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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-05
TIE BEGINNING or HISTORY.

About half year ago tomb was
discovered near Thebes, and archeoio-
gsts now believe that 1t has been iden-
titled as that Of Menes, the founder of
the first Egyptian dynasty. The re.
mains unearthed are supposed to be
those OF that ancient ruler of the land
OF the Nile with whom the history OF
the country begins. Menes united the
people. built the large city of Mem
phis, bent the river out of its course to
obtain ground for his gigantic struc-
lures and carried on successful wars.
In short, he has place In the history
OF the human race as one of the great
empire builders.
The Independent commenting on this
recent discovery in Egypt states
the conclusions warranted by II and
similar archaeological finds somewhat
as follows: We first know Egypt as
inhabited by people living in the stone
age. They had no metal tools and did
not understand how to erect buildings
of brick. Then down the Nile came a
conquering race, probably from Baby
lonia. They were probably darker
than the Semites of Arabia, from one
of whose settlements in Ur of the
Chaldees Abraham came to Canaan.
They mixed with the first inhabitants
of Egypt, were temple builders and
carried their conquests back as far as
the banks Of the Euphrates. This
carries us back to the beginning of
history, which is the beginning of
writing.
There has been some anxiety on
the part of some that archaeological re-
search eventually would prove the
unrellability of the Mosaic chronology
and perhaps throw doubt upon the
historical statements of Genesis In
this connection the subjoined remark
of the Independent is Important:
Back of writing there is no history
only geological periods. How far back
writing ana history go we cannot yet
measure. but new discoveries are every
year helping us approximate to the
time. The best we can now guess is
that history may be traced back some
four to five thousand years before
Christ not very different from the
Mosaic chronology"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-05
THE POSTAL SERVICE.

n variety of comment has been elicit
cd by the deficit of nearly eleven and
half million dollars in the postal de-
partment for 1897. The general tenor
of utterahces by prominent newspapers
upon one phase of the subject, the
cost of carrying the mails in sparsely
settled regions, Is to the effect that the
country can afford to be reasonably
generous towards those regions.
Recently First Assistant Postmaster
General Heath, in answer to a New
York newspaper as to how the postal
service can be best extended, replied as
follows:
Il. BY liberal development of the
free delivery service, so as to include,
as far as possible, ali classes of the
community, whether living in towns.
villages, mining settlements, lumber
camps or on FARMS.
"2, by the extension and cheapenin,
OF the money order and registration
systems.
%. BY the adoption of parcels post
to at Least limited extent; and
-. BY n continuance of the plan of
consolidating contiguous postotIlces so
as TO abolish useless offices and con-
centrate supervision and responsible
ity."
Mr.. Heath is great believer in en-
larging the free delivery system, and
shows that this country is far behind
portions of Europe in this regard,
though the United States carries Il
letter farther for the cost than does
any other government in the world. A
letter may be sent 6,Si9 miles. from
Key West, Florida, to Circle City,
Alaska, for two cents.
Many papers are complaining of the
fact that publishing houses are al
lowed to send books through the mails
for one cent per pound, on condition
that the books are issued as and are
called numbers of some periodical. The
mails are hurdened with enormous
quantities OF such matter, and the ac-
tual cost to the government for trans
porting it is far in excess of the rate
charged.
The low rate OF one cent per pound
was made on newspapers, magazines,
etc,o the theory that these vehicles Of
intelligence should be furnished to the
people as eheaply as possible; but it
was not contemplated that books,
which are such in every sense of the
word, should be carried ut this rate.
The subterfuge of calling them num-
bers Of q serial does not alter the
equities of the case, Repeated attempts
to correct this abuse have failed be-
cause of the influence in Congress
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-05
THE MAYORS ArpoIsTmENrs.

Last evening there were presented to
the city Council for confirmation 1--WE
nominations made by Mayor Clark,
namely;
For chief OF police, Arthur Pratt
for watermaster. Samuel NJ Il, Seldom;
for supervisor of streets. James
Maxwell: for sexton Joseph f. Sim
mons; for Park keeper, VIM. II.
Breeze.
Mr.. Pratt is Republican. Mr. Sed-
on has been classified with both the
national parties, aud his real views on
national politics are not known to the
News" Mr.. Maxwell and Mr.. Sim
mons are Democrats. aud the News
IA not informed as to the past political
Affiliations Of Mr.. Breeze. The under
standing, however, is that partisan
politics will not influence any of these
gentlemen in their ofticlnl course, pro-
vided they are confirmed.
with the exception OF Mr.. Pratt, the
Mayors nominees have not figured
prominently in politics, and their very
names are sufficient proof that they
have not been chosen for political pur-
poses. Mr.. Pratt has long been prom
inent in municipal affairs. partly be-
cause of the position he has held at
the head of the police department, and
partly because of the warfare his enc
mics have waged upon him. Prominent
lawyers hold that he Is at the present
time the de jure chief of police; but
OF the merits of that issue 1t Is not the
purpose here to speak.
In each case Mayor Clark has made a
good selection. His choice in each Is
in line with the principles, genius and
announcements of the Citizens Reform
movement. Each OF the candidates he
has named is well qualified for the
position for which he has been desig-
mated. and there are no known reasons,
possessing any force or validity, why
each should not be confirmed.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-05

e At this time of tho year a cold 10 very
easily contracted. aud Il left to run its
course without the aid OF some reliable
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This is the only remedy that is known
to be a certain preventive of pneu-
monia. Among the many thousands
who hnve used 1t for colds and la
grippe, we have never yet learned Of
n single case having resulted in pneu-
monia. Persons who have weak lungs
or have reason to fear an attack of
pneumonia. should keep the remedy at
hand. The % and 30 cent sizes for sale
by Druggists.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-05
A fAPAL JUBILEE.


ihe siN'ie'i "'''''
Leo i'IS' ven. a.io'' u "i"as
uDserNeu at uhe N"'ieah on Jun
peicsates rom huirierous |"'hoiie
societies were present. anu the poh'i'h
hlhseil ohlclateu' IL IS stateu 'hae
MS h"llhess, MISUNDERSTANDING ms "u-
vanced age, appeared to be enjoying
good health. He received many costly
gifts and among these was q diamond
cross from Catholics IN the United
States. Even the sultan of Turkey,
perhaps to atone for the insult given
when the pope interceded for the Ar
menians and Abdul Hammid asked:
who is this pope anyway" sent an
expensive diamond ring to the
Vatican.
Pope Leo has now guarded the in
terests of the Roman church for TWEEN
ty years. His profound classical learn
ing: his experience in many important
ecclesiastical Offices before his access
sion to the papal throne; his personal
character and liberal views, have made
him well fitted for the responsible po-
sition Leo is not considered much of
a diplomat. In this respect some of
his cardinals are believed to surpass
him; but he has nevertheless succeeded
in settling many important questions
for the best interests of the church.
One of his aims has been the uni
flcation of the Christian world He
has cherished the thought that the
eastern churches and the Anglican
church would be induced to acknowl-
tim, II they were left free in matters
considered of comparatively. minor i'm
portance. The papal letters issued at
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-05
UTAn's BIRTHDAY.

Perhaps 1t was because of uncer-
tninty as to the day which ought to
be signalized as the anniversary of
Utah's birth as n State that no notice
was taken OF It. In the forenoon of Jan.
4, 1896, President Cleveland signed the
proclamation declaring Utah State in
the Union, and on Jan. G. two days
later, the general officers of the State
We're inaugurated and the machinery
of Its government was set in motion.
The signing of the proclamation was
the official act that made Utah mem
Der of the sisterhood of states, and not
the Inauguration of her officers; hence
Jan. was the anniversary of her birth
into the Union. and is the date on
which that event should always be
commemorated.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-05
OUGHT WE TO INrERrEREg

Senator Teller Is undoubtedly correct
in saying that the cutting up of the
Chinese empire and its distribution
among the European powers would be
fruught with serious consequences to
the United States. 1t would place
Europe In position to fence this coun-
try in on both sides. 1t would produce
on the Asiatlc side of the Pacific a CON
dition similar to that on the Atlantic
shore of Europe and give the latter
immense commercial advantages over
our own country. 1t would, further, as
the senator points out, probably be the
cause of an industrial revival in China
sweeping away all competition.
But with all this admitted, 1t is
difficult To see how the United States
could prevent the contamination of the
plans of the old powers In Asia. A
protest based on humanitarian grounds
would have about the same effect as
the appeal OF the lamb to the wolf. in
the fable. What emphasis could our
government give to a protest in behalf
of China? The Colorado senator be-
lleves that we ought to join England
and notify Russia and Germany that
ACKNOWLEDGMENT will not be tolerated
But the probability is that combined
action of the United States and Great
Britain In eastern Asia would only aid
the latter country in securing larger
share of the spells than her rivals,
There is no evidence that England
objects to the dismemberment of the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-05

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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-05

They prove that the spirit OF conquest
is still animating European politics
aud that no weak nation Is safe. They
are a powerful argument for pan
Americanisin and for a policy on this
side of the Atlantic which aims at
Independence OF the rest of the world
only in such unity and independence
can the safety of American institutions
be considered secure.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-05

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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-05

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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-05

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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-05

Payment for subscriptions always In ad-
vance.
Subscribers changing their place Of resN-
dcnce should Away give former as well as
present address.
CITY subscribers will kindly notify v 7.
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the delivery OF their papers
All communications should he addressed to
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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-05

Ticket Office 2i2 south West Temple
Street, Salt Lake city. Utah
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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-05
ELEGlHT SULPHUR TURKISH BATH

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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-05

Tho DrsrRrT EVENING NEWS Is published
daily. sunday excepted at corner o. outh
uTd Hast Temple streets, Salt Lake Clty'
Regular edition at o'clock.
Tho DrsEnrr sEMr-wErKLY NEws Is pub
lshcd ON Tuesday and Friday OF ench week
The DrsrnrT WEEKLY in magazine form Is
published every Saturday
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-05-22

safety matches. shoe strings. towels.
tin handbasins. can-openers. cotton
thread. linen thread. needle books,
neeSles. trousers buttons and metal
polish for their equipments.
Cornmeal and wheat -four VIII DO
provided also. but no butter. This the
men will have only when they can OBJ
tain II from the inhabitants.
On the march the travel ration"
will be issued daily to groups OF 100
men.
This ration consists OF 100 pounds OF
bread. as pounds OF canned beef. 80
pounds OF baked beans. S pounds OF
Drowned coffee and IS pounds OF sugar.
On the fourth day each man Will
receive q pound OF canned tomatoes.
Whenever circumstances permit
that is. when not engaged In actual
war-pepper. salt and candles will be
supplied in addition TO the above.
Owing to the miserable roads OF
Cuba. the transportation OF the
wounded will present a serious prob
lem.
Ambulances or any kind OF wheeled
vehicles cannot be much used. so it
will be necessary to carry wounded
men on mule back or on hand litters.
Portable ice machines will be car
ried by the medical staff. as ice is often
an indispensable requisite for sick and
wounded men.
BY the use OF this small and light
apparatus. operated by ammonia. sufi-
cient ice can be made in any climate
10 provide for the sick and for several
surgical operations.
Great care will be exercised with re-
spect TO the water used by our troops.
BESIDES boiling II. all drinking water
viii be filtered through a germ-proof
filter which has been adopted by the
War Department.
A sufficient number OF these filters
will be carried by the commissaries TO
provide abundance OF pure water for
the men whether in camp or on the
march.
With all these precautions taken for
the physical comfort and safety OF the
troops II is believed by the military
/ authorities that the climate OF Cuba
will possess no terrors for them.
Well fed. suitably clothed and pro-
vided with up-to-date arms and ac-
coutrements. they will be ready for
! any test to which they may be put.
The housing OF the men in camp
viii be also carefully attended TO.
Each man will sleep in a hammock
raised OF the ground. and waterproof
tents will be supplied in sufficient
quantities to shelter every man in the
service.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-05-22

mature years. He became the nos
sublime Of Italy's modern poets.
Il have no disposition 10 I've " -
crowd" he writes. ''mediocriy friSl.-
ems me 10 death. my wish Is 20 -
and become great and immortal A.
such he has become. For though -
ferences OF thought. Language ans g
perament have prevented rs kno..-s
much even OF the greatest OF ltAiia.A
as a poet. Leopard has attaineo -
loftiest heights. though we know -
not. and Dante alone OF all the liallA3
Is said TO be equal In depth OF Teens, go
In expressiveness OF character
power OF genius. when We res-
Leopard in his character OF -
remarks Mr.. Gladstone. no ltailA- :
the present generation. ve eonee.'s
except Manzoni. even approaehes -
and he In n different order Ane
haps but in a single piece Aitse-s-
IL has appeared that his pOetieAl e-o..
were relatively late yet they Eas
early as those OF most poets Sao =.
acquired particular celebrity ~ =
venile productions. and they VIII -. -
we imagine. favorable eonp-1
with those OF Pope or Milton -.
Leopard did much 10 awakea -
spirit OF resistance TO wrong-ooi-s
Italy which Byron effected IN ne
OF a somewhat different cespouA.
that OF Greece. And when Se
upon his success In the helds -, =
stract philosophy. morals. palos =
and poetry. while ceasinS 20 4
thirty-eInht one finds a dincai-
conceive what the remarkao.s ~
might not have accomplished eas
lived to the ripe age Of the sFea- .
, lish statesman. who has done -',,.r
make the name OF Leopard -
to English speaking people tn.- .-..-,ss
one. save perhaps the lats 4
Bradlangh. who published s..s...sl
Leopardi's dialogues In the -. -
Reformer. and which the pres.S, -
tenary may have the efeci -.
resugrecting from the newSp.~Tr
CARLO BAkA&
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-05-22

June Il. l7es. and who at the age of
twenty published an ode lamentiug
the political degeneracy OF the coun-
try TO which Mr.. Gladstone has been
the life long friend and admirer. His
father was one OF those patrIcian
families which Italy has been nourish-
ing at the expense OF the peasants or
lazzoroni. Al an early age he gave
evidence OF intense thought and energy
which was also so strong a feature OF
Lord Byron. Like Byron also. Of
whom a distinguished lady speaks in
her memoirs as "A little lame lord {"
Leopard was a hunchback whose edu-
cation was entrusted TO two priests In
his fathers he ne. In his fathers
library he had constant access to &C.
clesiastical books. but strange to say
these facilities did not permanently
strengthen his religious fervor. but
prompted him 20 question the useful
ness OF the Church. a circumstance
which did not make his early years
happy under the paternal roof and
which II is believed early developed
In Leopard that pessimistic disposi-
tion which he has communicated TO
and which has become so marked a
feature in his writings. He was a
self-taught man II We except the in
structions OF his tutors. who knowing
only Latin taught him nothing more.
But he surprised every one around
him at the age OF eight by plunginE in
TO Greek grammar. and very soon af-
terwards he produced life OF Plotiu-
US. one OF the pedagogues OF Greece
who had early busied himself with re-
conciling the doctrines OF Plato and Of
Aristotle. At sixteen he had master
ed the whole compass OF Greek litera-
ture and was not a boy. but a savont.
French. Spanish. English and Hebrew
followed. and his mental powers ripen-
cd so rapidly that his physical devel-
opment was unable to keep pace with
the psychological. and AZ twenty he vas
old In the ways OF wisdom and Wa
publishing pathetic lamentation on
sae prsdoninanes OF the Church Al
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-05-22
CELEBRATING COUNT
LEOPARDI'S CENTENARY
GIadtone Glasses Him With Milton, Dante and
Goethe


accomplishing the misfortunes Of "A,
country.
Bred a strict Catholic and .,,,.
nurtured upon the literature % ~.
fathers library he therefore pas.es !.
rapidly from a state Of ferveu. 49,
to that OF doubt and religious sc.1ts.,.
as he had already progressed -
juvenile Ignorance 20 matured knowi-
edge. The padres shook their beas.
and complained 10 his father ana 49,
Leopard was driven from his fsfhs-,.
home as n means OF Furnishing him -
his opinions. The priests had o-lx
not encouraged them but they ~
done everything possible 70 rpsa-s
them. and az the end OF his tenth yea-
they utterly abandoned all resuossI.
bility for his intellectual developusrs
Mr.. Gladstone tells us that AZ m.
completion OF LeopardIs tenth vss-
he commenced TO study for hiussW
not only without a teacher but uitho-s
the faintest suggestion for his ruiS-
ance. without announcement. withou.
sympathy"
Leopard now not alone formed tha
acquaintance OF the historian Niehuhr
al Rome. but the change OF scene frn-
Ricanau to Rome so powerfully a.
veloped his Imagination that ha h.
came not merely the greatest OF Italvis
/ philologists al sixteen. but published A
dissertation on the errors o, ths
Fathers OF the Church. displaying 40
much knowledge as few men OF ary
generation have attained even in their
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1898-05-22

There iihardly a name In the annals
OF literatue that deserves TO be more
deeply en.raved upon the minds OF
man than that OF Leopard. Yet
though mae honorable mention OF by
no less Distinguished men than Saint
Beuve in rance. and by Mr.. Glad
stone in Egland few outside the
worlds roll OF scholars have ever
heard OF thu name though IL makes
the heart of every cultivated Italian
beat with a nble pride.
Mr.. Gladst0e In his "GleanlrEs OF
Past Years" pys n touching tribute to
Leopard. whS was the most distin-
guished poet y modern Italy ahd a
prodigy OF gaius and learning TO
which few menin any country can lay
similar claim. Praise from Sir Hubert
Is praise indea. but such praise as
Mr.. Gladstone estows exalts this al
most forgotten italian into the very
seventh heaven We believe Il may
be said" says tn venerable shepherd
OF Hawarden. "tht he was one OF the
most extraordinfy men whom this
country has produced. both in his pow
ers and likewise b his performances.
For not only did h die at thirty-eight
when most great men are but begin
ming the efforts which were TO stamp
them with that character: but likewise
Heavens unimpe9hed DEGREES. made
that shortened span one long disease" :"
Leopard was 4 great scholar. a
great poet. a great tinker and n great
reformer who was BORN at Recanat.