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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-07
Errors Of Instinct.


The opinion is still very generally en-
tertained That with animals, especially
those of the lower order, instinct is the
deterfpinlng guide that incites to the
proper performance of action or func-
ton, and that as such it is far less
liable to err than the reasoning of In
telligence. Few scientific prejudlces
have been more difficult to overcome
than that which removes from animals
the reasoning faculty. and probably
many years will yet elapse before 1t
will he recognized that all animals
which come under ordinary observa-
ton are endowed with the same kind
of faculty. although developed in varl-
Gus degrees of ascending scale, which
distinguishes man and the so-caled
higher organisms. The bee and ant
have been frequently held up as the
best opponents of the instinct class,
and more recently Of the exceptional
animals which developed reasoning
powers; and 1t was n rude shock not
only to the layman. but as well to the
scientist. when Sir John Lubbock, as
the result Of an almost endless series
of experiments, announced few
years ago that these animals were
sadly wanting" both in their instinct
i've and intellectual traits. In other
words, there We're many times when
both instinct and intelligence erred for
them. Some most remargable instances
of the erring of instinct among insects
have recently been noted by natural
lists, and they add an interesting chap
ter to the physiology of sense. One Of
of these was n case of a butterfly
which persisted in visiting the artificial
flowers on n lady's bonnet, mistaking
them for the natural product. Another
and perhaps more striking instance Of
fault is noted by the distinguished
French entomologist, Mo. II. Blanch-
ard and concerns species of sphinx
moth. which entered "a hotel room in
the half obscurity OF early morning,
and was found to flit with direct intent
to definite parts of the walls and CELL
ing. These We're decorated with paint
ings Of leaves and flowers, and to the
latter the insect approached in re-
peated attacks, thrusting forward its
proboscis as though intent upon in
truding II into the opened cups Of the
beguiling flowers. After repeated fall
ures and the resulting encouragement,
the effort was given up, and the sphinx
escaped by the window. This case Of
self-deception is interesting In another
way, inasmuch as it proves that 1t IS
not always the sense of smell. but at
times that of sight. which directs In
sects to their flowers.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-07


The boy preacher and the girl evan
gelist are no longer novelties to the
public There is hardly bnckwoods re-
gion in the country which does not
boast OF one. though II is some con-
soulatlon 10 know that the career OF
these youthful mimlckers of their ell
ders Is almost invariably short lived.
y good deal of interest has been
aroused In Chicago in the precocious
aptitude for medicine which has been
shown by q lad OF live, while Kansus
boasts of seven-ycar-old disciple OF
Blackstone who can talk as elibiy
about tort aud troHer MS any graduate
Of n law school II IL even said In the
case of the latter prodigy that the SUI
preme court OF Kansas, astonlshed at
his wisdom. have formally admitted
him to the bar.
The chances are very great however.
that neither of these phennmonally
acute children will carry with them
20 manhood. II they live to reach that
state, tenth part of the knowledge
they now possess. As Illustrating the
possibilities OF precoolous mental de-
velopment. they are In way decidedly
interesting BUT It ~ fortunate for the
world and for humanity that they IRE
out of the common An too short
is the period of childhood under normal
conditions. Life would be well nigh in
tolerable II every other boy at seven
We're a preternpturally able Jury LAWYER
or n surgeon skilled In carving out
organs made useless or dangerous by
disease.-Boston Globe.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-07
PROSPEROUS MORON.
Charles Kemp, an Old Citizen, Tells Of lis
Municipal Accomplishments.

Charles Kemp of Moroni. Sanpete
county. Is n sojourner In the city this
week. having come TO Salt Lake to
visit n married daughter. In CONVERSE
tion with q News" representative to-
day Mr.. Kemp gave some interesting
items of information concerning
Moroni. He was one OF the first set
tiers of thai. place, having located there
in the spring of 1869. He has watched
the town grow from the beginning and
has taken part in all its struggles.
Just now the people OF Moroni have
had a change In municipal government
in common with many other Utah
cities. The retiring administration
was made up of Democrats and Re
publicans. the mayor. however, being
n Republican. The old officers 20 out
with Il good record. They have car
ried on substantial improvements In
the way of building bridges, crawling
sidewalks, identifying the public
square and repairing city buildings,
including the Jail, which. however, II
only necessary for the entertainment
and safe keeping of tramps. But this
good deal of money from the public
Golfers last year TO defend the peoples
water rights, and as "a climax to Ii all
RENTED the whole OF last years taxes
and now has over n thousand dollars
in the treasury with no indebtedness
OF any kind to meet. The new admin
istrntion is Democratic throughout,
says Mr.. Kemp, and gives promise of
good government.
Mr.. Kemp IL n veteran mill builder,
He says he has erected scores of them
In Utah and has recently completed the
installation of u fine plant at Moroni.
The nawly equipped mill there he de-
clares to be the best In the State, with
out exception. 1t has a capacity OF
sixty barrels or three tons of flour
every twelve hours. 1t is supplied with
n never falling water power and Is
running To it's full capacity. The town
has also two fine creameries. One of
these finds market In and about
Colorado for Its entire production,
while the other ships Its products to
this city.
The health OF the people IL good and
the prospects for material interests
next year very promising. Mr.. Kemp
has been Il constant subscriber to the
News since 1854, and expects TO rend
1t for many more years 10 come.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-07

poet before them, for this was tho first
treat OF It's Kind ever held since the or
SANITATION Of the branch here IN Pu-
eblo Tho tree was then drawn, anu
presents awarded to the scholars, little
aud big, while the parents of the chill
lren together with few friends. en-
joyed themselves eating nuts, candies,
orargos. apples. etc, and In friendly
chat. Everybody then ant down and
uartnok Of a sunlptuuus feast provided
by the lndios Of the Church assisted hy
a few friends. There was an aDnn-
dance OF chicken, turkey and all kinds
Of cake, pics and cookies. 1t was q
treat long to be remembered, by those
present.
We also had good program. con
alsting OF solos. duets. tfips, recitatious,
together with banjo and guitar selcc-
tlons.
We are glad TO report to our Sunday
school workers In zion that although
our school ~ but an infant. compared
To those In our lovely monntnin home,
yet our scholars are being taught TO
lave the Lord In sincerity OF heart. to
revere the cause OF Truth. aud put In
practice those Things taught IN Our
Sabbath school. We feel encouraged In
Our work Notwithstanding good deal
OF opposition from various s1urcesl.
Our school Is well attended. consider
ing the severity OF the weather.. Some
few people not members Of the Church
have taken their children from school
owing to the name we bear but thanks
he unto God Truth VIII triumph over
biased minds and superstition, and the
petty religious dogmas of the day. and
the time will come when Mormonlsm
so-called VIII shine forth as bright as
the noon day sun, and many people
will be DESTROYS that their children be
taught the pure, unauthorized Gospel
as taught by the people called Nor
mons. because II Is the, same in every
particular, ns Jesus Christ preached
when He was on earth, Our beloved
president, j, r. Hart, though ripe I'm
years. Is never tired Of speaking 10
the little ones upon the great plan of
salvation. giving words OF encourage
ment to both old and young.
We welcomed to our festivities Elder
]. l.. Egan and Ed. II. Davis. mission
aries from Vineland. south of Pueblo.
Wishing all workers Of Sunday
schools much Joy in their labor OF
love, and hoping tho New Year may be
n very bright one. full of promise ana
blessing. and our endeavors be crowned
with abundant success, In our efforts
to spread the Truth. and with sincere
and united prayers for the welfare of
the Sunday schools In Zion, we remain,
your brethren and co-workers In the
Gospel OF peace.
CHAS. II. STRONG.
ROY FAIRBANKS
Travelling Elders in the Pueblo Confer
encp.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-07
ADJUSTMENTS.

The scalchl Opera company closed
its engagement at the Theater last
night, before an audience of about
equal proportions to the night previ-
Gus The program, taken as whole.
was. TO to say the least. disappoint-
ment, and did not begin to compare
with the first evenings performance.
Gounod's Faust. II anything, IL more
familiar 10 Salt Lake theater Boers.
than Ia verdrs III r rovatore." and
though only the third act OF the former
famous opera was presented. the situ-
atoms between Faust tMcQueenD ana
Marguerite tMlle. ToulinqueD were NJ
times positively painful and showed
the wide difference that there is be-
tween the concert and operate stage.
Scalchi IN at home on either, and her
"Siebel" was q perfect rendition, both
in voice and action. The gem OF last
evenings concert was the quintette
from Donlzctti'a Lucia di Hammer
moor" in which each OF the artists
took part. They were compelled TO re-
spond to an encore and curtain cal.
Scalohi. for a treble encore. last night
gave Annie Laurie. The company left
for tho east this morning, appearing in
Denver tomorrow Saturday night.
Nellie McIIenry, jolly Nellie McHen-
ry. as everyone calls her. VIII be at the
Theater tonight tomorrow matinee
and night In her new play. A Night In
New York. The play itself is a satire
on the French ball or perhaps better a
series of complications that hinge on
the French ball, to which two engaged
couples go, unknown to each other.
The piece itself is by II. Grattan Don
nelly. Miss McHenry, as Mile. Henri
eta, n former vaudeville queen, APP
pears as footlieht favorite. French
maid and country girl.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-07

An East End man was advised some
time ago not to drink coffee. His doc
tor told him 1t helped to make his liver
to render life miserable for himself and
all the rest of the family.
But no. he couldn't give up his two
cups at breakfast time. He couldn't
make the sacrifice. Nothing could
take the place of the delicious Java
and Mocha mixed that he had learned
to love.
One day his wife suggested In n mild
way that he might be Just as well sat
lsfied with one of the brands of imita-
ton coffee. He almost frothed at the
mouth.
THAT Internal stuff" he cried. mot
much. The very first gulp would set
tie me. I'd like to see anybody try to
fool me with a counterfeit of that
sort"
He didn't notice that his wife quiet
ly smiled. But. strange to say, from
that time on he grew better. His bill
lous tendency was greatly lesseneu.
He felt like new man.
One day he met the doctor.
Hello, doc" he cried, I'm getting
better In spite of you"
Given up coffee, have you?" querled
the smiling doctor.
Given up coffee? Not much. Coffee's
all right"
A few weeks later he met the man
from whom he orders his groceries.
"Hullo," quoth the grocer, how well
you are looking"
Yes" said the convalescent, I'm
feeling n great deal better"
by the way" said the grocer, "you
seem to like that substitute I've been
sending YOU
what substitute?"
why. that substitute for coffee"
and he named one Of the numerous
limitations of the fragrant berry.
Never had n cup OF II In the house."
said the bilious man emphatically
That's funny" said the grocer; "I
haven't sold your folks pound of
genuine coffee In the last three
months"
The bilious man didn't say anything
further hut his thoughts We're busy
The reNt morning he looked at his cup
n little suspiclously. hut he drank It
without tremor. Perhaps he fancied
he detected the difference. PERHAPS
not. Anyway, his wife still fondly
imaglnes he doesn't know of the decep-
tlon, And every time he drinks cup
of the decoctlon he conErntulates him
self on the fact that his health Is so
much improved that he can control his
temper.-Cleveland Plaindealer.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-07
NAlIdNAL CONGRESS- TODAY.
Free Coinage Resolution Introduced into he
Senate.
senators Allen and Teller Make Free Sill
yer speechcs--Civii Service Law
In the House.
SENATE.

Washington, Jan.7.--At the opening
OF the Senate today the reply of the
attorney generals reply to the resolu-
ton calling upon members of the scabi-
net to inform the Senate what, IL any.
changes should he made in the adj
mihiatration of the civil service law.
was read.
The attorney general recommended
that attorneys employed by the depart
ment of Justice and deputy United
States mershals ought to be excepted
from the operation OF the law.
Mr.. Cockrell said that these recon-
mendations ought to be made to the
President Of. the United Stetes, ae he
had full power to act regarding them.
Mr.. Allen of Nebraska introduced \
free coinage resolution and made n
speech on the subject.
MIR. Teller of Colorado made q free
silver speech on the report that was
going round to the effect that the friends
OF silver were trying 10 bring about Il
rupture between the President and the
secretary OF the treasury. Mr.. Teller
declared that the Republican party to-
day was for the gold standard, and
there was no difference between the
President and Secretary Gage on the
subject.
Mr.. Cockeriii gave notice that he
would movn to refer all the replies of
cabinet officers to the Senate resolu-
Mr.. Hoar OF Massachusetts, said that
the trouble with all these communi-
cations arose from the ill-advised ac-
ton of the Senate itself.
at seems to me-" said he, a most
extraordinary proceeding for the Sem
ate to direct the heads of departments
to give their opinions AS to the wisdom
of the Presidents orders. That Is what
we have done inadvertently, no doubt.
Had my attention been drawn to II,
should have moved to rescind the or
der"
Senator Chandler interrupted Mr..
Teller with remarks. the drift of which
was that the President was not to be
Judged by Secretary Cages remarks
and that the Coloradoan was hindering
efforts toward international bimetal-
fism.
Mr.. Tellar responded that he should
like to bring about international BIZ
metalllsm, but 1t was hopeless.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-07
How People Walk.
PHILADELPHIA Press.l

Obstinacy is indicated by the slow.
heavy and flat-footed style of walking
while miserliness may he suspected
from short. neverous and anxious foot
steps.
Turned-in toes generally character
ize the absent-minded, and stoop the
studious and deep reflective, whose
thoughts are anywhere rather than
with themselves.
Sly. cunning people walk with
noiaeless, even and stealthy tread, re-
sembling that of cat. A proud per-
son generally takes even steps, holds
the figure upright and the head o little
back and turns the toes well out.
A gay and volatile person trips light.
ly and easily. In sympathy with his or
her nature. Character Is shown by all
sorts OF oddities In gait, but for grace
and elegance no civilians walk Will
bear comparison with that of the man
who has received military training.
No two persons walk exactly alike
and the student OF character finds as
much to interest him in the way peo-
pie walk as In any popularity they
may have of feature. Quick steps de-
note agitation; slow steps, either long
or short, suggest gentle or contem-
plative turn Of mind.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-07
OBITUARY.


Thomas Horne who died at his ros-
dence, 2I7 c, Street, salt Lake City, ON
January 9Th, was born at Alingboulne,
Sussex, England, September 2sth, lS9O'
He embraced the Gospel February 2sth.
1865, and emgrGted to the United
States the same year. locating in
Brooklyn, where he remained till 1868,
when he came TO salt Lake City. where
he resided until his death. He leaves
behind him his faithful wife, who was
married to him ffty-three years ago
last Christmas: also two children, six
grandchildren and three great grand.
children. The deceased held the Office
of High Priest. During his connection
with the Church he was faithful and
devoted to his religion. His passing
away was painless, being calm and
peaceful to the end
The funeral service viii be conducted
at the residence. in the Eighteenth
ward, at noon on Sunday next.
TCofn
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-07

New York, Jan. THE Central Gu
ban Relief committee, appointed by
President Mckinley and acting under
directions of the department OF state,
has issued an appeal for contributions
In aid Of the suffering people OF Cuba,
of whom there are estimated to be
100000 In actual danger Of death from
starvation. All he monay and ma
terial contributed viii be Immediately
forwarded to United States Consul
General Lee at Havana, under whose
supervision the distribution will be
made and reach all parts of the island.
The committee saya drafts for Cuban
relief should be made payable and
addressed to chairman, Cuban Relief
Committee, Temple Court, New York
City" The appeal is signed by
stephen barton of the American Red
Cross; Charles a. Sohierr treasurer of
the chamber of commerce. New York,
and Louis Klopsch. of the Christian
Herald.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-07
WEATHER vANE.


Weather reports showing observa-
lions at a. IN. today:
Salt Lake Clty--Barometer 29.97;
temperature, 80; minimum, 30; wind,
northewest, miles per hStu, rain,
.0S inches; snow,
Baker City--Barometer, 1924; tenn
perature, "a, minimum, 49, wind, south,
9 miles per hour; rain. .16 inches;
clear.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 29.Si: tenn
perature. -; minimum, 32; wind. north
west, 20 miles per hour; clear.
Havre--Barometer. 92a4 tempera-
ture. "a; minimum. %, wind, west, S
miles per hour. rain, trace: snow.
acknowledgements, 1904; tempera-
ture, 2S; minimum, "a: wind, southwest,
miles per hour. rain, .0S' inches;
cloudy.
Miles Clty--Barometer. 2o.ss: temper
ature, 2s; minimum, rs: wind, west, IL
miles per hour; cloudy,
Idaho Falls-Baromoter, 1902. tenn
perature. 20; minimum, 20; wind. south,
"a miles per hour; rain, Al inches:
cloudy.
General and local forecasts for %
hours ending s p. m, Saturday:
For Utah Forecast made at San
FranclscoD Clearing this afternoon and
tonight Saturday; fair much colder
For Salt Lake City and vicinity
Clearing this afternoon or tonight.
Saturday fair; much colder,
j, II. SMITH,
Observer, Weather Bureau.
Today's temperature shown In tina
To- att. la. kA.a 49,.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-07
MINOR MENTION.

It's 12-pound baby girl, and OfIlcer
Tom Hilton is rejoicing.
William Nixon, the unfortunate
BILL" was arrested by Officer Larson
today, charged with drunkenness and
begging.
City Treasurer Morris calls attention
to the fact that water taxes are now
due and payable and that delinquents
must govern themselves accordingly.
Mrs. Beardsey. who has been con-
fined to her room with Illness at the
Knutsford for the past few days, has
so far recovered as to permit of her
travelling. She Will accordingly leave
for home tomorrow evening.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-07
DIVORCE day IN COURT.
JUDGE HILEs HEARS THEIR TALES OF WOE


This has been what might be hppro-
priately termed divorce day III Judge
Hlles's court. No less than, 1--WE OF
such cases were called this morning,
and the recital of marital woes In a
few instances, demonstrated beyond
any doubt that marriage has been q
failure as Tar as they were concerned
Three divorces were granted, one
husband and two wives; one continued
and one passed.
Emaline Needham secured legal
separation from David S. Needham. the
grounds being gross cruelty ana ran
ure to provide The parties, according
TO Mrs. Necdham's testimony, We're
married nj Logan On the 9TH day OF
November. 1855. On the 10Th OF Janu-
airy. 1897, Mrs. Needham said the de-
fendant struck his wife with ms
clenched fists, causing her great bodily
injury, Other acts of cruelty were also
complained OF. There are three emil
dren OF the issue, who were along, WIN
their mother In court today, abeu SIN
four and two respectively.
After listening to the testimony OF
the plalntiff. Judge Hlles granted the
decree as prayed for and awarded Mrs'
Needham the custody OF the children.
Needham will also be required TO pay
the costs OF the suit. SIS attorney lee.
and $3.50 to each of the children. These
amounts are ordered to be paid IN IN
stallmcnts of $50 each quarter
ella Harvey was given IA decree or
divorce from Louis ~ Harvey, on the
ground OF desertion. The couple were
married at Jeffersonvillc, Ind, In sep
TENDER, 1885. One child was born TO
them, the custody of which was
awarded Mrs. Harvey. II was further
decreed that the defendant pay ms
wife aimony in the sum OF $500, pay
able S15 per quarter.
The case of Alma Althea Matthews
VS. Frank w. Matthews was partially
heard and, owing to the absence of a
witness, continued to the 18th inst
Mr.. and Mrs. Matthews were married
at Ironton. Ohio. In September, 1881.
Two children were born. to them
Gross acts OF cruelty and the using OF
profane and abusive language are laid
at the defendants door. Mrs. Mat
thews alleges that her husband one
time threatened TO kill her while they
were living In Ogden.
The suit of Henry Battle against his
wife, Mary II. Battle. was called and
there being no response was passed,
J. IL. Bosch was granted a decree by
default from Martha II. Bosch.
AND STILL ANOTHER ONE.
Bowen II. Novel; filed suit for d.
vorce today against Jennie Il. Howell,
alleging desertion as the ground upon
which the suit In based. The parties
were married In New York City No
vember Z. 1890. In January, 1892,
plaintiff says che was deserted by
Novel; while she was In Il hospital
sick. There are no children.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-07
Funeral Of George A, Alder.

The funeral services over the re-
mains OF the late George A. Alder
were held at the family residence yes
terday afternoon. There was large
attendance of friends. The principal
speaker was Elder C. w. Penrose. Re
marks were also made by Elder
Samuel r. Parkinson, uncle of the de-
ceased. of Franklin. Idaho George C.
Parkinson. president OF the Oneida
Stake, Elders John Il. Caine and II.
Il. Thomas. A quartet. consisting OF
II. S. Ashworth. Robert Siddoway, w.
q. Patrick and Willard Christopher
son. furnished the music. Interment
was at the city cemetery
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1898-01-07
More Scared Than Hurt,

Regarding the public report that
John j. Hessler, junk dealer. had
been seriously bitten by the greyhounds
belonging to Mr.. M. II. Desky, the well
known clothier and business man. In.
vestigation today proved that Hessler
was not seriously injured. According
to his own statement he was more
scared than hurt and does not blame
Mr. Desky in he least. and admits that
the fault was as much his own as that
of the dogs.