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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-28

Normal Ia no doubt following the hest
preoedents in the country. Where
school systems are well developed. one
cannot enter the teaching profession
without special preparation. This con-
dition is becoming general. 1t is the
function OF the state Normal school
to provide this professional training.
The question ls whether or not the
extension of the courses from four
to Ave years VIII result In better com,
mon-school teaching throughout the
whole state.
At first sight. one would say. Ger
tainly;" but upon reflection this APP
pears to be very doubtful.
AZ present not more than half OF the
district school teachers have ever
taken a regular four-year course; and
this is condition frequently depre-
Gated by superlntendents and princl-
pals. VIII there be as many In IN"
future who win complete a fivo-year
course as in tho past have complet-
ed the course that required only four
years? That is the question. And the
answer seems to be- Not unless there
IS an increase in the salaries paid to
teachers, II salary changes do not
follow from the action OF tho State
Normal In extending Its courses, then
fewer not more, OF the teachers act
ually engaged viii be what may be
termed professionally trained teachers.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-28
FINDING OUT THINGS.

A writer in an engineering journal
of London maintains that to make
first-class discovery in science it Is
not necessary that person should
have taken this or that course or re-
ceived this or that degree but that he
should have a genuine desire to find
out about some particular thing. The
notion" says this writer. that sclen-
tlfc research can only be undertaken
after years of preliminary study Ia dis
proved by the inventions OF Pacinotti
Gramme, and Tesla; yet It Is still sus-
tanned by the University OF London.
who require notice that A p. Is going
to make a research, for the university
have never realized that Ideas flash
on you at strange moments. That the
truth can only be reached through
mathematical gymnastics is still be-
lieved in in spite OF the splendid re-
suits obtained through experiments
alone by Fnraday, Darwin and Hux-
ley. Edison congratulated himself
that he was not a mathematician, and
Marconl disproved by trial the ortho-
dox conventional theory Of the trans
mission OF electromagnetic waves by
sending signals between Cornwall and
Newfoundland"
Here, then Is a fact that should
inspire men who are denied the privll-
edges Of a college training TO make
discoveries The knack OF hnding
things out is one Of the chief means
Of the advancement Of communities.
II comes from an acquaintance with
tho detailed workings of any Indus
trial art or process, II depends more
upon mental habit curiosity, and In
dustry, than upon any set course OF
training II may be developed In
pupils I'm early life under the stimulus
Of teacher who lends them to OBJ
serve things ana processes rather than
to memorlle
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-28
DEFENDING AssAssINs.

We notice that the local anti~"Mor-
mon" sheet devoted large portion OF
its editorial page on Tuesday to a de-
Tense of the assasslns who murdered
the Prophet Joseph and his brother Hy-
rum, at Carthage, Ill The burden of
the defense was that the leaders and
first founders of the Church We're very
wicked men. and the inference is ma
tural that they deserved their fate, and
that the murderers, consequently. were
not so very much to blame, That, we
say, is the evident Tribune logic
Nothing else is 70 be expected from
sheet that has blood stains on its rec
ord. as we have shown. That sheet
published 1 fake story about an address
ascribed to a Mormon" bishop, who
never had any existence. The address
was widely circulated throughout the
country and especially in Tennessee
where Il caused great excitement. and,
as was generally believed by the Elders
laboring there. led to the tragedy
known as the Tennessee massacre. Ev-
erywhere where the Elders went they
had that ''red hot" address presented
to them. II was especially handed
about by q preacher In Lewis county.
One OF the Elders that survived the
tragedy wrote: This villainous. SLAM
derous fabrication was circulated over
the country. Parson Vaudever worked
up prejudice against US In that section
by giving It 1.-THE address, wide pub
licity and by his pretended credence to
the falsehood, causing great excite
ment" There is no getting round the
awful fact that the blood of the victims
Of the Tennessee massacre Is upon the
eternal records against the perpetra-
tors Of that unspeakable villainy In the
Tribune, and as that paper has not to
this day done anything to refute the
address we do not wonder that it takes
an attitude Of defense in the matter
of the assassination at Carthage.
We maintain that tho Prophet Joseph
died a martyr and so did his brother
Hyrum and many others of the Church.
The reason why they were hated was
that they were witnesses for truth in q
world tnat does not want truth lHeS
died. as did the Son of Man, for de-
Tending the rights of their fellowmen
against the encroachments of the evil
powers. And this is not. as the anti
Mormon" sheet pretends to believe, a
blasphemous comparison between a
man and the Son of God. It is a
comparison between the enemies of the
Church anclently and in modern times.
It is merely an illustration of the we'll
known fact, that the world is today
very much the same as 1t was when it
rejected Christ; the same as It was in
tho age OF the ancient martyrs. If the
Tribune had its way, the age of mar
tyrdom would not yet be past. That is
clear from it's record.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-28

| southwest by India and Baluchistan,
on the west by Persia and on the north
by Aslatic Russia. while strip OF land
| like an outheld sword, projects be-
tween India and Russia in the Pamirs
and touches Chinese Turkestan to the
northeastward. Physically II has been
described as n star of valleys radiat-
Ing around the great peaks OF tho Koh-
i-Baba, and everywhere bounded by
steep and rugged mountains. The three
largest valleys are those OF the oxus,
the Helmand and the Kabul rivers, the
latter being n main tributary OF the
Indus Throughout its whole extent
Afghanistan Is n rough, mountainous
country, but is broken up by elevated
fiat bottom valleys. II Is due to the
recurrence of the elevated valleys that
these Asiatlc Highlanders are also
nation Of horsemen, and their cavalry
have at times played an important part
in the rise and fall of other Kingdoms.
Horse raising is an important occupa-
ton. and horses are one Of their most
important exports.
The religion of the Afghans Is Mo-
hammedan and more particularly the
Sunni sect The Persians, on the other
hand, generally belong to the shias per-
suasion AS consequence the Atghans
and the Persians have very little inter-
course with each other.
Afghanistan at present is said to be
very poor, but its mineral wealth. to-
gether with the progressive attitude OF
its present ruler, makes 1t certain that
its wealth. and hence it's foreign trade,
viii inevitably increase The Afghans
are described as exceedingly jealous of
their liberty, ana so do not welcome
white immigrants. They are also said
To be opposed IN any great change that
tends TO affect their religion. but they
are otherwise open minded and free
from preJudices. They readily adopt
foreign clothes, customs, machines and
inventions.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-28
AMERICAN POLE HUNTERS.
Kansas CITY Journal.

In the zeal which prompts intrepid
men to brave the dangers of the Arctic
regions In quest Of the North pole
there Is something genuinely admir-
able, yet such false starts and spec
tacilar jockeying as has characterized
the Welman airship expedition are
calculated TO discredit the enterprise In
the minds of the public. For two years
Wellmau has been getting ready, and
at every step of his preparation there
has been flourish OF trumpets and re-
newed activity of the press agent.
OF course Mr.. Wellman faces difficult
ties both unique and irritating. II he
were merely bent upon such an expedi-
ton as those of most OF his predeces-
sors, he could profit by their experience
and his own. Yet 10 offset this disad-
vantage he has plenty OF money and
the genluses of the world TO give him
counsel IN the vernacular IL is now
time for Mr.. Wellman TO deliver the
goods" Another American and one of
considerable more experience In polar
exploration, Commander Peary is also
n candidate for fresh honors In the
frozen north. Unlike Wellman, this
veteran who has been more success
full than any OF his predecessors, is
handicapped by lack OF money and,
as he Intends proceeding along time
honored lines, his arrangements are
more prosaic. As he also has been
compelled TO postpone his forthcoming
expedition until next spring the wora
viii probably experience one winter
in which no Arctic exploration party
is frozen within the mysterious wastes
OF ice and snow.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-28
PROGRESS ON THE CANAL
Cleveland plain Dealer.


1t is an unexpected situation that
has arisen on the Panama canal. Here
tofore the public has feared delay In
the digging of the big ditch and has
always been prepared for stories OF
retarded progress, unexpected OBJ
stacles and even OF incompetcncy, But
recent reports tell OF such rapid head
way being made that the appropria-
lions are falling short The men In
charge of the work explain that they
can 90 ahead faster than oven they
themselves anticipated provided
funds are supplied to keep things NOV
ing. The explanation appears to be
sincere. and not merely subterfuge
intended to cover lavish expenditure
under the cloak Of pretended accom-
plishment. Apparently 1T is not cost
ing any more to excavate the dirt than
the estimates called for. Tho canal
builders have simply dug $50 much
dirt that they can run ahead of their
schedule If the money is furnished to
do 1t with. Otherwise they will have
to loaf along They can spend IS, 0o0,-
900 more than the appropriation dur
is the present fiscal year
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-28
THE TEACHING PROBLEM.

The advanced stand made by the
state Normal school OF the unIyer-
sity Of Utah win probably bring to n
crisis Of some sort the problem Of the
supply OF teachers,
The Institution announces that after
1908. the completion Of a four-year
high school course viii be necessary
for admission 10 any OF the Normal
courses. These courses are now four
year Kindergarten course and "A four
year Normal course, After iaos, there
will be only 1ye-year Normal courses
and a College Normal course; and tho
student must have completed a four
year hlgh-sehool course before enter
Ing either,
In requiring at least hve years as
preparation for teaching. the state
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-28
soRIPTURAL ANIMALS.
Chlcago News.

Gambler Bolton has written a little
book on the animals OF the Scriptures.
The unicorn, he concludes, was the
European bison, and the behemoth was
the hippopotamus Tint eagle which
"stlrreth up her nest" was the grlffon
yulture The chameleon was the mon
ltor lizard the true chameleon figured
as the molA
Mr. Bolton maintains that the apes
of solomon's court We're the bonnet
monkeys OF Ceylon "or OF the land OF
Ophir." The fowls that crept upon
four legs were bats, or at any rate
beasts or mammals. no fowls at all. The
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-28
CLAIM HEBREW ANCESTRY,

According to consular reports the peo-
pie Of Afghanistan claim TO be the
descendants Of Israel. They call them
selves "Banl Israeli and venerate sulai-
man (Solomon). Daud, (Dawd) Musa.
CMosog), Iaao, Yaooob and Ibrahm as
their ancestors. These claims, Il is
said. are supported by the fact that
their features are prodominantly Jew =
lsh and that Hebrew names are very
common among them,
Afghanstan has been called the swift
zerland OF Asia, II Is bounded on the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-28
With Intent or Not?

She lives on Emerson street: he lives
a few blocks further east. She had a
birthday recently, and he gave her n
delighted.
I'm glad you like IT," he said. Think
of me once in a while when you use 1t.
will your
Yes. indeed" she replied. I'm think
of you every time use It,"
oh he said, you don't have to
think of me all the time"
Somehow or other she didn't quite like
that replY.-nenVer Post.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-28

"doleful creature and specified birds"
were hyenns.
The deaf adder that stopped her ears
was the Egyptian cobra. while the
cocatrlce was only "A yellow streaked
snake. The leviathan Is said by Mr..
Bolton to have been the crocodile.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-28

Chairman Foss of the house naval
committee says the country might as
we'll make up its mind that 1t must
maintain large fleet In the Pacific.
And after while the cry win doubtless
be raised that we must have n large
fleet in the Gulf Of Mexico and tho
Great Lakes. The end is not yet.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-28
a Hihernlnn Paradox.

Mike had only recently been made
foreman of the section gang, but he
knew the respect due his rank.
"Finnegan," he said TO an argumen-
tative assistant. I'm have nawthing
out of you but silence-and mighty little
of that. Youths Companion.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-28

The crew of the cruiser Raleigh
threaten to mutiny because they have
had no shore leave for two months.
why don't they exercise the great hui
man right to strike?
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-28
His SOULS Revelation.

DO you know" said Sunday school
teacher, addressing new pupil In the
infant class, that you have Il soul?"
Course l do" replied the little fell
low, placing his hand over his heart, II
can feel It tick."-Ex
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-28

A man might as well try to fly with
a milestone around his neck as to make
a successful run on eovernment-own-
ership- of railroads platform.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-28

ITO be clean COSTS money" pro
poundly remarks a Hearst paper. But
not very much. Hot and cold baths can
be had for twenty-five cents apiece.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-28

The Hague peace conference, the
telegraphers' strike and the war in
Morocco are all running independently,
and apparently ignorant of each other.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-28

What would a man who rejects the
olive branch when rendered do with a
lemon branch If 1t were offered him?
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-28

Judge Pritchard having upheld his
jurisdiction In the matter of the South
ern railway passenger rate case, what
is Governor Glenn going to do about it
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-28

Through circumstances over which
he had control, Sylvester ]. Small has
become quite big man.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-28

If all the railroad employees were to
strike now, what q primitive condition
the country would be in!
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-28

1t is proposed to establish a school
Of railroading. Students would be rail-
roaded through by degrees.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-28

The TELEGRAPH have been called out.
but when will they be called back?
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-28

How fortunate that there was no
strike of telegraphers during the Thaw
and HAYWOOD trials.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-28

1t depends on what kind Of touch Of
nature it is whether it makes all the
world kin.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-28

The high price OF meat is to be in
vestigated 1t should be butchered.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-28

man doesn't enlarge his sphere of
influence simply by enlarging his girth.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-28

Kaid Sir Harry MacLean continues
incommunIcado.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-28

The long price of coal will be evened
up with the short weight.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-28
JUST FOR FUN.

scribbington--I think III write SON
net to Miss Pechs
Wise-Now. don't you do 1t. 1t may
turn her against you.
Scrihbington-Why I thought she
liked poetry.
wise-so she Philadelphia
Press.
Mrs. Dashaway-Yes. while we were
In Egypt we visited the pyramids. They
We're literally covered with hieroglyph-
les.
Mrs. Newrlch-Ugh! Wasn't you
afraid some of 'em would get on you?--
Philadelphia Record,
you said business was dull, and that
you would make me q suit at my own
figure. did you note" asked the young
man.
Yes / did" replied the tailor,
well. you must have had some other
persons figure in mind when you made
this suit,"-Yonkers Stateman.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-07-10

North German Lloyd and the Ham
burg American lines had informed the
German postal administration that on
Jan. 1 next they would terminate the
present agreement relative to the main
tenancc of sea postofices on their
steamers because the compensation al
lowed was nor deemed sufficient. The
companies, however, have made an Of
fer Of a rate at which they VIII con-
tinue the service ME- Meyer has de-
clded to send Assistant Postmaster
McCleary to Germany to make a new
contract
The German government bears half
the expense and II interested this gov
eminent In continuing the arrangement.
Sea postoflices are maintained on yes
sells OF the American White star, Ham
burg American, American and North
German Lloyd lines, trips being per-
formed between New York and Ger
many, New York and Southampton aud
New York and Liverpool. Recently the
postmaster general stated that he in
tended, II possible, to establish sea
postofIlce on the steamers Of the Cum
ard line, plying between Liverpool,
Queenstown and New York and also
on the steamers of the French line,
Such sea postofices," he said today.
materially aid the New York post
Office in handling mail brought over by
the steamers and greatly facilitate IT'S
delivery"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-07-10

Rev, Elmer /. Goshen, win G. Farrell,
Judge VIM. II. King. DR.. 7. b. Beatty.
y. n. Christensen, Frank H. Stephens,
Mrs, w. w. Ritter, Mrs. w. V. Rice.
Mrs, VIM. Igleheart. Mrs. Georgia
Foote, Mrs, WIN Jennings Joseph
Geoghegan. d, II. Livingston, Mrs.
Edward ISlmball, Mrs. l.. N Bailey.
Chas. a. QuigleY, Henry w. Lawrence,
Oscar l.. Cox.
The organization has done much good
work during the past year under the
leadership of Frank b. stcphents az
president Mr. Stephens has resigned
Feeling that owing to the press of busi~
ness he is unableto give sufficient time
to the interests OF the league. but Will
remain on the board MIR. Ferry was
Induced 10 serve by the committee APP
pointed for that purpose. The commit
tee Is 10 be congratulated upon its
choice. as N is recognized that he ig in
q peculiarly fortunate position TO lead
the league In times of real value to the
city owing to his familiarity with civil
affairs.
Mr. Cox, who has resigned as secre-
tary of the league has no less interest
IN the work than formerly, but does SO
owing to occasional conflict Of the
duties of the position with his obllga-
tons elewhere. Robert Porter. who
succeeded him, has offices in the Auer-
bach building and is very much in
terested in civic affairs in general.
AT the present time the league is en-
gagged In conducting a contest for the
most beautiful front and back yards, in
which somewhat over $500 is being
expended for cash prizes. The inspec-
ton Of these lawns will be made with
In the next ten days and the rewards
announced.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-07-10
COULDN'T KEEP 1T
Kept II nld from tllc Children.

I'VE cannot Keep Grape Nuts food
IN the house II goes so fast | have to
hide II, because the children love IL
so. It is Just the food l have been
looking for ever so long, something
that l do not have To stop 10 prepare
and stlll is nourlshinB."
Grape-Nuts Is the most scientifically
made food on the market. II is per-
fectly and completely cooked al the
factory and can be served at an in
stants notice, either with rich cold
cream or Win hot milk II hot dish
Is desired. When milk or water is
used, a little sugar should be added,
but when cold cream II used alone the
natural grape-sugar which can he
seen glistening on the granules, is
sufficiently sweet 20 satisfy the
palate, This grape-sugal Is not poured
over the granules, as some people
think, but eXudes from the granules
IN the progress OF manufacture. when
the starch Of the grains ~ changed
from starch 20 grape-sugar by the
process OF manufacture. This. IN ef-
feet, Is the first act OF Digestion;
therefore, Grape-Nuts food Is pre-
digested and il most perfectly aRslml-
lated by the very weakest stomach,
Theirs a Reason"
Made at the pure food factories OF
the Postum Co, Battle Creek Mich,
Read the little health classic, 1.-THE
Road 10 MELVILLE" an pkgs.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-07-10
SALT LAKES FIRST TWINS.
Distinction Goes TO the Snow Family
One Daughter Still Living.

Considerable discussion has been pre-
cipitated regarding the Identity of the
first pair Of twins born in Salt Lake
valley. The rivalry apparently has
waxed warm and the Deseret News has
been asked from several quarters TO adj
judicate the contest.
AS far as can be ascertained the dis
tlnction rests with twins born in a
dwelling o. the Old Fort square. this
city, Feb. s. ls4s. to Willard and Mel
vina Snow. Both were girls and we're
named Ellen and Helen Snow: Helen
died at birth and Ellen is still living
In the Second ward. Salt Lake City.
William A, Bringhurst, OF Toquerville,
Utah writes that his brother and sis
ter, Samuel and Eleanor Bringhurst,
residing, respectively, at Taylorsville
ana Salt Lake City. are twins, and
were born at Utah's capital April 7,
1850, This statement was made In an
swer 10 an Idaho correspondent, who
desired TO know the names of the old
est living twins born at Salt Lake.