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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-16

things with patience, and not permit
ourselves to be aroused to anger or
retaliation. We should stand upfor
the right, and as far as possible
ignore the wrong-docrs, The
knowledge that God is with Jus and
that His work will prevail, should
buoy us up under every difficulty
and eycylriaI,having the conviction
that the Lord will cause even the
wrath Of man topraisc Him The
very efforts Of the enemies Of His
Church to hedge up its waywill be
ovenuled by Him to accelerate its
advancement. We advise the Saints
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tclGgent inquiry and intense sahsfac-
ton. The efficiency displayed by
the presiding officers among them is
evident to all observers. The In
Auence Of education is also appar-
ent the Church academies, college
and universities show marked I'M
proyement, being aided far more
literally than ever before from
Church funds; musical culture is
progressing; order is maintained in
public gatherings, and advancement
is seen on both intellectual and spint-
ual lines. One striking evidence Of
the faith Of the Saints is their hdel-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-16
THE FIRST PRESIDENCY OF THE mormon" CHURCH

ity in the payment Of tithes, and the
offerings for the poor, in the cree
ton Of substantial and elegant houses
Of worship, in the maintenance Of
missions and the support given gen
orally to all measures for the sr-cad
Of the work Of the Lord. Our pco-
pie are gradually following the adj
vice given to get out Of debt" 1t
is confidently hoped that the Church
itself will, before long be free from
the bonded Indebtedness which has
been a burden upon it for some
time. 1t will be glad ddings to us
all, if by the next Christmas day we
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" :: :: !. :: !: :': : :::S $: {
| throughout Chnstendom
as the anniversary Of the birth into
this life Of the worlds Redeemer.
We regard and venerate Him as
the Christ, the yeritable Son Of
the Eternal Father. To the Lat
terday Saints we extend cordial
greeting at this festive season, and
congratulate them on the condition
Of the Church and its pleasing pros
poets. In temporal things our people
in these valleys Of the mountains
have been greatly blessed. Boun-
hful harvests have been reaped on
field and farm, in orchard and gar
den and vineyard. The Aocks and
herds upon the hills and the ranges
have been multiplied; most of the
industries that havebeen established
have Aourished; comfortable homes
greet the eye in every direction,
and want and penury arc little
known among the Saints. For
these favors of divine Providence
we ought to be truly grateful, bur
in addition to these good things,
which are material, there has been
anincreasc Of spiritual life and unity,
resulting from increased faith in
God and confidence in His servants
1t is delightful to behold the peace
and Joy and -con'entment to be
found throughout Zion, and the
determination exhibited to hold last
to the truths which our Heavenly
Father has revealed in the latter days
and to the spiritual kingdom which
lie has set up to "be thrown down
no more for ever" In all the quor-
ums Of the Holy Priesthood and in
the auxiliary organizations there is
a marked increase Of interest, in
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to enjoy as far as is possible and
consistent, the pleasures of Christ
mas time, with that temperance and
regard for others which should be
observed at this sacred anniversary.
Bless the children; provide for the
poor; comfort the distressed; visit
the widow and the fatherIess; forgive
those who may be regarded as enc
mics; be filled with the spirit Of
blessing; have charity for all; pro-
mote peace and good will, and
spread abroad the light and inteIE-
gence which flow downfrom heaven
in the Gospel Of the Son of God;
recognize His divine hand in all
that is good and useful and that
promotes the welfare Of humanity.
All truth, from whatever source it
seems to emanalc, in science, in art,
in philosophy in theology, in dis
coyery or invention, which promotes
happiness and elcyates mankind, is
from the Father Of lights, who sent
His Son, Jesus Chnst Of Nazareth.
into the world to uphft His sons
and daughters and bring them out
Of darkness, ignorance and sin INTO
communion with Him and obedi-
ence to His laws. Glory and praise
be unto Him for this great and
crowning mercy Let all nations
join in the glad refrain which was
sung by the angels at the Sayior's
BIRTH We extend greeting and
blessing and earnest desire for the
favor Of heaven to rest upon all the
human family. with the ierent hope
that the time is not far distant when
they will bow the knee to King
Emmanuel and sing with united
voice, Glory to God and the Lamb
for ever and ever Amen.
JOSEPH F. SMITH,
JOHN r. WlNDER,
ANTFION II. LUND,
First Presidency
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irg as Intellectual gymnastics ana n
couple OF chapters iu sunday school
every sabbath. for they treated OF au
subject. under the sun and had much
NIluuDlH religious matter On them along
with the other s'atistIcs) those I'M
structioHs commanded that pen knives.
envelopes, pens, and writing paper be
furnished the members OF the legisil-
ture So the secretary made the nur-
chase and the distribution Tho knives
cost 81 apiece. There was one too
many. ana Che secretary gave 10 90 me
clerk OF the house Of representatives.
The United states said the clerk ~ the
house was not a member OF the leg
isloture, and took that 50 out OF me
secretary's salary. as usual.
About Saving Wood"
white men charged s. or 81 a load
FOR saving Uu stove wood. Tho seaIe-
Ary was sagacious enough To know
that the United states would never
pay such price as that; 30 he got an
Nlrdlan 10 saw w a load " office wood
40 81 20. he made ont the usual vouch-
er. but signed no name TO it--smply op-
pended note explaining that an Iu-
dian had done the work. and had done
10 in % very capable and satisfactory
way. but could not sign the voucher
owing TO lack Of ability I'm the necog-
sory direction. The secretary haa %
pay that SL5o. He thought the United
States would admire both his economy
and hl4 honesty iu getting the w0rl,
done 800 half price aud not putting
pretended Indians signature to the
voucher, but the United states ola not
see ~ boz that Hight. The United states
was too much accustomed to employ
NT % Lea al 49, ~
fetal capacities 20 regard his explann-
ton " the voucher as having any
foundation On fact
Tho bed Mans Mark.
"Eut tho novt tlmc the Indian saw
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Wherefore he got some printing done.
forwarded the bin 70 Washington with
full exhibits OF the high prices Of things
In the territory, and called attention TO
a printed market report wherein IL
would be observed that even hay was
$3.50 ton. The United States re-
sponded by subtractiug the printing
bill from the secretary's suffering sal-
ary-and moreover remarked with
dense gravity that he would find MOTH
ing IN his instructions requiring him
to purchase hay.
Sluggish Gray Matter
Nothing In this world Is palled IN
such impenetrable obscurity as "A e. s.
treasury COmptrollers understanding.
The very fires Of the hereafter could
get up nothing more than atful
glimmer In II. In the days
speak OF he never could -
made 10 comprehend why Il wa
that 10000 would not go as far IN Ne
Vada' where all commodities ranged
NJ an enormous figure, as it would n
the other territories where exceeding
cheapness was the rule. He WAS M
officer who looked out for the Uttla OK.
penses all the time The secretary OF
the territory kept his Office ln his bod
room, as / before remarked; and he
charged the United States no rent all
though his instructions provided for
That item. and he could have Justly
taken advantage Of IL ca thing which
i would have done with more than
lightning proiuptness II / had been secs
rotary myself But the United States
never applaudad this devotion. fr-
deed, j think my country was ashamed
employ.
Mental Gymnastics.
'"rhose Instruct long Quo ,,,.s ..
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N II
wi American huuorIst. 40 his IN
teusely interesting book,
"Roughiug IT, portrays the
first Legislature Of Nevada and tells Of
It's trials in language so simple and
graphic; so enhancing and good ma
tured that his description is herewith
reproduced:
Originally. Nevada was a part OF
Utah and was called Carson county;
and a pretty large county It was too.
Certain OF It's valleys produced no end
OF hay, and this attracted small colo
Mes Of Mormon stock nisers and
farmers to them. Gov, Roop
was the first and only chief magistrate
Of IT, In due course Of time Congress
passed a bill to organize Nevada Ter
ribry," and President Lincoln sent
out Gov Nye to supplant Roop
AT this tlmo the population Of the
territory was about 1900 or 1900,
and rapidly increasing silver mines
were being vigorously developed and
silver mills erected. Business Of an
kinds was active and prosperous and
growing more SO day by day.
Objected to Immigrants.
THE people were glad to have % le-
ultimately constituted government, but
did not particularly enjoy having
strangers from distant states put In
authority over them-a sentiment that
was natural enough. They thought the
officials should have been chosen from
among Reconsideration among prom
lnent citizens who had earned a right
10 such promotion, and who would be
In sympathy with the popuaCe and
likewise thoroughly acquainted with
the needs Of the territory. They were
right ln viewing the matter thus with
out doubt. Tho new officers were
immigrants" and that was no title 10
anybodys affection or admiration
either
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Mark Twain Description
Of Nevada's First Legislature.

three dollars day. although board
was four dollars and fifty cents, for
distinction has its charm In Nevada as
well az elsewhere. and there were plenty
Of patriotic souls out Of employment
but 10 get legislative hail for them 20
meet IN was another matter altogether.
Carson blandly declined to give a room
reut-free or let one to the government
on credit.
Curry's Patriotism.
Put when Curry heard Of the diff
Guilty. he came forward, solitary and
alone, and shouldered the ship Of state
over the bar and got her afoat again
/ refer TO 'Curry-old Curry-old Abe
Curry But for him the legislature
would have been Obliged to sit In the
desert. He offered his large stone
building Just outside the capital limits.
rent-free. and It was gladly accept
ed Then he built a horse railroad
from town to the capitol, and carried
the legislators gratis He also fur
nished pine benches and chairs for the
legislature, and covered the floors with
clean saw-dust by way Of carpet and
spttoon combined, But for Curry the
government would have died I'm It's ten
der Infancy. A canvass partition to
separate the senate from the house Of
representatives was put up by the
secretary at cost OF $40. but the
United states declined to pay for Il.
Upon being reminded that the IN
structons' permitted the payment Of
a liberal rent for a legislative hall. and
that that money was saved to the coun-
try by Mr.. Curry's generosity. the
United states said that did not alter
the matter, and the $40 would be
subtracted from the secretnry's $500
salary--and Il wac.
Printing Problem
"The matter Of printing was from
the beginning an interesting feature
Of the new governments difficulties.
The secretary was sworn to obey hls
volume OF written Instructions" and
these commanded him to do two GER
tain things without fan. viz:
q. Get the house and senate jour
nails printed; and,
"2. For this work pay ijo per
thousand" for composition, and $50
per token" for presswork IN green
backs.
Economic Uncle Samuel.
1T was easy TO swear to do these
two things but It was entirely lmpos-
sible 20 do more than one OF them.
When greenbacks had gone down TO 30
cents on the dollar the prices regularly
charged everybody by printing estab-
lishments were $3.50 per thousand"
and $3.50 per token" IN gold. The
instructions commanded that the
secretary regard q paper dollar issued
by the government as equal 70 any 9TH
er dollar Issued by the government
Hence the printing OF the Journals was
discontinued, Then the United States
sternly rebuked the secretary for dis
regarding the Instructions" and
warned him to correct his ways.
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Frlgld Reception.

The new government was received
with considerable GOODNESS. II was not
only a foreign intruder but a poor one
II was not even worth puckng-ex-
cept by the smallest OF small fry office
seekers and such. Everybody knew
that Congress had appropriated only
100000 Il year In green backs for Its
support--about money enough 10 run a
quartz mill a month. And everybody
knew also. that the first years money
was stun IN Washington. and that the
getting hold OF It would be tedious
and difficult process. Carson city was
too wary and too wise to open mp a
credit account with the imported bant-
ling with anything Ike indecent haste
The Birth Struggle.
There Is something solemnlv funny
about the struggle OF newborn Ter
ritorial government to get start in
this world. ours had a trying time Of
st. The Organic Act and the "instruc-
lions from the state department COM
manded that a legislature should be
elected mt such-and- date. II
was easy to get legislators. even at
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1905-12-16
Mental Gymnastics.

Those instructions 1--WE used 10
read chapter from them every morn.
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Tho BED Mans Mark.

But tho novt tlmc the Indian saw
ed wood Tor US l taught him 10 make
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-05
NOTABLE C0NC0uRSE ASSEMBLIES
TO HONOR DEAD STATESMAN

tion at Q o'clock. The president was
accompanied by Secretaries Shaw.
Hitchcock, Wilson. Metcalf, Bona
parte, Attorney General Moody. Post
master General Cortelyou, former
Secretary Morton, former Secretary
Lyman b. Gage. Elihu Root, Charles
Emory Smith. Senator Knox, DR.. p.
NJ. RiXey and Secretary Loeb.
Troop A was drawn up at the en-
trance to the station. The party was
met by Samuel Mather and com
mittee of the Chamber of Commerce
A large crowd witnessed the presi-
dents arrival. but made no demon
stration. Immediately entering car
riages. they were driven to the Cham
Der of Commerce. where they were
met by Governor Herrick and Vice
President Fairbanks. &
The funeral began with the arrival
OF President Roosevelt and party al
the Chamber of Commerce han, where
the remains lay in state. The troops
with a squad of police led the cortege
and a large number of people lined
the streets leading to the cemetery
and watched the passage of the fu-
neral procession.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-05
TIRED OF LIFE and WANT TO DIE"
SAID WOULDBE WOMAN SUICIDE

time the woman was brought back
to normal state.
Later the woman was left to her
self and departed from the hotel and
started to walk down Main avenue,
probably intending to try the river
route to eternity.
At the police station she gave her
occupation as a laundry hand. john
son, who appears to know the wom-
an well, would make no statement.
The proprietor of the New Luz
verne hotel, where the woman was
was stopping, stated to a Press re-
porter this morning that he knew
little or nothing about her. She
came here about one week ago in
company, as I thought, with Johnson.
Her home, she stated, was in Kenne-
wick, little town situated across the
Columbia river from Pasco.
She always appeared to mind her
own business" stated the proprietor,
land / paid little attention to her."
The woman Is now confined In
cell at the police station, where she
will be kept for safe keeping.
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by man who gave his name at po-
lice headquarters as Johnson. Other
than that nothing is known of the
man.
Yesterday the Long woman tried
to shoot herself, but did not succeed.
She appears to be about as years of
age, but as to herself she has but
little to say.
AS a result of her second attempt
to end her life with the carbolic acid
her mouth, tongue, arms and breast
were severely burned. Johnson, who
was with the woman at the time, no.
ticed that she was acting strangely,
which fact led to his keeping an eye
on her. His vigilance was soon re-
warded, for shortly afterward she
drew a vial from the folds Of her
dress and tried to drink it's contents.
johnson knocked the bottle from her
CRAPS, but not before she had gotten
some of the contents in her mouth
and a portion of it on her breast and
arms.
"A physician responded to the call
sent out by Johnson and after short
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-05

"I'm tired of life and want to die.
There's nothing on this earth to in
terest me, so that's why 1 want to
leave it,"
Such were the words Of Alice A..
Long, who was arrested by Patrolman
Thompson while wandering about the
streets at 4:35 o'clock this morning,
Thompson at first thought the
woman was crazy when he came
across her walking aimlessly about
the pavements. Thompson at once
called the patrol wagon and had the
woman taken to headquarters.
There it was learned that she had
made two attempts to end her life,
both of which had terminated unsuc-
cessfully.
At an early hour this morning the
woman tried to wipe out her ex-
istance with carbolic acid in her room
at the New Luverne hotel, situated
at the corner of Division street and
Main avenue.
She was prevented from doing so
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-05
JAPS CELEBRATE
TOGO'S VICTORY

The Spokane Japanese association
celebrated the victory of Admiral
Togo over the Russian fleet in Elks'
temple last night. More than $500
was expended in fireworks and dec
orations for the occasion.
In spite of the fact that II was a
Japanese celebration the audience
was composed mostly of Americans
and fully 1000 more were turned
away from the doors during the eve
ming.
The temple was beautifully decor
ated with lanterns and red. white
and blue streamers intermingled with
the Japanese national emblems-
T. Kajiyama, employed in the en-
gneering department OF the Great
Northern railway. delivered the only
address in English at the meeting.
other features of the celebration
were Rotations by japanese maidens
and grand display of fireworks.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-05

different portions of the city hall.
while Mistah Po'tah looked on in self
satisfied pride.
His pride went before a bump"
however, that resulted in Mistah
Po'tah's seeking recreation in Sec
tions some distant from the city hall.
1t so happened that while the
worthy descendant of Ham was
standing a-gape in unmitisated pride
before the building. admiring his
work of art, there happened along a
number of the clerks. some of whom
were of Celtic origin.
Then the trouble began.
The Hibernian officials took one
pipe" at the city hall and then look
ed around for shillaley. For from
the dignifled city hall, flowing def
antly in the breeze. were flags of all
nations. British, Hungarian and in
fact almost any kind OF nationality
but American. The remarks emitted
by the irate clerks seemed to indi-
cate to Mistah Po'tah that he had
very pressing business elsewhere.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-05
(Scripps News Association.)


CLEVELAND, o.. July with
fitting ceremonies, yet marked with
simplicity. the body OF the late Sec
rotary of State John Hay was today
laid In it's last resting place. Lake.
view cemetery.
At II o'clock short services for
the dead began in the sanctuary of
Wade Memorial chapel in Lakeview
cemetery. In the chapel was assem-
bled little company of distinguished
mourners. Mrs. Hay and Clarence
Hay were In the front bench to the
right. To the left were President
Roosevelt and Samuel Mather, Other
relatives were near Mrs. Hay. Vice
President Fairbanks and the remain
der of the company sat well in the
rear of the chapel.
When the silent company was as
sembled DIR. Hiram c. Hayden began
a prayer for the dead. a quartet sang
two verses of "A hymn. following
which DR.. a. ID. Medium, pastor OF
the church. read passage of scrip
ture. Another hymn and a prayer
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-05
GOODWIN
MAR f|QhT
btf0Rt ].A.A.(.

Eddie Quinn, matchmaker for the
S. A. A. c.. is negotiating with Kid
Goodman of Boston for go here in
Spokane between Goodman and either
Young Corbett or the winner of the
Herrera Neary battle at Butte. Jack
Mooney, Goodwins manager, writing
to a personal friend in Spokane, says:
IF arrangements are completed.
the local fans will witness one of the
best bouts that they ever will have
an opportunity to witness. Goodman
is the best boy turned out in the east
since the days of Terry McGovern.
Goodman has knocked out such boys
as Austin Rice. Dave Sullivan and
Jack McLelland, has drawn with Abe
Attell and Charley Neary. and has
lost decision to Aurelio Herrera,
the terrible Mexican, in Is rounds,
and has beaten the same Herrera In
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-05
GOOD ROADS PEOPLE TO
Be ROYALTY RECEIVED

from the county, responses by the
members of the association and the
appointment of the different commit
tees.
The afternoon session will be called
at o'clock, while the evenings en-
tertainment will commence at 8
O'Clock.
On the following Saturday a con-
ference will be held for the purpose
of outlining a system for the i'm
provement of the thoroughfares of
the city and county.
Mayor Daggett and J. d. Sherwood.
chairman of the committee on good
roads, will be on hand to receive the
delegation.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-05

All arrangements for the entertain
ment of the officials of the National
Good Roads association on July z.
to be given under the direction of the
Spokane chamber of commerce, were
practically completed today.
Secretary Munroe of the chamber
of commerce announced this morning
that all persons were cordially in
vited to attend the meetings. There
will be three sessions incident to the
entertainment of the visiting officials
on July Z. In the morning the con-
vention will be called to order by
Chairman d. T. Ham, after which
will follow the invocation by Rev. o.
w. Van Osdel, the address of welcome
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1905-07-05
WHY NO FLAGS WAVED
FROM THE CITY HALL
ON NATIONS BIRTHDAY

The American flag did not fly from
the city hall yesterday.
"Misteh" Porter a descendant Of
the Ham of Biblical fame, and city
Official caused no end OF rumpus
among the other employees of the mu-
nicipality through we'll meant but
somewhat questionable method of
showing his patriotism on the Fourth
of July.
Mistah Po'tah is city official in
the capacity of Knight of the floor
swab and duster." Yesterday morn
ing Mistah Po'tah while sweeping and
busting the city hall bethought HIM
self that he would do little decorat-
ing.
He decorated" all right.
After scratching his head for a
half minute aforementioned that there
were several very pretty flags slowed
about the building.
He forthwith proceeded to appro-
pirate the flags and in a short time
flags, with colors like unto the coat
Of Joseph, were streaming from the