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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-19

stated that 97is per cent OF the entire
area was occupied by farms, thus leav-
Ing but 2h per cent for all land ooeu-
pied by cities. towns. villages railways,
highways and for unoccupied land.
A correspondent OF the Baltimore
American, speaking OF the inyestlga-
ton. says that the committee went over
the results Of the work Of the Census
Bureau In the most careful manner
Il found results which, while they spoke
well for the fertility and productiveness
Of American farms, We're yet 80 ama2-
ing that they challenged confidence
These results affected nearly every por-
ton OF the country. For instance, the
census reported that In the state OF
Missouri the quantity OF wheat raised
was more than twice as great AZ that
reported by the agricultural bureau
In Oklahoma the amount OF corn, ac-
cording to the census bureau, was near
ly four times as great es tnot reported
by the Agricultural Bureau. Similar
variations were found between the re-
ports OF the census and the state official
reports and reports made by commercial
bodies
Some Instances Of the alleged blum
ders are given as follows. In Hartford
county, Maryland, the farm area, ac-
cOrding TO the census, was 24S,925 acres,
when the whole county consists OF on
~ 2Si, $50 acres. In Kent County, Del
aware. the census bureau reported $685.
g05 acres Of farm area, when the coun-
ty includes only 2777sO acres. In Paw
nee, Oklahoma, the census reported
il4,76S acres of farm land, when there
are only Si6,SsO acres in the county. In
Scott county Kentucky, the census re-
ported 1919 acres of farm land, and
the county has only li5,92O acres. In
Taylor county, West Virginia, the CEN
sus reported l0S,7Oi acres OF farm lands,
and there are only Si.iSO in the coun-
t."
II Is passing strange that such errors
could find entrance into official statls-
tics. 1t Is clear that the value OF sta
tistlcs is In their correctness. and II
they are not correct. they had better
not be published at all. Statistics should
be gathered with impartiality, by re'i-
able men and women, or not at all.
Unless they are accurate, they are
worse than worthless.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-19
STILL HIGHER PRICES,

The prediction Is made that meat
prices will go up stlll higher. The
Omaha packing houses, It appears
have run short Of fuel and must shut
down temporarily, and the consequence
viii be, II is thought, an advance In
the price Of meat,
The closing viii Of course be on ac-
count Of the coal famine that is said
to prevail, and thus It Is seen how one
branch of industry is absolutely de-
pendent on the others. 1t Is like clock
work. When something serious is the
matter with one of the wheels, the
clock stops.
Hitherto, the shortage In the supply
OF cattle, owing to the shortage of the
corn crop. was given as the main cause
of the prevailing high prices. II was
explained that whereas range cattle
had been the main dependence Of the
packers in the past, the breed was be-
ing improved and more time and care
given TO preparing the stock for mar
ket. This process, 1t was said, had not
been completed hence the reduced sup
ply Of beef cattle. Again the gradually
narrowing grazing areas were given az
another reason for higher prices But
now 1t Is the shortage Of fuel and the
shortage Of railroad cars IN which to
haul coal that must be responsible for
the advance.
In the meantime the public will be
expected TO pay. They ought to pay, II
they prefer doing so TO compelling the
greedy corporations to come to terms,
by reasonable economy In the use Of
the article On which they are requested
to pay exlorbitant prices. The meat
diet can be considerably reduced with
out injury to anybody There Is no
valid reason why food should not IN
this country be cheap. There is an
abundance Of 1t. Never was there any
greater supply Of all kinds Of the neces-
saries OF life. The wages of laborers
have not increased so very much, and
in most cases not at all, so that Is no
excuse for famine prices. II they are
due to artificial conditions there Is no
excuse for them.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-19

President II. Benjamin Andrews Is
of opinion that the Monroe doctrine has
received a terrible snub; that Great
Britain and England have secured a
focthold In Venezuela and are there to
stay. Certainly he takes very gloomy
view of the case. Evidently It Is tile
Doctors view that the Monroe doctrine
Is an egis to protect the countries of
South America in all sorts Of insolence
and rascallty It means that any at
tempt on the part of European nations
to extend their form Of government to
the western hemisphere win be regard
&C as an unfriendly act. Mr.. Roose-
welt. who has the same power IN the
premises as had Mo Monroe, has In
terpreted the doctrine to mean that no
European goyernment shall seize any
land on this hemisphere, and hold II as
compensation It's not 10 be presumed
for single moment that any govern
ment assumes that the whilom
Spanish and Portuguese colonies are
open to colonization. Or. Andrews has
permitted himself to become some
what hysterical
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-19
NOTICE no BISHOPS.

In compliance with the suggestion Oh
the First Presidency In relation ~
memorial services on the birthday OF
the Prophet Joseph Smith, the Bishops
Of the respective wards In the Salt Lake
Stake OF Zion are hereby requested 70
arrange for services, appropriate TO the
occasion, both in the Sabbath schools
and in the evening meetings. All MIS-
sionary appointments and ward confer
ences for Sunday evening. Dec. q, are
cancelled and II is hoped that there WIZ
be general attendance at the Taber-
nacle in the afternoon, as well as at the
Sunday schools and ward meetings, so
that the Saints may rejoice together
over the advent into the world OF the
great Prophet Of the last dispensation.
ANGUS NJ. CANNON,
JOSEPH L. TAYLOR
SIS CHAs w. PENROsE.
Presidency Of Stake.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-19

cials 10 activity in the discharge OF
their duties, and to point out any actual
dereIction thereof. a little shaking up
does good no doubt. But the lurld
pictures drawn Of conditions in this
city and the charges made against tpe
small force we have for police service
are likely to do more harm than good
They give this city a black eye
and make It repulsive to folks at a
distance, and all the time they are UNI
just and unfair.
Some reporters, doubtless, have cause
Of complaint at the obstacles placed IN
IEeir way by the Chief, in obtaining IN
formation that is looked for by the pub
lie. While there may be instances IN
which publicity would hinder or defeat
the course Of justice, such cases are
rare and out of the common order.
Usually such crimes and offences az
ccme within the purvlew Of the police
should be made public, and newspapers
are published for general information.
The excuses offered by the department,
are often puerile and only provoke an
ger or derIson. The police department
orghi 70 aid the purveyors OF news to
obtain facts In reference to such mat
tiers, that they may not be left 20 con
lecture and padding But we do not
think that police reiieence is a fair ex-
cuse for attacks upon officers who aie
faithfully doing their duty,
Our city is not half so bad as II ID
painted Life and property are not IN
the danger that Is portrayed, we are
In position that attracts not only
tourists and homeseekefs from many
points, but where tramps and hohoes
and criminals drop In and ply their vo-
cations. We need more policemen and
continued vigilance from the present
force, with active and prompt direction
from the head Of the department. who
should be a strong character and be
paid enough TO command his entire
services, Whatever Is wrong should be
rlshted, but 1t does no good to lelittle'
lsmpoon or unjustly accuse men who
are dIllsent and energetic, nor to throw
false and lurid light upon a city that
has justly earned a worldwide fame
for order and sobriety and peace.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-19
OFFICIAL NOTICE

The Latter-day Saints are hereby re-
minded of the anniversary Of the pirtn
OF the Prophet Joseph Smith lie was
born ct sharon. Windsor county YER
mont, December 2ard, 1895 1t is des'r-
able that this important event DC hep'
in mind and fitly commemcrated' we
therefore suggest that sunday w.
cember 81, 1902, the nearest sappa'n "
the day we celebrate. be SET apart io'
memorial services in all the wards anu
Stakes of Zion. The Prcsidenoies "
Stakes, the Bishoprics Of wards anu
the Sunday School authorities are ~
Quested to take steps accordingly 'na'
the day may be observed with appro'
pirate ceremonies
JOSEPH r. SMITH,
JOHN n. wINDER,
ANTHoN II. LUND,
First Presidency
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-19
VIE OTHER SIDE.

That there are two sides at least 10
every question. is so trite saying that
10 mention II seems like "a vain repe-
tition." But that II holds good In the
case Of the structures passed upon our
police service needs TO be impressed
upon the reading public. Newspapers
II Is claimed by some, merely reflect
public opinion. Those that keep along
that line are likely to be more popular
than beneficial 1t Is necessary often,
for public guidance and for the general
welfare. 10 present truths that are not
popular and to place in view "the other
side" of subjects that are seen but
from one standpoint by the unreflect-
ing.
II Is conceded that there Is u great
deal Of vice and crime In Salt Lake
City. There have been several cases OF
violence and homicide, Of burglary and
street robbery, and OF those unsayory
deeds that are classed among the So
oial evils Of the age. Are the police OF
ficers of the city responsible for them?
Arc they as negligent. Indifferent and
culpable as Is made to appear In this
connection We think not, And we do
not believe ii is in the public Interest
10 exaggerate the wrongs, or unfairly
accuse public servants II they are en-
deayoring diligently to discharge their
duty.
In the instances that have occasloned
the most unfayorable comment have
not arrests been made? Has not the
law taken its course concerning the cul-
pr!ts9 Are the police TO be blamed for
the death Of the miner in Victoria al
ley? Have they not traced up the cause
and captured The harpies who appearto
be guilty of the crime7 Why, then.
pursue them with jibes and sneers and
UNJUST aspersions? II some persons ac-
cused Of violating the law escape with
comparatively small penalties is that
TO be blamed on the pollcef II should
be understood by persons who demand
extreme measures against certain
places that the police have to be gov
erned by law IN their proceedings just
the same as other people. They cam
not break In where they choose nor
step beyond the bounds Of their Office
There IS a legal way to act in the sup
preston OF what may be deemed nui-
sance and proofs are required Of an Of
Tense before Il can be punished Vile
houses cannot be rszei TO the ground
nor can their occupants be treated In
any other than a lawful manner
As to the protection demanded for
miners and translents who visit our
city. and choose 10 20 into It's worst
quarters and drain the cup oftvicc and
folly. Whose fault is It il they reap
the fruits Of their own sowing. and fall
into the grasp OF the criminal elements'
They take chances whenever they
plunge into the giddy vhiTl Of the IN
ierworld. and have themselves to blame
Tor the consequences. Is 81 TO be ex.
'ected that strangers who come TO to.n
IRE to be followed around by the police.
and cautioned as 10 places and people
1nder suspicion. OF guided where they
a'ay be comparatively safe In their d.
fer~lons2
Y all right TO stiI up public on
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-19
Springfield Republican.

Senior Concha, the Colombian minis
ter, retires from his post under instruc.
tlnns from his home government, which
probably is indisposed TO give It's diplo-
matte agent sufficient rein to enable
him to irrltate Uncle Sam Into taking
up the Nicaragua route. Senior Concna =
program would be a safe one were there
only one possible route for a canal, but
under the circumstances the senior over
shot the mark. Our government could
not ask for better position than II oc-
cupies with feasible route at either
hand. He would be very poor secre-
tary Of state who could not secure what
the United States wants most, with
such advantages In the way of alter
natives as secy. Hay possesses.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-19
FALSE STATISTICS.

II is q common saying that figures
do not lle." but It now appears that
even Official figures sometimes are UNI
reliable. although they OF course, are
moi to blame
II IS stated from Washington that an
la6ulry has disclosed great plumbers in
TAG agricultural returns Of the last CEN
sus. The inquiry was prompted by the
discovery that In the bulletins dealing
With farms and farm products, great
szgeeraticns were visible. Thus, for
example. the bureau bulletin for Iowa
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-19
New York Evening Sun.

The sudden displacement of the Min
lister of Colombia at Washington and
the appointment Of the secretary of le-
CATION TO take charge OF the negotia-
lions respecting the Panama canal
point 10 an early adjustment OF the
questions at Issue. 1t is said In explain
alton Of Minister Concha's stubborn
ness on this subject that, in his view,
the granting of perpetual control OF
the strip OF land through which the
canal must pass would be a violation
OF the constitution of Colombia, which
forbids the abrogation OF sovereignty
over any part OF her territory. OF course
this is a respectable position for any
government to take, and for any minis
ter 10 insist upon II his government 50
holds. Yet that view seems somewhat
incongruous with the power granted 10
the United States by treaty to keep the
Panama railway open. which power was
exercised by us only few weeks ago.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-19

Tomorrow the Relief Society OF the
Salt Lake stake will hold its twenty
nth anniversary conference. II viii be
presided over by Sister NJ. Isabella
Horne, who has held the presidency of
the association during all these twenty
five years. Though eghty-four years OF
age, she IL active and energetic and
able 10 address a large audience with
ease and force, The societies Of the
Jordan and Granite Stakes are invited
to attend with those Of The Salt Lake
Stake Meetings In the Assembly Hall
at 10 a. m. and D. m, Saturday. De-
cember goth. ..
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-19
AS 40 coLonBlA.
New York Mail and express.

IL seems to be implied In the retire
ment of Senior Concha as minister ot
Colombia at Washington that he dp
not fairly represent the attitude OF his
government IN the .eegouauops ye-
garding the Panama canal, anu thal
II removes an obstacle TO agreement.
II is strange II he proceeded IN VIOLA
tIon Of either the letter or spirit OIL
his instructions, OF took an obstructive
position without The sanction OF MS
government. II may De that the author
files at Bogota nave sesn a light thai
leads them to a cnanBe of attitude, ana
have found change OF representa-
tlves the easiest way to make 1t grace
fully. s,-1
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-19

Representative shafroth would have
the United States guarantee any award
that might result from the submission
TO arbitration Of the difficulty between
Venezuela and Great Britain and Ger
many. There is no reason why this
should be done. II would simply trans
fer the trouble that now besets several
European nations to the shoulders Of
Uncle Sam. He would have everything
to lose and nothing to gain.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-19

The chance Of lifetime has come
TO the United States minister at Cara
cas- Mr. Bowen. II he succeeds In ar
bItratlng the Venezuelan difficulty, and
averting a conflict, he will win fame for
himself and add brilliancy to Ameri-
can diplomacy.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-19

Lord Cromer estimates that the AS
souan dam, which has cost about f2,-
100000, viii increase the agricultural
earning power Of Egypt f2,6oO,Ooo every
year--in other words, that II will pay q
percentage OF over 100 every twelve
months Allowing 20 per cent discount
for Lord Cromer's enthusiasm, the en-
terprise is stu immensely profitable,
The figures indicate the immense profit
this country is going to derive from It's
irrigation enterprises.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-19

The man Who would take from little
children their Santa Claus rs 1T FOR
ireasons, stratagems and spolls the
motions OF his spirit are dull as night.
and his affections dark as Erebus; let
no such man be trusted"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-19
Anglo German ultlmatum is not prop
erly speaking, an ultImatum."

Henry watterson Is travelling around
the country lecturing ON Money ana
Morals" He gets the money and may
be the audience get some morals
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-19

II Mr.. Rockefeller carries out his
southern educational scheme. the peo-
pie Of the South will be richly educated
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-19

Castro can split hairs as well as an.
other. He Indignantly denies that he
has accepted the Angio'Gesman ulti-
matpm. Then he adds: Besides the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-19

BY proroguing parliament Premier
Balfour will be relieved Of the necessity
OF answering disagreeable questions
ard explaining nasty situations.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-19

An Illinois man claims to have in
vented a wireless piano. Such a plano
should prove blessing to mankind.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-19

Domestic science is the art Of max
ing oneself believe that he likes home
cooking better than any other kind.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-19

The disposition of Admiral Dewsy's
fleet for the Christmas holidays is very
ptaceable.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-19

Mr.. Cleveland Is telling how to ad-
vance the negro. Mr.. Roosevelt IL do
ING II by appointing Dr. Crum collector
OF the port OF Charleston. s. &.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-19

Minister Bowen may not have been
born to greatness, but he is achieving
It and having II thrust upon him every
day,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-19

Heretofore the Venezuelans have
danced the fandango. Now they are
learning to dance the German.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-19

Uncle Sam is an interested spectator
II not well pleased with the perform
nnce
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-19

It is the time of the year when II
becomes duty to toy with children's
Affections.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-19

There might be such thing as pacific
blockade along the Pacific coast but not
elsewhere.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-19
AND yer HE MARRIED..
New York American.

Tn raison l niyer got marrid was
I nlyer cud pick a choice. I've III max
mi Nv an excilllnt oil Turk In me. II
! look on all tn sect as illigabie fr me
hand an I'm on'y restrained FIRM
r-rentIn' Lincoln Park f'r a home an
askin' them all 10 clave on'y TO me, be
me nachral modesty an tn laws Of III
state iv Iliinye.-Mr. Dooley on bach
elor's life.
A man In pollytics has got to be mar
rid. IL he amt marrid wherein ne 20
fr another kind w throubler re niver
see a big man In pollytics that dhrank
hard did We? That's because they're
all marrid TIL temptations sthrong,
but fear Is sthronger.-Mr. Dooley on
marriage and politics.
II man can't show down a bank ac-
count that wud max Andrew Carnaygie
feel like goin back 10 wurruk he might
as well make up his mind TO remain o
gay bachelor. A marrid man can al
ways ind wurruk 10 do. He's got to-
Mr.. Dooley on Financial Needs In Mat
rimony.
above all things. a woman mustn't
marry JANUS. A fiure-walker per
haps; a janlus-niver." ''Ye know a loi
about marredge. hut ye was nlyer mar
rid said Mr Eennesss. Nc, faia
Mr.. Dooley. NO. say |, givin' three
cheers. know about marredge. ID way
an astronomer knows about IN stars.
Mr.. Dooley on the Home Life OF Genl-
uses.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1902-12-19

Venezuela is suffering from demon
stritis.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-06-12
- = e77s--s7
Save Your Money.

The Bank of the Monongahela
Valley has added savings depart.
ment to its business and will receive
savings deposits on which interest
will be paid Deposits of 81 90 and
upwards viii be received. Interest
compounded semi annually. Saw
ings deposits can be made at any time
during banking hours and the bank
will also be open from to s o'clock
on Saturday evenings, for the ac
.ommodation OF such deposItcrs'
For further information call at the
Rank,
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-06-12

Some remedy should be devised to
prevent strikes. Not only the strik-
ers and the operators suffer but the
general public as well. The strik-
ers themselves are the greatest but
their.employees and nt.ghbors must
necessarily be involved all brought
about by the quarrels OF labor agit-
ators and individuals.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-06-12
Sand for Sale.

/ am now prepared to furnish sand
from the best bank in the county
The measure is always guaranteed
Prices are made according to loea-
tion of delivery. Cali me over Peo-
pies phone and send in your orders.
w. G.. Anderson.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-06-12

The Republican cry is that wages
are high, but, nevertheless, Congress
could materially raise them, or in
crease their purchasing power,
which amounts to the same thing,
by lowering the tariff that it behind
the beet, sugar, coal and other trusts
which make their gains by charging
s'all the traffic can bear"
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-06-12
Many a Nice Frame

Is smiied 10 the making. Come
aud select the m4allieg to suit your
picture, and our skiiful workman viii
put II together with strong, perfect
points, we'll matched and nicely fin
ished. That's the kind of work you
want and get at Protzmans The Pho
tographer, 1913 Peasants street.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-06-12

There have been, and are to be, SO
many June weddings at Greenwich,
Conn. that the agents Of the Adams
Express company at the place have
resigned because they were unable
to handle the presents and the com
pany would send them ne help. The
men worked Is hours a day to get
the work done but in spite of that
found that the wedding gifts were
inevitably getting ahead OF them.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-06-12
"AL0NG THE WABASH
Take an Observation Car for the
Peninsula

And see the big bargains in real es-
tate. After June |, lots viii be adj
vanced $50.
Why wait till then and lose money.
All the new industries are going up
Decker's Creek and lots are worth
their weight in gold,
Within year, these lots will be
worth double the money. With the
Wabash railroad and the new street
cars running through the property you
can see their value.
JOSEPH IL. MILLS
Real Estate and Insurance Agent.
Office-Room 5, I'd floor Hall building