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Show owever Mr. Norton did well in and it is plainly evident that lie is of the proper stuff to make a good actor with study and practice. Tlios. Osborne has found his sphere on the stage; as Simon Stone, lie was good. Hi lo-d g igs were ail good and well put, ! I IT I EG iMliADES. p: l is f r s The local fhemselves anoiher big success in their performance, ln- Friday and Saturday evenings at the Social Hall, of tii ol.tv entitled is is Ins Tlie-pian- j -t t .1 ij ' .1 . .iti-i- l A TRAGEDY a h etice ol the reached the pleasant valley of San Tfcte1, with the result of bringing several of the dwellers therein to witness their efforts in their next The delegation was attraction. :wll pleased, as were all who attended. ' We have another task before us .in attempting a criticism ol the per-- ! former's woik, and yet the task should not he difficult as ir. our judgment none dut llattering words can he offered ; where the difficulty comes is in speaking of good work upon onr miseiable hoards and with the scenery that 'Nephi affords, because to the casual observer the defects of the stage and house are noticed in a 'way to mar the actors work and the critic who loons over these and sees only 'the peiformance as it would he in a fully equipped stage and speaks of if from that Standpoint, will appear to many who witnessed the performance to be s, caking words of unjust praise. Having said so much, we can now in all candor proceed, hut ere we proceed we must not forget to state that the manager deserves much praise in his efforts and taste in dieting the slage it never looked better, nor more artistic. The whole troupe, and especially the ladies, are also deserving of much credit for the maimer Tu which they dressed their characters.' Tho costumes were? one and 'all, rich,' neat and attractive, as 'well as appropiiate and the appeared at their very best. " '.The expectations of those who attended were all centered upon Mrs. 'George Atkin who made her first appearance before the Nephi thea-trgoers, and although it was apparent that tho lady was aware of this facts and was therefore labor-'ihunder that encumber, she did 'not disappoint her audience, She is an actress worthy of the name. She gae natural force and expression to every line. .. Her whole soul was given to her part and this in connection with her keen appreciation of good reading, accent, rate of, and clear articulation and her almost perfect grace upon the stage and attractive appearance, gave us a May Manning that Nephi has never before witnessed. Miss Millie Bessie as Schroder, Bradley, although in what might be termed a minor character gave 'much study to her part and played it with manifest painstaking and lost none of the credit she Has gained for her good acting. Miss Mary Schroder was Nancy NipShe per entirely and completely. seems to have a monopoly of characters of this kind. As to the mail characters, D. K. Brown as Roy Manning never appeared to batter advantage nor in a character to which he did more justice. Mr. Brovvn is fast losing his defects as an actor and picking up and applying many especially as to the lone of voice and gesture which was very evident in his able and manly interpretation of the loving, honest, upright, hut stern and severe soldier after the war. lie took notice of and benefited by our little liiut by way of criticism which we gave in referring to his last efforts. May he continue to improve. 'L. L. Hudson as the Tramp the old soldser driven to the slum' by the falsity of the onu lie loved, news of which came to him as a paralysing shock when he returned from the war and who on meeting with his old comrade, Roy Manning Completely ledeems himself and finally' poveS to be the father of his devoted comrades wife, sustained his past reputation. This gentleman is doing better work on the boards than we have ever known him do before. May he find sufficient inducement to keep him with the company. As to Marcus Graves, we will be obliged to touch him' lighfly. We feel satisfied that Mr. Noitun by this time realizes that the lovers part is not easily played, especially by one 'who Jins not been on the stage but two or three times as is the ca-- e with this youug gentleman. The majority of experienced stagers fight shy of this roll. It is very nice and all that sort of tiling at rehearsals, but friend Will, take out advice and try something else a few times before you attempt the 'Liver again. Notwithstanding perfor-'lorme- rs e -' g The special meeting cf the Wool of Southern Utah called for April 4th, convened in the Court House at Nephi yesterday. The majority of the members in person and proxy were present. The object of the meeting was for the purpose of conpleting matters pertaining to the dissolving of ths W. 0. A. and incorporating as the Utah Wool Growers Company. Judgo J. G. Sutherland of Salt Lake had been employed by the committee appointed some time ago to seo to the matter and he wa s present to give instruction and was legal advise. Tho meeting called to order a. 2 p. in. bv president J. II. Erickson who stated briefly the object of the meeting. The Secretary, E. B. Booth, read the constitution and by laws that had been prepared, after which they were read by sections and explain-ee- l bv Judge Sntlieiland. Mnay questions were asked and answered and finally all was understood to tbe satisfaction of each member. It was then resolved that the Asn. consent that the lease of land from be turned over to tho Nephi J. II. Erikson in trust for the Utah Wool Growers Company ; that the Secretary be empowered to finish up all business, pay and collect all accounts etc ; that tho Association be and tho same is hereby dissolved. The resolution was carried unanimously and the officers and members proceeded to do the necTbe essary signing of papers. articles of incorporation provide that the general place of business shall he Nephi City and the time of existence of the incorporation is 25 years With a capital stock of $25,000.00 at $10 00 a share. The earnings of the old association, to be distributed pro rata according to the number of pounds ot wool each member shipped, goes toward paying up the stock. The officers of the incorporation are : James II. Erickson, President ; Edwin Booth, Vice President ; E. R. Booth, Secretary and Treasurer ;Wil!iam John Lowry, A. C. Cahoon, John II. Seeley. John R. Stewart. Jesse W. Crosby, J. W. Seeley, Alma Hague, Thomas Hunt, David Codings, James E. Clinton, Benja-maBennett, Directors. Growers Association p Pro-ber- t, n NOTICE. The Ladies, of Juab County, who are interested in the subject, of Womans Suffrage, are invited to attend a meeting to be held in the Nephi Tabernacle, May, 11th at 2 p. m. for the purpose of organizing a Womans Suffrage Associ- ation. All Ladies are requested to tend, irrespective of church, at- or ceed. President. YEARS Attlro. During the Sherman siege of Atlanta In 1804 a tragedy occurred which has ever since been enveloped in mystery, and which at the time almost caused the besieged people to forget tho great army which was pressing into the city. The population of the city was reduced to less than 5,000 civilians, who THE WOOL GROWERS. Co-o- E In Gay siug-nient- the players, by a large delegation rom 8an 1ete. The success of the troupe in their pievious effort had TWENTY-FIV- Myste-ionn- ly A Beautiful Young murdered Id .Atlanta. Ga., During the XV a r Fonnd Dead on Her lied. Arrayed no i hi u e, the it lull including the one perpetrated on the writer of this. The temptation frsi night being eonMd'T.diiy, to the pleiii-an- t is great to retaliate here, hut we decline with thanks. surpri.-- e of nil, and especially ilii OF NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR LETTERS TESTAMENTARY. AGO IS YET UNSOLVED. c eMrll STILL A MYSTERY. Mrs. Mary Pitchforth Relief Society Stake Amy L. Bigler, 1st Vice President Miranda Bryan, 2nd Vice President. E. II. LMall, April 5, 89 President Nephi R. S. IN A HURRY Lawyer's office. Enter stranger hurriedly. Yes, sir How long will it take you to get a divorce? "I wouldnt agree to get one less than two days. "Wont do. Im to be married Ill have to try some other Chicago Herald. shop. CCMDPIlim & Territory ofUuah. 1 Juab County ) ss In the Probate Court in and for Said County. In the matter of the Estate of Edward Ockey Deceased. Notice is hereby given that Sarah Ockey has filed with the Clerk ol this County an instrument purporting to be the last Will and Testament of Edward Ockey Deceased and her Petition, praying for the Probate of the same and for Letters Testamentary thereon to be issued to her, and that Monday the 15th day of April A. D. 1889. at 10 oclock a. in. of said day, at the Court House in the town of Nephi, County of Juab and Territory ol Utah, has been set for hearing said petition and the Probate of said Will, when and where any person interested may appear and show cause why the said petition should not be lived in bomb proofs frequently and who, being cut off from the world, formed a community of its own. This community for the most pert was formed of women and children, the men being absent in theanny. The officers and soldiers of the garrison, between the general engagements, would enjoy social granted. J. W. Paxmax Cletk, reunion with the citizens, and many dances were given by tho young ladies for the Nephi U.T., March 23d A. D. 1S89. M 29 Ar 2 amusement of their military admirers. lieforo tho circle around the city was complete thoro came into Atlanta by the West Point road a young lady giving her name as Miss Jane Moorehead, from Mobile, Ala. PENNYROYAL 1.0 Her arrival was somewhat mysterious, as Prescription of a physician has had a life long experience jp well as her stay in tho city. She at once treating female dueascs. Is used sought occupation in the hospitals, where she monthly with reifect success by came to be regarded as an angel of mercy. over 10,000 Udu-sPleasant, safe, effectual. Ladies ask yourdnig-- ' ANGEL OF TUB HOSPITAL. t for Pennyroyal Wafers and Her beauty is described ns having been no substitute, or inclose post COHAY A CO, at?e for sealed particulars. Sold by DOIT great, aud she had many accomplishments .ll Hniwikts. $1 box. Address and was evidently of gentle breeding. She would never refer to her past life, but it came to bo believed that her love had died on one of the battlefields of Virginia, and that she had simply resolved to devote her BA-ILEY- , life to tho alleviation of tho sufferings of the T- soldiers in the hospitals. Land Attorney, Etc. Later on and nearing tho end of the siege a ball was announced to take place in one of Office neitdoortolJ. S Land Office Suit I.fti.o the houses on Walton street. Miss Moore- Cily Obtains rntents for Agricultural, Desert and head, who never went to a place of amuseVlinoral Lands. ment, was urged by a captain whom she had and met in the hospital to go to the ball. The Correspondence solicited and information Money Loaned on Long tune and by ladies of her acquaintance also joined in and Low Rate oj Intcre.it. urged her to take this recreation. She finally J R. Hickman and W. A. C. Bryan, consented. When the captain called for her ) CORRF.SPOMDFXE SOUUTFD AXD A Vs V Notaries Public. ho found her in a full bridal costumo, with 1ROMITJ , Y County Recorders ojice Xcpl.i Vtah, valuable and brilliant jewelry. It was the first time slio had ever so appeared. At the Office over First National Tank. ball she was one of the gayest, and seemed so unlike the sad hospital visitant that it attracted general remark. At 2 in tho morning the hull ended and the guests scattered for their homes. When Miss Moorehead failed to arise by S a. m. it did not surpnso tho lady with whom blio boarded, but when 10 oclock eamo W'tU no sign of her the door was opened. There Miss Moorehead was found fully dressed ns sho lay across the bed, hor face toward the wall. WAFERS. It. n-- C PROVOjJJ.T3: KR-El- STABDED TO TI1E HEART. A call did not arouse her, aud a touch told that she was dead. Two stabs had pierced her heart, and wore so closely made as scarcely to make a crease in her dress. The sensation w Inch followed was intense. Her fidelity to tho wounded soldiers made every one of them feel that she was a sister. The fears of the ladies were aroused at the mysterious assassination. Who could have boon her murderer, and what was his motivel The captain who had been her escort the night before had left hor safely at home, and no one thought of suspecting him &t the time. The chamber window opened upon the garden. Footsteps leading up thereto showed that it was through this window that the murderer made his way. Tho fact that not a jewel had been misplaced showed that it could not have been a robber who bad done the deed. There were those who invented all manner of theories. The one most generally accepted was that some one, struck by her beauty while at the hall, had entered the chamber in tbe manner described with improper motive, and, finding himself repulsed, quickly dispatched her. Others believed that tho captain, who had urged her to marry him, aud finding her obdurate, had committed tho deed to prevent her from falling into other hands. While the sensation among tho boleaguered people was at its height Sherman's forces entered tho city, scattered the people and prevented investigation; but when the people a year later returned to their homes the talk of the tragedy was renewed. Tho captain bad been killed meantime in tho battle of Jonesboro, and the tragedy passed into memory, and to this day is frequently spoken of. Atlanta (Ga.) Cor. Chicago Tribune. Coloring Agates. A suitable agate, after being thoroughly dried, is immersed in a mixture of honey and water or in olivo oil, and kept thus at least throe days, exposed to a moderate heat. It is then washed, dried and put in a vessel containing enough sulphuric acid to cover it. The vessel is thereafter exposed to a gentle heat for a varying number of hours, when the porous layers are found to have become much darker in color. Tho reason of this is that these layers, having become saturated with oil, are acted upon by the sulphuric acid, which decomposes the sugary or oily constituent, aud forms in its place a deposit of carbon. It is in this way that banded agate is converted into the onyx, with its black and white layers, used in the production of cameos aud intaglios. Exposure to strong sunlight was long ago found to give a reddish tint to gray colored agates, and this suggested the burning of such stones so as to convert them into At Oberstein, likely stones for this purpose are first dried thoroughly, then saturated in sulphuric acid and afterward exposed in an earthenwure crucible to red heat. They are allowed to cool slowly, and are then seen to bo of a light red color. Not content with imitating the rarer natural varieties of agate, such as onyx and carueliun, German manufacturers have taken to staining agates blue, and all other sorts of colors unknown to tho natural stone. Aniline dyes, as unnatural as they uro fugitive, havo also lately been used for agate staining. Jewellers Itoview. ITIR H, 13 Him, THE NEPHI DENTIST, Who has been practicing dentistry in Nephi for the last ten vears is now at HIS OFFICE block south One block east and one-hal- f of the Co-o- p store where he is prepared to do all work m his profession in the latest style. Gold amalgurn and hone Prices filling and extracting a specialty,. reasonable. Part payment taken in produce. N. B. He is now fully prepared to extract teath without pain by the use of the Vegetable Vapor. Ooerations done on short notice. w A5L 'S' if! A HE Pleased to announce to their friends and patrons that they now have in their full slock of well selected goods, UTTERS OF i a ims ILL THE 11 PATTES1, STAPLE AND FANCY AND GINGHAMS, SILKS. m TRIMMINGS. IMBESS IBUTMR'S OF ALL SHADES, COLORS AND PRICES. We are sole agents for Juab and San Pete Counties, and carry a full stock of the celebrated Butterick patterns. Mall orders promptly 1111 od. ill I ins Call your attention to their Dry Goods and Motion Department, which isfu.l and complete. Dress Goodsof every variety, style, pattern and price. Fancy and plain Towels, Napkins and table linen, good and cheap. Muslins, Linen, veiling, Embroideries, an endless s. Eat Plenty of Onions. No family ought to be without onions the whole year round. Ilant old onions iu the fall, and they will come up at least throe weeks earlier iu tho spring than by spring planting. Give children of all ages a few of them raw, as soon as they uro fit to bo eaten; do not miss treating them with a mess of raw onions three or four times a week. When they get too large and strong to be eaten raw, then boil or roast them. During unhealthy and like contagious seasons, when (LphtL-ri- a diseases prevail, onions ought to be eaten iu the spring of tho year at least once a w eek. Onions are invigorating and prophylactic beyond description. Children do not die of diphtheria or scarlatina, augmoso, etc., u hore onions are freely eaten. Hall. Journal of Health. U:UAM nie. Spriti variety. NOTICE TO CREDITORS. In the Probate Court of Juab Countv, Utah Territory. In the matter of the Estate ot Emma B. Atkin deceased. Notice is hereby given bv the undersigned administrator of the estate ot Emma B. Atkin deceased to the creditors of and all persons having da. ms against the said deceased, to exhibit them with the necessary vouchers, within four months alter the first publication ot this notice to George Atkin Jr. admuvs-trator- , at the olfice of Henry Adams, Room No r. Countv Court House, m Nepm City, Juab County. George Atkin Ji. Ad.muistr itor of the Estate ol Emma 1. Aik in dt2'eist(J, FTPE SHOES! SHOES! SHOES! VARIOUS BRANDS. ALL STYLES AND PRICES, A FULL LINE OF THE FAMOUS P. COX SHOES JUST ARRIVED. |