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Gilpin observer., 1906-11-15
Meanness of Theft.

A man who has been rifling the mail
boxes of at least one city has been
caught. He was apprehended as he
sought to cash a check he had found
in his loot. The fellow deserves a long
sentence. for in this peculiar form Of
crime there is a contemplate mean
ness absent from some petty offenses
To steal letter with money or a
check within may be no worse than
other forms of larceny, but there are
concomitapts that add to the gravity
of the act. The mail thief does not
discriminate. With access to bag or
box, he takes whatever packets come
to hand, and those that are worthless
to him he casts away. The letter that
never comes may lead to the tragedy
credit. In it there may be some mes
sage Of priceless import. Happiness
and prosperity may have depended
upon its safe delivery. About all these
things the thief has not a care. Mis-
sives perhaps more precious than their
weight in gold are to him rubbish. In
destroying them he may be doing a
greater actual harm than in diverting
negotiable property. Everybody is in
terested in the safety of the mails-no
less than others those who never in
trust to them anything but written
words. When letter has been prop
erly stamped and deposited, says the
Philadelphia Ledger, the sender has a
right to be secure in the belief that
it will reach its designated place and
not be rifled by wretched thief. II
such thief is caught the necessity of
making an example of him is obvious.
Compared with him. the ordinary pick.
pocket seems almost desirable ele-
ment of society. He is the lowest type
of criminal vapdal.
Gilpin observer., 1906-11-15

The cost of being a loyal college
graduate Is increasing every day, de-
clares the New York Evening Post. In
addition to paying for directories. -
booklets" Catalogues student pub.
lications" and various forms of Llama"
there are class dinners to be sub
scribed for. class dormitories to be
built, class professorships to be en-
dowed. prizes. scholarships, fellow
ships and library foundations to be
established. There is also a moral as
well as financial drain upon the re-
sources of the alumnus. He has to re-
main faithful even though his college
Stays him. He must be ready to ap.
prove the policy and even the speeches
of his college president. He must
praise the curriculum. He must root"
at games and races, however languid
his interest in them; must defend the
ineffective stroke of the crew, errors
on the diamond and on the gridiron
and at last must send his sons to be
educated where he was educated him.
self. even IL In his judgment some
other college would be better. Unless
he does all these things with enthu.
siasm he is thought to be churlish
fellow without college spirit"
Gilpin observer., 1906-11-15
WANT HIGHER WAGES.
Concerted Demand Of Railroad En-
ployes East and West.

Cleveland-Late developments in the
controversy between the railroads and
their employees, indicated more strong
ly than ever that the possibilities of
trouble are not confined to the dispute
between the Erie and its firemen, but
that demands for higher wages and
shorter hours are general East and
West, with the engine drivers, firemen,
trainmen and all branches of the SER
vice.
Announcement was made by Warren
s. Stone, grand chief of the Brother
hood of Locomotive Engineers, that the
engineers on forty-seven railroads west
of Chicago had made demands for bet
ter terms and that the time in which
the officials were to give their answer
had been extended thirty days from
November 30th.
At the expiration of that time he
said it was probable that most of the
roads would grant what the men ask.
That there is a concerted and pre-
arranged action of all the railroad en-
ployes throughout the country is evil
dent from the similar and simultane-
Gus demands made upon the compa-
nies west of Chicago and those in the
East. The demand in the West af-
fects every large system west Of Chi
cago, including the Illinois division,
which is used as line of division.
Gilpin observer., 1906-11-15
THANKSGIVING DAY.
Governor McDonald's Proclamation
Names Thursday, the 29th.

Governor McDonald's PROCLAIM alton
Names Thursday, the 29th.
Denver-Following is the governors
proclamation calling the people of Col
orado to celebrate day of thanksgiv.
ing:
state of Colorado, Executive Cham
ber, Denver.
During another year Colorado has
Almighty God.
"'He watereth the hills from his
chambers; the earth is satisfied with
the fruit of thy works. He causeth the
grass to grow for the cattle, and herb
for the service of man; that he may
bring forth fruit out of the earth
'It has been a year of progress, not
alone in material matters, but in those
things which soften the harsher things
of life, making it easier for those who
carry burdens, spreading the spirit OF
love broadcast among the people and
uplifting the citizenship of the state.
Abundant harvests have been the
reward Of our farmers; our merchants
have prospered, our mines have pro
duced their wealth. All lines of in
dustry and trade have shared in the
general prosperous condition Of the
state. Capital and labor have been
busily and profitably employed in le-
gitimate pursuits.
"As we stop moment from the
busy whirl Of life to contemplate the
blessings that have been ours, we can
find no more fitting expression than
that Of the Psalmist when he ex-
claimed, oh, that men would praise
the Lord for his goodness, and for his
wonderful works to the children of
men,
Now, therefore, /, Jesse F. McDon-
aid, governor of the state of Colorado,
pursuant to the power and authority
vested in me by law, and in accord
ance with the proclamation of the Pres
ident of the United States, designating
Thursday, November 30, 1906, as a day
of Thanksgiving, do urge that the peo-
pie of Colora DO, in their homes and
churches, render thanks to God for his
bounteous blessings of the past, and to
request continuance of his divine
| favors. Let us emulate the Master by
deeds of kindness and acts of mercy
and love.
"It witness whereof, / have here
unto set my hand and caused the great
seal of state to be affixed at Denver,
| the state capital, this 9th day of No
vember, A. D., one thousand nine hun
dred and six.
JESSE f. MCDONALD.
by the governor, attest:
| JAMES COWIE,
Secretary of State"
Gilpin observer., 1906-11-15
Antique Autos on Parade.

Paris.-There was remarkably pic
tursque and interesting procession OF
antiquated and ramshackle motor cars
from the Place de la Concorde to Sew
res Sunday. Many makes OF cars
were represented and 1t took the par
ticipants several hours to cover the
distance OF eight miles. A large crowd
derived much amusement from the pa.
rade. No car could take part that was
less than ten years old. but many mod
ern machines accompanied the old
timers, and the comparison between
.he old and the new excited much in
terest and made most striking exam
pie OF the rapid progrss made In mo-
tor construction In decade.
Gilpin observer., 1906-11-15
Republican Chairman Rewarded.

Denver.-At a meeting Of the State
Vivian, chairman of the Republican
state central committee, was appointed
register OF the land board, at n salary
Of $4,000 per year. The meeting was
called by Governor Mcdonald and all
members OF the board were present.
The appointment goes into effect De.
cember 1st, when Mr.. Vivian will take
up the ofIice vacated by Mark G..
Woodruff. Mr.. Woodruff recently ten
dered his resignation to the board In
order that he might accept an appoint.
ment Of the government % director Of
the Pixies Peak reserve.
Gilpin observer., 1906-11-15
GUNNIsoN TUNNEL.
Work Of Lining II With Concrete Sue
Cessfuily Begun.

Washington.-Octo 2Gth the first
Of the concrete lining was placed in the
Gunnison tunnel Of the Uncompahgre
irrigation project in Colorado. Work
was begun In this tunnel January IL,
1905, and on the first of the present
month 1G,7SS feet had been excavated,
757 feet having been excavated dur
ing October. The progress made last
month is considered exceptionally
good when the character of material
ecountered is considered. Several
hundred feet Of concrete floor In the
west end OF the tunnel Is already COM
pleted.
The concrete plant promises to be
economical. Gravel is obtained on top
Of hills surrounding the main shaft,
which is located 1850 feet west Of the
portal. The gravel beds contain gravel
and sand Of excellent quality In about
the right proportion for concrete and
the material is handled only twice be-
tween the pit and the wall Of the tun-
mel.
Plans are being prepared for an i'm
proved form Of drop for the south ca
nal and for the headgates Of the Gunni.
son tunnel. All outside work suffered
considerably from unprecedented
snow storms.
Gilpin observer., 1906-11-15
.LECALIzED BOSS
6oNAPARTE. WOULD HAVE ONE
ELECTED BY EACH PARTY.
TO SELECT ALL CANDIDATES
Thinks It Would Be An Improvement
on Nominating Conventions -
Would Not Restrict Independents
Nominations,

Baltimore.-In an interview pub
lished Saturday. Secretary of the Navy
Charles Bonaparte suggested the estab
lishment of legalized BOSS in each
of the states and cities, the "boss" to
be empowered to select the candidates
for the various elective officers
thereby doing away with nominating
| conventions. Declaring that he was
| speaking seriously, Secretary Bona
parte continued:
''It is hard, indeed, often impossible
to get the right men for public offices
to become candidates. Unfit candi
dates can be secured by the bushel.
Now, by legalized boss mean
an Individual authorized on behalf OF
one of our parties to choose all candi
dates of that party for eleven offices,
within designated territory.
| "Of course, every facility should be
afforded for making Independent
nominations, whether within the organ,
lied parties or without, so that all cit
izens who may be dissatisfied for what
ever reason with the regular nomina
| tions, may be able to vote effectively
according to their convictions"
The reporter asked how Mr.. Bona
parte would choose his proposed "le,
galized boss"
HE ought to be elected annually"
said the secretary, 'by the legal voters
of his party, at primary held under
all the sanctions of law, and at which
only this one office, or, rather position
| should be filled. I likewise think it
probable that one of the persons who
have been known as bosses since
have known something about politics
would have been elected at such pri
| mary.
Perhaps it might be wise to provide
that the 'nominator' or 1egalized boss
have suggested, should be himself
disqualified to hold public Office, but
of this 1 am not sure. There are GER
tainly two sides to the question"
Gilpin observer., 1906-11-15
journalism of To-Day.

The versatile Emperor of Germany
Is the latest critic of modern journal
ism. He deplores especially the lack
Of preparation on the part of those
who engage in the business of molding
oublic opinion. To obtain recognition
even dentistry, years of application re-
sulting in tangible evidence Of pro-
ficiency are required. This, he thinks.
is as it should be, but in journalism, he
asserts, lad of 20 may sally forth,
notebook in hand, make collection of
baseless rumors, and forthwith pro-
duce and publish articles which may
set the world on fire. The Emperor
is not the only one who cherishes this
delusion respecting the method OF
making newspapers. Even in this en-
1ightened country, many otherwise
well-informed persons regard with
species of awe the smart young man
seeking an interview. They behold in
him one who possesses mysterious
power and authority. AS a matter of
Tact, remarks the North American Re-
view, he is only cleaner of wisps of
information, which in common with
thousands of others find their way
into the winnowing machine. The man
behind, unseen by his majesty and fel-
low-critics is the editor. 1t is his intel
ligence and judgment, hardened in the
most severe school of mental develop
ment known to civilization, that deter
mine what shall or shall not be given
to the public. No other profession re-
quires so perfect a combination of I'M
doubted integrity, alert intellectually
and dispassionate mental balance; nor.
in this country at any rate, does any
other calling possess these qualities in
SO high degree.
Gilpin observer., 1906-11-15
Sympathetic Strike Unlawful.

Boston.-The Supreme Court Of Mas
sachusetts has handed down an opin-
ion that will be sweeping in its effects,
and which will interest every labor un-
ion man in the country. The case was
an appeal on an injunction to restrain
a labor organization from striking.
The court said: "The right of laborers
to organize unions and to utilize such
organizations by instituting a strike is
an exercise of the common law right of
every citizen to pusue his calling.
whether Of labor or Of business, as he
in his judgment thinks fit. The unions
have right to determine what kind
OF workmen shall compose the union"
But the court held that a sympa-
thetic strike was unlawful.
Gilpin observer., 1906-11-15
FEDERATION OF LABOR.
Twenty-sixth Annual Convention In
Session at MINNEAPOLIS,

Minneapolis.-Th twenty-sixth an
rual convention of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor opened in Minneapo-
lis Monday with 800 delegates, includ-
ing several from the British Trades
Union Congress, and about twenty wo-
men present.
In his annual address President
Gompers congratulated the organiza-
ton on its growth.
Referring to the Moyer-Haywood
case, Mr.. Gompers said:
THE entire proceedings in this case
thus far have been characterized by
hieh-handed outrage and violation of
the constitutional and statutory guar
antees and are repugnant to the con-
ception of human Justice as under
stood and accepted by our American
life, our American manhood, since the
foundation of our republic"
Following the address by President
Gompers, the credentials committee
presented its report This led to a re-
opening of the old controversy be-
tween the plumbers and steam filters.
The plumbers entered protest
against the seating of the steam fit
ters' delegation and will take the mat
ter before the executive committee.
''Financially as well as otherwise,
the American Federation of Labor has
had prosperous year." says Secre-
tary Morrison in his report for the
year ended September 30th. The year
was closed with $113,540 in the treas
ury.
The total receipts from all sources
are $217,S151S. divided as follows:
Per capita tax, $10S,046.S8; supplies,
S12,SS7S4; American Federationist,
$25,912.S7; International Typograph-
ical Union assessments, s52,619.12;
textile assessments, s2O,125.15; de-
fepse fund, s15,556.02; premium on
bonds, $736.35. The expenses are
$21S,540.04. as follows:
From general fund, $124,S1S24;
American Federationist, $26,S6S.12; |;
defense fund, S13,643.40; premium on
bonds, $52,619.12.
James B. Lennon, treasurer OF the
federation, in his annual report says:
During the sixteen years marked
changes have taken place in our or
ganization. Then we were struggling
to maintain our existence. Now the
federation is as strong as the ever
lasting hills. Then the advantages
ard the help of the federation was
sought for by but few of our unions
Now none of our international unions
make any great trade movement with
out the approval and cooperation OF
tie American Federation of Labor"
Gilpin observer., 1906-11-15
kansas-c colorado Case.

Washington.-The Supreme Court OF
the United States has fixed December
18th for a hearing In the case of the
state Of Kansas versus the state Of Col
orado, Involving the right Of the for
mer state to use the water OF the Ar
kansas river for irrigation purposes.
This date Is fixed because 1t is now
known that Attorney General Moody
will be appointed to the vacant place
on the supreme bench. Moody's name
appearing on many papers in this suit
that came before him as attorney gen.
eral, he cannot pass upon this case
when 1t comes before the court, and
the decision must be rendered by the
other eight justices.
Gilpin observer., 1906-11-15
Lone Bandit Robs Passengers.

Kansas City.-A lone robber, heavily
masked, boarded the rear sleeper Of
eastbound California Limited train. on
the Chicago. Rock Island & Pacific.
known as No. A. between Slater and
Glasgow. Missouri, at 11:5S Thursday
night. robbed three passengers and es-
capped In the darkness. According to
the local officers Of the Pullman oom.
pany. the robber secured but $G5.
Among the three men forced by the
robber to disgorge was Il. r. Slagle OF
Kansas City. assistant superintendent
OF the Pullman company. The train
was the through passenger from Call.
fornia.
Gilpin observer., 1906-11-15

A young Pittsburg man who already
has $3,000,O00 and is heir to half Of
$10.000.000 more has been sent to a
sanitarium a physical wreck, the re.
suit of overwork and strain In at.
tempting to amass more millions.
What fraction of reason is there In an
effort of that sort?
Gilpin observer., 1906-11-15

In London society It is considered
the proper thing to play Jokes by pour.
ing water or something equally as wet
down the back of friend. Even New.
port has not reached this advanced
STAGE OF civilization.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-02-03
at all services. and the public cordially

at all services. and the public cordially
invited.
Y. NJ. Q, A. mems meeting sunday,
$3.50 p. m. Address by Rev Elmer /.
Goshen. Subject, THE Kedron Hour
of Mans Life" Special music by the
Collegiate quartet. All men are invited
both to the address ana to the reading
room during the afternoon.
Judge Willis Brown will talk to boys
in the gymnasium at p. m. Subject
Jiggers." All boys are welcome.
Our savior's Evangelical Lutheran
Church, Fourth East between Fourth
and Fifth South-Sunday Services at
1850 a. m. in the English language
You are cordially invited to attend.
First Congregational Church, corner
of Fourth East and First South streets,
Elmer /. Goshen, pastor--Morning SER
vice at IL o'clock; Sunday school at
1880 p. M; Christian Endeavor at 5
y. m.
Westminster Presbyterian Church. 1872
south Fourth West, Rev. w. McI.ain
W. Davis, pastor, 1879 west Sixth South
Morning service, II o'clock, subject of
sermon by pastor, "In Christ" Evening
service at 100. Special gathering to
celebrate the twenty anniversary
of the Founding OF Christian Endeav-
or" Good music and a short address
on the Leading Motives of Endeavor
Work" Sunday school 1915 p. M.
Junior Christian rndeavor at p. m. No
regular meeting of Christian Endeavor,
as II win be superseded by the evening
service All cordially invited.
Endeavor Presbyterian Chapel. e32
west First North---Sunday school at / 50
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-02-03
THE ENORMOUS MEAT PRICE
PAID BY SALT LAKE CITY
- "Who the Price" Tells What
C,ard With the Have to
Pay-Ml StoneA Around Ciys Neck.

to Provo prices, among consumers is
to the effect that they do not approach
Salt Lake prices, one consumer was
found, who travels great deal up AMI
dC'Nn me state, who always stops off
at Provo to get his family meat sup
ply, carrying It with him 10 Salt Lake,
He states that Salt Lakes 10 and IL
cent cuts are In the best markets there
only cents, and our IS and 2O-cent
cuts only 10 cents. This makes 1t de-
cidedly worth while TO lay over a train
and secure meats there, when any size
OF an order Is wanted.
THE REASON WHY.
The reason for the poverty-produc-
ing prices to the man who is unfortu-
nate to have to buy meat In salt Lake
Is, In my opinion, founded upon the SIM
pie and significant fact that there IL In
this city n butchers trust. Il not IN
actual organized existence, at least in
operation and effect Never In all the
years that are gone have the citizens
OF Salt Lake been In the hands OF a
stronger organization than that which
now CONTROLS the prices of meat here
Talk about the eastern beef trust--it
never was more powerful in the large
sense than II the Salt Lake butchers
trust In small. | am making a
straight out from the shoulder talk.
am telling the truth and the meat con-
suiners OF this city know It.
And now. Mr. Deseret News, | again
ask that the men who fix and control
the price of meat In Salt Lake get up
and tell US why we are obliged to pay
them such enormous tribute. am glad
to see them prosper, and ! observe, and
no butcher can successfully refute the
fact that they are making immense pro-
fits or that there are more of them
in the business than ever before. Some
years ago there was an occasional fall
ure among the butchers Of this city.
Now please name one who has had A.
nanoial reverses since the organization
of our little trust that has grown
laughter and more dictatorlal every
day. 1t can't be done. The subject
upon which | write is one that | have
given a good deal of attention to.
have been hoping that some set OF men
judicial or otherwise, would exploit
this matter and make an effort towards
reducing prices TO the point where a
working man may have meat oftener
than once q week, Should the News
permit | would be pleased to discuss
through its columns the why's and
wherefores of the case, with any man
who will have the temerity TO discuss
the "other side OF the question:
ONE WHO HAS TO PAY THE PRICE.
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HAVE YOU DYSPEPSIA, INDIGEs-
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is mdicine-Green's August Flower.
Go to your druggists and buy a test
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for 10 cents. II you have used all other
dyspepsia remedies without satisfac-
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by using the infallible August Flower.
II is not an alcoholic stimulant but
quite harmless for general use. Get
copy Of Green's Prize Almanac. At all
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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1906-02-03

The High Priests of the Ensign Stake
VIII hold their monthly meeting In room
80 Brigham Young Memorial building,
next Monday evening February 3,
commencing at half past seven o'clock.
A full attendance is requested.
HAMILTON G PARK,
JOSEPH Fl. FELT.
LEVI W, RICHARDS.
Presidency.
The officers OF the Young Mems and
Young ladies' Mutual Improvement
Associations Of the Salt Lake stake will
hold their regular monthly meeting in
room 3d. y, Y. Memorial building. Mon
day, Feb o. at p. M, the change I'm
time and place being occasioned by
the lecture OF Prof John n. Denote
the same evening. A full attendance
Is desired.
GEORGE Q. MORRIS.
LUCY W. SMITH.
superintendent.
The High Priests II Pioneer stake
will hold their regular monthly meet
Ing In the stake hall on Sunday Feb.
4 at 10 q. m. All members OF the ouor
um are urged to attend.
DAVID MCKENZIE
HUGH WATSON,
JAMES LEATHAM.
Presidency.
The regular monthly meeting Of the
Priesthood OF Pioneer stake will be
held In the stake hall Monday. Feb.
s, at 1880 p. m. A full attendance is de-
sired
WILLIAM McLACHLAN,
SYLVESTER .. CANNON,
CHARLES II. HYDE,
Stake Presidency,
The High Priests quorum of Liberty
stake will hold their regular monthly
meeting IN the Second ward meeting.
house Monday, Feb. 5. at 7.30 D. m. A
full attendance Is desired
JOSEPH KEDDINGTON.
MILFORD WOODRUFF. JR,.
JOHN d. II. McCALLISTER.
Presidency.
The sixteenth quorum of Seventy will
meet Monday. Feb. 8. at 1890 p. m. at
the Tenth ward Westinghouse. Special
business will be presented.
The Tenth quorum OF Seventy will
hold It's regular monthly meeting I'm the
Second ward assembly rooms Monday.
Feb. 8. at 1890 p. m. All members OF
the quorum are urged 10 he present