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Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-22

William j. Bryan was 40 years old
Monday. Speaking Of his birthday in
q letter toAa Chicago friend, he says:
-Four years ago they said / was. too
young; now / suppose they will say
that Fam too old" William seems con-
yinced that the voters are going to
find some objection to him, and he is
right.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-22
HorrEsEEkERs' EXCURSION.
Jan. 16. Feb. 8, 30, March 8, 20. Apr,
3.l5. 1900, Via E.s G, n II NJ. NJ a.

Sag, 1900, Via n, g. RiA N. ~.
On above dates round trim tickets.
good 81 days, will be sold at rate ofs q. J.
single fare plus So 70 all points on this
line in Iowa, Minnesota and South IA
kato, north Of and including Shall
Rock, Abbott Crossing and Wayerlv.
Tickets will also be sold at This r.sta
to a large number of cities and towns
in Northern, Western and Southern
states.
FOR further information call on Is.
G. r. & n. agents or address inc. ri
Farmer, A. G. p. & II. A. & III. ~
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-22

The school election at Nevada re-
suited in the adoption of free text
books.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-22
HErUBLIoAs COUNTY CONVENTION

There will be convention of the republicans
of Wapelio county at the court house. IN the city
of Ottuniwa, May S, 1900, at 1880 O'Clock D. M.
This convention is for the purpose of selecting
held in Des Moines, Iowa, May 10, 1900.
The representation in this convention will be
on tile following basis: One delegate for each
each Is votes or fraction over II votes cast for
Hon. Leslie M. Shaw for the office of governor
of the state of Iowa at the general election held
November 7, 1899.
This will give the following representation
i1,xr {
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-22

a city directory is being compiled
at Nevada. ,i4.
Ottumwa semi-weekly courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1899-1903, 1900-03-22

4 d. y. WEAVER
CIV. PHILLIPS, Secretary. #
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Read the Courier TOR news.
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Read the Courier for news.
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HThe objection to the establishment
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-15
CHRISTMAS THOUGHTS.

The approaching celebration Of
Christmas derives peculiar significance
from the fact that It Is the last Of the
century. For 1900 years a large por-
ton Of mankind have. with the magl
Of the east, bowed In homage to the
Child in the manger His praises have
been chanted in numerous languages,
costly candles have been liz In His
honor, affairs raised and magnificent
temples reared Ia which to worship
Him. And the result? Must we judge
by the exploits Of Christian" armies
on Afrlcas burning sand, and Asia's
coral strand?' Or by the corruption
in Christian countries. covered UP
by the mantle Of religion. and clvillza-
tion? What has been accomplished In
nineteen long centuries?
it would be impossible to solve sat
isfactorily the puzzle presented In such
questions. but for the prophetic light
thrown upon 1t in the first century Of
our era, and the historical facts sup
piled by the following centuries. But
by this aid all is clear
The first Apostles OF Jesus stated
plainly that Christianity should not
continue in It's original purity upon the
earth for a long time after its first
appearance. They told their follow
ers Of a coming apostasy to take ef-
feet Immediately after the fall OF the
Roman empire, and TO continue for CEN
turtles. They had represented 10 them
in most impressive visions, the taking
away Of the child 20 the throne Of
God, and the fight before the pursuing
dragon OF the woman 70 the twill
derness" where she WAS to remain Sc
cure until the time for her reappear-
ance. An this was made manifest 70
the first followers Of Jesus
And Il an came TO pass, The church
as am organization disappeared. When
the Priesthood. 'nsequence OF the
prevalence Of 'D,rIne ana sin,
was taken ava AurCh soon sur
rendered t0 o.. ana perhaps no.
whore moro c. No. tne memoir
able council u a 3.i, whore
crlugias preat. shifted an occle-
s.as,lcsl e0utIoFtl.. io a h.a.hon em-
Ier0r instead of 20 The Head OF the
Church. Sine, then ,he true Church.
sHHfM |H- ..... ..H-a.I....-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-15
OUR ADVERTISERS.

Nothing furnishes a better trade bar
ometer than the advertising columns
Of a newspaper, and when they are
found to be crowded. It may be set
down as fairly certain that business in
that particular newspapers city or
State Is in a nourlshlng condition.
Judging by this issue OF the News"
therefore, Salt Lake City and Utah
have little 10 complain or We believe
that nothing IN the history Of Utah
journalism has equalled the crowding
that has been witnessed on the part OF
advertisers to get into the Christmas
News" and the slxty.elght pages Of
this issue would indicate that pretty
much the whole inter-mountain bust
ness public had been accommodated.
The truth Is, however. that had 1t been
possible 10 keep the forms open adver-
tlsements could have been booked in
definitely. and even as It was, several
friends who were late with their orders,
had reluctantly TO be left out The
News" commends It's big array Of adj
yertlsers to the reading and the pur-
chasing public, and believes that a
perusal OF the business announcements
in todays issue will return full value
sor the time involved.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-15

temptation by the people here We
can now look forward with conf
dence TO q speedy realization Of our
hopes and desires On this direction
Efforts toward its accomplishment We
have the highest assurances, will be
mutual Both cities will be greatly
benefited by the association 10 be
brought about by the building Of the
san Pedro, Los Angeles and Salt Lake
railroad.
In obtaining information a.I assist
ance from Los Angeles TO make this
feature OF our special edition attract
I've and profitable, we are indebted to
those citizens OF Los Angeles who so
promptly and cordially welcomed our
representative and rendered him such
efficient and kindly help in his work
We hope they WIN be entirely satisfied
with our endeayors to represent their
city and its interests In a true light
and that the Descret News will prove
welcome visitor TO their business
offices and Christmas hresides
Hail 90 the union OF the city OF the
Angels with the city OF the Saints
And before many Christmas days shall
have passed, may the fruits Of CALI
f0rnla and the products Of Utah De
enjoyed TO the full on festive occasions
I'm both cities Los Angeles, we greet
Won
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-15
THE SOUTHERN STAR,

We regret the news which has Just
reached US, that the Southern Star,
that has been Of 80 much value to the
Southern states mission closes It's ca
reer with the end OF the second volume,
The Star has shed a true and brilliant
light during It's brief career and its
setting IS In a halo Of glory. II has
filed the measure Of rs creation, and
lis promoter and co-workers are TO be
congratulated on the success that has
attended their efforts. II was started
for the special aid Of the five hundred
Elders then laboring in that mission
and their number being now materially
reduced, with the prospects Of a stlll
further reduction in their numbers, the
necessity for that publication Is not
now so great as Il was az the time OF
its inception. The Deseret News will
be extensively circulated In the South
ern States mission. and, as far as pos
slble win compensate for the loss Of
the bright little luminary which will
be missed by those who have looked TO
Il FOR guidance
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-15

brought forth iu This century through
the most glorious manifestations Of de
vine power, ever youchsafed to man.
II is this century that the Church
has been brought forth again, and her
temperance has been the signal for
the most wonderful changes 10 politics,
In social conditions, I'm sciences. arts
and industries And to crown all,
oyertures for peace throughout the
world have been made and placed on
a firm foundation. There should be
peculiar sweetness In the harmony Of
Christmas carols this year. There
should be loud shouts OF JOY through
out heaven and earth for all things.
on both sides OF the veil, are being re-
united through the ordinances OF the
Church Peace on earth good win to-
ward men never had a greater slgnl-
fcance than at this, the last Christmas
OF the century.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-15
MINISTER wv SPEAKS.

The Chinese minister in Washington.
NJ. WI, has attracted much attention
In this country by his oratorical eff
forts He endeavors to make plain to
Americans that the Chinese people are
civilized though they have a ciylllza-
ton different from ours, that they
have a religion. perhaps not as lofty
ms ours. yet practical and good, and
they mustN be- judged by their own
standards, and not by the standards
Of occidental philosophers and ethics,
His latest effort In this direction
was in an address before the Society of
Ethical culture in New York, followed
by another before the Contemporary
club, Philadelphia. On both occasions
he spoke on Confucius. comparing his
teachings 20 the principles Of modern
Christianity
The speaker truthfully charged that
the foreign soldiers now operating in
his country, and the missionaries who
call for summary vengeance, but poorly
eSemplIfy the prescrlpt, Love your
enemies But It Is not true that this
proves Christianity 70 be too high a
religion for mortals True Chrlsuanl-
" not only points out the way Of duty
but It also provides for the strength
necessary to follow this path. And in
this, It IS different from all other re-
ligious systems.
The conduct Of the foreign soldiers
In China cannot be regarded as the
truit Of true Christianity, any more
than the murderous attacks on the
foreign ministers can be charged TO
Contuclanism. That philosophy. ac-
cording to NJ. Wu.teaches that the duty
OF friends toward friends is to be faith.
full and truthful. Now the foreign
ministers were representatives OF
friendly nations. They were the friends
Of the Chinese government. They were
guests In the house Of friends. And
vet they were attacked. bombarded.
starved, and some Of them. or their
retinue, were cruelty butchered. Evi.
IDENTIFY Confucianism has no higher
claim to being a practical religion
than has modern Christianity. II Judged
by such transgresslons Of the principles
taught.
But neither can be thus Judged. For
the purpose OF comparison the grand
total OF results should be considered.
China was an ancient nation before
Christianity let the first rays Of
civilization shine upon the world. Con.
fuclanlsm has been It's guiding light for
centuries. But what Is China today. in
arts. In sciences, in wealth, in innu.
ence, In morality compared to those
countries over which the arms OF the
Cross have been extended? Christlani.
~ though but lmperfectly understood
by the great masses, and yet more i'm.
perfectly carried out IN practice has
nevertheless been an intellectual power.
before which heather systems OF phil.
osophy no matter how practical and
rational are as fading lights to lumin.
Gus orbs Of heaven. NJ. WI seems TO
be close student. II he knew true
Christianity not only from a theoretic !
point Of view, but as a practical force
IN life, he would see that his reasoning
is not relevant.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-15
AT THE GRAVE OF THE CENTURY

a contributor to the North American
Review, Frederic Harrison. speaking OF
Christianity at the grave Of the nine
teenth century paints a very sombre
plcture-all shade. no light. He finds
that the churches were never more IN
evidence than at present; their pre-
tensions were never higher, their rolls
never fuller their patrons never more
illustrlous But Notwithstanding this he
finds a universal chase after money,
rampant love OF gambling, extrava-
gauce coarseness, q materiallstlc spirit
growing on all sides What. he asks,
are the churches doing to check all
this? And who would believe them in
earnest, n they were 10 try?
Mr. Harrison points to the war spirit
that has taken possession OF Chris
tlan' nations including the spokesman
Of the churches Not a voice. he says,
comes from the official churches 20 raise
O doubt as TO the Justice, good faith,
and Christian charity OF those who
have thrust England into war. The
preparation for war IS sounded In slang
from saloons and echoed back IN pale
and conventional ntanies from the al
targ OF the state church. and this Is how
Christianity works out in practice at
the close Of the century While sober
men OF AN parties can feel some doubt:
while soldiers and statesmen are open
20 remonstrance, the only order OF men
which IS ever ready 10 supply the ma
jority with hypocritical glozings Is THE
Official priesthood"
The writer turns away in sadness
from the picture he draws and con-
cIudes;
"a church a creed. which can chant
such a requiem as this over the grave
Of the nineteenth century needs trouble
us no more. IL Is left, henceforth TO
faith IN humanity TO do what Il can 10
curb the passions OF the strong, who
are thirsting 10 crush the weak TO
teach what IS true glory OF civilized
men, 20 preach the Gospel OF peace
which the apostate preachers OF Christ
have turned into a by-word and have
made a war cry"
There are many who regard the sltua-
ton az the grave Of the century In that
light, They need TO be reminded that
though the outlook Is gloomy, there IS
no reason for despair. The century Is
not passing away in midnight darkness
and storms. Many a star Is twinking.
There is light on the tops OF the noun
tains." and It's message TO the watchers
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-15
oGDENs INDUSTRIAL GROWTH


The big part thatOgden and her enter
pr.ses have played IN Utah's financial
development during 1900 are spoken OF
elsewhere IN this issue. Since the early
forms Of this paper were sent TO press,
however. developments have arisen
which indicate that ogden is to be the
scene OF still more Industrial activity,
We refer 10 the operations OF the Utah
Light & Power company mentioned in
the proper place, which are sure TO be
Of vast Importance TO all the interests
Of Utah, and which will do much to in
crease Ogden's prominence as an Indus.
trial center
It Is 10 he said 10 their credit also,
that Ogdens wealthy business men,
more than those OF any other Of Utah's
cities, have shown a disposition TO
reach out and seize the opportunity for
investments found IN localities outside
Of their own district II Is 20 the en-
terprlse and shrewdness Of such men
as Hon. David Eccles, Hon. Thomas D,
Dee, and their associates, that oregon
Is indebted for the sugar factory az La
Graude, and Il Is they. In connection
with Hon. c. W Nibley who are also
taking the steps which win lead to the
establishment Of a sugar plant In Cache
county.
The far-reaching Importance Of
the numbering interests which cen
ter IN ogden and OF which Mr.. Eccles
is the father, are too we'll known to
need describing and Il is said not TO be
unlikely tina; Mr. Eccles and his friends
may next look 10 Colorado as the home
for another sugar factory TO be estab-
lished by Utah capital.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-15

The treasury department has decided
that Chinese who were naturallzed by
the Hawaiian republic, were not made
American citizens by the act Of Con-
gress making Hawaii a territory. The
question IS too important TO be allowed
to be settled by the treasury authori-
ties. 1t should be carried to the highest
court In the land and there passed up
on
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-15

The disagreement Of the jury in the
Jessie Morrison murder case is scarce
ly surprising, The defendant told a
very straight story on the witness
stand and told It without any heslta-
ton or Mysteries; her manner was so
calm and collected as to astonish
everybody The case was an unusual
one; for rarely Is one woman put on
trial for her life FOR killing another
woman, especially with n razor or
other deadly instrument. It will be a
difficult matter to secure another jury
90 r.ar the casc again, while the dis
mt 90 o. Jury In the present
atty 10 the chances for
an acquIttal In the future Altogether
The case has been remarkably interest
ing,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-15
THE CHRISTMAS NEWS. "

In publishing this Christmas mum.
Der OF the Deseret News, we think we
shall not be accused OF boastlng. when
we call attention to the excellence OF
It's mechanical work and OF the articles
which 1t contains in such great variety
At the same time we may be permitted
without vanity, to remark that since
the present editorial and business man
ogement assumed direction Of the
News" II has doubled lis circulation
In each department The Daily the
semi-weekly and the Saturday edl-
tIons have increased beyond our most
sanguine expectations at the beginning
Of the year 1899
We thus have reason TO believe that
our efforts to fulhll the promises made
at hat time. are appreciated by the
people who look to the Deseret News
for information upon current events.
and as TO the progress OF the Church
OF Jesus Christ Of Latter-day Saints
In all the world and to the explana-
ton and defence OF It's doctrines and
discipline. The substantial support
given In the shape Of subscriptions and
advertisements, is in harmony with
the expressions Of confidence and ap-
probation which we are continually re-
oeiving from our numerous readers.
The influence Of the Deseret News is
felt for good, not only among the mem
bers OF our Church and by the mis-
sIonaries who travel abroad, but by
many persons not connected with the
Church who view the News as a
clean, honorable, public journal re-
liable as a purveyor Of news and firm
in its advocacy Of principles which 8,
holds as true and divine. The pride we
feel In this Christmas edition and IN
the ever widening influence Of our reg
u!ar isues cannot be fairly considered
as blamable. and we do not for a mo-
ment forget that the influence Of the
name and support Of President Lorenzo
Snow at the head Of our columns. have
been potent factor in the success
that has been achieved.
With gratitude to him, and above all
to God the Eternal Father. whose
blessings we reyerenuy acknowledge
we congratulate our subscribers and
friends in receiving such a paper as we
are able now to present to them. and
we wish them an the compliments OF |
the season and trust that the last
Christmas Of this remarkable century |
VIII bring them good cheer. health |
happiness family union and every .
blessing spiritual and temporal. that |
'1elr hearts can reasonably desire.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-15

The Boer uprising has only been
scotched and not killed. to Judge Of the
fight between Gen, Clement and Com
mandant De Leary. The seriousness
and Importance OF It in the English
mind IS shown by the fact that all
available mounted infantry at Alder
shot Malta and other military centers.
has been ordered to South Africa. The
tenacity Of the Dutch Boer seems 70
equal that Of The British bulldog.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-15
OUR TALE Of rwo CITIES

A special feature Of the Christmas
si'uoh OF the Deseret News. which
we publish In advance so that II can
r.aIh our readers IN different parts
Of The world In time Tor the HOLIDAYS
Is mat portion devoted to the beau.
liiuI city OF Los Angeles and its con.
'emplaied railway connection with
'ne CITY OF Salt Lake. The union
aoW expected has been long in con.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-15

Harvard beats Yale in the debating
bouts but Yale lays It over Harvard in
the football contests. And the develop
ment Of football capacity is the reason
Of being Of unI- sltles those days.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-15

Buffalo. n. Y, has great divorce
mill Contrary to what would natur.
ally be expected It gets its power from
Albany instead Of Niagara.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-15

The telegraphers' strike has grown
weaker probably because their batter
les have become exhausted.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-15

Emperor Kwang su has agreed to the
demands Of the powers. And they are
payable on demand.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-15
LIFE OF A PIONEER.

Autobiography OF Capt. James 8
Brown. t2o pages. bound in cloth. Price
ss'Voi for sale at the Deseret NeWA
Special terms 60 sSents
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-15
A merry Xmas to you all!

Anglo-saxon blood doesn't appear to
be thicker than Niagara canal wnter.
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BANK STATIONERY

ana printing specially ATTENDED % =,
the Deseret News ofice Fstirs ~ ~
promptly furnished Ruah orasrs
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B|CKNEIL YOUNG.
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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-05-08
BASE BALL.
Two Teams formed in Barre for the
Coming Season.

1t looks as il we were going to
have some good baseball this season as
the clerks and the stone cutters are
both getting up teams.
The clerks under the Captalncy
Of Jack Morse commence practice to-
night and intend playing Goddard
Seminary on Thursday, May 17th.
The name of the new team will bc the
Washington baseball team of Barre
and the players are: II. petrie lst.,
W. Premier 2nd., John Mclean catch
cr and manager, Clarence Cole p. and
m, Jack Morse 3rd. and captain, Col
die Douglas, p. and M, Ii. Chamber
lain S. S., Jed Lcclaire r, l.. r.
Hutchinson |.
The stonecuttcrS have not got their
team in shape yet so that the names
cannot be given but under the able
leadership of Alto Mariana there IS
no doubt but it will be good one.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1900-05-08
Gen. GARCIA
Fill pino Leader Captured by
Finston's Troops.
3 AMERICANS KILLED
Twenty Men Attacked by a
Large Insurgent Force.

Washington, May S.-1hc war de-
partmcnt has received the following
from Gen. Macarthur: Manila. Gen.
Pantaloon Garcia, the prominent in
surgent officer of the northern pro-
vince was captured yesterday with
valuable documents, by Funstan's
troops. The capture is important.
Manila, May S.-A force of rebels a
second time attacked twenty men of
Co. |, 44th regiment at Barotca, Ilo-
oilo Island, Panay. Three Americans
were killed and seven wounded.
Manila, May S.---A court martial
was convened today to try Col. Petit
who is charged with delivering Fill
pino prisoner to the local authorities
at Gamboanga, with the result that
the prisoner Immediately bolted.