
black streak marking their progress
around the corner
clung to the window frame. de-
riving some comfort from contact with
the solid wood. A pricking sensation
ran up and down my spine and was
incapable Of moving or uttering a
hound.
In second was glad had not
spoken. for the shadows again de-
nj IA
crunching of gravel, and a familiar
figure appeared around the turn Of the
path. 1t was Mary Anne, a red shawl
held over her head, and no words can
express the relief and comfort at see
ing her ample figure prosaically pro-
ceeding toward the kitchen door.
was rather indignant. too. and went
down to ask her what she meant by
such nocturnal rambles.
found her collapsed upon kitchen
chair. breathing heavily. Upon see-
ing my white-clad form close beside
her she uttered stified scream, then
Immediately stole my thunder by re-
preaching me for prowling around the
house in the dead OF night and fright
ening people out of their wits.
In fact. she became so eloquent that
instead of the dignifed rebuke l had
intended to administer l found myself
apologizing for my presence and prom
Using to be more considerate In the
future.
But, Mary Anne" ventured to re-
mark. where have you been? I was
frightened to death"
Mary Anne at once became pro-
pitiatory and sympathetic.
Pore child" she exclaimed, "of
course you was upset! 1t was Miss
Elizabeth's ring--I got to thinkin'
about the best way to find 1t. So ]
went to my brother Dan. i'm as lives
in the little 'ouse Jest below the bluff
(which you know is gospel truth,
miss). And begged i'm to take is
boat and go round them rocks early,
miss. and see what o could ind. Fur
l wanted to give 1t to er fust thing
when she wakes"
Mary Anne paused for breath and l
felt thrill OF compunction, for. after
all, she had been out on our account
and solely to do us a service.
"And that was your brother with
you, SUPPOSE" remarked Does
he think he can find the ring7"
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-02-18
Too Much Gravity a Bad sion

There is false gravity which is .
very Ill symptom; and 1t may be said
that as rivers which run very slowly
have always the most mud at the
bottom, SO solid stiffness in the con-
slant course of mans life is a sign
Of thick bed of mud at the bottom Of
his brain.-Sayille.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-02-18
GRIP IS PREVA-
LENT AGAIN. A

LENT AGAIN. A
prompt remedy is what
every one is looking for.
The efficiency of Peru
ma is so well known that
its value as a grip rem
edy need not be ques-
ito n e d. The grip
yields more quickly if
taken in hand prompt
ly. If you feel grippy
get a bottle of Peruna
at once. Delay is almost
certain to aggravate
your case.
For free illustrated booklet entitled
"The Truth About Peruna," address
The Peruna Co., Columbus, Ohio.
Mailed postpaid
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-02-18

A Good sign.-One of the surest
signs Of improved agriculture is dry
clean hog pen. The up-to-date farmer
has discovered that pig wallows in
mire only when he can not help him
self.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-02-18

Small-minded men regard faith as
theory; large-minded men use 1t as
practical working power to get things
done and dono right-Ruskin.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-02-18
BRINGING HIM OUT.

Asker-How is 1t you never speak
to Duffy? Ia sure he's a diamond in
the rough.
Miss Trimm-Yes; think SO, too
that's why I'm cutting him.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-02-18

Sore throat leads to Tonsilitis, Quinsy
and Diphtheria. Hamlins Wizard Oil
used as a gargle upon the first symptoms
of a sore throat will invariably prevent
all three of these dread diseases.
The Elbert County tribune., 1909-02-18

Good lnvestment.-A dollar invest
ed in live stock is worth $50 invested
in mining stocks.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-19
STEPHENS DISCUSSES MINING LAW
FOR BENEFIT OF Y. M. {. A. INSTITUTE

Mining law was the subject of an
instructive lecture by Frank B. Ste
phens at the Y. NJ G A last night as
the seventh address in the series con-
Quoted BY the chemistry and metallurgy
class OF the association institute. MI
stephens dwelt particularly upon the
law connected with the location, hold
ing and development of mining claims
and mining property. He slketched the
origin of mining law for the United
States in the California gold rush of
lS4S. At that time mining districts
were formed and governed on the same
democratic principles as the New Eng
land town meeting. In 1866 congress
passed some imperfect mining laws, the
first of their kind.
After defining certain mining and
legal terms, Mr.. Stephens said: Legal
y speaking, you cannot have a lode
without walls bounding the minerals.
In insuring your rights to a lode claim,
trst be sure to make a discovery of ac-
tual mineral. Next determine the strike,
for patents are granted 600 by 1900 feet
in the direction of the lode. Be sure
70 make the end lines of your claim
parallel, otherwise you will have no
lateral rights. The senior claim on the
apex of a lode If properly bounded has
lateral rights extending along the dip
TO the end of the lode. The theory of
the law in this case is to reward the
diligent, not the man who happens to
possess land which has values he did
not discover. Just who has the apex