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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-21
New York churchman.

II was only recently that layman
who has made a name for himself In
the international world of letters as an
authority in history and politics. and
who Is respected for his Christian life,
sound judgment, and learning, crIti-
cses the pulpit Of the church as most
dlscouraging. In doing 80 he but voiced
what one hears from iaymen every
where in private, and viii soon hear in
public. 1t is folly 10 attempt TO escape
the issue by ignoring It. The theory
and the results Of seminary instructions
are plainly marked. SO long as the
church lacks sufficient provision for
scholarly work in the field OF theology,
we can easily understand why she falls
10 give living Interpretation to her
historic message. II Is not enough to
reflect the unitarian principles OF
American life. 1t Is necessary TO sup
ply the element of leadership as WELL
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-21

specially selected for their aequaln-
eance with the water question, that
could easily be carried out by the cleo
ton. IN each city ward Of one member
OF the council known to possess special
qualifications in this direction These
i've persons would have an Influence
with the body holding legitimate au-
thority in the premises and thus any
needful change could be effected In the
manner provided by law and the Con-
stitutlon OF the State We do not be-
lleye the measure for the establishment
Of Board Of Water Commissioners
ought to be enacted by the Legislature
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-21

lnsurgents lt IS said, win be Joined by
tbe entire Bulgarian army and nation,
whether Prince Ferdinand likes It or
NOT Tho Bulgarian army, which Itself
numbers all told about a couple of
hundred thousand men, Is largely COM
posed OF Macedonians While Prince
Ferdinand might DO able to rely upon
obedience of bis troops II he leads them
across his borders into Macedonia, II
is very doubtful whether they win pay
any attention to his commands NJ he
mikes the slightest attempt to prevent
them from helping their fellow-country-
men and coreligionists in Macedonia 20
free themselves from Turkish bondage.
But If the struggle commences, IT Is not
thought possible for the Gear to keep
away from IT, such is popular senti-
,nent in Russia, The people would COM
Del Nicholas II to take up arms in their
cause precisely as his grandfather, EN-
peror Alexander IL, was forced at
most inoppOrtune moment TO go to the
rescue Of the Bulgarian insurgents, as
wen as OF seryla and Of Roumania in
1875 and 1871.
Undoubtedly there viii be strenuous
efforts 10 postpone the day Of reckon
ing stlll further, for even statesmen are
unable to foresee clearly what the out
come would be OF a contest between
Europe and Mohammedan Asia. The
Turkish troops at present are the best
fighters. And for years efforts have
been made to consolidate the Moham-
medan world for a final struggle FOR
the faith" Nobody can say just now,
what the proclamation Of a "holy war
among the millions that follow Moham-
med, would lead to. But this will come.
For the exit Of the Turks from Europe
VIII be along a path Of fire and blood
as was their entrance to that part of
the world
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-21
CAN WAR BE AvERTED2

A Paris dispatch says that Russia
has enlisted the unanimous co.opera-
ton Of the European powers, TO force
the sultan to promise reforms In Mace
donIo, and that the presentation OF the
note viii be followed by some Joint ac-
ton looking toward the carrying out Of
the promises.
This would seem to make for peace.
II would seem to obviate any outbreak
Of war on the Balkan, IN the spring, as
predicted For Il must be supposed
that the Sultan. under the pressure OF
united Europe win go any length in the
direction OF promises.
But those well acquainted with the
situation fail to see In this step an alb
solute guarantee OF the preservation OF
peace. The reform plan they argue. en-
tails virtually the emancipation OF
Macedonia from Turkish rule .ltsgovern-
ment being by representatives OF the
great powers, and by foreign officials,
much On the same way as Crete, re-
naming merely IN name a province Of
the Turkish empire. This, they think,
wlll never be accepted by the Porte
without war Indeed, were Abdul
Hamld TO consent to the project It is
probable that Il would cost him his
throne. IN word In TINS opinion, ev-
eryihlng points towards a war which
viA be felt directly or indirectly ali
over the world.
That the powers themselves fear an
outbreak. Is very apparent sevia. a
poor country. has ordered Tor imme-
dlate delivery 5000 900 rife cartridges
and other supplies. Turkey has given
orders Tor ths suspension Of all pay
ments 20 civilian officials 90 that every
piastre tha3 can be sKtofied from the
taxpayers can De- devoted 20 the army
and 10 the purchase u war material.
Guns contracted Tor years ago but held
On default Of payment have been or
dered delivered And even Russia IS
said to be making elaborate prepare
tions. a scheme for the rapid trans
port Of troops from sebasiopol and
from odessa 70 the Bulgarian port OF
Bourgas has been completed. and the
naval outlook on the Black Sea points
distinctly towards a Muscoyite attempt
10 seize the entrance to the Bosphorus
and perhaps Constantlnote by means
OF a maritime coup de main. Austria
too. is reported 10 be mobilizing her
troops It Is further noted that the
rival chiefs Of the Macedonia revolu.
uonary committee have come 20 terms
and have agreed TO act 10 common
Boris sarafof, Dr. Michaelowsh anl
General Zontchef have decided 10 bury
the Ratchet and 10 unite for common
action some time in March. An thes'
signs are taken 20 prove that the pow
ers interested expect war.
Inc ear may not desire a conflict. bu
1t Is feared that diplomacy can no long
er command the storm. should q gen
eral rising take place in Macedonia, IN,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-21
UNITY THE NEED OF THE DAY.


The Presbyterian Banner takes the po-
siton that church unity breeds tyran-
ny and corruption It quotes history In
support OF this rather startling view
"The Jewish church" we are told. had
unity when Christ came, but It was an
ecclesiastical despotism that had lost
the spirit OF true religion, and was cor
rupt and cruel The Christian Church
before the schlsm between the Greek
and the Roman churches had unity, but
rs unity grew more and more political
and worldly Europe had organic
church unity for centuries before the
Reformation, but under this unity the
Roman church became a scandal IN the
Christian world. II all churches, Greek,
Roman and Protestant. were now or
eanized into one body, II would be so
huge and uuwleldly that It would break
down Of rs own weight, to say nothing
OF the evils that would in time develop
In It. and yet there Is no logical stop
ping place IN church unity short Of
world unity"
Against this argument. the New Tes-
lament places 40 entirely different
view, 1t tells of the prayer OF our sa-
ylor for His followers that they may
be one" as He and His Father are one.
lie gave unity as one Of the character
lsics, By which the world should know
His disciples And by Apostolic auth
GRITTY, we are informed that the govern
ment Of The Church was instituted as
It H. With Apostles, Prophets. Eyange-
lists Teachers, etc. for the special pur-
pose Of preserving unity OF faith and
development toward perfection, Not
outstanding this plain New Testament
doctrine, we are told that unity breeds
tyranny and corruption" Why the
very object Of the Gospel is to bring the
Kingdoms Of this world to surrender all
power and al dominion to the King Of
Kings. and the Lord Of lords, thus maxi
Ing Of the human family one brother
hood under the rule Of Jesus Christ
II Is not true that the unity Of the
Jewish nation at the time Of Christ
was its curse The Jews at that time
were not united. They We're full Of
strife between themselves, being Ovid
cd in numerous political and religious
parties, just as the world is today Je-
sus came TO gather them under His pro-
tecting wIng-to unite them, but they
would not. They rejected Him and
The Gospel That was the curse Of
that age,
The christian" church before the
Greek schism did not have unity Sects
were multiplying then as now, until
the light was entirely lost sight Of
Godlessness prevailed Errors were
advocated That was the curse OF the
world then as now Unity has never
bred tyranny. seashness has. But
where seldshness prevails, unity is ex-
cluded.
What the Christian world today
needs, is unity in faith, in knowledge,
in purpose-unity not In some human
scheme, but in the service of God and
obedience to His holy Priesthood.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-21

Attention IL called to a communlca-
ton in another clumn from Game Com
missioner John sharp on the killing Of
birds, particularly the robins which
have come unusually early this year,
by boys with fippers and small rifles
II Is timely and should be needed. The
destruction Of the birds IS not only
against all instincts Of humanity, 1t Is
also unlawful. It should be stopped,
Parents should forbid their boys to In
dulge in this cruel and unlawful sport.
II the boys are shown the wrongful
ness Of It they will not want to indulge
in Il.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-21
The CongregationalIst.

The stories Of miracles IN the Bible
were first told to prove the presence
and power OF God, The unquestioned
presence and power Of God are now APP
pealed to as evidence of the reality OF
the miracles of the Bible; but his pres
ence and power are not adduced by
Christians In support Of modern mir
acles. The divine order In nature now
seems more sublime and impressive
than any apparent violation OF 1t. we
need not deny the historic fact OF mira
Giles. We need only admit that for
most thinking men the miracles Of the
Bible have ceased TO have the same de-
gree Of evidential value which they had
for those who first recorded them.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-21

OF seeing the Indebtedness Of the Old
Testament to Assyrian and Egyptian
ideas laid bare. In theological circles In
this country the name OF Professor
Delltszch has been one with which to
alright the tlmid, There you see what
you are coming to with your audacious
Notwithstanding the book of Daniel
into a Chaldean myth and making out
Jahaveh 10 be a Babylonlan concep-
toni American theological students
still go to Germany, however, on fellow
ships, though they are expected TO re-
turn without the smell Of heretical
learning upon their garments.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-21

Mr.. Horace White has retired as
editor-ln-chlef Of the New York
Evening Post He has been iden-
tilted with the paper for many
years. For some time before the
death OF +. L. Godkin be was the
ciltor-in-chlef. And no higher COM
Iliment can be paid him than TO say
that as a writer he is the equal OF that
distinguished man. His pen has been
rs ttenohant, his learning as wide, his
ideals as lofty, his Independence as
great as Mr. Godkln's. We know Of no
higher praise that can be bestowed up
on the retiring editor Of the Evening
Pest
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-21
Springfield Republican.

The kalser's keen interest In the
higher criticism" of the Bible is re.
cent development. How It will affect
his old views regarding the divine ba-
sis of his own right to rule Is an inter-
esting question II he gets into a eriu-
cal mood regarding the Bible, how can
he long maintain the idea that monarr-
chial absolution rests on the fiat of GOD,
Higher criticism" is risky field OF
study for kaiser.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-21

This seems good year FOR the
Shoots. Reed smoot win probably en-
ter the Senate, and Homer smoot has
had the injunction against him lifted so
he can play baseball in the National
league" says the Boston Transcript.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-21
WEALTH DEGRADING.

Bishop John Lancaster spaldlng. ad-
dressing an audience at Carnegie Han.
New York, the other day. took occa-
sion to say that great wealth IL al
most certain to degrade those who pos-
seas IT, lie admitted. Of courEa thai
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-21

Mr.. Carnegie has offered to pay some
o. venezuela's debts. II he will pay the
oebts Of the South and Central Amer-
can republics, he need never fear that
he will die rich and disg'aced.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-21

When legislators go of junketing TO
a neighborlng state and that as the
session is drawing to a close, they
show disregard Of their duty 10 their
constituents and the State that is truly
astonishing
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-21

The Senate very properly killed the
monstrous measure 10 put this city I'M
der e.man-power. Good. There
are other things" introduced that
ought to have similar fate.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-21

A three million dollar Office building
Is to be erected IN Washington for the
use OF senators. The senators will use
their good offices every time a delega-
ton OF oflce-seekers waits upon them.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-21
nrsrRET EvENING NEWS. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY r. 1908

money is power giving the man VINO
possesses il" he said "a hold on things
that neither intellectual power nor iiu'h
can give" But he warned agains, judg-
Ing a mans worth by his earthly pos
sessions. "A man." the speaker SAID
hnay have the wealth Of Mr. Carnegie
and stlll be thief, an idiot ana
brute. 1t Is by how much greater man
Is than are the things with when nc
has surrounded himself that he IS 10
be judged. It is not what you nave
but what you are
The speaker was once talked OF as
possible successor Of the late Arch-
bishop Corrigan. and in stating that
wealth is degrading, he gave utter
ance to the philosophy that once found
expression in the life Of hermits ana
brotherhoods Of various orders but
Catholic speakers should be careful OF
orltclzlng the possessors OF Weai'h'
The head Of that church is about 10
celebrate the twenty-Afth anniversary
Of his coronation, and gifts are COM
ing in from all parts of the world IL
Is estimated that already gifts and do
nations to the value Of sSOOOO0o nave
arrived, the most important beihs
triple crown Of pure gold II wealth.
IS degrading, the Vatican is not se't'hs
a very ennobllng example
The truth IS that wealth, In ITSELF. Is
neither degrading nor eleyating, as 1T
lie as poverty in itself is either
vice or a virtue. 1t all depends on the
use that is made Of either wealth.
used for the benefit Of fellowmen is
great blessing. Generally speaking
poverty is good introduction to the
school Of the great Master but a Jo-
seph of Arimathea can become as use
ful, as unselfsh, as noble as was La
zarus. Love Of money is root evll'
hut so is any other kind Of love that
takes the heart away from the Creator
and from the needs Of felow-men.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-21

Mr.. Bowen received no compensation
fol his services in the Venezuela con-
trcversy. His reward is the conscious
ress OF duty we'll done.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-21

Tomorrow IS Washingtons birthday
Read his Farewell Address" 1t Is
better than a Sunday newspaper
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-21

And now ST. Louis complains that
Chicago poisons her water supply The
fact is that Chicago always has been
the nv IN st. Louis ointment,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-21

Poets may have laurels on their
brows, but they cannot browse on their
laurels. It is such facts as these that
keen them poor.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-21
on RELIGIOUS TOPICS.

Emperor Williams open patronage-o Of
some Of the most radical OF the higher
critics o. the Bible Is a proof rather
Of his versatility than OF his cautlosl.
Even In Germany they are a little sly
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-21

And now a revolution has been start
ed in Honduras. Those Central Amen-
can republics do keep the ball rolling.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-21

II the anti-rebate law is not more
effective than the various antl-pass
laws have been It won't be over pow
erful in stopping wrong.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-21

I'd TO the time of going to press the
powers had not driven the sick man OF
Turope" from his easy chair.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-21

John d. Rockefeller Jro Is surely
living in the golden age. He says tha9
money Is not all.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-21

on has been struck In Dublin 1t IS
usually Billy Patterson that is struck IN
Dublin.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-21

The trouble with the fugitive mayor
Of Minneapolis is that his Ames were
not high,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-21

A step towards getting rich quick Is
not to invest in "get-rch-quick'
pehemes.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-21

To realize on their investment Is tne
ideal Of many men,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-21

The man who saws wood" has no
axe 10 grind.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-02-21
RECENT PUBLICATIONS,

The title Of the novel in Ainsees
Magazine for March Is Time, the
Comedian" The author Is Kate Jor-
dan CMrs. +. NJ. Vermllye), The earlier
parts OF the story are laid in the famll-
lar puriieus OF New York society and
the latter In the environment of the
American colony in Paris. In the same
number Is little play by Caroline
Duer, 1.-THE Handling Of Husbands"
Alan Dale Is humorous, inclsive and
mildly philosophical in a paper on
'grhe Sublime art OF Pleasing Actors"
A new writer, with a gift OF fun, de-
cdedly full and original, Is David Bar
ton. who contributes a story, An OBJ
staole 10 Marriage" "Parsifal," by
Guy Wetmore Carryl Is pretty love
story of an American girl abroad.
George Horton Is In evidence with
story OF Chicago people, Miss Blacks
Affinity" The Subjugatlon Of Ekrim
Pasha," by Prince Vladimir Nanlatsky,
is pleasing story Of love AFFAIR in
Automatic circles. These are only few
Of the many features in this magazine.
The verse Il contributed by Ethel
Watts Mumford, Arthur Stringer, elm
ton scollard and Arthur Ketohum and
others. "The Passing OF the God" by
Arthur strlnger. Is far above the usual
verse product-Ainsee's Magazine
company, New York.
Everybody's Magazine for March
opons with q description OF how wild
elephants are caught in India. The IL
Illustrations add interest to this remark
able story. Mrs. and Miss Van Norsts
factory girl scenes Is followed mp by the
experiences OF Miss Lillian Pettengill,
a graduate Of Mt. Holyoke College, who
tells Of her life az a domestic servant
IN various households Miss Pettingill
suggests practically and foroibly Me
necessity for mistress and maid trying
TO understand each other better before
reform can be made. Chalmers Rob.
erts has made a name for himself IN
Everybodys Magazine as a delightful
writer Of character sketches. lie con-
tributes this month a study OF Joseph
Chamberlain. Elizabeth Robins Pen
nelrs Receipts from the Old Cook
Rocks" IL a charming review Of the
kitchen classics OF our forefathers.
Booker T. washlngtous fourth paper
on Work with the Hands" consider
ably advances the interest OF this SER
les. There are also seven rood short
stories IN this number.-New York.
Smyrna times., 1903-02-25
RattIesnaI<es Seldom Attocl..

OF rattfeSnakes there are at least a
dozen, probably fifteen, different kinds,
all inhabitants of America exclusive
~, wnere they range from the north,
ern United States down to Patagonia.
The common, or banded rattlesnake
extends from Maine to Texas. Once
generally abundant, it is happily now a
rare animal save in the more thinly in
habited districts of the southern and
western states. 1t may attain a length
of five feet, with large triangular and
tiattened head. 1t feeds on rabbits.
rats and squirrels and is for the most
part slow and sluggish animal, wait
ing quietly till some prey approaches
it. This sluggishness makes it the
more dangerous, as it may be stepped
upon unaWares. with a most fatal re
suit. But it never either attacks spon-
taneOusly or pursues a retreating enc
my.
Smyrna times., 1903-02-25
An Irish Refrigerator.

An lriShwOman was looking at refrig-
orators in house furnishing store some
weeks ago. After examining into the
merits and qualities of a number of
them she purchased the one that the
salesman assured her would keep food
the best. Some days afterward the
woman called and requested them to
take that refrigerator back. as it would
not keep anything better than the
kitchen safe of the cellar. The sales
man mildly suggested that possibly she
had not put enough ice in it to keep the
things cold. Enough ice in it? Why,
are You crazy, mon? don't put any
ice in it, Anything will keep cold if
you put ice in it, bought the refrig
orator so that l wouldn't need the ice"
Philadelphia Ledger.