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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-09-04

"New York, August 20. The baby
boy recently born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Grover Cleveland at Buzzards Bay,
Mass, has been baptized Francis Grover
Cleveland, a name selected by the other
children after their father and mother"
P.S. Smithville, August 30. The
baby boy recently born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Saul Smith in the log house on the cor
ner has been baptized Saul, after his pa,
the other children judging from his bald
head that he was a chip of the old block
This first mentioned baby may die IL
the poor house the second mentioned
baby may be President of the Cnite'
States,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-09-04
His Life Saved by ChamberIain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy.

"B. l.. Dyer, well known cooper OF
this town, says he believes Chamberlains
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
saved his life last summer. He had
been sick for a month with what the
doctors call bilious dysentery, and
could get nothing to do him any good
until he tried this remedy. 1t gave him
i'm Mediate relief" says b. T. Little
merchant, Hancock, Md. For sale by
j. w. Thurston, Island Pond.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-09-04

Truly 1t is an III wind that blows no.
body good. During the Kansas flood a
little old shanty owned by bachelor
near Richmond was washed away, but
along comes a new, well built, six story
house to take its place. No owner haV-
ing turned up, the bachelor has taken
possession and doesn't care II his shan
ty never comes back.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-09-04

that il really seems an old heirloom,
with which We cannot well part. Pos
sibly, when, in the not remote future,
England shall again invite the world
to a great exhibition in the worlds me
tropolis, az New York or Chicago do
not pass her before that day. We may
be willing Il, loan the trophy, that Eng
lish eyes may look upon it and dream OF
a past age. Aud if in 1904 you shall
again visit us with similar designs as in
1908 be fully assured you will be &C
corded welcome such as men of your
qualities and bearing know how to ap
preciate.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-09-04
TOButcherS & ideBuyerS

We wish to purchase your
Hides, Calfskins, Sheep Pelts'
Tallow and Bones.
We advance money II desired
We pay spot cash.
We pay the freights.
We pay full market values.
We want agents everywhere
to sell Pages Perfected Poultry
Food and other poultry supplies
For further particulars, address
c. S. PAGE, Hyde Park VT.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-09-04

Sir Thomas, we admire your qualities
as a sportsman of the twentieth century.
You exhibit high order of loyalty to
your country and her flag by the expendi-
ture of fortunes in an attempt to show
in a given sphere a skill superior to that
of the American designer and skipper.
Yet we can but rejoice in our victory,
while extending to you the sympathy
called for by your defeat. The cup has
been in our possession so many years
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-09-04

Uncle Sam has a cruiser to be proud
Of in the new Pennsylvania that was
recently launched. She is fine speci'
men Of the American war ship, being
more than 1000 tons heavier than
the Oregon and 8 knots faster. The
Pennsylvania is sheathed and coppered
to enable her to perform active duty
for a long time without being docked.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-09-04

The memorial building at Stowe has
been suitably dedicated to high pur-
pose, the occasion being graced by the
presence of most of the notables OF the
state, representing the past, and the pres
ent and the future of political authority,
as well as by the Hon. Secretary OF the
Treasury. Truly red letter day fol
the old mountain town. Long may she
wave,
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-09-04

But the Fish and Game League meet
is yet to be. Nothing except suspicion,
and hope, and fear, can thrive until the
assembling of that august body, which
holds the lines, the net, and the bait,
and settles the mooted questions of who
and when, and where, and why. Let all
the candidates stand pat and see which
way the wind blows--after the excursion
steamer leaves Burlington for the New
York shore.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-09-04
Survivors of Black Hawk War.

Survivors OF Bihck H"Wh WIT
1t Is believed that there are but TWO
survivors of the volunteer army that
served in the Black Hawk war. These
two veterans are John T. Knox Of Los
Angeles, Cal, and A. T. Sullenger OF
McLeansboro, ILL., The former has
passed his ninety-third birthday, and
the latter Is nearing the ninety mark.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-09-04

The State Bar Association have
gathered, and ate, and drank, and sailed,
and possibly done some little planning,
and dissolved and departed. The Yer
mont Bostonians have been here. These
have been toasted in exchange for the
grateful eulogies for Vermont which
have burst from their hearts and lips.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-09-04
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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1903-09-04

For a bilious attack take Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and a
ouick cure is certain. For sale by }. W.
Thurston, Island Pond.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-31

look upon 5000 year as something
exorbltant for a public servant But
they do not, as a rule, appreciate the
value Of legal or judicial work and
ability, nor recognize the fact that
such talent learning and experience as
wan III a man Tor the supreme bench
could demand much higher figure
than $1,000 year, IN private practice.
Lawyers with an annual income Of
from $4,000 to $4,000, cannot afford
to relnqulsh their private business for
the comparatively small stipend that
has been doled out to Utah Judges 1t
Is great honor TO be placed on the
bench by the SURFACES OF the voters,
but that does not compensate for the
sacrifice that hlgh-class lawyers have
to make In accepting the Office. After
serving the state for term or two,
81 they have to return to private prac-
lee, they have 10 begin anew 10 build
up a business, end that with mesger
prospects Of the success that they have
made improbable by a long recess.
Apart from these considerations, the
labor performed Is well worth the sum
asked for as compensa ton, This is well
understood by the bar. the members OF
which know far better than the general
public what that work is and what Is
is value. The difference in the cost
to the state. between the salaries first
proposed and those decided upon by
the Senate win be SO small as TO be
scarcely worth mentioning, Why pare
them down IN that parslmonious man
ner2
II the Senate does not reconsider the
bill II has passed, and decide to pay
for judicial services and ability the
reasonable sums originally provided
for, we hope the House win be more
liberal. fair and considerate, and re-
turn the FIRST figures in the place OF
the Senate shrlnkages and do the right
thing, even though 1t may not at first
be popular A cheese-parlng policy
win not count in the long run. If
change Is made at all, have the cour-
age and the justice 10 make 1t reach
the proper point!
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-31
RELIGIOUS VIEWS NO BAn.

The New York Evening Sun says OF
the election OF Hon Reed smoot to the
Senate.
Under our Constitution a mans be-
iei is his own and nobody else's BUSH
ness. There is no test In our system.
Senator-elect Reed Smoot SAYS that
ne considers his first duty to be to hls
country whose laws and institutions
ho loves. honora and respects. The fact
that as an apostle he win not be per-
scna grata at the White House has
nothing 10 do with the case"
The Kansas city World takes practc-
ally the same view. and then gives vent
to a little bit Of sarcasm. That paper
Of Jan. q says;
What his views and opinions on
the question may be does not matter.
or at least can not count IN the senate.
Besides, the sharp edge Of the polyga-
my issue has been sadly dulled since
the sultan of Suu, with his numerous
wives, has been taken TO our national
bosom with a motherly hug, and his
borem maintained at Uncle Sans ex-
pense. Elder SmoOt may not be
great man. but he has the good sense,
20 uncommon among officeseekers, 90
keep his mouth shut He is not preach
ms his religious Views at present. He
is not even answering questions"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-31
The Waterman.

There Is no conceivable blessing that
can come TO a man or woman In this
life, apart from the Christian faith,
that is for moment comparable TO
the companlonEhip Of the right mate
One thinks Of this again as he remem-
bers the touching devotion Of the great
preacher Dr. Joseph Parker to his
wife. Seldom has there been a more
perfect marriage than theirs. They
were so perfectly one. that, as he used
to say, In some moods he did not need
to talk much with her. Some subtle
sympathy made them share each 9TH
er's thought, and, when she broke the
silence, It was to answer the unspoken
question IN his mind. To see her about
the house, 10 listen to the rustic Of her
dress, TO hear the music OF her voice
IN another ROOM was always Joy. And
when she died Parker left his heart
with her in her grave. He never was
the same man in spirit after that.
though his superb intellect remained
undimmed 10 the last. II seems some
times as II a supreme affection were
not given to all, or at least they fail
TO find the kindred soul who calls IL
forth Too often, perhaps. the capacity
for IL Is eNtrpated by playing at love
But when the supreme gift comes Il
Is simply the one imperial blessing OF
life. And thore Is no choicer lot that
any parent can wish for a child than
10 have the life Of son or daughter III
up through all the ways Of earthly life
with the light Of supreme affection.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-31
FOR THE INDIANS.

According to contributor to Leslie's
Weekly. two measures will soon be
brought before Congress, designed TO
promote certain reforms in the man.
agement Of the Indians. What these
need, 1t IS said, are the breaking
up Of their tribal system and the al
lotment Of lands in severalty, according
TO the provisions Of the Dawes act; the
breaking up, also, and the just and equ-
able distribution among the Indians Of
the great tribal funds now held in trust
for them by the United States; the in
PRODUCTION among them of the various
arts and industries euited to their ca
pacltles needs, and surroundings, and
also Of an educational system like that
enjoyed by the American people In
general, and calculated 20 bring them
into harmony with American ideals In
home, family, and community life, The
two bills are designed to meet some
Of these wants one will be q bill
providing for the breaking up OF the
tribal funds into individual holdings.
and another, known as the Vreeand
bill, extending the provisions OF the
Dawes act to the Indians of New York
state by making provision for the pur-
chase of certain titles to their lands
and thus removing the obstacle which
has hitherto stood in the way OF allot-
ting these lands to them In seyeralty.
Some have thought that the Indian
question would solve itself by the grad
ual dying out Of the Aborigines. But
It now appears that the Indians areip
creasng, rather than decreasing. The
census OF 1880 gave the number OF IN
dams In the United States. exclusive
OF Alaska. as 2ia. 000 the census Of 1860
gives them as 10000 Careful ethuolo-
gists see no reason to suppose that
since America was discovered there
has ever been time when the Indians
ON our territory were materially more
in number than they are now. Hence
the necessity OF dealing with the In
dian question In siatesmanlike man
ner. and according to the broad prn-
ciples that are supposed to underlie the
American government.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-31
JOSEPH F. SMITH.
REDUCTION IN RACE.

Since the reduction in the price Of
the cheapest edition Of the Book OF
Mormon to fifty cents per copy, the
sale Of that Important work has In
creased so remarkably. that arrange.
ments have been entered into for a
cheap edition OF the book Of Doctrine
and Covenants We are pleased to be
able to announce that the Dessret News
Book Store viii be able to furnish
that work in cloth binding for fifty
cents, is price up to date having been
one dollar This 'alll place II within
the reach Of an immense circle OF
readers II can be used by the aux
Hilary societies and higher Sunday
school classes az textbook, ana many
persons with but a small income viii
now be able TO purchase Il for the
home, and thus the revelations from
the Lord which It contains viii be
made more familiar to the masses OF
the Latter-dny Saints. This reduction,
which has been decided upon by the
First Presidency OF the Church, win be
welcome news 10 hosts Of our readers
and no doubt the orders sent for this
book will increase, in as large a ratio
as those for the Book Of Mormon since
It's half-rate reduction. The Deseret
News Book store VIII respond to all
adylces for either work at fifty cents
per COPY.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-31

matter. The refusal Of the Judge OF the
Second district court in recent case
to accept the recommendations Of jury
that mercy be shown the prisoner IN
passing the judgment OF the court upon
him, affords some little encouragement
in the midat of TIE murderous element
that SENS to have 80 little to fear from
our courts. one Is almost led to SUBJ
stltute legal terms for religious ones in
the scripture that says "As with the
priest. so with the people" and to de-
clare, "As with the courts, so with the
juries."
There Is probably today not an officer
IN this state 70 whom IS ntusted The
execution OF our criminal laws who be-
leyes that the public IS fairly dealt with
In the disposition that IL made Of the
notorious criminals that are becoming
menace to our iIyes and property II
frequently happeus ,hat judges are as
much surprised 90 ,ha verdict o. q jury
as is the public
The fact is, The iuror has no more
right to yioulie HIS conscience and his
oath. 10 turn q criminal loose unlustly
upon tho community than he has 10
condemn a man against his conscience
and his oath TO a punishment that in
his honest Judgment Is undeserved.
The trouble 20 too many Of these cases
is that Jurors are TOO willing TO make a
compromise that tlsercdits their good
sense, and wrongs the whole commu-
nifty.
Is there thoughtful and well-in-
formed man IN tbis state that does not
believe that the execution OF our laws
agalnst murderers and other notorious
criminals ia partaklns Of the nature Of
q farce? The growing feeling OF public
indignation must sooner or later make
itself ftlt IN the interest Of human life
and public safety Certainly those in
trusted with the enforcement Of the law
are well enough Informed upon the sit
uatlon % correct many Of the eyils OF
the laws deay What shall we say of
a Judge and @ prosecuting attorney Who
keep The worst tyre Of criminal cases
dragging along month after month and
year after year IN our courts2 We are
under practically the same conditions
In the enforcement Of our criminal
law az are other common law coun-
tries, and a comparison IN the execu-
ton OF the law reflects a shameful dis
credit upon us,
JOSEPH II. SMITH.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-31
DON'T RAISE THE TAXES.

The cause OF education has had and
is having q big boom in Utah It's
value, we believe, Is duly appreciated.
People OF an glasses desire to see their
children advance in learning and attain
heights which some years ago were
scarcely dreamed OF By the poorer par
ents in our community. No one desires
that this shall stop, or that any him.
ORANGES shall be placed in the path Of
educational progress. But there are
serious questions as to the limit OF
financial ability to increase the onward
movement, TO the extent desired by
some enthusiasts
Good ana suitable schoolhouses have
become the rule In nearly all the dis
tricts throughout the State Their
erection has occasioned heavy bonded
indebtedness, which cause the tax rates
to be high, and pile up a heavy burden
when added to other taxes. which
working people find heavy to bear We
do not wish TO call halt" but We
do say II is unwse aud unnecessary to
Increase the load
There Is a proposition TO increase the
limit Of the city school tax from 5i5 TO
2 mills We hope the Legislature VIII
not be in a hurry TO carry Il into ef-
feet II does not appear to be really
necessary. There has been no official
demand for g. The ordinary taxpayers
In this city are put to their wits end
to meet the annual assessments on their
little properties Many are compelled
tc sen out in order to do so. The de-
llnquent lists are long and significant
Every additional dollar is regarded as
an imposition Why attempt to Cypress
the struggling citizen by further eXac-
tons?
Something win have to he done before
long 20 cut down expenses and tighten
the loads on the backs Of the people, or
there will be trouble for the politicians
and the managers Of public affairs
Propositions TO swell taxation. even FOR
the worthy purpose OF the schools cam
not but help to raise a rumpus, and we
hope the prudent statesmen among our
new-nedged legislators. win not be car
RED away with the enthusiasm which
often runs beyond discretion in demands
upon the pockets Of the people OF Utah.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-31
Chicago Standard.

As q matter Of fact, the klnship OF
many features Of Hebrew ritual ami
Hebrew primitive literature with Baby
onian literature and law Is recognized
today By all competent scholars on in
disputable evidence But when a man
puts this relation in SO crude and i'm
possible a way as TO say the Hebrews
simply borrowed or "plagiarized"
their religion or legislation from Eaby-
Ion, he shows that his judgment is UNI
worthy Of respect. The Hebrews were
familiar with Babylonlan thought, and
were influenced by that familiarity But
once this familiarity Is granted, the diff
ferences produced by the TRANSFORMING
influence Of lsrael's lawgiyers appear
far more fundamental than the resem-
blances. Defenders of the Old Tesla
mcnt as a unique divine revelation can
do no better than 10 admit without
anxiety all the genuine simlaritles be-
tween Hebrew and Babylonian litera-
ture for these, while they correct the
old misappTehenslon that the Old Tes-
lament is thing apart. isolated and
without parallels in antiquity merely
acccntuate the ethical monothelsm Of
lsraers leaders, the merclfulness Of
lsraois codes the spirituality OF Is
raals prophets the Insight OF Hebrew
wisdom
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-31
NorIhwestern chrIgtIan Advocnte.

Your best friend is the man who VIII
frankly tell you your faults. however
painful It may be to you and 10 him
Rev. Edgerion Young. the well-known
missionary OF the Canadian Methodist
church to the Indians Of the far north.
describes the delightful sensation CT
freezing ana then the pain he suffered
in order to save his life, "He tied the
tailrope Of his sled fast around his
waist and gave his dogs the word TO so.
and of they Went dragging him
through the snow aud humping
him against everything In the way, TN
The blood began to circulate" During
the process OF resuscitation he felt as
II a hot awl were in every nerve" But
he knew that that was his only hope
ana he continued the process until he
had completely shaken off the death
sleep What a revival would break
out In every city, town and hamlet in
the Hand II every sinner would admit
that his sleep is the sleep Of DEATH
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-31
THE JUDGES SALARIES.

The passage Of the Senate bin in
ereasing somewhat the salaries Of the
supreme and district judges. Is a dis
appointment. II the raise Is made at
all II should be TO the figures first
proposed. Every argument In favor Of
the $4,000 proposition applies equally
to the 5000 limit While the Legls-
lature is about the work It might as
asg u tone thoroughly.
OF course people who only receive a
small iucor'e frnm their daily toll.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-31

IN what ways Professor Delitzsch can
find the Babylonlan code officially SUI
perior 10 the Mosaic we fail 20 see. or
course II was meant to rest on essen
tial Justice, but there Is an element OF
mercy running through the Mosaic not
recognized In the older code, Thus the
Mosaic legislation f0rhids repeatedly
the oppression OF strangers and pro-
yldes for their naturalization; 1t for
bids usury. or the keeping OF pledged
garment over night cleaning OF ones
felds Is forbidden, that the poor may
ind food, and the fruit OF a seventh,
sabbatlcal year is given to the poor
land sold for debt comes back TO the
family Of the year of jubilee; cities Of
refuge are provided for those who have
inadvertently killed a man, two Wit
nesses are required for conviction; only
forty stripes can be given runaway
slaves are not to be returned, and cru
city TO animals Is forbidden. No such
provisions are in the Babylonian code,
A special point Of difference between
the two codes appears In the matter
Of punishment by ordeal. In the Jew
ish law preparation Of perfectly
harmless water was given, with
curse on the guilty, TO the accused wo-
man; In the Babylonlan law the or
deal was by throwing the accused per-
son into the river, equally dangerous
to the innocent and the guilty.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-31
DEsEREr EVENING NEWS SATURDAY, JANUARY 81, 1908

and It's consequences. II gives new life
new aims, new hope It confers all the
Gifts and graces that accompanied the
acceptance Of the Gospel In former
ages. II Is penetrating the social sys-
tens Of the age, preparing for the es-
Enlistment Of the reign OF the Son Of
God throughout the world. The renewed
interest IN evangelical work In the
world Is but one fruit Of the revival"
that springs from the preaching of the
Gospel. II ls one evidence OF the trl-
umphant march Of the kingdom Of God
IN this age.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-01-31

There Is no more reason why Amer
leans IN the Isle Of Pines should not
pay taxes to the Cuban government
than there IL why Cubans IN the Unit
cd States should not pay taxes to the
American government.