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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-11-25

the contest, which was most spirited
and vigorous one and was entirely po-
litical. The story about "the Church
sending Roberts to Washington had no
foundation In fact, but II was quite nat
ural that people imbued with tho COM
mon idea about the Mormon Church
should jump at the conclusion reached
Mr.. Roberts was the choice of his
party composed OF citizens Of various
religious Views. but received some sup
port from non-'M ormons' who were
not Democrats, because Of his eminent
qualifications for the place and Of the
vicious attacks of his opponents He
fought his own fight In Washington
without Church aid or influence and
was prevented from taking his seat by
unusual and, as many OF hls adversarles
now admit, by improper and unprece-
dented proceedings.
The sun says further
"'rhe presence OF Mir. Reed Smoot In
the Senate Is conclusive evidence Of
Mormon activity in politics
But the sun gives no reason for this
conclusion, II Is not evidence mt all.
II Is only assumption. Senator Smoot
was elected honoraby and legally and
there is not a shadow OF talnt on the
proceedings. Whatever his enemies and
traducers may allege against him on
religious grounds they cannot produce
proof to Justify the suns rash con-
clusion. 1t is not true except to the
extent that among his active supporters
there were "Mormons' as well as Cen
tiles But so there were among his
opponents and therefore the Suns as
sertion does not hold good
The trouble is, the press Of this coun-
try follow the trend Of popular belief
on this as well as many other topics
and do not take sufficient trouble TO ar
rive at the real truth. The Sun needs
some clear light as TO the subject On
which 1t treats, before casting further
reflections on the Mormon Church or
shining through fog on its readers
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-11-25
TESTIMONY OF FANATICIsM,

A contributor to the December Gem
fury writes interestingly on American
fanaticism which be deslgnates as
"an American pcHl' He mentions a
number Of religious phenomena which
have appeared In this country, and es-
pccially those known as Dowieism and
Christian Science. Naturally he also
includes "Mormonism" In his list, but
his most serious charge against this
religion seems to be that II, after the
lapse OF sixty years, in spite Of the
opposition II has encountered shows
elements Of permanence.' 10 such a
charge. no reply is needed 1t is
strange, however, that so many really
queer religious ideas should gain ad-
herents In this enlightened country,
In this age We read history and mar
vel az the crude notions that gained
currency in former ages, but we ac-
count for II ON the ground that people
then were In darkness. We hear about
Russian fanatics, and dismiss the SUBJ
jet by thought or PITY lot the De
nighted' people of that land. But as
a matter Of fact, the queerest things
religiously may be found In our coun-
try i'm our own age and generation. We
should not throw rocks at other ages
| and other peoples
The writer In the Century endeavors
TO account for the presence IN this
country of so many strange forms OF
fanatlclsm. He says, the American
people is the most conglomeratc large
nation on the globe, The freedom all
lowed and exercised the incessant ex-
perImenting, the extraordinary genius
Of the people for free and fun speech,
the immense proportion Of half-educat-
ed persons the PUBLICATION Of all sorts
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-11-25

OF truths. half-truths, errors and CHI
meras, the Importation Of all sects in
religion by immigrants from all lands,
the method of carrying ON political CAM
paigns--municlpal state. and federal
by the press and the mails. by house,
toulouse canvass, and by countless
speeches under exciting circumstances,
by alarming prophecies attacks on
personal and political character and
the scattering OF distorted statements
far and wide, might naturally be ex-
pected to generate fanatlcism,"
There Is much truth In this. Espec-
tally IL II fact, that the constant
publication OF falsehoods is peryerting
the minds Of people who cannot think
clearly for themselves. This Is lnjur-
ious IN two ways. II dissemInates err
rors, like the wind that scatters the
seeds Of weeds and those errors Will
find soil somewhere to grow In, 1t
also causes many to neglect to give
heed to the truths that may find space
in current publications For where
much error IL known to be, few care to
look for truth Pearls certainly may
have found their way to the refuse pile,
but there is rot the place to look for
them, and in such surroundings they
are at all times apt to be overlooked.
But the writer does not touch on the
great reason why, in this age and In
this nation, so many false pretenders
are given hearing and obtaining fol-
lowing. The reason Is this, that the Al
mighty has established permanent
work upon the earth for the redemp-
ton Of the human family, both moral
ly, socially, and otherwise, and the pol
icy Of the adversary has always been
TO establish limitations, In order 10 con-
fuse the human mind, and direct the
attention away from the truth, When
Moses and Aaron appear, Egyptian sor-
cerers appear too. In the days OF
Elijah, the prophets OF Baal were nu-
merous. False Chrlsts claimed follow
ers at the time OF our Savior, and false
apostles We're numerous IN the nfst
ages, SO true Is this principle that our
Lord gave 1t as one Of the signs OF
His second advent, that many false
pretenders, were to arise and deceive
many, The very fact then, that our
age and our nation are so fruitful of
pretenders is proof that the Almighty
has established His work here at this
time. II is proof which cannot fail
to strike the logical mind very forci-
bly,, in favor of the Church, OF which
the writer in the Success says that 1t.
after the lapse of sixty years, in spite
OF the opposition 1t has encountered,
shows elements Of permanence, and
sends out missionaries to all parts of
the world"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-11-25
A WORD IN SEASON.


AS the end of the year nineteen hum
drod and three approaches, II Is deem
ed advisable TO stir IN the minds Oh
the Latter-day Saints "by way OF re-
membrance." as TO the settlement OF
their tithing for the year 80 that they
may obtain credit for 1t IN due season.
Tithes not paid In before the year
closes win not be included In this years
accounts. AS the Bishops are required
To close their books by the end of the
year, IT is important that settlement be
made with each tithe-payer as soon
as POSSIBLE. If It can be done each
individual contributor should settle up
at once, and obtain receipt from his
Bishop. Don't leave 1t till the last
day of the year.
The Bishops should pay strict atten-
ton to the instructions they have receiV-
ed concerning the keeping OF tithing ac-
cornts, When anything is donated as
t,thine the amount and kind should be
receipted for, and the stub should cor
respond. AZ that Is to be compared wish
the ledger accounts by the stake Presi-
denoy. and it will be impossible 10 make
The correct report required to the Pre-
siding Bishopric unless these partlcu-
lars are observed. II each Bishop fol-
lows his own method instead Of the uni
form plan provided confusion win en-
sue and the records Will be out OF or
der, If not incomplete. Attention should
be given TO these matters AT once.
Questions on the principle of tlthing
occasionally come to us, such as can
be answered by the respective Bishops
or Stake Presidents Some OF them arc
without the signature of the writer
They go into the waste basket Every
body can find out for himself, IL he
really wants to know and does not
desire to evade the direct point, what
his tithlng Is for the day. week. month
or year. IT'S one-tenth Of that which
ne receives for his labor or investment
That Is simple matter and leaves
no room for shifting or cheeseparing.
Tithng should be paid IN the season
thereof and In the kind received
Weekly wages are most easily tithet
weekly, SO with other periodical re,
ceipts. When crops are reaped or gath
cred they should be tlthed at once. Sc
with increase of stock or other prop
orty. Any honest query that may arts,
concerning II can be answered by tn,
duly appointed receiver and he vii
have access to proper authority II un
able to solve a complicated problem
"paV yOur tithOg and Ia blest
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-11-25
THE "sUN" IN A FOG.

The New York Evening Sun has been
showing some interest in the Utah SEN
atorlal question lately, and IN a recent
editorial touches on the perennial sub
Ject OF the Mormon Church ana pol.
i,ics, In response 20 the denial which
the Sun says the Church makes to the
charge that It Is IN politics" this
question Is put:
we the Mormon Church I'm or out
Of politics when II sent Roberts to
Washington"
That puts one In mind Of the kind OF
queries sometimes asked by pettfog-
ging and bulldozing attorneys, for the
purpose not Of ellciting the truth. but
Of embarrassing and confusing "A Wit
ness, 1t is like the query of brow
beater who wanted yes" or mo" to
this question;
'Do you beat your wife now as much
as you used to do?"
OF course the badgered witness could
not reply in monosyllable, because he
never did beat his wife, The suns
question can only be met by the stato-
ment that the Mormon Church did
not send Roberts to Washington" as
the sun can find out for certain II II
wants the truth. The election returns
viii demonstrate the facts In the case.
The Democratic party In convention
nominated him fairly and enthusiast
cally, and conducted the canvas and the
election. The Republicans nominated
Alma Eldredge and made gallant
fight for him. lie was supported on
the platform and at the polls by promi-
nent "Mormons, and thousands Of
"Mormons' voted for him
The Mormon people were divided In
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-11-25

Asked his opinion OF the boycott John
Mitchell. president Of the United Miao
Workers OF America, replied that -
man has a right to work for whom HI
pleases, but not a right to work urder
whatever condition he pleases,' En-
perience has shown that whatever
condition" simply means being a nom
union man. In other words he has a
right to work where he pleases proyid-
ing he pleases to work where the union
labor leaders say he may,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-11-25
pEsEREr NEWS PHONES.

Persons desiring to communicate by
telephone with any department OF the
peseret News will save themselves and
this establishment great deal OF an
noyance ~ they will take time 10 notice
these numbers;
For the Chief Editors Office No ~
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For Deseret News Book store "a. .
rings.
Fer City Editor and Reporters S5s' .
rings.
For Business Manager. $50, rings
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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-11-25

a Presbyterian IN this city writes us
letter strongly denouncing the course
Of certain christian ministers In the
present onslaught upon the Nor
mons" says It has finished his Pres
byterianism for all time" and an
nounccs himself "a real not a pretend
ed American Although we must adj
nit his facts, and do not dispute his
conclusions, we neither publish his
letter which Is very pointed, nor dis
close his name as that might possibly
do him injury while it would not aid
our cause, We are happy In the as
surance that there are others who
are Of his mind
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-11-25

within a year the price of diamonds
has been put up twenty-five per cent.
And the price Of coal, the black dia-
mond. Is being put IN In like manner.
And thus It is that birds Of feather
flock together.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-11-25

New Yorks fifteen hundred profess
sional cooks have been holding a con-
vention. They accomplished little or
nothing, for the reason no doubt that
too many cooks spoil the broth.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-11-25

The claim Is made for the new metal,
radium, that II has been used with
success as a remedy against cancer 1t
is pity that It should be so expensive
that none but milllonaires can afford
to experiment with It.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-11-25

Mr.. Cleveland is said 70 have broken
Marylands game law. 1t is about the
only way in which his silence is broken
these days and the people like to hear
of or from him occasionally
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-11-25

II all the charges made against Cen
eral Wood are confirmed he will not be
confirmed. on the other hand. II the
charges are not confirmed he win be
confirmed.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-11-25

The coal barons are thankful that
they can raise the price of coal and call
on the State for protection at the same
time.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-11-25

II the Commercial club can secure
cheaper coal for the people they will
rise up and call the Grub blessed
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-11-25

A committee of forty has been or
ganized at Cripple Creek to regulate
violators OF law. Evildoers had better
be careful of the roaring forties
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-11-25

The outlook for an early settlement
of the differences between Russia and
Japan Is said to be very good. Now
look out for rupture soon.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-11-25

quite number OF senators seem "a
be suffering from annexophobia,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-11-25

At sunnyside the paths of glory will
be the cinder paths.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-11-25

The militia will see the sunnyside OF
the coal miners liYos,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-11-25

All will be thankful Friday that
Thanksgiving with its gorge Is past
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-11-25

Morgan hath said that Roosevelt is
ambitious.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-11-25

Ill fares the land to hasty strikes a
prey.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-11-25

In an article in Success on how to
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-12
ABOUT RAISING BLOCKADE.
Italian Government Is Busy-Want
 United States to Guarantee Pay.

Italian Government Is Busy-W Want United States to Guarantee Pay.
 Rome, Jan 12.-Negotiation between the cooperating powers relative to raising the blockade of the Venezuelan coast are proceeding, the main point being the question of guarantees for the payment of claims should the war ships be withdrawn. The Italian for eign office recognizes the correctness Of the contention in Secretary Hays r last note, that continuance of the blockade will only further impoverish Venezuela and make the settlement of the claims more difficult, and is desir-
 ous of meeting the suggestion of the United States. At the same time it cannot act without ap agreement with
 Germany and Great Britain. AS the quickest solution the suggestion is
 again mooted whether the United States might again be asked to guar
 antee the payment of the sums award
 ed now that the situation has changed
 so completely.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-12
Kansas citv.s Live stock show.

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Jan. 12.-All arrangements have been perfected for the National Live Stock association, which, with the National Wool Crow ers' association and the National Asso- citation of Railroad Live Stock Agents, will meet in convention in this city this week. The three conventions will at- tract 1000 persons directly connected with them, besides host of others in- terested in the live stock business. A fund of $20,O0o has been raised for the entertainment of the visitors. The live stock convention will begin it's sessions tomorrow and will continue Wednes- day, Thursday and Friday. The Wool Growers will meet Saturday.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-12
CITY NEWS.

Special forecast for Connecticut: Fair tonight and Tuesday: colder with a high cold wind tonight, di- minishing Tuesday.
 Waterbury will soon have a Chinese restaurant A Chinaman from New York intends to open one on East Main street near North Elm street in- side of week.
 A new class which has been started at the Boys club and is proving very popular is the musical or piano class. The members of the class are showing great interest in it and practice on the piano at the club every afternoon and evening. They are making good prog gross.
 Attorney Bryan, representing the plaintiff in the suit of Frisbie versus F. c. Morris ct al, which was decided a few days ago by Judge 9numway of the superior court for the defend ants, has given notice of appeal to the supreme court.
 Local lawyers are incensed at the action of firm of New Haven at torneys in trying to collect claims here against the Consolidated railroad com pany out of the accident which occur red during the Danbury fair. Com plaint has been made to Attorney Cole as a member of the grievance committee.
 Considering the indictment weather there was a good attendance at the open meeting which was reid by Bar celona council, Knights of Columbus in k. of c. hall last night. A very in teresting address was delivered by Financial Secretary J. J. Lyons of Bar celona council on matters relating to the welfare of the order. Enteresting remarks were made by other members.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-12
WIND BLEW A GALE.
Window Blinds and Gates Given a
 Shaking Up Last Night.

Window Blinds and Gates Given a
 Shaking Up Last Night.
 The wind held high carnival about Waterbury last night. At times 1t appeared as if young tornado was at work outside and was making consid- 'erable headway in it's efforts to batter down everything before it. Window blinds slammed with great force, swinging signs creaked and groaned, while hail was whirled in all direc- ,tions. The rain ceased early in the night, but the storm king kept bang ing things about until daylight and did not appear to be satisfied even then. 'EJack Frost'' went to work as soon as it stopped raining and had the sidewalks in fine condition for public travel just as folks were starting out to work. It was one of the worst mornings Waterbury has seen in many years for pedestrians and to make things worse the trolley cars were all taking rest at the car barns and peo- pie had to get along without them. Things looked like they used to all day about town. Teamsters and pedes- trians were not constantly on the lookout or the street railroad cars and shoppers who did not care to walk called upon the hackmen.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-12
COAL $5 AT T|DEWATER.
Evidence of A. J. Culver Before
 The Strike Commission.

Chairman Gray Is Still Unable to At
 tend the Hearings-Mr Culver Also
 Said That Wage Statements Handed
 in on Saturday are Final
 Philadelphia, Jan 12.-Brigadier-Ge Gen. eral Wilson again presided at to-day s sessions of the anthracite coal strike commission, Chairman Gray still being confined to his home by illness. Abel I. Culver of New York, comp troller of the Delaware and Hudson Go, who was on the witness stand when the commission adjourned Satur- day, was again called upon to testify to-day. MT Culver said that the wage statements handed in on Saturday are final, and that the miners representa- t1ves have agreed that they are fair presentation of the case.
 General Wilson hoped that the repre- sentatives of other companies would be able to arrive at some understand ing with the miners in the presentation of statements as the Delaware and Hudson Go had done.
 MT Culver was croSs-examined by c. s. Darrow for the miners. MT Darrow asked the witness if the company raised the price of coal 30 cents after the strike ended, and he replied that it did and that so far as he knew the price was still maintained.
 In answer to other questions MT Gull yer said that the company was selling coal at tidewater at , ton for pre- pared sizes. The company sells it to what he termed the middIemen.
 He had no information as to what prices the middlemen were getting for coal at tidewater at $5 ton for pre- publishing about fancy prices. The employees of the company are receiving their coal supply at figure materially under that which the public gets it.
 At this point it was decided to have Thomas F. Torrey of New York. gen eral sales agent of the company, testify to the coal sales of the company, and he was summoned by telegraph.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-12
Severe storm In Michigan.

DETROIT, Mich, Jan 12.-Lower Michigan has been in the grasp of a snowstorm that in the western part of the state assumed the proportions of a blizzard. Lake Michigan was lashed by a forty miles an hour wind into con- dition that made it impossible for any of the boats to leave their ports for Chi cago. At Benton Harbor the street car service is stalled, and trains on the M. B. H. and C.. railway had to be abandoned. Three Rivers and Niles re port blizzard, the temperature very low and trains delayed by the snow.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-12
CRAzED WITH PNEUMONIA.
A Branford Point Man Went On {
 Rampage Yesterday.

Branford, Jan 12.-An exciting shooting affair occurred at Branford Point last night and although no one was hurt several shots came danger ously near hitting Dr c. B. Evans.
 Richard Cotterell, a gardener en- ployed at the summer residence of Miss w. l., Inman of New York was stricken with pneumonia, pleurisy and complications last Thursday. Early last evening he became violent and Dr Evans was called. While Dr Evans and a neighbor were in the house Cotterell suddenly seized shot gun and ran outside the house. It is said that he fired nearly a dozen shots, several nearly striking the doctor who was trying to get the man into the house. Assistance was called, and as Cotterell is large athletic, man, several men were required to over power him. He continued to strug- gle all night and at 4:30 this morning died.
 Cotterell, with his wife and child, lived in the gardeners cottage at the Inman residence. He was 29 years of age.
Waterbury Democrat., 1903-01-12
ruo Fall nueI.

ALEXANDRIA, La, Jan. 12.-In a pistol duel at a logging camp twelve miles from this city James Bryant, q principal, was killed and W. Dulaney, a bystander, was mortally wounded. Bry- ant and William Ates, the duelists, had a difficulty recently, and on meeting later renewed the quarrel. Pistols were brought into play, and Bryant fell at the first shot. Dulaney, who endeay- ored to prevent bloodshed, was struck by bullet from Rryant's pistol.