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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23

hllarity In honor OF the mythical king
saiurn. who was later delnod. Saturn
was supposed TO have ruled over the
golden age. that time looked back upon
By the Romans aa n period OF universal
peace and happiness.
These games and rituals OF the sat
urnalla took place every ycnr. begin
ming on the 18th OF December and last
ing at FIRST three and then later seven
days, which would. OF course, carry
them through TO that evening which
u our Christmas eve.
During the Haturnalia there was not
only general Jolllflcntion. but. II must
Be confessed. q great deal OF wine was
consumed by the Roman populace, and
much ~ the mcrrymaklng descended to
rbaldry. All the usual order OF things
was upset. Slaves sat at table with
their masters, menlals were allowed to
make Jctts with or ut their superlors
and II was n rule that the wealthy and
hlghborn should walt upon their scrv-
ants. No one was supposed to take
the most outrageous conduct seriously,
and no one lost his temper whatever
the Joke or Jest might be. Wine and
'"''H "ANA AAAkhA'A WI
those days u primitive merrymaldng.
Tor II was, In short. an era OF good feel
ing among all people. Just ms Christ
mas day, IN n more refined sense. N
among ourselves. What IN atill more
remarkable was that little clay Images.
or, In other words. dolls, and even toys.
We're presented by Roman parents TO
thelr children. During saturnalla week
nobody was 80 foolish M 10 work, prep
afatlons being made weeks beforehand
ior the lengthened festivities.
Historians have been able TO trace
Without much difficulty this December
celebration OF the Romans back TO the
lahd OF the Greeks. where. In fact, the
Romans seem Ia have got all that was
nest In their civilization. In truth II
goes back TO still older peoples. and
lherc Is no means OF ascertalnlng today
Just how early In the childhood OF the
world the traditions embodied In our
annual mcrrymaklng first originated.
from as far bnck as our knowledge
goes both the Celts and the Teutons
honored the same season ns did the
Homons and with much the same fes-
uvllles. II Is generally accepted tina,
me reason for this may be attributed to
me time OF the winter solsticc occurring
Just when II did. when all nomad and
W housed people were ready to rejoice
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23
SOUTH AFRICAN STATIONS.

The traveller on the Cape Colony rail-
road wonders when he comes to a sta
tion that there Is no sign of the town
or village from which the station takes
Its name. An old timer In the country
VIII tell him that the village Is from
five to seven miles from the railroad
station. This II the case In scores OF
places, and the railroad engineers when
surveying for the road even went out
OF the way to locate the depot miles
away from any town. II In n common
assertion In Cape Colony that this was
done through the Influence OF the con-
tractors. who are said to have made II
large pile by the action OF the engineers.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23

mere lad walked all the why to his
present home.
Finley T.. Dunno, George AIDE and
VIII Payne, whose works have attract
ed much favorable attention, are Chi
cngo newspaper men. All three began
their newspaper work on the Chicago
News. Mr.. AIDE In now on the Chicago
Record. Mr., Payne Is editor OF The
Economist, and MIR. Dunno, who scored
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23

such a success with his Dooley papers,
is the managing editor OF the Chicago
Evening Journal.
At Belleville, Kan, a circus changed
It's line of parade In order that two
sick boys might look out OF the window
and see the procession 30 by.
Not many years ago J. N. Wright OF
Detroit was a MIXER. Then he rose to
the place OF superintendent. Today
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23

the year they were made urc Of on the
day Of the anniversary Of the birth OF
Christ. In this the pagan Druid GUS
tom and the imported Toutonlc custom
OF putting up the Christmas tree were
combined. and green became the pop
uiar emblem at Chrlstmastldc.
The most beautiful and the most
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23

holy and benencent plant. Ms In fact
Its colloqulal name today OF "ali hear
still shows, and II was customary to
distribute 1t among the people M some-
thing which would guard and protect
them during the following ~ months
before the next ceremony took place.
But when Christianity became the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23
MEN YOU SHOULD KNOW.

Journey to Africa. which he predicts
viii be the most successful for his the
DRY yet made.
Leopold. count Of Thun-H ohenstein.
an Austrian nobloman who enlisted as
private In the United States army,
has been made second lieutenant
and assigned to duty with the Forty
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23

theodore Crosby OF Canandnigun, N.
~ mas been II voter for 70 years. Mr..
.,osby claims he Is a descendant OF
nlted the Great One of his ancestors
settled at Cape Cod In 1880.
Professor II. l.. Garner, the famous
uuent Of monkey language, Ia about
=" undertake another and much larger
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23

sixth volunteer infantry. He accom-
panes that regiment to the Philippines.
Ex-senator John IL, Reagan. the sole
survivor OF Jefferson Davis cabinet.
and the orator at the recent unwilling
OF the Davis statue at Richmond. Is 81
years old. but is stlll In good health and
active In politics, He Is at the head OF
the Texas state railway commission,
He was born In Tennessee, and as q
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23

Seven grandchildren were unable to be
present at the family union.
II Is said that General Sir Rodvers
Butler carried with him TO South AZ
RIGA the British ilug which was holstcd
at Pretoria In 1881. Anothe- British
hag-the one which was hauled down
after Matuba-is buried In Pretoria be-
meath a tombstone on which 10 lnscris.
ed the single word "Rcsurgam."
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23

he Is a millionaire. owns the largest
Individual Interest In the Calumet and
Hecla and other companies and the
largest private library ana best collec-
ton OF paintings In Michigan.
James Lloyd, prosperous old cit
lien OF Troup county, Georgia. was
photographed recently in the midst OF
group OF his children, grandchildren
ana at-grandchildren numbering 81.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23
JOHANNESBURG.

Johannesburg is a boom town, but,
unlike most cities Of like character. II IL
solldly and permanently built many Of
the residences being veritable palaces
OF granite and marble that would do
credit TO any OF our American cities.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23

Christ. did not discourage the old pa
gan festivities that by peculiar coin
cidcnce fell about the time OF the
birthday Of the Founder OF their
religion. they took advantage Of
the coincidence and In time merged
the two. Perhaps this VIII In
degree explain the strange confusion
OF pagan and Christian customs In
the modern Christmas. The church en-
couragcd the old social customs OF the
season. simply giving them n turn In a
new direction and introducing little by
little the religious idea.
Some OF the results OF this strange
combination. especially during the mid
die ages, We're very curious and pug
cling. For instance. Just MS. during the
Roman saturnalia, servants were per-
mittod 10 assume for brief period au-
thority over their masters, II became
the custom In England. following out
the same lines, TO allow the populacc
on Innoccnts' dny--Dec. 2S-to take
possession OF the churches and enact
most curious mummcrlcs therein. The
world should be thankful FOR the birth
OF this custom. for II was out OF these
ludlcrous moralltles and miracle plays
that the modern English drama ans
evolved. The ever popular Punch and
Judy will give some idea OF what those
medieval performances were like,
though the modern spectator who wit
ncsscs n performance Of shakespeare's
Hamlet" would never realize that
such creation was u lineal descendant
OF Punch and his garrulOua wife. Sucn,
however. IN the truth.
II was also medieval custom In
England 10 establish at Yuletide n
lord OF mlsrulc." appointed 10 con-
duct the rcvels In castle or country
house or at court. Every one was ex-
pected TO pay u sort Of mock homage
to this merry monarch OF misconduct
This. too. was not without Its similarity
TO the traditions OF the Roman sat
urnalia. when. for the time being. the
servant became the master and the ple-
belan the monarch.
IL Is interesting to trace back the
custom OF decorating houses with
greens at Christmas. Like most OF our
Christmas customs In America. II was
adopted from the English. Even in
quito recen. times for instance mis-
tletoe was carried TO the altar OF York
cathedral on Christmas eve. This mis-
tletoc. as IL now well known. was ilrst
used by the carly pruids. who held the
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H.
Oh. He dies DOT. nor shall tle die
When all our false gods are forgot.
If we remember. you aDd |.
The sweet aod eeptle life He sought
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-16
A Better Way.
Norfolk Nlrglnla-PilotO

Our Democratic citizens should see 10
it that they are we'll and wisely repre-
scented In the May conference at Rich
mond TO consider the nomination and
election Of United States senator's Our
people are resolved not only TO prevent
our General Assembly from presenting
the shameful spectacles recently beheld
In 50 many legislatures, where money
held the balance Of power, and prevent
ed elections, where Il did not control
them, and our popular demand IS that
some ways and means be adopted so that
the Will Of the people and not the power
and influence Of capital, shall! dominate
the legislative choice of senators.
But the Federal Constitution now al
reefs that United States senators shall
be chosen by the legislatures Of the
States, respectively; and at first blush, il
would seem that the people might easily
direc. this choice. as they nominate ana
elect the legislators; and this, no doubt.
was the view OF the trainers of the COnst-
tuition. Experience has taught us other
wise. and there is a wide clamor for the
election Of the senators by the direct
vote Of the people. But this is not 50
easy TO realize. The amendment of the
Constitution will take a deal Of time
and trouble that involved it always in
doubt. Why change the Constitution, il
the will Of the people can be so expressed
in the nomination and election of men,
bers Of the General Assembly as To at
tain the end desired2 We thus avoid the
delay, trouble. and risk attending con-
stitutional amendments by A. States, and
we escape another campaign and gen
eral election, when We already have too
many and none satisfactory from an hon
est or constitutional standpoint.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-16
CONFEDERATE REUNION.
Proposition That One 10 BE Held in
Charleston Next Month he Last.

To the Editor of the Charlotte Observer:
Shall the reunion in Charleston be tie
last2 This question should command the
attention of the surviving Confederates
If the roll were called l think the major
lily would vote. Yes.
The proper life Of the reunion is serl-
ously threatened by certain parasitic
growths, which are assuming hazardous
proportions. Again, the average Confede-
cate is beginning TO feel himself out Of
place in the gala parades Of the new gene
ration, which he imagines look upon him
with commiseration and patronglng in
diligence. rather than the noble sentiment
inspired by the memories Of the struggle
in behalf OF the cause he loved so dearly
He may not feel SO lonely in old Charles
ton, but elsewhere, and in later years, he
Will be oppressed by feeling Of solitari-
ness amid the holiday demonstra lions Of
the new generation, in which he is al
lowed no comradeship other rhan 10 see
his achievements used simply 10 lift un-
known names into social distinction.
Again the time is fast coming on wren
these general reunions must cease. Why
not now, by formal and dignifed resolu-
dissolution and melancholy helplessness?
Moreover. we have accomplished the end
proposed, the vindication OF our fallen
comrades. The sacred duty committed TO
us has been conscientously performed,
and we can rejoice together that We have
lived 10 see the day Of their deliyeranee
from the odium which was sought 10 be
affixed TO their memory. Let us now close
up the record, put some finishing touches
upon II. and trust TO a proper commission
whatever may remain 10 DO done 10 give
II final completeness.
And what place more suitable for this
ceremony than the city Of Charleston?
And how this would serve 10 colnteract
threatening perversions, and restore the
occasion 10 its wonted secrednessl In
sight OF Sumter. and amid a people SYM
pathetic and appreciatiye. how appropr-
ate the ceremonial OF furling the tattered
banners OF a cause not lost. but now
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-16

among your dusty books and help you
TO run down a case which you wildly re-
call-after you have found it in the Nir-
oiria Reports. aud then. too. he'll give
Won an the latest gossip-how So-and-So
made $3.50; how Justice john sat on
Kent Littlel0u. how AXE Rootpig - get
ting along with his practice in Gooch-
land and why HcZekiah lost his COW
case before the Heuric0 magistrate. The
fact that Giles Johnson IS 10 move his
office because he can save - cents per
month on his gas bill affords food for
much discussion and able arguments on
the matter OF economy. Big lawyers-that
is. those huge mythical creatures who
frequently make $1,000 In a single case
are mentioned with bated breath, and
alluded TO with n reverence which only
subsidies the next day. when you detect
them examining a title-i g., working
on a two-day job 10 make $40.
Yes. the life has some pleasant features
about II. and. best Of ALL you are your
own boss You can spend your money as
YOU please-that is. If YOU are a micros-
copic expert and can find any money to
spend-th0ush possibly il would be best
not 10 rely upon this as one Of the main
features Of such a career. i you die
(Which. by the way vou never do) or get
KICKED by mule, or marry, the news
papers chartably allude 10 you as n
rising young attorney" This, in itself,
is balsam for all past sufferings.
And lastv-what is the secret Of #
all-the keynote Of the situation-the milk
I'm the cocoanut-the real thing" that
keeps YOU going? TIE answer is simple;
look 10 the motto os every young attor-
ney: "Ol Bat Won't We Even Up With
Clients r. Wa Ever DO Get q Fair Whack
at Them" l.. r. G.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-16
Southern Manufacturing.
NASHVILLE Americana


A writer in the Memphis Commercial
Appeal, signing himself "Selenaios," con-
tributes a very entertaining article to that
paper on Richmond. Va. and draws this
sharp comparison between Richmond and
Memphis:
"In Memphis we buy the raw cotton
and ship it away as raw cotton; i'm Rich
mond they buy raw tobacco, but ship it
away in plugs or in boxes. ready for
smoking Richmond gets double profit
on the tobacco. whereas we get one profit
only on the cotton. and that is a doubtful
thing"
There is food for thought in this fact.
and in rejecting upon 1t we naturally
Tecur TO Nashville There may be reasons
why Memphis should not be a manufac
turing town. but there is no reason why
Nashville should not be. Not that 1t is
not manufacturing town; ii is. but 1t
should be a bigger one; il should have
twice the number OF plants il has. 49,
Maybe the key 10 Richmond's prosper
ity is found In the sentence of the Mem
phis writer. The men OF Richmond in
vest their money in Richmond enter
prises." Let the men Of Nashville do the
same and see how We go ahead by leaps
and hounds
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-16
Deafness Cannot He Cured

by local applications. as they cannot
reach the diseased portion of the ear.
There IS only one way 10 cure deafness,
and that is 10y constitutional remedies.
Deafness Is caused by an iniiamed cOndi-
ton OF the mucous lining OF the Eusta-
chan Tube. When this tube gets In
famed you have a rumbling sound or i'm
perfect hearing. and when II is entirely
closed deafness is tho result, and unless
the Inflammation can be taken out ana
this tube restored TO its normal condition,
hearing will be destroyed forever: nine
cases out OF ten are caused by catarrh,
which is nothing but an infiamed condi-
ton Of the mucous surfaces.
We Will give One Hundred Dollars for
any case OF Deafness Caused by catarrh)
Cure. Send for circulars. free.
i. j. CHENEY * CO., Toledo. o.
Sold by Druggists, &C.
Halls Family Pills are the best
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-16

bravely won, and committing them to
faithful guardians. Let issue our fare
wei address, bid each other loving
good-by, looking forward in faith and
hope to our next reunion, beneath the
shade Of the trees" with Jackson. Davis.
and Lee. X. c. H.
eve publish the foregoing as a matter
Of interest but we dissent from the view
taken by r. c. 1.-THE Dispatch.
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isIJING. DESK!


THE DIEHL ELECTRIC FAN is POSI-
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SAVE REPAIR BILLS BY HAVING no
OTHER
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All fans have switches at bottom. with
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Venetian Cloths Of Habit Finish are
taking the lead Fifty inches wide pure
worsted, soft shades of Gray Tan, Blues,
Castor. and Brown, $50 value, at S5c.
Checked and Mixed Suitings and Skirt
ings. 80 10 40 inches wide, all wool, 40c
value. at 25C.
Newest Paintings I'm Wool Challies, Il
inches wide, with narrow silk stripes, at
2Jc.
Navy-Blue Cheviots, 50 inches wide, at
J9c.
Nayy-Bluc serges, 40 inches wide, at
co..
Navy-Blue Mohair and Siciian Cloths.
highest finish and best coiorings, 1T 50 and
7Jc.
All-Worsted Poplin Beiges. 10 inches
wide, reduced from 75c. to soc.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-04-16

Choice weavcs Of Crepons continue 70
Command attention. as the best STYLES are
rapidly disappearing. We show this week
a challenge 81 value i'm Pure MOhair face
at the special price OF N.50; also. highest
finish of imported Silk-Face Crepons and
a Domestic make, in softer weaves, at
81 and Sl.2j per yard.
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BLACK DRESS GOODS.

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All-WoOl Black Chevi0t. IS inches wide,
40c. quality at BE.
5O-inch Cheyiot and Storm Serge. bar
Black Venetlans, so inches wide. 81
Fine Black venetlans, 50 inches wide.
at 81 and Sl.2J.
Chevron-Finish Cheyiots, 80 inches wide,
zoe. and 81.
liautines at grtatly-reduced prices 10
inch width al 4Oc.: 42-inch width az ooc. ;
4J-inch width at &c; 54-lnch width az 81.
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All that is new I'm cOlOrings and designs.
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Choice STYLES Of Fancies and Checks. FOR
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Black China silks, - inches wide at
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Blue and White Chinas. IN figures and
stripes. - inches wide, al SOC.
Special Value in Iure-Slk Black
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An Extra-Heavy Black SItin Duchess,
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Dainty and Stylish Patterns OF Striped
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The remainder OF our stock OF Wash
Silks will be offered for few days at
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Sl-inch Dotted Muslns. printed I'm Black
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a. Madras Cloths. worth ljc.. at Zoe.
32-inch Rungabad Madras, sold regularly
at 20c. our price. l5c.
a. Cambria PCrcales. finest grades and
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