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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1900-11-08

The butcher is a joint proprietor
cago Daily News.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1900-11-08

There IL no individual liberty apart from
social responsibility Horn.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1900-11-08

Carriers Ink has the epdorssmsps Of ths
Eniss ..d.s ssse: sssss: and q 3: ~
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1900-11-08

stopped at the gate. II am Death" he said
To the sick man who was watching from the
window. "You are welcome" replied the
latter, and added, in a whisper: ''lf you
value your life don't let my wife see you ~.
ing your horse to that tree. She'd never
let anybody do that. Philadelphia Press.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1900-11-08

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Readers are advised 10 wits tks G1Sa( 60
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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1900-11-08

Mrs. Col. L, J. Gresham, Treas
urer Daughters Of the Confederacy,
aud President Hernden Village I'm
provement Society, writes the fol-
lowing letter from Hernden, Fair
fax county, Va:
Hernden, Va
The Peruua Medicine Co., Colum-
bus, o.:
Gentlemen" / cannot speak too
highly of the value Of Peruna.
believe that I owe my life to its
wonderful merits. suffered with
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-10-10
SUR ABOUT A SEAT.

A suit involving the right Of a rail-
road passenger 20 the seat IN the car
ne has selected is followed with con-
siderable interest II has been brought
I'm New York city under the following
circumstance;
MIR. r. Rhys Smith a civil engineer
entered a car az the Grand Central
placed his vallse upon a seat and then
stepped out moment When he re-
turned he found that bis yalise had
been removed, and q gentleman, Mr.
George william Kemp, was occupying
his place. Mr. Smith, It is alleged,
elected Mr.. Kemp using rather more
force than absolutely necessary, and
now Mr.. Kemp sues him for damages.
one OF the questions involved Is
whether passenger, by placing a va
Use. cane. or some similar piece Of
property on yacan. seat In a car
thereby secures q legal right 20 It for
the Journey This is a point Of general
interest 20 the travelling public.
The New York Sun has secured
statement by the attorney Of the New
York Central railroad Mr. Frank
LOOMS. He says. In substance, that
when a passenger buys a ticket he Is
legally entitled 20 a seat and that 10 Is
the custom Of railroad companies TO al-
low their patrons TO select their own
places. II they slt down and then va
cate the seats without leaving any
thing 10 Indicate that these are reserved,
they have no right TO ask passengers
who may have taken possession, TO give
them up. but II they leave something
10 mark the seats as occupied, they
have both a legal and moral right TO
| the seats thus marked.
a passenger has however no right 10
oylct another passenger from the place
/ taken possession of lie may sue the
party that has wronged him, or he may
appeal TO the conductor OF the train for
redress. The employees Of the roaa
| could 20 10 the intruder in the seat
an3 ask him 20 give Ii up. They
| could say to him that he was violating
| tHo rules OF the railroad company
/ which recognized the right Of the other
| man 20 that seat, inasmuch as il per-
/ mtted passengers 70 select their own
seats instead OF assigning seats TO
| them. 10 the man refused 10 yacate,
Oh, tranmen would have the right TO
| eject him, using however only such
, force as was necessary 10 accomplish
| this end
The railroad attorney adds that de-
| 5lslon by the court Of last resort win be
necessary 10 establish the law In the
matter
10 vili De admitted generally that the
rights % the travelling public In the
matter of personal comfort and conyen-
I.r, need some clear definition. And
wa.r .tase rights are understood. the
/ companies should protect them. through
| their employees a rule 70 this effect
would De an educational factor IN cour-
tesy iu public conveyance and render
| travelling more pleasant
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-10-10
WELL DONEi

The vigilance astutencss and
promp,ness Of the officers. who have
RIM down and secured the bold burglar
that has committed so many daylight
robberss 100 this city, are worthy Of all
praise. The similarity Of the numerous
dspredauons that have spread distrust
throughout the community, favored the
oplnlon that they were committed by
the same criminal. This appears 20
have been correct The culprIt now
brought DO justice doubtless was guilty
OF an tie burgIarles that have been re-
ported ior many days The evidence
against him Is complete, and his own
confessions simply clinch the nail that
the officers have driven home.
The particulars OF the capture given
IN another part Of this paper show the
nerve. adrotness and determination OF
the detectives, and we congratulate the
police department on this successful
piece Of work. It Is source Of satis-
faction TO The public 70 know that the
peace officers are alive and interested
IN the safety Of the citizens. and that
depredations o. the character that has
alarmed them recently win not be al
lowed TO continue for long. This arrest
IS proof that our police aud detective
force, II small, Sc cute 10 plan and
quick 10 act. II was well done.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-10-10
HONOR TO WHOM" ETC.


The magnificent gift 20 Salt Lake city
by Mr. John Q. Packard Is as crafty
ins as surprising 70 our citizens The
site selected is a splendid one. The
building win prove an ornament TO
that part Of the city and win be quite
convenient TO the public being near the
center OF town and approached by both
the street car lines Nothing In the
way O., bequost 10 provide Tor public
building could have been more appro-
pirate.
This generous act VIII keep the dom
oT's name IN public remembrance per-
petually. The benefits that win flow
from it are beyond computation The
number Of people who win receive
pleasure. instruction and information
from Il cannot be counted. A public
library and reading room IS a proven
tive Of much evil II affords a place
Of entertainment and rest for many a
human being who. but Tor IT'S Invitation
TO enter. would wander into by and for
hidden places II forms o power for
good and Is one Of the great forces OF
true civilization
Gifts of this kind are objJc, lessons
Tor the wealthy. The accumulation ~
large means brings with Il obligations
90 society, which are apt 20 be lost
sight OF In the glare and whIrl OF aalu.
ence and Us surroundings The money
gained comes In many instances from
the great body Of the people. and no
matter how leglt.mately IL has been ob-
tanned. something Is due from the Tor.
tunate 10 the unfortunate from the
exceptional galner TO the ordinary plod-
der and contributor 20 the general flow
OF business and IT'S acCreuous. The
successful among mankind owe some
thing 20 the masses and this response
bllity ought not TO Doe forgotten.
Utah is moving rapidly on the path
20 emInence and riches. And Il is pleas
ing 20 note that her men OF means are
manifcsilns that true generosity and
public spirit. that Is shown by notabIes
in other states. fully In proportion To-
their number and their wealth. The
religious and charitable edlnces. that
have already been built and the oiuca-
tonal endowmo1ts chat have been
made. are evidences OF thIa ana We may
reasonably hope that the examples SET
So these directions. win not be- lost on
other broad minds and big hearts. in
the disposition of riches gained by hard
ton, shrcwd speculation fortunate ind.
ings. profitable investments. or family
Inheritance.
There are yet ample opportunities
for the exercise OF banaacenca. and
heaven as we'll as mortal men win smile
upon ana bless the generous rlyers.
who use the means that come into their
possession. TO DO good on earth and
improve the condition OF their fellow
creatures Honor 20 their names ana
o. their memory
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-10-10
rHE CHINESE MISSIONS.

The lIst Of victims Of Chinese fanat-
icism IS deplorably long According to
The report received by the American BIZ
bic society. the total Of people connect
ed with tho Protestant missions alone
who Were killed 10 the Boxer movement
amounts TO over a hundred, and many
are not accounted for. Among the MUIR
derel are men. women and children.
Quite O number are Americans.
But Notwithstanding this onslaught
on the so-called Christian missions,
missionary societies are determined 20
maintain the stations established. The
missionaries who have escaped refuse
10 see 90 the Boxer rising a movement
against them. They charge the massa-
ores 20 the policy Of the western powers.
They claim that before Russia occupied
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-10-10

mont NJ the hands Of old or young.
ogden De- tAe home town OF l,' MN, ~
those who live here are pIoVu yl l,,5
town salt Lake families suou'u 5 bani
Their bad boys 20 the REFORM s''''''
and move TO ogden.
That may be oll very well Tor
Joke but It is designed to ORA" q COM
p,rIson between the Two cities, vn-
favorable to the capital Of the state,
But the editor seems 20 have oyerIooHeo
the following statement made ID '"e
same column on the same day just
read this with that and see how they
harmonic. Under the head OF IN
formation For the Police the Standard
says editorially.
Complaint ls filed IN the standard u
office time and again thai illuu' AZ,
sold 10 minors. A molhrl my. '. 49,,
today that her son less IMAM 10 go
old. receives liquor somewhere lh 20
den; that more than once mas 'ue
boy been under the influence OF WINS
Ky. And lately the boy hal lo DC
carried home and that his coinpaiIo',a55
five or six other boys. from IL 10 ~
years ola. were In a Ike condition
what IS that about Folks who live
In glass houses" etc.? Salt Lake mas
itq quota Of peace-dlsturbers no doubt
and the fact that they are denounced
Is evidence that their course Is not APP
proved by the law-abidIng citizens VINO
form the large majority Of the popula-
ton. And It Is not fair 20 draw infer
ences that would lead folks TO believe
the contrary
Salt Lake families. as a rile, have no
need 10 send their boys to the Reform
school. as advised by our ogden COM
temporary. when il is necessary how
ever. the lncorrlglbles are shipped TO
ogden. But we do not think that
renders our nelghbor on the north any
more Immaculate than the place from
whence they are sent, Nor does the
Information to the police, given by
the STANDARD. f9rm very strong rec
son WIN Salt lake families should re-
move 10 ogden. Eh?
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-10-10
STAKE CONFERENCES.
ApeolNrMHNTs UNTIL MARCH g. 1901

Port Arthur. Germany took possession
Of Kiaochou. and other powers made
demands for harbors and territories
the missionary work was 1ourlshlng.
But when the people realized that the
Christian world was about to break
up their empire, they rose in self-de-
Tense. The missionaries were looked
upon as the advance agents Of the ar
mics. ana they had to stand the brunt
OF the attack.
There is evidently much truth IN this
presentation OF the case. But It also
has another side-the Chinese side. In
telligent Cinnamon see Ia Christianity"
as preached and practIced IN the cOun-
try a real menace 20 IT'S institutions,
They find that the missionaries and
their converts form a kind Of imperium
IN lmperio. The Chinese converts be-
come to some extent strangers in the
land. The mandauns feel that they are
being Inundated when. at the bidding
Of foreign prelates they are compelled
to surrender their authority In cases
brought before them In which converts
may be involved, and they are conse-
Quently not slow Ga adding fuel when
ever they can, to the 0ntl-for-
eIgn flame. The result would be the
same IN any country, whore a religious
sect should establish itself under the
protection Of a foreign flag.
What 10 do IN the future for the mis-
sI0ns In China is now quite a problem.
10 would certainly be inconsistent for
the foreign governments 20 take the
Chinese converts under their protecting
wings. That question has a legal side
as well as a sentimental one. But we
believe the powers can consistently de-
mauI that religious liberty be given 10
all the inhabitants OF the Middle king
dom They can make this one OF the
peace conditions II might not at the
outset mean much more In China than
Il does In Turkey, whore thousands
Of Armenians have been slain nOtwith-
standing the liberty guaranteed them
by treaty But in course Of time Il
would mean something Religious lib
crty ls the foundation for all desirable
freedom.
Just ot present there are a number
Of native converts who are fugitives
and looking TO the foreign armies for
protection, They dare not return to
their homes. Some provision should be
made for their safety All considera-
lions Of humanity demand this. But
what can be done for them? They can
not even be encouraged to emigrate, for
nowhere is the Monaghan welcome, II
not In Siberia. Perhaps the Chinese
rulers could be induced to create a
Christian reserve somewhere. But at
an events they should be required to
grant TO Christians the liberty and
protection which seems to be freely ac-
corded 10 Mohammedans and the fol-
lowers OF other religious systems.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-10-10
THE COAL STRIKE.
Chicagn Record

In all discussions OF the wages Of
mine workers and the profits Of mine
operators In the anthracite region IL Is
necessary to bear In mind, that the rail-
road combine which hauls the coal TO
market Is the controlling factor In the
matters Of prices and profits BY arbi-
trarlly fixing the cost per ton per mile
OF transporting coal, usually at a rate
three or four times as high as the cost
of transporting coal from the bitumin-
GUS fields where competition prevails
among the railroads. II decides what
the selling price Of coal shall be at the
point OF consumption. II costs no more
at one time Of the year than IL does at
another 20 mine coal and deliver IL to
the railroad TO be hauled TO market. The
railroad by It's heavy and fiuctuating
freight charges therefore Is the chief
agency IN fixing the price Of anthracite
coal 20 the consumer,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-10-10
Kansas City Star.

Mr.. Henry Loomls Nelson, formerly
editor Of Harper's Weekly, IN present.
ing TIE operators point OF view, which
naturally appeals 20 him. admits that
the strikers have grievances. II does
not seem "businesslike' 20 him that the
operators should charge their men S27j
a keg for powder when Il can be sold
them al $3.50. Arbitrary dockage is am
other fault Of the present system.
These and other difficulties, Mr. Nelson
thinks, should be settled by local COM
mittees Of arbitration.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-10-10
Chlcnpo News

Viewed from this distance the 10 per
cent advance In wages offered by the
coal operators In the anthracite region
In Pennsylvania seems to be a fair basis
for the settlement Of the present strike
As a matter Of fact II is claimed by the
mine operators that their margin OF
profit IS not large enough TO give this 10
per cent advance without "a correspond
ing rise IN the commodity they offer for
sale In other words. the dear public
Is invited 10 foot the bill.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-10-10
SOME CENSUS FIGURES,

The New York Nation draws a les
son or two from the census figures. one
Is that In the region west Of the Mis-
souri, river the population has increased
but slowly In 1890 the population Of
the cities Of Topeka, Kansas, Omaha
South Omaha, Lincoln, Denver, Pueblo,
salt Lake. Portland, san Francisco,
Oakland and Sacramento was given as
SS0l7s. In 1900 they are reported to have
an aggregate population Of 1O29,3is.
The increase is only 1910, or II per
cent The ten years preceding this de-
cade. the increase is said to have been
at the rate Of 1903 per cent
The South. that Is the States which
once constituted the Confederacy has
had somewhat more perceptible
growth during the past decade. The ag-
gregate population Of thirteen cities, ten
years ago, was 1860. is now S96,5ls,
which Is an increase OF about "a per
cent But during the preceding decade
the Increase was at the rate Of 81 per
cent
Big figures FOR lOl cities In the region
north OF the Potomac and east Of the
Missouri river, the average increase is
given as at the rate Of 80 per cent, and
In twenty-five New England cities as 90
per cent.
The great Increase Of population in
some Of the western cities IN the decade
ending 1890, was, in several instances,
due 60 Blooms with no substance to
them. Whenever a city population in
creases faster than the resources Of the
surrounding country warrant, there will
be- collapse. A steady increase with
agriculture and manufactures follow
Ing suit Is surer sign Of solid wealth
than the growth by which a gourd Is
produced in a night only TO wilt in
the morning The west Is better OF
today. all things considered. than dur
Ing It's days OF booms and collapses
Down with the hoodlums and up with
the law.
The next German note should be
marked "Nota bene"
You can register until nine o'clock
tonight. Don't fail
Prince Tuan lost his head when he
started the antl-f0relgn agitation.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-10-10
RECENT PUBLICATIONS,

One Of the principal articles in Uni
versal Brotherhood Path for October Is
"Theosophy and the Higher Criticism
by NJ. l.. Guild. Or. Alexander Wilder
has two contributions, Egypt and the
Egyptian Dynasties' and THE Two
Gallleos." Other contents are: Inc
Alchemy Of the Rosicrucians,' by Je-
rome A. Anderson, "Comradeship' by
Rameses: Fragments" by NJ. \, Op-
permann; "Theosophy," by J. /. s.
Sign Posts Along the Path. stud
ents' Column a story for children and
mirror OF the Theosophlcal Move
ment."-lA Madison avenue, New YORK
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-10-10

Marquis Ito the japanese premier,
says the powers in China should call q
conference at which a concerted policy
Of action should be agreed upon, other
wise trouble Is sure TO come eventually.
This Is wise advice from one who knows
the far east better than all the other
diplomats, Procrastlnation on the part
Of the Chinese officials and dlssenslons
among the powers. Is the hope Of sue
cess Of the dowager empress and her
followers.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-10-10
Chicago Times Herald.

Looking at the strike as a whole. we
find that 10 has been conducted with
great restraint upon prejudice and pas
sion. This we say without forgetting
several Instances Of disorderly conduct
which have deserved and received CEN
sure. But II should be remembered that
the striking army includes more than
100000 members, and that perhaps half
a million people are directly concerned
In its success OF failure.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-10-10
NIInneapolls Times

Every one win be glad. should the
strike be settled, Tor another reason.
10 would not be an issue IN the pending
Presidential election. II has no place
In politics. being a matter OF plain jus
lice and Interstate commerce. We have
issues enough paramount and subsi-
diary. without Injecting those IN which
calm reason never does II II ever could
appear
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-10-10

There has been much talk Of what pun
Ishment should be meted out to the
InstIgators Of the antI-foreign out
RACES In China, and in all this talk
there has been too much Of the spirit OF
revenge. Now, the spirit Of revenge
Is not a Christian spirit and even in
our dealings with China, outrageous as
has been the conduct Of some Of her
highest officials, the Christian spirit
should pervade them all Justice not
vengeance should be kept In view.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-10-10

The name Of the new premier OF the
province Of Quebec is Simon Napoleon
Parent with such a name the people
OF the province cannot expect anything
but paternal government
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-10-10

"Of the one or two newspaper writer's
whom DO know,I beg only candid opln-
ions" says Edward II. Sothern. Most
actors prefer that newspaper writer's
opinions OF them should be sugared In
stead 0f candid
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-10-10
PhnalelnhIa SOL AmerIean.

The public has grievances Why
should Innocent persons be made 10 pay
exorbitant prices for coal? And. after
an it is the poor man who "a going 20
suffer Therefore we say. let the strike
be rettled. Let the corporations agree
10 arbitration Neither employer nor
emplove has n rlcht 20 be mig headed
IN matter which Affects the general
inicgcgta
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-10-10

Sir Thomas Upton has sent another
challenge for the Americas cup. He is
gallant yachtsman and has won the
regard OF all Americans because Of his
sportsmanllke conduct when the SHAM
rock was defeated He win be vel
coined as a challenger for the cup, and
should he get IT, the country will feel
that It has gone into the hands Of a
deserving man. But he viii not get
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-10-10

More or less attention Is being given
to the science Of forestry. II is a noble
science, but It viii never evolve a
greater truth than that "as the twig Is
bent the tree Is inclined"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-10-10

Mr. John Q. Packard having made a
most handsome gift for a free public
library, having donated a site and am
pie means FOR a building now let some
Of our wealthy men make a Gift OF
money to m this library with books.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-10-10

Conference visitors have nearly all
left the city for home, and our streets
are less crowded but are still lively
We hope and believe our friends en-
joyed their visit, and that It win prove
as profitable as pleasant Many OF
them subscribed for the Deseret News
for themselves and for missionary dis
tributlon. and we are sure they Will
gain great satisfaction from the invest
ment. Au reyolr.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-10-10

Those who control the leading anthra-
cite corporations have the power 70 end
this contest at once. and II IL their
duty 10 DO 20 without delay. Arbitra-
ton and discussion may come later II
needed
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-10-10

Mr. Packard has given the rich men
Of the city Q which they may follow
% their honor and to the public adj
vantage.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-10-10

The universities subcommittee has
reported on the all-important and all
absorbing question OF athletics In the
colleges and the committee finds there
"a too much attention given them Ira
ditIonally colleges are places for study
Ing and getting Of learning but In
practice the last few years they have
been, 10 a greater or less extent, places
for winning fame In sports.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-10-10

days, three Of which are stlll available.
Let them see to It that they utilize
them.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-10-10
STOCKS, INVESTMENTS
AND BONDS.

Utah Bank and Commercial Stocks aud
other high grade Investment securities
pought and sold Loans on stocks Dividend
payiag stocks bought and sold Investment
orders from institutions trustees OF estates
ana capitalists will receive the best OF atten-
ton. JOHN U. CUTLER Jk
IeLiE b NAin stTeat