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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-16
STAKE C0NFERE Noes.
Kanab Stake.

Kanab Stake quarterly conference
was held in Orderyllle December End
and Ord, 1899 There were present on
the occasion, III, Kanab stake presi-
dency; nine meml. rs Of the High Coun-
ell and Bishops OF the various wards,
but one. There We're also present, rep
resentatlves OF the various organiza-
lions, and good attendance of the PEG.
pie. The principle or leading subject
spoken upon by the brethren. and as
first presented by President T.. y. Wool
ley, was great patriotism for the cause
OF truth Many other subjects were
spoken upon In a spirited manner.
The reports given In by the Stake presi-
dent, and Bishops Of the various wards
were not discouragipg The people
generally desire 10 live their religion.
The general and local authorities were
unanimously sustained The resigna-
ton Of Bro. Glover as counselor to
Bishop Glazier, OF Johnson ward, was
accepted also the resignation Of A. d.
Young, as first counselor TO Bishop
Johnson, of Kanab ward. Brothers Ed
ward Pugh was sustained as first and
William Crosby as second counselor 20
Bishop Joel II. Johnson, OF the Kanab
ward. Our conference was one Of en-
eouragement to renew our diligence and
qualify ourselves for usefulness In this
great work. II is reported that con-
siderable sickness exists especially
With small children.
F. L. PORTER,
Stake Clerk.
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In Wales.

No. p, Carlton Terrace, Swansea.
To the Editor:
The Welsh conference Is all well.
There are at present fifteen Elders In
this conference and few souls are be-
ing added TO the Church annually.
Brother Lewis Williams and myself
are laboring In Swansea, town OF
lO2, 900 people. There has been no mis-
slonary labor done here during the last
ten or twelve years, not since Elder Il,
II. Roberts met the, apostate Jarman
here.
We are glad to say that the prejudice
which then existed against the Nor
mons" is dying with the nineteenth
century.
We would be very much pleased for
any one who has relatives in Swansea
10 send US their names and addresses,
as well as write to their relatives them
selves. Perhaps II would be the means
OF bringing a few more honest souls
10 the truth.
Particularly do we ask John Davies,
who emigrated TO Utah from Carmar-
then several years ago, TO write to his
brother Philip Davies who is now re-
siding at No. IA, Carlton Terrace, Swan
sea.
While out distributing tracts this af-
ternoon, met Mr.. Philip Davies, who Is
very anxious TO hear from his brother.
Your brethren IN the Gospel,
LEWIS WILLIAMS,
n. II. AGGARD.
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Digotry Aids the Elders.
Hinton. Summers County. W. Va,
December 6, 1899.

Hinton, Summers County. w. Va,
December 9, 1899.
To the Editor:
Hearing SO much from other States
and so little from West Virginia,
take this opportunity to let your read
ers know something Of what is being
done In this part OF the Lords vine-
yard.
on October 10th, Elder c. H. Ballard,
of Snowflake, Ariz., and myself were
assigned to labor In Summers and Mer-
Ger counties. We have found the people
with few exceptions. very hospltabe.
and many are investigating the prln-
clples OF the Gospel. The ministry,
however, are doing all they can against
Us, but the work goes steadily on. One
instance Of their operation is as follows:
We were repeatedly invited to attend a
united Baptist meeting, which We ac-
cepted. When the minister began his
sermon, he looked us squarely In the
face something out Of the regular or
der) and began, with his index finger
pointing at us, saying, Il know you,
you agents OF satanl" He proceeded to
feed his little lambs as he called them,
by calling US serpents. He said he al
ways did take delight in killing SER
penis. The sermon came 10 a close
after he had devoted more than one
hour to US. When the benedlction was
said, we elbowed our way TO the min
lister and introduced ourselves and
thanked him for bearing testimony to
the truth of the Gospel We represent.
When he asked for an explanation, we
referred him to Matt. s. HE; Blessed
are we when men shall revile YOU and
shall say all manner Of evil against
you falsely for My sake. Rejoice, and
be exceedingly glad for great Is your
reward In heaven" He abruptly left
the hall.
Many friends were made and one APP
pllcation for baptism was received,
We are enjoying our labors very
much The News" Is good help to
the Elders In this mission work, and
We look forth for its coming with pleas
ure. Any one having relatives or friends
In this section desiring to have them
visited, please send their names and adj
dresses to
PETER A. STEERS,
Hinton, Summers Co., w. Va.
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Snow flake Stake.
To the Editor:

10 the Editor;
The regular quarterly conference OF
Snowflake Stake commenced In the
Stake house at Snowflake on Sunday
December g. 1899 at 1876 a. m.
Elder Jesse n. Smith, presided, and
gave very encouraging reports Of the
general condition. At various times
he strongly urged the Saints TO live
more diligently according to the re-.
quirements Of the Gospel. He warned
the people especially against that
dreadfully demorallzlng institution--the
saloon.
The conference continued two days,
a Priesthood meeting being held In the
evening OF the 3rd During the con-
ference about sixteen different speak
ers all united their testimony to the
truth and the necessity Of a more strict
life to ensure the presence Of the Holy
Spirit as a constant guide and COM
panion,
The general and Stake authorities
We're sustained by the unanimous vote
OF the conference.
The weather was beautiful and the
atmosphere cool and bracing. The
Saints separated grateful for the
spiritual feast.
Respectfully.
l.. NJ. SAVAGE,
Clerk OF Conference
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In Georgia Conference.
Perry, Ga, Dec. 6, 1899.

Perry, Ga, Dec. 8, 1899.
To the Editor:
We have been In the missionary field
for some time and desire 70 express
our appreciation Of the News" II Is
with much pleasure that we peruse II
each week, not the least on account OF
the reports OF the labofs OF the Elders OF
Israel in their various missionary
fields.
We too. have left our all in Gods
hands and bid farewell 10 our dear
mountain home, and have taken up the
labor of love" The people here ex-
hlbit some prejudice against US, still
not as much as in other sections, where
our lots have been cast. Notwithstand-
ing this, we find the people OF Georgia
very hospitable and kind. During the
time We have been laboring in this Sec
ton known as the garden spot OF
Georgia." We have been entertained by
and met many influential men. In this
section the people are we'll TO do. We
see orchards here containing from one
hundred to eight hundred acres, and We
were Informed by one gentleman that
he expected to ship seventy-iive car
loads from three hundred acres, |. e.,
provided next season is good. We have
been able to make many friends. Sew
eral are investigating the message We
bear, but we rarely get an opportunity
Of holding meetings.
The Elders OF Georgia are meeting
with fair success, and striving hard to
perform their duties In way that will
be pleasing and acceptable to their
heavenly Father. We are more than
thankful for the News" and the aid 1t
renders us.
Anyone having friends or relatives In
this vicinity, II they will send US their
address, We will be pleased to call on
them. Your brethren,
FRED CHRISTIANSON.
s. j. WARD.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-16

ST. Johns, Kansas, conference. He was
we'll treated in the different fields, and
had the pleasure Of seeing encouraging
results Of his labors
- 80 ~,
Elder John Johnson, OF Shelton, Bing-
ham county, Idaho. was set apart on
the 22nd OF October, 1897. for a mission
to Sweden. He returned on the 18th
inst. He has been laborlng In the Goth
enburg conference Elder Johnson Is
well pleased with his missionary exper-
fence. The people among whom he has
travelled are hosDitable, and the Saints
are living their religion.
Elder Louis Erickson, OF Montpelier.
Idaho, and Elder George d. Hansen.
Of Providence, Cache county, returned
In company with Elder Johnson. The
former abored in the Gothenburg con-
ference, and was set apart on the 18th
OF November, 1897. The latter was set
apart on the 22nd OF October, 1897. His
field OF labor was the Copenhagen con-
ference.
Elder Donald c. Uric OF Cedar city
Iron county. Utah. returned home or
the l4th Of this month from a mission In
the East Tennessee conference. He
was set apart on the goth Of Oct, 1897
Elder Uric says he has enjoyed his
labors there and that the mission 10 In
prosperous condition.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-16

the past summer two Sunday schools
and one branch OF the Church have
been organized In this conference.
Many families OF Saints are gathering
In the Grande Rounde valley. where
they are making homes. This adds
comforts to the Elders laboring In this
part of the Lords vineyard.
The "News' Is always a welcome WIS.,
uor TO the Elders In this conference.
Your brethren,
NJ. ID. BIRD.
j. NJ. WORKMAN.
q. L. LEWIS.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-16

ed that the waters Of education would
gradually wash "Mormonlsm" away.
The lecture lasted for one hour and
half, and II scarcely contained a par
tlcle Of truth. Itlboarded on the rid
lcuious TO such an extent that fairmind-
ed and rational people must have felt
disguised.
The News" is q welcome visitor and
Is instrumental IN doing a vast amount
Of good. LOUIS PETERSON,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-16

the rugged SUBMITS Of the Rocky
Mountains, to lind some desperate men
ace 10 the American home.'
But We have no fears for Utah, nor
the Mormon people
II anybody having friends In this Sec
ton Of the country desires them to be
visited, please send their names and
addresses to II. Il. Van Orden, No. 1906
West Elliot St., Lawrence, Douglas Co.,
KY
The News" is a welcome visitor, and
is always left where It will eliminate
the most prejudice.
Faithfully, your brother
{. w. GOODLIFFE.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-16

Elders TO visit will please send names
and addresses to the conference presl-
dent.
The News" Is always perused with
Interest and Is regarded by the Elders
as a competent fellow-n1lssionary,
We remain your brethren In the Cos
pei,
LEROY Il. COwLER,
+. w. LEWIS,
Il. w. PAXMAN.
Conference Presidency.
1921 Fifth Ave, Pittsburg, Pa.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-16
SILKS AT POPULAR
PRICES.

Black Satin Duchesse-Extremely
good values at Csc. sl.2s and sl7j a
yard. We earnestly ask you to ex-
anime them. It's to your interest.
Black Taffeta Sllks-A range OF
prices, 75c, &c, sl.0O and sl.25 a yard
each price attached to more than its
money value.
Colored Taffeta Silks-Delicious two
toned colors. sjc, SOC and sl.go qualities
on sale at 75c a yard.
Fetching Plaid. Stripe and Novelty
Silks-in excellent qualities for Xmas
shoppers. at 75c. sl,0O. SIZE. SLIPS and
sl.50 a yard.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-16
SI.00
THE TREvILLE AT $l,3s.

A Ladies' French Kid Glove, with 3
clasps comes in all colors, also light
evening shades and black, all sizes, at
$L3S
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-16
BLACK & COLORED
DRESS GOODS.

Pure Worsted Storm Serges-Black
and colors, smooth finish, an unusual
opportunity is offered 10 buy. splendid
value at isc yard, 7ic would be cheap
for them.
Black all Wool jacquard Sultings-i4
inches wide in excellent new styles.
rich blacks, sl.OO and N.25 values, sale
CSC a yard.
Black Crepons-The largest line and
the choicest range of designs in crinkl-
ed and stripe effects, special prices at
i5c. 19c. CSC, 1925 and $3.50 yard.
Broadcloth. Sterling qualities, full as
sortment OF colors. including blacks, at
sl25 and sl.ss yard. worth l-3 more.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-16
THE FAM0SA AT SI.00.

Ladies' 2-clasp Kid Gloves, in all de-
slrable colors and black, sizes 5% TO s,
the very best value ever offered at
SI.00
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-16

pany with Elders Brough and Barton
from Kentucky, He was set apart on
the 22nd OF July, 1897 lie speaks high
ly of the people among whom he has
been laborlng. Prejudices are dlsap.
pearing, and some people are embracing
the>-GOsDel.
= Elder +. c. Fuller. OF the Tenth ward,
this city, was set apart on the 22nd Of
September, 1897, for a mission to the
ST. Johns, Kansas, conference. He re-
turned from this field on the 18th inst
He has found many friends and en-
Joyed his labors very much.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-16
LADIES' GLOVES.

IN ALL THE POPULAR STYLES, coLoRs AND
GLOVES MAKE MOST PRESENT. FOR
A LADY NEVER HAS TOO MANY OF THEM.
FOUR SPECIAL STRONG VALUES EVERYONE A GREAT MONEY
SAVER
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-16

= Elder Edward j. Clarke. Of Benson,
Cache county, was set apart on the 18th
OF October, 1897. and returned on the
18th Of this month. He was first sent
TO Indian Territory, where he labored
six months among the Chlckasaw In
dams. Then he went to Houston, Tex,
TO open M the mission there. He re-
NAMED In the city four months. The
last sixteen months he labored In the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-16

Elder Thomas ]. Painter OF Perry.
Idaho, also returned on the 18th Of this
month. He was set apart on the 9TH
OF January. 1888, and labored the first
eighteen months in the North Texas
conference, and the remainder Of the
time in the 81, Johns. Kansas, confer
ence. Especially in Texas he says he
met with much success.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-16

VALUE AND ASSORTMENT PRICES ABSOLUTELY THE LOWEST
THAT CAN NAMED MERIT
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-16

Elder william b. Hali.of the Twenty
firss ward Of this city, returned In COM
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-16

r Elder p. A. Rodgers, OF Lewiston,
Cache county. has also been laboring
in the Kentucky conference. He was
set apart on the 18th az August, 1897.
and returned on the 18th instant.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-16

Elder Barton Brough OF Nephi, Juab
county. was set apart on the 18th Of
August, 1897. for missionary labors In
the Southern States. He was assigned
TO the Kentucky conference. where he
says, he has greatly enjoyed his labors.
He returned home on the 18th OF this
month.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1899-06-21
AN ARMY PICNIC.

The American troops mad regular picnic of war on Friday, June l6, at San Fernando when they were at tackled by Aguinaldo's forces of 5000 men. Heretofore all the fighting has been done with the FIhpin' s behind entrenchmelts aud our sol diers in the open. Even at ta's dI,- advantage the Americans haze a. ways been able to pick oH about three or four Filipinos to one Ameri- can shot and at ZsPote bridge the Filipino loss is reported to have been about twenty to one ot the Americans. At the San Fernando engagement, where Aguinaldo was figuring on surprlse for our troops, instead of surprising them hs found them in readiness. They laid low until the rebels got within easy range when they turned loose vol ley after volley with deadly effect surprising the surprisers and put ting them to flight Our loss was only fourteen wounded, all except two being slight, while the Filipino losses ran up into hundreds killed. It does not make any difference 6 which side of the entrenehments the Americans fight from the result IS always the same, but of course such an advantage as they possessed at San Fernando was a welcome and pleasing change to them.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1899-06-21
Red Men Entertain.

One of the most unique and en- joyable social entertainments that has ever been given by any lodge in this city. was the one given by the Red Men in their council chamber last evening. They had extended an invitation 10 their families, sweet hearts and friends to join them in a social evening aud the invitation was accepted by quite large number of ladies and gentlemen.
 About an hours literary program was rendered consisting of music, recItations and short sketches con- corning the history and teachings Of the order, and concluded with a very startling and beautiful tablsauX representing Pocohantas rescuing a paleface from the burning stake, Miss Ora Roberts was handsomely costumed as Pocohantas and with her long flowing black hsIr and white feathered head dress carried out that character in an excellent manner and was center of sttrac- tion during the evening.
 Ice Cream, cake and lemonade were served after the program and then all enjoyed themselves dancing until the wee hours, and at last went home voting the Red Men as good entertainers.
 One of the most pleasing features of the evening was orchestra music furnished by Misses Irene Martin and Mamie Brown and Messrs. H D Aitken and z. O. Brown, and the Red Men extend their heartfelt thanks for the same.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1899-06-21
FATE OF THe TRUSTS.

The following excerpt from an e1- change IS a very sensible and Teason- able forecast of the probable out come of the trust business:
 "The trust business is being OveT- done and will result in most of tie concerns going 10 the wall befoie many years. The different legisla lures will adopt such antitrust laws as will shut out trusts fro n oPerat- ing and this will protect men who desire t1 invest their money but under present conditions are afraid of doing so. Again, interest ca mot be paid on the enormous capi,aliZa- ton and watsred stock. When iL- terest fails to materializs there VI ] be such a tumbling of stocks as h' s never been witted. There IS such a thing as going too far. But 1t will not be the rich men who suffer but the intermediate class that purchase the watered stock. The promoters will unload and with the money will rake in the concerns at less than their true value and again double their money"
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1899-06-21
A poetor.s Ersmption Certificate.

Que of our local physicians was accosted on the street in front Of Hotel Burke few days since by 6 Chiuaman, who is an habitusl opium smoker, as follows:
 Say, Doc, me wantee you givee me paper to show officer, he arrest me for smokee opium, to say me must smokee Tor health Sabei'
 Yes, me sabe," replied the doe tor, rather nettled that he should be asked for such a certificate. Come into the hotel here and l will write out a certificate for you,' he added.
 Oyerioyed at the prospect of re ceiving exemption papers from the penalty of indulging ID his fayorIte habit, the Chinaman entered the hotel with the doctor The latter, securing a piece of paper from the hotel clerk, proceeded to write acer- tIfcate upon 1t and when he had finished 1t he folded it up placed 1t in an envelope and handed it to the Chinaman with the remark, five dollars" The celestial cheerfully gave the fee and without opening the envelope or looking at 1t stuck it in his pocket and went away happy. The certificate which the doctor wrote was as follows:
 "To the City Officers of Prescott: This is to certify that the bearer of this (giving his nsme) is an habitual opium smoker aud should he be caught in the act again and arrested be should be given fifteen years"
 Up to date the certificate has not been presented to any of the officers.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1899-06-21
Assignment of Troops,

A Washington telegram of June l3, say: An order has been issued by Acting Secretary Miklejohn direct ing the commanding general of the Department of Colorado to make the following changes of troops in his department on account of changes, made necessary by the transportation of the Twenty-fourth and Twenty-fifth infantry to the Philippine islands;
 One troop of the Ninth cavalry from Fort Huachuca, Arizona, to Fort Bayard. N. NJ.
 The departure of four battalions of the Twenty-fourth and Twenty fifth infantry from the United States for the Philippines will leave the great west with troops available for protection as follows! Arizona and New Mexico will retain seven troops of cavalry, with one company of infantry, at San Carlos, Arizona. Utah and Idaho will have four troops of cavalry and several de tachments of infantry immediately available for reinforcements from the central west.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1899-06-21
Sanitarium for Las Cruces.

J. R. Bogardus has been awarded the contract for brick and construct ing the new sanitarium to be erected at Las Cruces, and work will be com menced at once. The location of the building is an ideal one, and it will occupy an entire block of ground. The size of the main build ing is to be 421100 feet and two stories high. There will be addi- tional buildings for kitchen, store rooms, servants quarters, etc. \ number of cottages will be added to the institution for those patients who prefer to live in strict privacy. Dr, Howes says there will be field at Las Cruces and other equally fay ored places in the territory for many more sanitariums, - Albuquerque Citizen.
Arizona weekly journal-miner., 1899-06-21
District Court Proceedings

Wedne=i1y. June l4-TerritOry vs. Geo. Fl. Johnson, alias Edward CArlin; obtaining money frAudu- leutly Defendant withdrew plea of moi guilty and pleads guilty. Sat urday, June r, set for sentence.
 Mcfarland ct al vs Svea lnsur- ance Co. Reset for July :.
 Territory vs Jose Bertran; grand larceny. Tried before following jury and submitted to them: J T Shull, R M Dougherty, Jasper PhIlips, Frank Lucas. John Jackson, RObi Cornell. JF Dillon, H A Pettus, Willis Richardson, Frank kuehleF, Ed Simpson, John : Score. Verdict of guilty ss charged.
 Zoble vs Rufaer. Defendant al- lowed ten days ID which to file cost bond or show cause why the same csnno, be done.
 Thursday, Juae i5.- Afternoon session Arthur Hendy, trustee, vs T Nj Eldsr. ct al; demurrer reset July l.
 Friday, June l6-TerTitOry vs John Mckinley; burglary. Ired and found guilty of burglary m the first degree by the following jury: Jasper Philips, Riley Johnson, J r Score, H A Pettus, C R Loomis, Fl Blauvelt, C E Hodgdou, RObt Con nell, Frank Lucas, K W Neador, Frank Fenton. John Kennedy. Sen tsnce was set for Saturday, June l7, st I;30 p. ID.
 John W Norton vs John Duke. Case placed on calendar.
 A special venire for six jurors vas issued, returnAble at l:3O p. m-, ST which hour 1t was returned with the requisite number of names.
 Ben B Boulden, burglary. De- fendant withdrew plea of not guilty and plead guilty of burglary in the second degree. Sentence h1ed Tor Tuesday, June, a.
 Territory vs Amador Lucero; mur- der. Case on trial.
 UNITED STATES COURT.
 United States vs C Haney, F. ' Haney and Pat Haney; two indict- ments for couuterfeiting. Defend ants arraigned and Monday, Juns l9, fixed for defendants tU plead,
 Thursdey, June l5-Wssh Freuch vs Jos Dougherty ct al, placed on caleudar.
 SAah E EdmoDstOn vs Joseph Dougherty, placed ou calendar.
 The case of the ritory vs LuceTo charged with the murder of Section Foreman Harris, at Ash Fork, which was Co have been heard today, was postponei on account of the absence of witnesses.