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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-24
THE FALsEHOOD REPEATED.

An alleged man about town" IS per-
mitted by the Tribune to repeat his
assertion that "ushers at the Taber-
nacle" have stated that good people
are barred OUT OF the Temple. because
OF the acts OF vandalism" committed
by "Mormons' at the time when
a number OF them were Invited TO go
through that building. He asserts
further:
1T Is claimed that on this occasion
a beautiful mirror was greatly damaged
by someone who must have cut II with
a diamond. Also that the beautiful
carpets were solled by tobacco spit,
and that costly curtains were cut ana
pieces OF the furniture were Clipped
Off for souvenirs
Now there is a repeated claim that
non Mormons are denied admission to
the Temple because OF the acts Of van
dallsm' alleged 20 have been committed
on the occasion Of the visit OF the cltl-
Gems. In the language OF one OF the
ushers, You will see that good people
are barred out because OF the acts OF
the bad.
Every usher and person who Is en-
gagged in and around the Tabernacle
denies having made any such statement
as the foregoing. II is also self-refut-
ed. 1t Is certain that the alleged con-
duct OF the visitors on the occasion
named, had nothing to do with the
exclusion Of non "Mormons" from the
Temple after II was dedicated, because
no one Is allowed 10 90 through It ex-
cept Latter.day Saints who have
signed recommend from the Bishop
Of his or her ward and the President OF
the stake. The edIfce Is dedicated to
ordinance work for the living and the
dead, to be performed by such members
Of the Church and them only. There
fore the conduct OF visitors previous
10 its dedication could have nothing to
do with the matter Every veil-in'
formed resident here understands this,
and only newcomer who Ia ignorant
OF our affairs would make up such
laundering story as that repeated In
the Tribune, the falslty OF which must
be known TO the managers OF that pa
per.
Let the fabrlcator Of the story point
out the person who is said 10 have told
the tale TO the reporter, and we VIII
see that the matter Is Investigated
Until then, the man about town
stands UP against the charge OF wllful
lying, which IL supported by evidence
that is positive and convincing We
notice this particular instance OF the
wrong, In the first place to assure our
non. Mormon friends who are thus
accused Of something that never oe-
CURED, that the falsehood has Originate
ed In the Tribune and not from the
"Mormons, and in the second place to
give the author OF II an opportunity
20 show Us the usher who Is said 10
have uttered the libel upon the visitors
TO the Temple previous TO Its dedica-
ton. We brand the whole story as
falsehood manufactured by the man
about town" who ought to be the man
az the bar or the man in the lunatic
asymm"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-24

We congratulate the Mayor and city
Council on the present apparent inten-
ton to work together in the clty's inter-
est. The general public appreciate the
change. Go ahead, gentlemen, In unity
and give us that business administra-
ton" that Is 80 desirable Courtesy and
consideration OF all fair claims and
measures will secure harmony and pro-
mote the public welfare.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-24
Arizona Republican.

From practical viewpoint, the
whole bnsinesss Of the Smoot investga'
ton is proatless to the public good
An the Monnons who now have more
than one wife are old men; there are
but few hundred Of them, No good
can be accomplished by the invesuga'
tion, and 1t would have been infinitely
better TO drop the investigation the mo.
ment It was found that smoot himself
was not a polygamist and never hai
been, The senate, as the sole judge Oh
the qualifications of It's members. might
have elected Mr.. s;moot because OF a
lack Of responsibility had 1t been shown
that he was a polygamlst, but II he DC
unseated now II win be menfestly IN
response to public clamo' which does
not reflect credit upon American poise
and common sense,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-24
Calumet Mining Gazette.

Looking at the situation from any
standpoint, II must appear that the one
million women were slightly premature
In their condemnation Of Smoot. Jus
tlce IN every case demands that both
sides be given a hearing, yet the wo-
men demand Shoots retirement before
the senate committee has finished re-
ceiving the testimony IN the case.
Does 1t not seem that they should wait
until Smoot has a chance TO finish tell
Ing HIS side OF the story? Is It not al
ways fair to give an accused man n
chance to explain his case? Nobody
has proven that Smoot has more than
one wife. He can hardly be held re-
sponsble for Joseph Smith and other
Mormons who have violated all rights
In the polygamous relationships. A man
may not necessarily be q criminal be-
cause he happens 10 associate with
criminals. although the association does
him no good and, unless he has a very
strong character, VIII Of necessit Y, DO
him some harm, Smith may be friend
OF Shoots but II does not necessarily
imply any wrongdoing on Shoots case,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-24

tected by the guarantee OF the Un'tei
states Constitution against religious
tests. In the earlier history or TINS
country some Of the colonies excluded
Catholics. Jews and Quakers not merely
from office but from the right to vote.
The senate Of the United states VIII he
exceedingly careful to set no prece lent
that might tend to lessen the guaran-
tees OF religious liberty. There ls no
predicting what might be the extent OF
The rebound against religious toleratior
under a plea OF maintaining moral or
der and observance.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-24
THE GENERAL CONFERENCE.

The Seventy. Fourth Annual CONFER.
ence Of the Church Of Jesus Christ OF
1.atter-day Saints will be held In the
Tabernacle, Salt Lake City, on Sunday
April 3, Monday, April 4, and Wednes'
day, April Q, commencing each day a.
10 a. m. A general attendance OF
the officers and members Is feques'ep
and expected,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-24
PHILADELPHIA Record.


On the other hand. the question Is:
What weight has this evidence upon the
issue whether Reed Smoot can be de-
prived OF the senatorial office TO which
the Legislature OF Utah has elected
him? The Legislature, which had an
undoubted right 20 eject him, was not
Mormon" body, but was composed
OF So Republicans ana II Democrats.
He does not live In polygamy, and the
fact that he belongs 10 fanttical sect
that holds polygamy 10 be In accord
ance with Bible teaching has nothing
20 do With HIS right TO be chosen senn-
tor, Even " II could be proved that he
believes all the Mormon. doctrIneL. In
Guiding polygamy, that IL not sufficient
ground for rejecting him. The relg.
ious opinions OF man, be they ever so
false. cannot deprive him OF HE rights
as n citizen, In the estimation OF the
orthodox people OF this country Chris
tIan Science Is very absurd creed. but
It's deyotoes can be punished only when
they violate the laws In their practices.
II Il cannot be shown that Reed Smoot
Is a violator Of the laws or has lnstl-
gated others to violate them he Is pro-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-24

Az the General Conference VIII COM
mence on April 3, the first Sunday III
the month, which Is the regular fas.
pay. the Saints In the Salt Lake anu
adjacent Stakes of Zion VIII observe
the monthly fast on sunday, March y"
1904. The stake and ward authorizes
IN distant places will use their own
Judgment as to making the change LOT
this occasion.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-24

English girls arc to be taught how
to care for children. They already
know how to care for the young men,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-24

Members of the Church In the South
s.~"' district Of this Stake OF Zion
should not forget their meeting IN the
Assembly Hall this evening at 1880,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-24

The bombardments Of Port Arthur
have had about the same effect as
pouring water on a ducks back
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-24

Because 1t won In the merger suit
the government does not propose TO In
stitute wholesale proceedings against
the trusts. Its policy seems to be to
deal gently with the erring ones
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-24

Every little while either the Russian
or the Japanese fleet is sighted. But IL
Is always far sighted
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-24

There 10 comfort In the thought that
March has but q week more In which TO
storm around.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-24

Work on the Panama canal has be-
gun. The commission has Just held lis
first meeting.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-24

Mr.. schwab has returned from Eu-
rope And the game at Monte Carlo
still runs.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-24

AS q man cannot choose his support.
erI in politics he Is willing to take In
everybody
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-24

Tho general conference Of the Des'
erot Sunday School Union VIII be he'o
at the Tabernacle, Salt Lake city, sun
day evening. April 8, at Z O'CLOCK
and the attendance Of all officers ana
teachers Is desired. A general INVITA-.
lion is extended to all Sunday school
workers and Saints to be present
A special meeting of Sunday school
stake officers will be held In Barra't
Hall, Tuesday afternoon, April D. al
4,SO o'clock and full attendance Is
desired. e,,,ru
GEORGE REYNOLDS,
JOS, NJ, TANNER,
General SUPPLEMENTARY
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-24

Did the merger decision kill the
Northern Securities trust or only scotch
II?
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-24

Buffalo Bill says his wife gave him
medicine TO lay him out while she
says she gave II to him merely 10
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-24

A religion class convention VIII DC
held In the Barratt hall on iuesa'N
April &. at 2 o'clock p m
JOSEPH II. SMITH,
JOHN II. WINDER,
ANTHON II. LUND.
First Presidency.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-24

A special Priesthood meeting VIII oe
held in the Assembly Hail. TUESDAY
Aprll 8, at 10 o'clock q. m.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-24

straighten him out. There is a differ
ence.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-24

Where will battle be fought first,
In Korea or Colorado?
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-24

A general Priesthood meeting VIII De
held IN the Tabernacle on Monday eve
ming. April 4, at o'clock.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-24

Mr.. Balfour's maJorlties are getting
very near the danger line,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-24

There Is great deal OF stile in the
main entrance to the Dooly building
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1904-03-24

In bombardIng. the Japanese should
learn to bunch their hits.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-07-14
TWO DROWNED.

Benson, July While fishing on
Hubbardton river Yesterday Mrs
George Knowles and daughter were
drowned by the capsizing of their
boat. Mrs Knowles, who with her
husband and child, lives on the Dan
iel Waite farm in Benson, was out on
the river in boat fishing and was &C.
companied by her little daughter and
a Miss Montenay of Putnam. When
near the bridge at O'Donnell's saw
mill the boat was capsized In some
way and the three occupants thrown
into the water
Miss Montenay after going down
once succeeded in catching hold of one
of the abutments of the bridge and
was rescued by men who were attract
ed to the place by her screams. After
nearly an hours work the bodies of
Mrs. Knowles and her child were
found, the child being clasped in the
mothers arms. Mrs. Knowles was
about twenty eight years old and is
survived only by her husband.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-07-14
RANDOLPH.

Miss Bessie Lewis arrived here
from Burlington last week, havirg
completed her second years work at
the U. V. NJ. She will spend the
summer vacation with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. d. f. Lewis.
Miss Blanche Miller, who had been
visiting her aunt Mrs. G. J. Prince,
for the past week, returned Friday
to her home in Lebanon, n. II.
William @. Carney and sister, Miss
Julia Carney, returned Saturday to
their home in Bellows Falls after a
Carney.
Mr.. and Mrs. Martin Tewksbury
left here Saturday for few weeks
outing at York Beach.
Carl. Thresher of Boston arrived in
town the latter part of last week.
coming by team and will spend a
month IS vacation in this vicinity.
a daughter was born July to Mr.
and Mrs. Ernest Sawyer
l.. B. Jonson left here Friday for
Highgate Springs were he will spend
several days in camp with his family
Willard E. Holman of Buffalo, N.
L., dIIlN6u III tUWH thursday IIOm
Burlington where he had been attend
ing the commencement exercises at
the U. V. M, and he spent two
weeks vacation with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Eugene Holman.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Holston arrived
in town Saturday for a months stay
at Mrs. II W. Tewksbury's. Mrs
Holston will be remembered as Miss
Grace Cooling
Mrs. Carroll Granger and two
children from Barre arrived here Sat-
urday for few days visit at Charles
Changers.
Miss Mabel Sault returned home
Saturday from Essex junction, where
she had been visiting her brother, f.
W. Sault.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. O. White of Wind
sor arrived in town Thursday and are
guests at DR.. h. II. McIntyre's.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-07-14
WHAT THE USEK EEPER
VA MIS-.

o for land of pure delight"
A real housekeeper's heaven
A place where fires are always bright
And dough responds to leaven;
Where house-hies never speck the
blinds,
The window glass, nor sashes;
Where wornout chimneys never smoke,
And burnt coal makes no ashes;
Where tin ware always meets the eye
With one perpetual glitter;
Where children never scatter toys,
And sewing makes no litter;
A land where meat is never tough,
Potatoes never soggy;
Where lamps just fill and trim them
seIves,6
And chimneys meier get foggy;
Where stocking heels and stocking toes
Outlast the other portions;
Where men and boys all clean their
shoes,
And outside dust the door shuns
A place where napkins keep in shape,
And silverware don't tarnish
Where nothing hard sharp, round, or
square
Was known to scratch the varnish
Lou Lawrence in National Maya
zine.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-07-14
- FL = TIC H Z ~.
Bears the Il The Kind YOU Have Always 3Ougb
Signature "a &. ZzzZzx
S WORN IN.

Washington, July Paul Morton
was sworn in as secretary of the navy
shortly before 10 O'Clock this morn
ing. The oath was administered at
the secretary's Office by Solicitor
Hanna of the department. After the
ceremony Ex-Secretary Moody said ::
81 sincerely congratulate you Mr..
Secretary upon your advent into this
office. You will come in daily contact
with some of the finest men in the
world" The new secretary was then
presented to the bureau of the chief
clerks department, He entered at
once upon duties. Moody was sworn
in attorney general little past nine.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-07-14

Prisons in Japan resemble large
country houses with many outbuild-
ings, and do not, either in the;solid-
ity or details of their construction,
wear pentitentiary aspect. The
prisoners get food in proportion to
their conduct and ind nstry; those who
do not behave will get cake of rice,
which must last them seven DAYS.
For the deserving it is ration for but
four days, and they get with it also
little horse meat and potato or pea
sauce. The labor is compulsory, but
not severe, and the prisoner gets part
of his earnings. though it amounts to
little. The discipline is military, and
serving term in prison does not i'm
pose an indelible stigma. Systematic
efforts are made to improve the pris-
oners; all the youths under nineteen
years pass two hours each day in
school. Even when their term of SEN
tence is over they cannot be released
till surety is found for their subse-
quent good behavior. Till this is
provided they must remain in prison
and may do so for indefinite periods.
OF late societies have been formed to
care for the prisoners and keep them
under observation after they have been
restored to society. Jail life there is
accompanied by all the ameliorations
of which it admits without impairing
its disciplinary and reformatory char
acter. and when it is over the convict
has new chance in life with no disa-
bilities that diligence and good con-
duct may not overcome Tribune.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-07-14
EAST ROXBURY.

George Allen and wife of Michigan
and Ohauncey Allen and wife of Da
kota are spending several weeks with
their sister. Mrs. L. A. Eastman.
Jason Freeman visited in Brookfield
on Sunday.
Mrs. Sumner Kimball and Ed Kerr
of Mortified and Fred Kimball of
Brockton, Mass, visited in town on
Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Peter LaRose were
called to Huntington Center on Satur-
day Cd account of the death of Mr.. La
Roses niece, Mary Charles.
Weitzel Webster has been in poor
health the past week
Clara Wardner and son, Ernest, are
at work for Mrs Max Dewey in Brook
field
Rachael Kelley came Monday from
Northfield to spend two weeks with
her sister, Mrs. George Knowles.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-07-14
BERLIN.

Dr. Huse has been re-appointed
local health officer.
Oliver Spooner was enjoying him
self in Barre July until he found
that ~ was missing FROM his pocket.
He is in some doubt as to the manner
of it's disappearance.
Hsying operations were almost at q
standstill the first week OF July be.
cause OF rainy weather, but conditions
appear more favorable at present.
There Is a large crop to cut.
State highway commissioner, j. o.
Sanford, was in town recently.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-07-14
STATE OF VERMONT,
DISTRICT OF WASHINGTON, IS,

In Probate Court held In Montpelier, In and for
said District, the 2sth day OF June. A. ID. 1904;
Albert futile, surviving executor of the last will
and testament of JAMES X. LANGDON, late OF
Berlin, In said District, deceased makes APP
plication TO said Court, with the consent and
appreciation In writing of the legatees and dew
isees OF said deceased, residing i'll the State OF
Vermont for license to sell part of the real es-
tate OF said deceased, situated In Poultney, In
the County of Rutland and State of Vermont, to
wit. Being the interest of said deceased in part OF
the undivided four hs interest of said deceased In
the land known the Eureka Slate Properties,
described as follows. small parcel of land at the
norheasterly corner of the so called Ely pasture,
and westerly of the Matthews Slate Company's land
containing about one and one-tourth acres of land,
together with the right to the said town of Poutney
to lay legal highway across said Ely pasture from
the south end OF said parcel ofand souheastery to
the present highway, representing that the sale
devsees of said deceased, and those interested in
money.
Whereupon, 1t is ordered by said Court, that said
application be referred to session thereof to be held
at the Probate Office In said Montpelier, the 10th
day of july A. ID. 1904, for hearing and decision
thereon: and II is further ordered, that all persons
interested be notified hereof by publication of notice
of said application and order thereon three weeks
successfully In the VERMONT WATCHMAN AND
STATE JOURNAL. newspaper published at Mont
peier, In this State, and which circulates In the
neghborhood of those interested before said time OF
hearing, that they appear at said time and place,
and, II they see cause, object thereto.
By the Court--7Attest.
1928 HIRAM CARLETON. Judge.
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-07-14

Mrs. Emma Giffin returned on Sum
day morning from two months visit
with her daughters in Franklin Falls,
N. H.
Mrs. Minnie Prince and two chill
dren left on Tuesday evening for
their future home in Chicago e. K.
Jones has gone to live with his son,
Fred.
Arthur MoCarty has finished work
for the Northfield Telephone Company
and has gone to work at the new
electrical works in Middlesex. Edwin
Jones has also began work for that
firm.
Mary Pingree has returned from
New York and moved into the house
with George Durham.
Mrs. Ira Holden is working in the
Memorial Office until substitute can
be found.
Dominiok Falranzo has moved into
the Gross tenement. Bert Williams
has moved in one of the village tene.
ments on North Main street. George
Spaulding has gone on to farm in
Roxbury and Henry Laviolette has
moved into the house he vacated on
North Main street.
ID. u. Oady is confined to the house
by illness.
Miss Blanche CLARK returned to Rut-
land on Saturday after visit with
her sister, Mrs. Will Boynton.
Harry Moseley is suffering from a
lame hand but is able to be at his mar
ket.
A sort of celebration was INDUCED
in by some Of the bows on the night of
the Fourth. Several large cannon
crackers were placed in the ice chest
at tho night lunch cart and when these
exploded the air was filled with all
things good to eat. The names of the
culprits have not yet been learned
George King of Burlington was a
recent visitor of Harry Chamberlin.
Little Vivian Morse of Lowell,
Mass, is visiting her grandmother,
Mrs. Erastus Huntley in town.
Ed Kerr has finished work for F. T.
Carr and has begun work tor Harry
@. Moseley.
Dr.. Hubbell of st. Adams has rented
rooms in Ferd Houston's tenement
and fitted an office,
The Vermont watchman. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1883-1911, 1904-07-14
4 CURIOUS PLANT.

One of the most curious plants in
the world is one described by travel
ers recently returned from the Cape
nergo colony. little known region of
Africa, and called the spider plant.
These travellers often heard from the
natives of a plant that was part spid-
er and that, growing, threw its legs
about in continual struggles to es-
cape. 1t was the good fortune of DR..
Welwitcsh to discover the origin of
the legend. Strolling along through
wind-swept tableland country, he
came upon a plant that rested low
upon the ground, but had two enor-
nous leaves that had twisted about
in the wind like serpents-in fact, it
looked, as the natives said, like a
gigantic spider.
but foot high. 1t had but two
leaves in reality, that were six or
eight feet long, and split up by the
wind 30 that they resembled ribbons.
This is probably the most extraordin-
airy tree known. 1t grows for nearly,
il not quite, a century, but never up.
ward beyond about foot, simply ex-
banding until 1T reaches the diameter
given, looking in it's adult state like
singular stool on the plain from ten
to eighteen feet in circumference.
When the wind came rushing in
from the sea, lifting the curious rib.