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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-11-26
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impression that an ho''or"pie Una" 10
an associate OF thieNes' yet u't''S II"
word that IS not l'eral'y uue'
1t Is by teIllhg 'he truth III ms way
that the grossest mlsre1resenl''ti"n5
and vilest sl'lnners are perpetratea'
Tor falsehoods when are such inter-
ally and technically, are far less dit-
ficult to refute than are those which
embrace an element OF truth viciously
perverted
Yesterda" morning urdeI scare
head, elders are at Work" the Demo-
cratic organ has an account of au oc-
currence, said 20 have taken place last
Sunday evening, and III the narrative
there is a strained effort to make il
appear that home missionaries of the
Salt Lake stake of Zion are working
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If HE is INNOCENT.

It would be a lesson to the country
should it finally turn out that Theo-
dore Durrant is innocent of the muir
der for which he has been condemned
to death. and II that We're proven be-
yond a doubt The written confess
sion of Forbes, or Blanther, before he
committed suicide, to the effect that
he Forbes, was the murderer of Blanche
Lamont and Minnie Williams is cor
roborated by the statement of Mrs.
Forbes that she often heard her hus-
band mention the Emanuel churcn
horror In such way as to lead her to
suppose he knew more of II than any
body else. And then at least one of
the prison wardens is said to believe in
the innocence of Durrant. a fact not
insignificant, since those who are often
brought in contact with criminals
sometimes acquire the ability of in
tuitively knowing one when they see
him. Besides, the manner in which the
condemned man received the notice
that the execution of the death sem
tence had been again postponed indi
Gated that he Is either II man full of
faith and confidence in God, a verita-
BILE hero. or else the greatest hypocrite
of the present century. His seemingly
sanity bearing under the ordeal can
be explained on no other supposition.
OF course. those who have tried the
case are slow to admit even the pos
sibillty of his innocence. The evidence
against him, although purely circum-
stantial, seemed to be conclusive. But
change in the public opinion as tC
Durrant appears to be coming, and
probably this opinion viii demand q
thorough investigation of Blanther'S
| alleged confession. And in case that
should be deemed authentic, Durrant'.
history may effectually silence the
cutlery in some quarters against the
slowness of American justice.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-11-26
RAMIn IN NEW ZEALAND.


Many OF our readers will remember
that, in May last, the Right Hon. II.
j. seddon, colonial treasurer of New
Zealand, visited this city and re-
newed boyhood acquaintance with
Bishop Isaac Barton Of the Nine
teeuth ward, and his brother, Mr. w.
r. Barton. OF the Eighteenth ward,
who extended some courtesies TO him.
He appreciated their good will very
much apparently, and he has sent
them papers. etc, occasionally since
his return home. A few days ago Mr..
w. Il. Barton received from him Il
copy of the Financial Statement
prepared by Mr. Seldom for submis-
sion to the colonial parliament 1t is
a document of much interest and
makes a complete presentation Of the
financial affairs Of the colony, ac'
companied by his recommendation.
He submits some facts and sugges.
tions relative to the beet sugar indus
trv that are probably in some degree
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-11-26
/ INVOLVEMENT POLLING PLACES.

The action of the school board in
selecting locations for polling places
IL being severely criticised on the
ground that the locations. or some of
them at least, are not anywhere near
the center of the municipal ward, and
consequently are not OF convenient
access to the voters. The First and
Fourth wards are complaining good
deal on this score. The polling place
of the First is located in the Tickets
block. near the corner of State and
Third South streets. and just about
as far distant from the geographical
center of the ward MS 1t would be pos
sible to get In order to vote, some of
the residents of that ward will be
Obliged to travel about three miles or
more.
The Fourth ward has not so fragrant
n cause of complaint as this, but GER
tainly no amount of talk can put Tag
CARTS hall anywhere near its geo
graphical center; and II the center OF
population is to be considered. the Sc
lection of that building as polling
place is stil more open to criticism.
1t would hardly do to hint that the
school board has arranged with some
shoe house for rake off" in con-
sideration of the shoe leather that is
to be worn out on election day; nor is
it tenable theory that any arrange
ment has been made with
the street railways or livery
stables, for "divvy" of fares;
but the existing facts suggest mo-
tive Of some sort, and there is some
curiosity to fathom it. Perhaps 1t was
economy. Maybe the Ricketts, BLOCK
could be rented cheaper than a
building farther out from the business
center. say in the Ninth or Tenth
Bishops ward. Possibly similar de-
sire to save the peoples money led tc
the selection of Taggarts hall. But
this economy. If 1t Is such, Is accom-
panied by the fact that very large
percentage of the vote VIII not p'
cast. This is particularly true of the
woman vote. Hence the location OF th'
polling places will keep away from
them great many voters.
Any arrangement connected with al
election which is calculated TO pre-
vent voters In considerable numbers
from coming to the polls, or from cast
ing their ballots. ought always TO ID
avoided. 1t has a suspicious look, II
certain to be criticised. and IS an IN
Justice to the people which they ar
very likely to resent; for they are en-
titled to have their reasonable con
yenience consulted in the matter
locating polling places and all simi'a
features of an election. Probably n
improper motive influenced the Sc
lection of polling places In this In
stance, but that some of them are yer
announcement cannot be denied.
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the outgrowth Of his observations in
Utah. Relative to the culture OF
rhea or ramie. n subject that has been
discussed to some extent in the west
err part of the United States, he says
at is probable that New Zealand
vii, he found especially suitable to the
production OF the valuable rhea, or
ramic plant. Although its Held OF cui-
tlvation has been hitherto in warm
countries. the most valuable variety
grows best in temperate climate.
1t is exceedingly hardy and thrlves IN
almost any description of soil; indeed,it
was formerly looked upon as trouble
some and lneradicable weed. Quite re-
Gently, the gum, which had hitherto
defed the efforts of inventors 10 eN-
tract, has been mastered by new
process, and the plant now bids fair
to become one of the most useiai tex
tile materials ever brought INTO the
service of mankind. 1t can supply the
place of both hemp and flax, of cotton,
and, to some degree, silk In Its
cosrser form 1t makes good rope.
cordage, etc. while the finer material
can he woven into damasks, fan
nelettes, velvets. etc, of beautiful APP
pearance and brilliant hue.
THE land Of the North Island Of
New Zealand Especially OF the parts
suitable for raising crops of this plant
1t is propagated in several ways-by
seed, by cuttings. and by division or
roots-so that rapid extension OF Guilt
walton Is possible. Roots We're OBJ
tanned last year. and n further supply
n few months ago, These are being
propagated at Momohaki experiment.
tai station. and a distribution viii be
made from there next year, in order
that further tests may be applied. The
price of the fibre is at present about
ESQ per ton. The average cost of pro-
duction is about CA per acre. to pro-
duce about $500 pounds of fibre. This
Is about five or six times the yield that
cotton gives under the most favorable
circumstances. Representatives of
the company holding the patent rights
for the cleansing process waited upon
me when in England, and wished to
know whether the New Zealand gov
eminent were prepared to encourage
the Introduction of this plant into the
colony and set apart land for the COM
pany for the purpose. The company
also gave me to understand that they
We're prepared to treat, with any one
undertaking to cultivate the plant, for
the purchase of the raw material. An
interesting pamphlet on the subject.
together with samples, will be laid on
the table for the information and in
spection of honorable MEMBERS"
Utah farmers will do well to look into
the merits of ramie. The introduction
of lucerne into these valleys has
yielded millions of dollars to the peo-
| pie. In fact. hut for this plant, vast
areas now proftably cultivated would
have remained desert. Who knows
that ramie win not be a blessing of
equal magnitude? The indications
| Justify the hope, If not the assurance
that 1t may If the abundance OF indus
trlous and skilled labor in these noun
tains had cheap raw material out OF
which to manufacture such fabrics as
can he made from ramie, its earnings
would he enormous as soon as the
industry became fairly established
This matter should be looked into.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-11-26
RUSSIANS PREFERRED.

Germany may endeavor to get hold
of a slice of Chinese territory in imita-
tion of Russia. and perhaps as an Off
set to the advance of the Russians on
the northern border of the Celestial"
empire, but Germans will never he well
coined by the Mongolians as have the
Russians been nearly everywhere in
Asia.
The reason for this is apparent.
Whenever the Germans go among less
civilized nations, they emphasize their
superiority in every way. They en-
deavor to imprint their own customs
and habits on the natives and often
crush by force the least indication of
opposition. The proceedings in east
Africa in recent years prove this asser-
ton. The Russians, on the other hand
nearly always manage to live on init
mate terms with the Aslatics whose
territory they have occupied. They
become popular with the natives who
naturally respect the authority of the
great car, whose mandates the Rus
slams themselves implicitly obey.
There is kinship between the Russians
and the Asiatic nations and this gives
the former a decided advantage over
the Germans.
Russia's policy in Asia has always
been n wise one. The native languages
are not suppressed, and the religious
rites are never interfered with and In
counti:ya where robbery and poverty
used to prevail, peace and prosperity
generally follow the establishment OF
Russian protection. All these circum-
stances tend to give Russia prestig,
where other European nations are
barely tolerated, or are even regarded
as barbarous oppressors.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-11-26

Is n remedy that would be in every
home If all knew what thousands in
ali parts of the continent have
learned. Those who have used or
binary linlments are amazed at what
Snow Llnirnent does and the rapldity
with which 1t does it. Cures Lame
Back, rheumatism, Neuralgia. Sore
ness. Bruises, Muscular Pains
anywhere. Equally good for animals,
II. H. Morse, Travelling Salesman, Gal
weston, Texas, says Two bottles Of
Billiards. Snow Liniment cured me OF
rheumatism of three months stand-
ing" When buying rememhcrSnow
I-iniment has no substitute. Price 90
cents. Sold by z. c M. l. Drug De-
partment.
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Ba,lard,s Horehound Syrup

r. the one remedy for Throat and
Lung Troubles that cures the right
way. Gives Nature just the help
needed. Heals and strengthens while
it cures and Is Just as Harmless as 1t
Is sure. Its remarkable success for
years makes possible this guarantees:
Use 1t faithfully for Coughs, Colds,
Bronchitis. Whooping Cough. etc. II
It fails to benefit our authorized agent
will return your money. If anything
stronger than this could be said, Hore-
hound Syrup would deserve 1t. Price
% and 30 cents. Sold Ly z. C. NJ. L.
Drug Department.
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, - ,dt, tba fnIIovvt,,e,
- -,
pV' 'V''''"9
~ comes " ans ~ HE r,nd. mat
there are others. and that several high
officials of the dominant church are IN
teresting themselves IN the comm =, ma
tioh Oh ME- fi'i'' ioi Wv P'''NS'
And what Of all this? Surprising II
to be true that an American citizen re-
siding in this city happens to be
home missionary of the Mormon
church and at the same time TO pc IN
terested in the candidacy OF certu'h
man for a certain position; ana sup
pose that this American citizen, atter
service on sunday evening speaks 70
a memher-elect OF the clts Couho, ~
regard to the mater what Oh h' mus
any law been violated? Have any man
rights been infringeu is there "'iS
law. human or dlVlne' statutory
common, religious, moral VI
ethical, that forbids a nome mlssloh-
AIRY of the Mormon Church, or OF any
other church, to privately converse
with an official elected by an 'he peo-
pie. In regard to an appointment 70
office? Is the Democratic oreuh III
favor of the establishment OF Il law OF
rule under which nome missionaries
will not be permitted to do sucH
thing as this? Would not such law
or rule be fatal to the personal liberty
that is the dearest heritage OF an
American citizen? IL the workers IN
the churches are to be barred from
the privileges Of citizenship, ana from
exerting an influence in politics, VIII
not the best elements in society De
eliminated from government? Is 1t not
the cry in every city and state in the
Union that church workers and similar
classes OF society do not take enough
interest in politics?
The Democratic organs own state
ment of the home missionary inclueht'
when closely read apart from its head
lines shows that no Church influence
was used The matter of appointment
to office was not referred to during the
services. but in private, personal in>
terview which took place after the
service was over; and the significance
and character sought to be given to
that interview amount to gross mis-
representation, which admits of neither
palliation nor excuse.
The Democratic organs fling at the
"high officials of the Church, conveys
the distinct impression that If that
paper could have its way those high
officials" would be stripped of the
dearest rights of American citizenship
and prohibited from exercising any
voice or influence in the government
of the city and commonwealth they
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-11-26

When the liver is sluggish all other
organs are involved You suffer from
Headache, Indigestion Pain in Back
Chills and Loss OF Energy. You viii
never know how promptly these trou.
bles can be cured until you use HER
BINE 1t cures quickly when other
remedies utterly fail. Regulates the
Liver, Purifics the Blood. HERBINE
is "A harmless Vegetable remedy that
gives new life and energy almost
from the first dose Price 10 cents
Free trial bottle at z. Z. NJ. l.
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suffered for weeks with collie and
pains in my stomach causd by bilious
ness and had to take medicine all the
while until | used Chamberlain's Collie
cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, which
cured me. i have since recommended
IT ton good many people Mrs. F.. But
Ter, Fairhaven, Conn. Persons who are
subject to bilious collie can ward OF
the attack by taking this remedy as
by Druggists.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-11-26

The latest form of railway is one in
which balloon is to be used as mo-
tive power, A railroad train is to be
suspended under an immense balloon,
and n single T-shaped rail is to keep
the balloon and its load captive and
said to he useful principally in as
cending and descending steep noun
Trims
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81 suffered with impure blood. Sores
broke out on my wrist and my face
was cover d with red marks. A friend
told me to try Hoods Sarsaparilla.
have taken few bottles and my face
is now all right and the sores on my
wrist and body are healed" Augustin
Salas, Starkville, Colorado.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-11-26

1t is the unanimous testimonies of
all who have used Ayers Pills for
stomach, liver, or bowel troubles, that
they are easy to take, always effective,
and that they keep the system in bet
ter condition than any other medicine.
The best family physic in existence.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-11-26

Don't buy one for Chrlctmas. The
Palace Market will furnish it to you
free of cost.
1855 South Main.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-11-26

Landrum's Schools for dancing, Third
South between Main and West Temple.
Dancing of every description taught.
(No public socials.)
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-11-26

Don't buy one for Christmas. The
Palace Market will furnish it to you
free of cost.
265 South Main.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-11-26

Gray's Laxative Pellets cure Con-
stipation.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-11-26

Hoods Pills cure liver ills. Mailed
for 25c. by c. 1. Hood g. Co., Lowell,
Mass.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1897-11-26
Soil LOke Wire N0ITeSS C0RlllI,

Manufacturers OF Woven Wire Mattresses Spi.
raj Springs. Iron Beds. Wire Cots. Old Wire
Mattresses re-stretched.
F. EBERHARDT, Proprietor.
I6o.I7I South Third East. Salt Lake City.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-01-01

places, so near to being taken were
they that their horses were abandoned
and left tied to trees. Not far from
Mankato q farmer Zone Dunning) fell
into their hands, and told them whore
they were, and how to reach points
inquired for. They threatened to kill
Dunning, but finally released him, on
his promise to keep num-
A fresh impetus was given ito the
chase upon discovering that the flee
ing party had recently crossed the rail-
road bridge at Mankato. Here the
gang separated. the two Jameses bear
ing of south, while the three Youngers
and Pitts kept on their westerly course.
The James brothers stole two horses
from pasture and mounted on them
(having bags Of hay for saddles and
ropes for bridles) were riding along an
unfrequented road in the woods when
q boy out hunting for them with shot
gun spied his game. Not being seen
by the robbers the boy stepped behind
q tree till they passed him. and he was
sure they were not innocent men. when
he blazed away with both barrels. the
charge taking effect in Frank James
left thigh, INJECTING q painful wound.
Not knowing how many were in pur-
suit. the bandits dashed their horses
to = run and escaped.
. On the prairie north Of Sioux City
tho James brothers captured . doctor,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-01-01

When near Madelia, Watonwan county,
Mimi. q swede boy saw the escaping
robbers, and riding into town reported
the fact to the citizens, who turned
out en- masse to effect the capture,
After some skirmishing the pursued
were corralled in q dense plum thicket
at q bend Of q river. They were sur
rounded on all sides, but made des-
perate fight. Shots were poured in
upon them from all directions, but they
would not come out. Finally the sher-
IL Of the county, q brave little Irish
man named Gillespie, called for volun-
teers to 60 into the thicket with him
and bring the robbers out. Six men
stepped from the crowd, who, with the
sheriff. formed q line abreast and
marched into the thicket, while the
crowd breathlessly awaited the result.
A short. sharp conflict ensued, and the
sheriff and party we're victor1.
Cole Younger, the only one standing,
threw up his hands and said: Don't
shoot agin; we surrender; we're all
shot to pieces." Pitts was dead. while
Jim and Bob Younger were each seri-
ously wounded IN several places and
unable to arise. and COLE had received
no less than eight wounds. A bali from
one Of the robbers rsvolyers graxed
the shsrin's wrist, and another hit 4
briarwood pipe In the vest pocket Of
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-01-01
eooo~ooeoesoo 004oooSoS SSS -
= Capture 1.-THE NorthfieId Bank Rdld ers
r ~ 4 81. sS r.

The pursuit and capture of thes men
who raided the First National bank at
Northfeld. Mimi. "a September. 1875,
resulted In many thru Hing adventures.
The; party AZ It escap}d from town In
cluded Frank and Jetse James, Cole.
Jim and Bob Younger, ana Charley
Pitts. IVA \. Ss.
Leaving Northheld, the crowd took
nearly due west couise, keeping near
the timber all the THE, and Ii, il as
much as possible. A few miles out,
they rode into . field There man was
blowing, and uncere1oniously ''bor.
rowed" one Of his hbrses for Bob
Younger, a. up to tbs time he and
Cole had ridden the sane horse. "a cold
drizzling rain set in tie day after tho
raid, and continued n}arly every day
for two weeks. During this time the
robbers had no shelter and no heavy
clothing. and 1t Is wonderful how airy
human being could endure the exposure
they did, some Of them seriously
wounded as they w%e. It simply
shows the desperate figh( one will make
for life. They would Occasionally call.
at some out Of the way house and buy
or beg food. They subsilte chiefly on
green corn, taken from fRlds along the
way. which they partially roasted. For
. change they had watermelon or a
chicken. as the refuse in|their several
camping places Indicated The whole
country turned out to chase the ban
dts, and several times their pursuers
came in sight Of them, wh(n shots were
exchanged. At one Of their camping
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1897-01-01

Dut On . professional visit. and after
making him dress Franks wound,
forced him TO exchange clothes; or II
least took his clothes ana left him D
Few garments they had worn. Keep
ing on south the James boys reached
their old haunts n Missouri, where
they had protection. Jesse lived ~
Kansas City for . year or two prior
20 the spring Of 1882, whom 10 removed
to st. Joseph, whore he war shot ana
killed In April Of that year ~ Bob
Ford. one Of his own kind. II Is said
Ford received from the Missouri au-
thorities immunity from crimes he had
committed for putting Jesse out OF the
way. Frank was arreated In jackson
county, Missouri. on some slight
charge. but on his. promise to behave
himself and leave Missouri, was per.
mitted to 90 "scott free He went to
Dallas, Tex, where he was employed
for short time in q clothing store,
but honest toll did not agree with him
and he soon abandoned It to devote his
time to horse racing and gambling. I
saw him In Dallas In 1892, but made
no effort to renew our acquaintance.
On their jou.hey the Youngers and
Pitts saw q party Of chicken hunters,
with teams. and proceeded toward
them with the intention Of appropriate
ing the horses. The hunters, OWNING
their purpose, hastily exchanged the
cartridges In their guns containing
chicken shot for some containing buck
shot, and stood on the intruders BY
sending few volleys toward them.