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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-29
AN INAPPROPRIATE GIFT.

"A gentleman residing on Sixth
South street in this city informs the
NEWS that one OF his neighbors has
provided his boy with a gun as
Christmas present, and that the boy
In the iullness OF joy over the benevo-
leuce OF Santa Claus terrorizes the
neighborhoOd. He says the youngster
fred the gun and sent projeclile Of
come kind through the window,
narrowly missing the gentleman's
head. II it had struck the latter the
effect would have been serious to the
one so unfortunate as TO be hit
1t would seem that In their love for
their children parents would seek to
make appropriate glita to the little
once; but gun TO boy, with permits
zion to do 10 the child complained OF,
lie about the most Inappropriate present
equipped with such "A weapon ought to
be closely housed up or be kept so far
from neighbors that he cannot en-
danger their safety. But in the city,
perhaps the best way is to notify the
police, that the latter may enforce
restrictions which careless or 'oolish
parents have failed to apply. The law
properly regards the llttls boy with O
gun as menace to peace and safety In
n city
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-29
A PLEASING REPORT.

The Christmas holiday past, tue
record OF how the poor were proViueu
for, and how their wants are hkely ~
be met In the immediate future, be-
comes matter OF special public Inter
est The financial depression oil the
mast four years has been felt on every
side and in almost every home; and uo-
der this condition 1t was hardly 10
be anticipated that the liberaiity OF the
people would be equal to the past De-
cause of a smaller store upon which to
draw, But while this STORE was
diminished, the necessity for more
liberal giving was greatly increased
because OF the augmented destitulion'
In view OF this situation, therefore, II
is pleasing to report that the gener
osity OF the people this year has been
OF o marked character, away beyond
what was expected by many; theii
strength in this line of charity mas
been according to necessities OF the
time. Illustrative OF this point may
be cited sample report made
in city ward Sunday evening
The district referred TO has no rich
people and many poor; Its supplies iol
the latter are largely received iron
mechanics and lsborers, who have
felt the financial depression quite a
much as any other class. Yet the re
port OF the Christmas donation ant
that for the poor generally Is that TIL
year has surpassed all previous year
in the amount contributed. This
ward report is representative OF many
others, hence the pleasure OF naming
the subject. SPY their fruits ye shal
know them;" and by the noble deed
OF charity to those in need may b.
known the feeling OF love ant
union that exists among tn
people, whose increased effort in man
testing this must In turn call for TIA
reward of enlarged heavenly blessing
1t is good to realize that here To
pleading of the needy and all icted 70
necessary mid and comfort reaches til
hearts OF people ready to respond I
the extent OF their ability.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-29
SOURCE OF rOruLAllOy.

A short time ago the Philadelphia
Record remarked that Massachusetts
has turned over new leaf, ard has
resolved not to depend upon imuiigrs-
ton to work her farms and operate her
factorles.D The item selected rs n
basis Tor this conclusion was in the
renort Of the medical examiners Of
Massachusetts for 1885, in which it
was shown that in that state there
had been born in the year l,472
twins and y riplets; and the
r cord further suggested that the
moralist who, some yesrs ago, cited
statlstics to prove that the birth rate in
New England was falling off would
not now have occasion to fear such q
danger.
Upon this point, however, the Re.
publican, OF Springfield, Msss., comes
to the conclusion that there has been
no development to put the aioyemen.
ton moTalist in the wrong, for the
iorelgu.born population in Massachu
setts still continues TO contribute more
to the states natural popu alton in.
crease than does the more numer.
Gus nalive.btrn element; and Il
| points cut that In June, 1896.
the foreign.b1rn constituted 305 paT
cent OF the total population in the Bay
state; but 10 1894, Vt total Of e6 9sC
. birthE- lorei1n-born parents cOntributs
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-29

of the churches referred to are small
and located in sparsely settled dis.
tricts, where many conversions cannot
be expected. The Observer calls at
tention to the misleading nature OF
church statistics. The more than three
thousand churches that reported no sc-
Cassious on profession Of faith were in
The m Jorlty OF cases 10 churches OF
all. The Ob7erver, reviewing the
statistics upon which Professor How.
arlh relied ior his atraiGunen, OF the
lack Of progress, called attention to the
large number Of "dead churches on our
role"
Olber journals comment in the same
vein, but all support more or liss
strongly the appeal Tor more evangelis.
tic work among the masses OF the
people.
1t is wen enough tor Protestant
Christendom to pause and Consider the
results OF the immeuse energy EN-
ployed in the cause IT represents. But
In go doing, the ministers ehould not
neglect earnestly to compare their
theology with the teachings OK the
Master; they should go over the cree
dentials to s5s whether they have
the same authority as that
which WIS held by the Apostles
Of our Lord, 20 that in speaking
In the name of the Lord they
are not liable to the rebuke that He
never sent them; they should test
their faith to see whether 1t is genuine,
since according TO the divine word
works even greater than those per-
formed by the Muster should be
shown by HIS followers. For it is
certain that theology different from
thpt preached by the Son OF God, a
ministry wlthoui,dlvine authority, and
q faith not productive OF the works OF
faith may be expected to give negative
results.
And then In q great many churches,
where conversions are reported, an in
vestigation should be made to ascertain
how many OF these are 10 Christ Jesus
and how many, perchance, are only to
| the preacher or to friends already In
the church; how much OF the accession
lie due to the doctrines preached and
what portion Of it 10 to be credited Il
aloquence, to social influences or tc
personal interests. The ground o.
Mr.. Moody's cry OF despair can be an
derstood only when all the facts art
ascertainei.
| Professionalism Of today Ia nearing
the end OF lite great mission
on earth. Some OF the principles
for the maintenance OF which 1t wa
called into existence Will live on anC
be blessing to mankind forever, bu
the outward forms once essential Il
The life OF these principles will no
remain. In the great eduestiona
work by the Almighty of His children
on earth, many different systems hav
been employed as the educatio II ha
progressed, all toward one end-th
restitution of all tnings. Professionalism
has had Its day, and Its sun is setting
Mankind now needs something TO NEE
its present conditions, 40 different iron
those OF the age OF Luther and tn
reformers. 1t stands In need OF ney
teaching from the Lord, new revelH
lions, new gifls, new power
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-29

81 COS, amt plrents, one or the other
OF WIN Oh was foreign, contributed
Is, $40 mote; thus much lees than one.
half OF the population gives to the state
much more than oae.half OF lite new-
born every year.
Carrying this subject further, it is
noted that nearly all the plurality
cases in births are Of foreign parentage.
Ana in regard to the sum total OF pop
ulsliop, as figured up at the end OF
dlstinctively native elementoi Massa-
chusolts 10 not sci sustaining in point
Of numbers. In 1894. Tor example, the
deaths among the native.b9rn num-
bered 1901; but the births exclusively
among that element numbered only
81 us. In 1898, the deaths OF Ameri-
cau.Oorn ,umYercd IS 2s5; the births
among that element oniy "a ,7ss. On
The other hand, the deaths nt foreign
born in 1898 numbered 1888, aud in
1894. 1855; while births from foreign
parents numbered 81, AS 10 1893 and
81 ,OCs /" 1894.
These statistics show Beyond ques.
tloa that Massachusetts, which is typi'
cal Of New England in general, is
very far from having achieved inde-
neudepca OF foreign immigration rs
the chief element OF numerical growth.
II that I'm migration had been shut II
a generation ago, Massachusetts would
today be deeliuing In population, 90
far as It's supply from nutive-oorn
sources is concerned; and to stop that
immigration now would bid fair to
inaugurate the decline in very
few years. But right in Mas
saohusetts, where the TACT that decat-
ence 10 held in check by foreign
immigration is 50 clearly evident, 10
the cniei center Of the national inn
migration restriction league, anu the
| Massachusetts representatives. In Con-
gress took a leading part In passing an
immigration restriction bill. SO far as
the Bay state is concerneJ,it looks very
much like case Of biting the hand
that feeds them.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-29
EVERYBODY IN UTAH TO READ THIS

NWHEBE Is THERE A MORE BEAUTl.
w tul or mose healthful city IN the world
than Salt Lake! Where Is there another city
OF It's size that so large proportion OF all
tourists crossing the American continent stop
to VISIT Go TO amy mining camp in Nevada,
Idaho, Montana, Wyoming or Colorado and
ask the miner and the mining man where they
expect to live when they make stake, ana
or go to any city IN the East. let the people
know you are from Utah and n large per cent
OF them VIII say, II have always had desire
to go to Salt Lake City TO live Now
every one speaking Its praise, that this
city Is destined to hsNc steady. healthy
growth and become great city. OF Utah's
one Thousand and one attractions which H the
greatest? Would not the verdict OF ninety.
nine persons out of every hundred be the
Great salt Lake and the saltair Pavilion, with
the finest bathing IN tho world, visited by from
twenty to twenty five thousand people in a
day Is 1t not evident there will be built here.
in the near future. hotels, restaurants, room
in apartments, cottages and parks with shhie
trees, lawns, fountains, drive ways, etc, where
families will 20 during the hot months TO en-
ioy a cool breeze from the Lake. When you
consider that shltair Cottage CITY at
saitair Beach il on the nam line Of
the Salt Lake & Los Angeles railroad. which
will be q direct line to the Pcc1c coast. you
must realize the value OF ground at this point.
saltair Cottage City begins at point near tho
salt Lake CiIy, giVinga frontage OF one and
one quarter miles along the track.
Will sell lots in this plat until January the
LIST, 1897. for 20 30 each, cash payments 10
cents weekly payments % cents, warranty
deed. Call at office and get u lne three.col
ored Iithograph map. 10 accommodate those
who are busy during the day will keep my
oflce open until "aOp' m w p1.nn
sos Progress Buiding, y. o Box S72,
Salt Lake City, Utah.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-29

Mans mos painful III ctlons are
promptly relieved by Banard's Snow
Lin'ment. Ydu will never know all
that n liniment can do until you try
this one. Curts Rheumatism, Neu-
ralgis, Sprains, BTuisee, etc, IA by
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one OF thousands: 81 had u severe at
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9. w. Ford, Got Lyon Supply Coz FL.
Worth, Texas. Price, 30 ccute.
Sold by q. @. NJ. |. Drug Depart
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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-29
PROTIsTANTIsM DECLINING.

In ia recent article in The 1ndepen.
dent the statement was made that
l,400 Congregational churches and
1850 Presbyterian churches in this
country did not report one single ac-
cession as u result of conversion dur.
ing the year 1895. Three thousand
churches and not one cow eraion dur
ing a whole year,
Mr.. Moody, the great evangelist, In
an article n the same journal, says
this statement has taken such hold OF
him that he "can't get 1t out OF his
mind" 1t Is almost enough, he thinks,
to send ga thrill of horror through the
soul OF every true Christian He then
makes the following appeal to the re.
ligiOus denominations:
II this Ia the case with those two large
denominations, what must be the con-
dition OF The others also? Are we all
going to sit sill and let this thing con-
tinueH Shall our religious newspapers
and our pulpits keep their mouths closed
like "dumb dogs that cannot barkn to
warn people OF approaching danger?
Should we not all lit up our voice like u
trumpet about this matter? What must
the Son OF God think of such result OF
our labor as tins? What must an ufl-
believing world think about a Chris
tianity mat can't bring forth any more
fruiR And have we no caro- for the
muliludes Of souls going down TO per-
dition every year while we all sit and
look on? And this country of ours,
where will II he In the next ten years II
we don't awake out of sIeep2
l wish some Of you editors OF the in
tluenllal papers, who are in close touch
with the ministers and churches, would
tell us what the matter is. Is this the
result of what they call the "mod-
ern criticism" OF the Bible? Is this a
specimen OF the better times, when We
would get rid OF the old stories about
Moses writing the Pennleuch, and the
sun and moon standing still, aud the d. IN
his is owing TO the politics our minis
tiers nave been preaching lately, aud the
talks on the labor question and the
sIGreopucon shows on sunday evenings,
and an these other l&iags that have been
driving out the blessed GOSPEL OF Jesus
Christ? When r-inl-tes9 30 mo pre-
ludeA on current topics how ggu jhey
expect any afterludeg OF cOnyCrsiOnsg
40 might be expected, the religious
press Of the country feels deeply the r..
buke in Mr. Mo-dy's article.
The Independent does not be.
lieve that q critical STUDY oil
the Bible Is harmful, no; tina,
political sermons anu s,erooptcon ex.
hibitiOus lessen the power Of the
preaching. Ii aIso points out as a COZ,
ISOLATION for the sterile churches tina
Young Mems Chrittlan associations
and the Salvation Army are doing
good work.
The Pfesbylerlan Josrnal savs INNS
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-29

The direct line to Kansas City, st.
Louis and Atlantic seaboard, Is via
the Missouri Pacific Railway, from
Pueblo. Through sleeping and chair
care, and al connections made in
Union depots In the day time. II you
ride through the grandest scenery OF
the Rocky Mountains en- route, sec
that your ticket reads via Missouri
Pacific Railway. Elegant chair cars
positively free to holders OF regular
train tickets.
h. r. KoosER, G. F. d p. A,
q Morlan Block. Salt Lake City.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-29
The Liver Keeps People well.

When the liver Is sluggish ali other
organs are involved. You suffer from
Constipation, Biiiousness, Jaundice,
Headache, Indigestion, Pain IN Back,
Chills anu LOSS OF Energy. You VIII
never know how promptly these
troubles can be cured until you use
HERBINE. 1t cures quickly when
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that gives new lie and epergy almost
from the first dose. Pric" rs Gents.
Free Trial Bottle at u q. NJ. L.
Drug Department.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-29
Comgl,s nrc WARNINGS

o. something aniiss IA Tho throat OF
lunga. ID MT mind the cough, mind
the cause. Use the rerpody TINT
cures the cough by curing the cause.
Ball nrd's Horehound Syrup curee
Throat and Lung Troubles. Whnoping
Cough. etc., tho right way. Qiick,
Sure, Safe. Mrs. w. b. Evans, Clear
water, Ktns., writes: "Six years ago
my husband lay sick for three months;
the doctors said he had quick con-
sumption. One bottle OF Baliard'a
Horehound Syrup cured him." Price,
25 ana SO cents.
Sold by Y. G. NJ. L. Drug Depart
ment.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-29

Ii VAST CoNooURsE Of people in
the civilize word leel like extending
heartiest congratulations and well
wishes to Enelsnd's "grand old man."
Hon. VIM. E. Gladstone, who has at.
tanned the eighty-seventh year o. his
age. He was born Dec. SO, 1909.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-29

THIS WEEKS leier from Frank q.
Carpenter is most interesting dee.
cription OF the wonderful iron devei-
opment that is going on in the South;
next week he will tell about the In
terror aud exterior OF the White
IL use, the Presiden's official resi-
dence, as 1t is now.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-29
IL Goes without Saying

That when you are suffering rom cst-
arrb, you want relief right away.
What is the use, then OF experiment
ing with blood "cures'iu pom a climatic
disehs.? Use u local remedy. Use
Ely's Cream Balm, which relieves at
once the attacks of catarIh and cures
chronic cases. This remedy can be
used by all without injurious results.
1t contains no mercury nor injurious
drug OF any kim.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-29
HOLIDAY RATES
vim Rio Grandc western ny,

On Dec. gath, 25tb, 3lst anu Jan. IL,
tho n. g.. w. ANNOUNCES rate OF one
single fare tor the round trip between
my station on it's lines; tickets good
unul Jan. 4th. Tho train service OF
the line is unexeelled In the west.
Take advantage OF this opportunity to
visit your friends and relatives In the
country
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-29
The Whole SiorY

OF the great sales attained and great
cures accomplished by HOODS Sarssp-
ariila isqaickly told. 1t pug fes and
enrlches The blood, tones the stomach
ana gives strength and vigor. Dlsesae
cannot enter the sysiem fortified by
the rich, red. blood which comes by
taking Hoods SarsspaTlll1.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-29
w X S.

7S0e,ity ipords Tor t,ncs) inserted under
this heading, once for loo, tiofce for 25c'
one teeek Jor SOC; one won& for 5oc per
line. No I'D. taken for less than lSc.
Wants Of more than lines came rrersr-
sioncte rate. Adpertise and GET rest1sa
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-29

CITY snbscribers will kindly notify :. 7. punei
tcirrniator), Of any irregularity In the deu'efI
heir papers
All communications should DO addressedt to
pnsnzzr News pusLDups Co
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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-29
Holiday Excavations via thO Unior
Pacific.

December 24th. 25tb, 3lst, and Jsnu-
sry Isl, the Union Pacific will sell ex.
curslun tickets TO points in Utah, Idaho
aud Wyoming at rate OF one iare Tor
the round trip, good returning until
January 4ih.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-29

American best Christmas cotiee. Try
1t. Makes you feel go good. Great
American Importing Tea Co., 245
Main ST., Salt Lake. Money Saving
Store. $40 Twenty fifth Street, Ogden.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-29

HOoD's PILLS cure nausea, sick
headache, indigestion, biliousness. All
druggists. 90 cent?.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-29

December 24:h, % N, 3lst, and Ianu.
airy LIST, the Union Pacific will cell OK
cursion tickets to pointe iu Utah, ldaho
and Wyom ng at rate o! one fare for
the round trip, good returning until
| iapuary Attn
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-29

Tbe NEWS is on sale at thu principal Hotels, Nev,
stands and on all passenger trains leaving iAe e''
after .. N. daily.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-29

The DEsGRKr EyHHsG Nt"r ~ i.t Wa 1,,flrie
Eunday excepted, az corner 9o"'N '
Streets. salt Laho CITY, -. CAUTION At
O'Clock -. d.. 4. ,pbltshed
mn Tuesday and Friday OF each week. ,,,,,.
rbe DrsznEr WTEEII In magazine form u pun
Ii.hna nrnrr EatmIdAn.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-29
WANT ED-AN AGENT

IN EVERY SECTION, 10 CANVASS. 500
i to $500 q day made, soils at sight; also
man TO sell staple goods 70 dealers, best side
line, s1s.i amOnth. salary or large commits
sion made eypefienco unnecessary. For
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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-29
REPAIRING.
pLu MBING AND TIEWoRK.

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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-29
MALE HELP.

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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-29

DEs PRICES FOR OLD whGONs-oR
ID viii trade. All kinds wagons for sale.
Second. Hand Wagon Co.. li0 NJ md So.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-29

A AA. WANTED MEN AND WOMEN.
IA Young and old. to work for us in their
own homes in spare time, day or evening. We
pay $40 to SIS per week. No chnvassing. Any
child can do the work seld address today.
We send work at once. The Vail Art Co +.
Dept, Vail. Pa,
Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1896-12-31
Maine lIarb9r Improvement

The init ial dra!t Of the sundry civil APP
Maine items for which estimates were
made. This, OF course, does not warrant
the statement that they viii be incor-
porated into law, bat the outlook Is very
encouraging. Secretary Carlisle asked
Congress to give him 100000 for the i'm
provement OF Rockland harbor, and a
land harbor.
The Liz ht- house stations, in which Maine
mariners are perhaps interested AS much
as in any other item, are all remetnb ered
as Secretary Carlisle requested. The
bill, as now j., provides for the construc-
ton OF keepers dwellings to cost as
follows: Libby Islands light station,
$1,000; Cape Elizabeth iigh, stat ion, - 900;
Boon Island light station, 20, 400; Matini-
Gus Rock light station, So 200; for con-
structing a roadway to connect Burnt
Coat Harbor light station with the public
road the bill carries an appropriation of
$500. 1t carries an appropriation OF $3.50
to establish permanent light at or near
Whitiock's Mill, Oh the south side of the
St. Croix river.
The largest appropriation for the coast,
saving harbor Improvements, is so, $40 to
erect steam fog signal at Little Head
river, entrance to Cutter harbor.