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Show o Published every Saturday morning in tho basement of Malcolm & Hughes ' Store by SCOTT & HOLT. Entcicd at the Postoflko in Spanish Fork City, Utah, tor transmission through the mails us ter. second-clas- s One year Hx months Threo months.. mat ,.$2.00 1.00 SO Milton L. Scott.. .Editor and Manager i H.VTUJIDAY. .. DECEMBER President IIvkison issued 10, 1802 on Thurs day lust his annual message to congress. is trying to bribe the negro of that State not to vote. population It offers to remit taxes to the amount of $3 to each citizen who declines io vote. That is intended simply to bribe tho darkeh with $ 3 to remain away from tiie Tho devico may work, but tho polls, principle of tho offer is not changed by that fact . It is a bribe just the same, although it readies its aim over a differ ent route from the usual one; the idea of doiog the square tiling by tho colored man, treating him fuirly and appealing to his reason, is not yet in politics even thought of in Alabama. So there isothn jog strange about this odor of $3 to keep tho colored man away from the pob Otir judgment i tlmt tho colored me ought to accent (ho proposition fri the fact that tiiey would be just $5 ahem while as it is now, no matter how man aiuics they may vote, their votes hi absolutely without avail. Alabama Intrest in Mr. Jay Gould's wiil A OiucaT clmngo is manifested in the l.hondonment of script already, and many lie greatly Atimulftled l.y (lie unrinuin of the business men are feeling the bene-li- t merit which wait authoritatively made i and also tile farmers and laborers. day that the document would not lie fie for probate for some weeks possibly m The lut Manti Reporter to hand says (or a month . .Oue theory advanced to the fattier in law of President plain the delay in making (hat Mr. (Jocin's Harrison is greatly improving. We will public is that there are certain ii.iu-laugh at tho idea, of such a prosperous yet important, Gould interests which i and communicative town and paper like be adjusted more advantageously Inn-thMariti and its Reporter, should get so terms of the will is made puidic behind the times. Why the father in law Of the President was doad and buried three days before tho Reporter was issued. A Clever Arrangement. Such is life in a rocky Immlet under the Briggs Is. Jagway drinking just as hard ns ever? rocky range of (lie rotky roc kies. Griggs Worse. So much so that his people had to move into Hicks street. has been sliut down Now that Briggs What was that for? also the order and due duebili system, if Griggs So that now, when he cornea homo late, he can tell everybody where t he stores will only pay tne cusli to the he lives. N. Y. Sun. farmers when they bring ifi their grain All Hunger Avoided. and pmduce, why the ot Old Gentleman What do you hope to wiil the lie a farmer be when benefit, If script you grow up? takes liis trncli to the store and leaves Small Boy I want ter be a circus it to Ilia account, and trade it out. where Actor. is the farmer goning to get his cash to Well, I declare! Why do you want to be a crcus actor? pay taxes and other casli items that n So I wont have to crawi under the tnun will naturally accrue in a seasou! tent. Good News. This is the qu'Stion m ftly to be Not at All. considered. Tay cusli both wsys and Intelligent (to parlor car Foreigner let us all lie on an equal os much a acquaintance) I am indebted' to you, possible. sir, for a most enjoyable afternoon and much political information. You are In The Sun contemplates printing a sis public life, I presume? Distinguished Looking American teen page Holiday Edition', illustrated, No, sir. I am a lieutenant governor. and brim full of Christmas and New Year Chicago Tribune. atoriea, nuJ tho latest news of the day, A Difference In Travelers, providing enough advertismenls and sale In your travels through Japan, Mr. of will in any way jusliy the Allover, did you not often observe things Tho edition, if printed, will that shocked your your sense of promanager. appear directly after Christmas, and we priety? Very seldom, Miss Do rrewd. I was are going to make the price of it so low never on the lookout for things of that that evi rylmdy can come to our office kind. . Chicago Tribune, between Christmas und New Years and Ha Would Try. home local reading to get enough said Mrs. Cumsa to her Johnny," beep busy for mors than one o( Bon, I dont liko tho way you have of these long winter evenings. Look out saying yep Instead of yes. Now tell me, future announcements. won't you honestly try to break yourself of it? Yep, replied Johnny, with dorp sinJay Gacld I dead sud lying in his cerity. Judge. tomb in Woodland cemetery, New York Neat Hiding. Examiner of Zoology (to small city. His death nreuied on last Friday n week, uml wus very sudden to the aspirant) Can you tell me anything peculiar about the cuckoo in regard to family. One amongst a few of the great nesting? liunncicis of the world has ceased to Student Yes, sir. Tlcase, bIt, he exist on this earth ami lias gone beyono don't lny his own eggs himself, sirl Around his bedside were tho family Texas Siftings. Not to Ha Caught. chisteiing and clinging tight to the Mild Old Gentleman (peddling tracts) husband and dyii g father, and when the My dear young friend, will you perwords of death was announced, the mit mo members of his household was terribly Young Mr. R. Lee Ryzcr (Just in from stricken.' Tike) No you don't, b goshl . Ive read all about these bunko games! Chicago Jay Gould had ono nil absorbing Tribune. . and one , Ambition, Ill Trematura Death. faculty was' in obtaining A young Frenchman of Dos Moines, wealtlt. And yet, down deep, Jay Qoclb 1st, advertised for a wife, and as there was a Very human mau. Thu account was no response ho killed himself. If he agree t hut there never was a Inure loving had sncccedod in getting the wife he father. It is possible tie hud his owe might have lived at least three months dreams ot one of these days, when tis longer. Judge. A Thoughtful I'areut. family should bo sufficiently provided for The Groom I cant see that chock doing something for tlitt race. He may your father placed among tho wedding have fashioned Ids idea of lite after tliai presents. it the elder Yanpkuiiii.t; he may Imv The Bride Inpa is to absent-mindeHe lit his cigar with it. Life. I l will Uutit I work am so thought, 00, i ' . . e . Hu-in- , fr - d. then will give up active business and complete my plnus for iminorulity. Ih did not know his whole energies would bo exhausted at 50. But there Is uo use to speculate. He was a little, frail m m, but ho had iu hi mind that gift which enabled him- - to grasp the material resources of this world, and to put more of them in motion than any other living man ever had, and to bring moio ot them subject to his will than any man ever had before; and we are so fashioned to hi that as a rule a great general docs not take up tho occupation of a alitor of charity, and when a man is driven on by it mad ambition, and hs sees every day be fore him tho obstacles breaking away from his pith and his career is upward sud up ward always, he dors not bare time to stop. Those who say, 'Jay Gould had 4100,000,000, wlisl might ho not have done with that? must sco that if ho had stopped in his career tv do what they would have had him do, lie' never 'would h'avohaJ the $100,000,000, or half of it. f A r Buy Household. read your Sociable Minister Bible every day, my little dear? Little Dear No, indeed. I dont have time. Im too busy helping mamma stone raisins and things, so as to always have something nice for dinner every time you come. Good News. Do you The Champion Jumper. been speaking of big jumps had They circut There's a friend of mine injhe thinks who Allround, said business, five men in nothing of jumping over The Wherefore of It. Tom Harry said that you owed something to every tailor in, town. I told him it was not so, because Jack Ah, then I have a friend Tom Because every tailor wouldnt trust you. Yankee Blade. ' Probably, What have you been crying Hides about? Mrs. Hicks What do you suppose? Hicks Im not good at a guess; maybe to get your eyes to match the shade of your hair.-VTru- DEALER line. IN a Pshaw!" said Fishlets, I know man who once jumped about a hundred people. Ideal of the Opera Goer Oh! He I sco that some people of our set for? are to produce grand opera at their own It's houses. jumped She How delightful; then there'll be And none of those odious musiedoving people Light. to disturb the conversation. Life. ' T. James, William say, nowl just as I said. The people he Merchandise, Groceries Dry' Goods and Hardware, were creditors. then they Biuiled all round. A Lucky Lawyer. in An Austin lawyer caught a tramp his 'office stealing soma law books, which the latter intended to pawn. the Seizing tV i i trader by the collar, lawv General What do you take me MEN' AND CHILDRENS CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS, SHOES, Etc., AT fof re ichthncd: You f : m ihvl, I'll havo you tried and sent to the penitentiary. t g n n .'ck, c .'. . m 1. If you are me t.M, I reckon I'd t h , b .(' r -t . , ; you us my iwyer, a you i.-- SAIL AED BE 60GYIDGED, J e- u'lvt hi 1 ae tivni; ' ili.h - .und, replied SPA&lSn FORK, tiTAa th. A Good DIAMONDS Gun. Guest (after a delay of half an hour) I say, waiter, is your name Time? Waiter No, sir. Guest Then it must he Tide. Time and Tide, you know, wait on no man. Texas Siftings. Accustomed to Luxuries. Mr. Nicefcllo (exhibiting penknife) This handle is pure silver. What do you think of that? Little Girl II uh! Thats nothing. Si.ters teeth is on a plate of pure gold. Good News. ilciidquarters for Jswslig, - Watchsi, The Meaning of Words. If anyone should call, Higgins, I shall not sec them. say madam is out? no! That would be a falsehood. Say I am not at home. Life. She Need Seek No Further. Miss Flypp I want a husband at once handsome, accomplished, patient, enterprising and manly. Young Hunker Miss Flypp, allow me to oiler myself. Judge! Shall I d, dear, Who Wants This Space? All IM"ht Now. Mother (reprovingly) Your teacher says you have sixteen demerit mnrlts. . I.ittlo Boy I guess teacher hasnt looked in her book lately. I rubbed em out. Good News. SOLID No N tme. What do you call your dog? asked his uncle. "Dont call him anything, said Tomlie comes when you whistle." my. Harpers Young 1eoplc. A Forcildo Reminder. Skater Iley, there help! Tramp (complacently) Let me see; aint you the mau who toll me this morning everyone ought to help themselves? Truth. SILVERS? 00NS, FORKS, lie Largest and Bo3t Stock in Fiovo T Diamonds set and Loose to select from Repairing in a il its Branches, F list Clin . Julius Jensen, THE JEWELER. UTAH rhovo, WDer. ne (rejected) Better reconsider tho matter you aro not so young as you were once. That is the reason of my . She fusal. Jury. re- F. McCaW, A Doubtful Anwcr. Dealer ia Bronson Did you see her jewels flash? , Konson You mean did I oee her flash jewels. Judge. Watches, Clocks , Deeply Inter ested. Boston Miss I am so Interested In tho reported discovery of the original test of Aristotles Treatise on the Constitution of Athens, and I am sure all students of Greek antiquity Mr. Nicefcllo Will you be my wife? Boston Miss Ooo! Woool JEWELRY, 6PECTACLE3. F. no 'Vatch and Jewelry Repairing CP3MIALTT. Old Bunk Building, s. Good NewB. Question of IIMtory. Quiz I say, Sophomore, you fflr posted in tho early Germanic history; what color was tho hair of the old Germans? Soph (pompously) Blondo or red, of course. Quiz You are mistaken; the cM Germans had gray hair. Munaeys Weekly. A Job for the Champion. , , n Ambitious Wife You were champion football player at college, werent you? radear. Why? Meek Husband Ambitious Wife Oh, nothing, nothk clerk is in ing. Only that the parlor with our daughter again. N. Y. Weekly. A I Main Sr. Utah Paysoe Stock Farm FOR- RASMUS NEILSON, Proprietor s, c ten-a-wee- Ilrutlng a Sentence, McCorkle The prisoner in the Gore murder case was sentenced for life, I d Widower Was your late husband believe? to go? McCracklc Yes; but the usual reducWidow O, yes; ho was insured for for good behaviour willshortcn the tion 110,009 in each of three diilerent comterm considerably. Light. Texas Siftings. panies. I,o - Covered by lonurunrea. pro-pare- , Tho Queatlon Itevlne.t. He llow old are you, M'ms An Oat of Town Stylo Question. I asked Bullion for permission to court his daughter, and ho seemed dazed at my question." Sho Isnt that rather impertinent? Permission?' He probably thought He Oh, excuse me. How young arc you were crazy to ask such a question." you, I meant to say. --Jury. Light. A llare' Deception. Of the Same Opinion. Smithson Any thing 1 can do for you, Brown? Daughter Father, Mr. ncndricks is Brown Yes, call again. 'Yankee a very bright young man. Father Ho must be. I notice that Blade, you never havo a light in tho parlor tho nights ho calls. Jury. Poach-blow- ? - t itfM ftil ; J jr A . ... " Not th Education Sh Wanted. , Curt r Impottntn, loot Gazzam (to her daughter) Mrs. moot hot tf Manhood, Annie, I'm thinking of tending yau to fmltMonn, Bpormntonhoa, Mototuonttt, SotfDittrO't, boarding school. and denier ia 'Pure Bied Import loot of Mtmtrn, 4e. Vtf Annie Why, mamma, I never intend lloreci of alt kSds. Always matt too a A I AIM 3, rise"-okeep oa Man. Load 0 to keep boarders. Judge. Pilot stock of a Fiua Bred IIorLs ns 00. Bom, $4 can bo found ia the world, for uieon Boootni prnrtbrt Mnlof A Poet's Revenge. ono sad Uojenrs time. ' Hus Fill mho tart hot. Adtrtot roots Wife The wolf Is at the door. Blood Holsticu Bull for services at J 0 C)., TETcFjwTisjitt writ in and him Ill Foct Bring season. Luo. Av MO. T.UJUIU, poem about him. Jury, Bar, Prompt. Tetltif . t ut ONLY $3.00 PEBYBAB1 |