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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-09
WHAT STATES CANNOT DO.

We have said hitherto that the North
Carolina railroad cases now pending
before the Supreme Court are likely
to make history when a decision is
reached on them. The controversy is
as TO whether State law fixing a
maximum rate of 2h cents mile for
passenger traffic is a reasonable regu-
lation of railroad charges.
The power OF the State or OF the
Federal government, is not unlimited
in the control of corporations. 1t has
been shown that the State may do
many things in the exercise of its au-
thority over corporations operating
within it's boundaries, but it's limita-
tions are almost as important as its
powers.
We have seen that state may not
establish railroad tariff, or schedule
of freight rates so unreasonable as
practically to destroy the value of the
property OF companies engaged in the
carrying business. Neither can 1t
regulate the charges NJ all when power
has been expressly given to the rail-
road company 10 take tolls In its dis
cretion that is. without any legislative
reservation In its charter as to the
regulation of tolls and charges. But
such exemption OF "A railroad from
legislative supervision must clearly APP
pear In It's charter, for the courts make
the presumption that unless an exemp-
ton IL clearly established, the legis-
lature Is free TO act as the public in
terest may require,
The charter OF railroad corporation
Is regarded as a contract which the
State cannot violate by prescribing
maximum rates when the terms are
clear aad express that the legislature
has granted away its right to regulate
tolls and charges Nevertheless II is
held that, considering the nature OF its
occupation and pubic privileges, rail-
able compensation for the carriage OF
freight and passengers. And this is
true, irrespective Of what It's charter
may contain.
The States may tax the property,
capital stock, receipts. or franchises OF
any corporations that are not the d.
rect agencies Of the Federal govern
ment IN which case the states cannot
tax them, The States can lay no tax
es on articles exported or imported, OK
copt for mere purposes OF inspection
nor lay unequal taxes. But they may
tax foreign and domestic corporations
at different rates
state or nation may at any time
change the laws under which corpora
tions operate; but II interests have been
acquired under previous laws. these
interests must be protected-the law
cannot change them,
Any Legislature may repeal a law
passed by q former legislature but II
an act be done under a law, sue
ceeding Legislature cannot undo |;
| Tho past cannot be recalled by tho
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-09
WHITE HOSE AND MOSQUITOES
wheeling 1ntellIsencer.

Tho recent discovery that army posts
are thriving places for mosquitoes be-
cause these insects breed In old can
non and In the pilos OF old cannon balls
may be supplemented by another dis
covery which women attached to these
posts made IN the Philippines with re-
gard TO mosquitoes. An officers wife
at Fort Slocum told about It the other
evening when some men visitors wear
ing low shoes and black hose were
shaping their shins. III you were
here long you would notice." she said,
that every woman around here wears
white hose. 1t isn't because II is the
fashion, but because mosquitoes rarely
bite through white stockings. We
learned that IN the Philippines Black
hose seem to attract these pests. There
is something about white that repela
them Tell your women folk that
when they visit an army post In mos
quito time and expect TO be out OF
doors to be sure TO put on white stock
ings. 1t will save them great deal
OF annoyance. A woman rubbing her
ankles together because of the misery
of mosquito bites is not altogether at
tractive."
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-09
SAMUEL W. RICHARDS.

Today is the sSrd anniversary of
the birth of Elder Samuel w.
Richards. one OF the most hale
and hearty OF the older generation OF
Church members. He WAS born Aug. 9,
1924, at Richmond, Berkshire County,
Mass, and has ever since his maturity
shared In the hardships and progress
of the Church For many years he has
been a Patriarch and still holds
that office. In early Utah life he played
prominent part, serving in the first
Legislature. the first city council. and in
many judicial positions. During the In
dian troubles he served as a member of
the Utah militia. OF late years he has
worked chiefly in the Salt Lake temple,
and he is receiving many congratula-
lions on the attainment Of his s3rd year,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-09
THE WAVE OF CRIME,

The wave of crime sweeping over
New York has risen so alarmingly that
some citizens are talking about the
necessity Of organizing n vigilance
committee. II has generally been sup
posed that such extraordinary institu-
tions belong only to the infancy OF
settlements, before the complete or
ganization OF society on civilized lines.
who could have lima ined the possi-
blllty of backward reform" to saw
age conditions in one Of the largest
and most civilized cities of the world,
where immense sums Of money are
spent every year for police protection
and the administration of 1ustice3
What is the cause of the anomalous
condition?
There are several. A correspondent
OF the New York Wrrld ascrlbes the
alarming prevalence of crime to the
inefficlency Of the Police Commission
or. On account Of his inexperience.
we are told. he cannot sympathize
with the men over whom he rules with
autocratic power. and these become
discouraged and act as automata in-
stead of intelligent beings. And au-
tomato do not make good police men,"
Another cause is the yellow Jour
nalism' OF New York. The papers
constituting that class seem to take
a fiendish delight in displaying before
the reading public every detail of
crimes actually committed. and then
TO draw on an impure imagination for
supply. when the reality is exhausted.
The crimes and follies of wealthy men
and women are especially paraded be-
fore the public, and the effect of that
Is to breed contempt for law and in
difference to crime. Sometimes they
even cast n glamor around murderers.
This inspires to imitation. There Is no
doubt about It, the yellow press" to-
gether with certain class of theat-
rical entertainment, is responsible for
the growth OF the murderous sentiment
wherever its influence is felt. The
nero details OF crime, dwelt upon and
horribly illustrated. are known to at
feet morbid Weddings SO violently that
they are impelled to seek renown even
If the end is death.
Vigilance committees cannot remedy
the evil. Were the mob to take the
matter in hand through such So
called committee. the probability is that
crimes would multiply still more. Many
an innocent person would be made to
suffer, as is always the case when
mobs operate. There would be retalia-
ton, and finally anarchy. The remedy
Is to place at the head OF the police de-
partment thoroughly competent man,
and, at the same time, trace the evil
to It's sources, not forgetting the cor
rupting stuff that is daily sold to she
public as news and "amusements."
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-09

the grading, curbing and nachdaniiz-
lows:
THE broken stone shall be supplied
In three sizes, Nos, ]. 2 and 2. No. j
shall contain no fragments more than
four inches nor less than two and one
half inches In any direction. No.
shall contain no fragments more than
two and one-half inches nor less than
one inch in any direction. No, shall
contain no fragments which will not
pass a half inch circular ring, and
shall include all dust of fracture.
All broken stone fragments shall have
rough surfaces such as are obtained
by fracture. and must be as nearly
regular as practicable. Flat or wedge
shipped stones and water-worn peb7
bles shall not he permitted to be
used"
on all the streets now being macad-
amixed by contractors in city work.
the above important specification is
being daily and hourly violated In the
following particulars:
1. stones ur.suring from six to
eight Inches in one or two directions
are plentifully supplied by the con-
tractors for the macadamizing of every
street now in course of construction.
This Is in flagraat violation of the sec
end sentence of section A. Not only So
but wagon-loads OF such stones, near
~ all of them In excess OF four inches
in ut least one direction were recently
hauled away from Second street after
they had worked to the surface and
had been raked together by "the man
with the hoe" This astounding and
amusing fact was duly reported in this
paper at tho time. and was not even
disputed.
2. Many OF the stones recently laid
on Second avenue are smooth pnd'
water-worn. Tho writer recently pick
cd up a number of these smooth stones
from the surface of the newly macad-
amized avenues. He also saw, as was
reported in our local columns. con-
siderable loose gravel and some earth
in tho top layer of the work along
Second avenue. This condition was
in violation of section 2, which says
that the stone used shall be hard,
clean brosen limestone free from clay
or dirt"
g. Many FIAT stones are laid In
these pavements Numerous large
fiat or wedge-shaped pieces were OBJ
served among the wagon loads recent
ly carried away from Second avenue.
Similar stones were noticed on the
surface of the recently paved block
on Twelfth East,
Three violations of one paragraph.
section t. which contains only about q
dozen lines, Is a preposterous display
of defiance OF the rights of the tax
payers and the integrity of the public
highways.
These Specifications appear to be a
rather large collection OF superfluous
nonsense so far as their application
to city contract work Is concerned.
Daintily printed on superior paper.
they constitute dismal joke at the
expense OF the public treasury.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-09
JAPAN's FUTURE.
Now York sun.

II Japan sticks faithfully to business
she may safely count on an important
future. If she tangles herself unduly in
games OF either domestic or interna-
tional politics or becomes involved in
war, her experiment will be a failure,
and her future dark and uncertain.
There Is also an element OF danger in
an issue which Is too wide for consid-
Grafton here. That lies in a possible
expansion of democracy in Japan, and
in resultant Interference with the
policies OF the present centralized gov
eminent. Tho new America was built
on new ground. The new Japan must
be built on and with the materials Of
an old Japan.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-09

most absolute power. Hence what are
called vested interests cannot be law
fully changed by later Legislation.
The present question Is whether or
not the North Carolina law IL con-
fiscation or the property of the rail-
roads. and thus violation of the con-
tract made by tho State with tho COM
panies when II granted thom their
charters. They have expended their
money relying on their charters. Their
interests are now vested under tho law.
How far they can be regulated Mt this
stage ls one OF the most interesting
questions ever before the courts.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-09
A KINGLy ASPIRATION.
Western Mail.

Nothing could become throned mon
arch better--not even the crown, with
all Its priceless Jewels-thsn the noble
aspiration which King Edward has set
before him. and which he expressed at
Holyhead: "As far as In me lies the
influence of Great Britain shall ever be
devoted to the promotion of friendship
and good feeling"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-09
OUTRAGED SPECIFICATIONS.

An examination Of the supposed re-
quiremonts made OF contractors IN city
street work shows that an outrage OF
great proportions Is being perpetrated
daily ON the taxpayers without any
regulation or correction by the board
OF public works.
Section OF tho division headed
'Maeadam.' In the specifications for
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-09

Many people have money to burn.
but 'ouida is the only one who tears II
into little bits" says an exchange This
must be American money. which nat
urally divides itself into bits.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-09

You cannot have too much federal
regulation II 1t is wisely administered"
says Judge Peter s. drosscup. The
judge may not know II, but one may
have too much OF a good thing.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-09

II is said that after hts visit to
oyster Bay, Secretary Taft viii have
definite knowledge how 10 stop third
term talk, So long as there is freedom
OF speech In this country, the people
win talk third torn or anything else
they like.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-09

A well known college professor says
there are too many men in the world.
The professor forgets that "al are not
men who wear the human form"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-09
JUST FOR FUN.
shocking Rcyersal Of Form.

Contemplative Boarder-Heaven, we
are told, lies all about u.s.
Argumentative Boarder-Yes, In our
infancy. AS we grow older we all do
q good deal OF lying about heaven
Chicago Tribune.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-09

los Angeles again is in the clutches
Of an ice trust says the Express OF
that olty. How is It, then, that the
City OF tho Angels is experiencing such
terrific heat2
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-09

1t begins to look as though France
would have an African elephant on her
hands In Morocco.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-09

The greatest striker that the boiler
makers of California ever produced
was Jim Jeffries.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-09

Captain Richmond Hobson says that
Japan has four bases. Is the state
ment on the "square2'
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-09

Commander Peary feels very positive
that he will find the north pole this
time. Compared with Peary all opti-
mists are passimists.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-09

A Coney Island magistrate declares
that kissing is to be regarded as dis
orderly conduct At times 1t does
smack OF II.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-09
Strained Relations.

Edgar-Didnt the cook like us?
Euptemiar-O yes; she said that she
liked us all right, but that we have
to economize so that she couldn't re-
spect us.-Puck.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-09

Whenever n public official courts in
vestigation, his counting should be en-
couraged until he declares himself.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-09

No matter how many city officials
may resign, Contractor Moran con-
tinues to stand pat"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-09

Congressman John Sharp Williams
won the nomination for United states
senator. Mississippi is to be congrat-
ulated.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-09

Halloran for Mayor Thompson's sue
cessor.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-09

an exchange. At most 1t is a miss
demeanor.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-09
Certainly Airy Enough.

do you suppose peek-a-boos will be
worn in heaven
II don't know, but they ought to be
popular in the other place. Houston
Post.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-09

The Connecticut's trial shows that she
is not wooden nutmeg.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-09

The British troops still hold fast at
Belfast.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-09

A stitch at the psychological moment
saves four plus five.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-09

Will automobilists never learn that
the less haste the greater speed?
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-09
Her Favorite Writer.

He-Who is your favorite writer
Widow-The gentleman who wrote
my late husbands application for s25,-
900 of insurance.-Harper's Weekly.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-09

Miss Eleanore." said he as they sat
on the bench in the moonlight, will you
marry me?"
This is so sudden" she cried
My love?" he asked.
NO" she replied; your nerve
Judge.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-09

80 you think the president has the
right idea about haymaking?'
yes" answered Farmer Corntassel;
''he did what every other man IN the
b,lsinffs would do II he could-gp
through with one days work and let 1t
go at that. "-Washington Star.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-09

II object TO your attention to my
daughter" cried the irate parent. and
thereupon kicked the young man out
of the house. ~ az .
AS he picked himself UP the rejected
sutton murmured meditatively. II adj
init that the old mans objections carry
weight, "-Philadelphia Press.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-09

81 heard Mr.. Chevalier the other
night tell Miss Oldgirl the years evil
IDENTIFY stood still for her.
80 they do. She's been % ever since
was a kid in knickerbockers. '-Balti-
more American.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-09

The judge rode by while Maud Null
Ter was ralking hay.
Hes no good" said Maud III he
was candidate he would be doing the
raking himself"
Herewith she nipped a filtration in the
bud.-New York Sun.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-22
ARCHITECTS BANQUET.
pleasan. Compliment Paid to American
l ATchiteeta

\ CHICAGO, Nov al Architecture
should be studied for general culture and
not 30 much technical education sub.
jcct was the opinion Of Prof Percy II
Nobbs Of Megill university. who spoke
last night at the forty first annual
banquet Of tho American Institute Of
Architects.
As a Canadian feel that VIC owe an
enormous architectural debt to you Am.
erican architects" said he. However,
we wcaid appreciate Il II you would
pay n little more attention TO ethno.
graphic condition than you do In your
Frank NJ. Day Of philadelphia, was
toastmaster The banquet closed four
days session OF the Institute.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-22
Cured OF Bright's Disease.

Mr.. Robert o. Burke. Elnora. N. Y,
writes; Before l started to use foley's
Kidney Cure / had TO get up from IL
to 20 times night. and was oil bloat.
ed up with dropsy and my eyesight was
10 impaired could scarcely see one Of
my family across the room. had given
up hope Of living, when friend recon.
mended Foley's Kidney Cure. Ono 80
cent bottle worked wonders and before
I had taken the third bottle the dropsy
had gone, as well as all other symp.
toms Of BTgbt's disease" 7. y. Laurin.
Owl Drug Store.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-22
VIVA Is wRoNoa
Many Ask People In Astoria Are Asking
That Question Of Late.

Many AK People In Astoria Are Asking
That Question Of Late.
within the last fsw weeks, more peo.
pie than usual have complained Of fro.
queat sncexing ita, tickling In tho
throat stoppage In the nose. spasms Of
coughing, raising Of mucous, droppings
In the throat and offensive breath. and
have asked themselves what Ii tho mat.
tor.
Tho trouble 10 that they are affected
with eatarrh and unless immediate steps
are taken to remedy their condition. the
disease win increase and spread through
tho delicate mucous membrane that lines
tho air passages, and 4 chronic and ssr.
Ious stage Of the disease will result
At the first symptoms Of eatarrh.
Hyomei should be used. TheN 10 no
other treatment like l. or Just a. gooii
none than eau take its place and cure 20
surely. 20 quickly and at 20 little cost.
II 10 q scientific medicated air treatment
that does not drug and dsrangs The
stomach. but 10 breathed Ia. directly do.
stroying all disease germs that may lurk
In the nose. throat and lungs and socth.
Ing and healing the lnita.sd mucous
membrane.
7. y. IAurin. the local agent for
ilyomei. has 20 much confidence In tho
merits Of the remedy that he otTes II
on trial 10 any catarrhal sufferer with
the agreement TO refund the purchase
price Of si0o for tho complete OUTFIT to
anyone who 10 not satisfied with The
results. You certainly can afford TO test
Hyomsi with an offer like this. Ge. Il
now and be cured Of eataErh.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-22
From Fort Stevens

Captain Percy Willis was in tho city
Yesterday from the big post on classop
Spit. and reports the departure ot Cap.
tain Harry Steele. for HE new station
In Florida, Captain Willis says taat
there Is bu. little doing at tho For.
jus, now. aside from tho ordinary rout'
Inc grist.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-22
LINGERING COLD.

Withstood Other Treatment But Quickly
Cured BY chamberlain's Cough
Remedy.
last winter l caught a very severe
cold which fingered for weeiss." says ],
urquhart, Of Zephyr Ontario. my
cough was very dry and harsh. The
local dealer recommended Chamberlain
Cough Rsmssiv and. saarantssd Il. -
gave IL tnA one ANAL t~stis ai |,
surcd me. I sAiieve champsriains
Cough Remedy u. NJ the bst | asvv
ever used" fais res.~Av 10 ,.r N.le b,
Frank asrt and lcn.linl .ruvrists.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-22
CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING.
HOUSE MOVERS

rREDRICKSON BR0S--we make q
speciality Of house moving. carpenters'
contractors, general iobbing; premps at
tention to all orders. Corner Tenth and
Duane
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1907-11-22

WANTED HOUSE AND BARN FOR
rsnt during the winter. or longer.
Address @L. & c." care Astorian Office.
With full particulars.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1907-02-05
MRS. SIMPSON ON STAND.
Wife of Dentist Accused of Murder
Testifies Against Him.

Testfies Against Him.
Riverhead, N Y, Feb. ga tense
moment which was recognized as cru
cial by every one in the courtroom
came in the Simpson trial when Mrs.
Julia Simpson, wife of the man who is
accused of numbering his father-in-law,
took the stand.
Including, as 1t did, the cross exami-
nation of Mrs. Horner, widow of the
slain man, and the futile attempt to
draw from Frank Wisnewski, sole wit
ness of the shooting, his version of the
affair, the former session had been
notable But interest centered in Mrs.
Simpson after Wisnewski proved men
tally incapable of testifying. He was
made insane by the tragedy.
What did your husband do when
you told him to be careful of the gun,
as people had been killed before by
such. foolishness?" Mrs. Simpson was
asked
The witness replied:
HE broke the gun open. The kitch-
en- lamp was lighted. He pointed it to-
ward the lamp and looked through the
barrels to show that it was loaded"
E The most damaging piece of evidence
against the accused dentist had fallen
from his wife's lips, and there was not
Il soul in the courtroom who did not
appreciate the fact. She declared that
she loved her husband.