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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-01
CHINA THREATENED.

The fate of Korea is referred to as q
warming to China, on no less impor-
tant authority than that of the Japa-
nese Minister of foreign affairs. Wis.,
count Hayashi is quoted as having
said:
"The fate of Korea may be regarded
by China as a lesson; it should be a
warning to that country to put her
house In order, ere some strong nn-
ton. whichever one might be moved
SO to do, initiates events In Seui.
China's despotism. which is the worst
form of government, must yet reach
crisis, as, when the present rolling
mind Is gone the state Will fall prey
to intrlgues,"
If he ever uttered this threat, It sim
ply means that Japan is prepared to
assume the role of dictator in China.
too, whenever Chinese conditions war
rant foreign interference. It is diff
cult to believe that the Visoount Is
quoted correctly but II he is, his dec
iaration IS full of significance as TO
the real ambition OF Japan.
1t must be remembered that close OBJ
servers of Oriental affairs are OF the
>oplnion that important political events
may be expected IN the near future, in
China. The rule OF the Empress Dowa-
ger is considered likely to terminate at
an carly date with her death. The vlo-
lence Of Chinese domestic dlsscnsion Is
appreciated by those who studied the
causes and progress OF the Boxer out
break That a dynastic change might
easily bring disturbances FAR moro men
acing to all foreign interests is a gen
eral apprehension The suggestion Of
the japanese diplomat that China put
her house IN order may have reference
10 the possibility Of a general outbreak
IN the case OF the death of the Em-
press
China is putting her house in order
She has made wonderful progress tn
The suppression Of the opium habit. and
thus set nm example worthy Of inita-
ton Ia other parts of the world where
the alcohol hend possesses 30 many hu-
man beings running them physically
and morally She has a modern army
consisting OF some 10000 well drilled
soldiers The ola education has been
abandoned IN favor OF lnnlrn l.un-
Ing, ana the establishment OF new
schools is being actively carried on A
strong upheayal OF national feeling IS
making itself manifest IN the popular
demand. TO which the government has
lent willing ear, FOR tho retention OF
railway ana mining concessions IN chi
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-01
CHANGE THE POLICY now.

If the falsely so-called American
party leaders hope TO remove the
stains from their muddy boots by
gettlng rid Of tho Chief Of Police, they
are as greatly mistaken in that eal-
culatlon as In everything else. When
the MoWhirtsr case first came up, they
had a chance to make a display OF de-
concy. By permitting n fair investiga-
ton of the charges and aiding in bring
ing all the 5ullty parties TO justice,
But they neglected the chance. They
praised the Chief 70 the skies. they
Invented the exceedingly silly story
that the Church had paid the Scotch
men for being yictlmi2ed hy the chefs
friends. They heaped lnveetlye upon
the McWhlriers ana tried 10 mako
their dupes believe that the story was
all false. Tho public FULLY made up It's
mind as 70 che part the Chief played
IN the game, but the party leaders
refused 10 read public opinion. They
lost the chance then to appear IN the
role OF defenders OF vlrtue--a role en-
tlrely contrary 10 their nature. IL a
too lato 10 assume that role now, ar
ter the stand already taken. IT is Ike
death bed repentance. II is hid for
votes, bot u is too ihiny disguised TO
deceive anybody.
Whatever ,he chief Of Police Is, or
may have been as public officer, 10
immatanal now II Is tic party ITSELF
that IS condemned owing 10 the chnrac-
tor stamped upon Il by the contemplate
individuals hat assumed the leader
ship, The agnation OF an officer does
not help tho matter IN the least The
system .;at Is responsible for the most
rotten government that ever cursed
tho city must Dc broltcu Up. Other
wise There "ltl be but repetition ~
the story
The narty was rakod together by men
who had the interests of The citizens
~ heart no NOR, than they had any
intention of visiting the moon. They
handed together for revenge. ana for
"Hhat there ls In A." Their pretty
Dell understood scheme was 10 capture
the government of not only the CITY
Tut the County and the state, Tor
their own selfish ends and purposes.
They appealed 20 one class by promises
OF financial glYanlasea. no another
class they appealed ny promises Of
aiding them IN their insane fight against
The Church, Their appoinlees were
ohosen with special regard to the end
The leaders aad IN view. II they are
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-01
THE DANGER OF BATHING.
New York Times.

We learn with regret that a lady
while taking a bath in u stationary
tub, raised her hand to an electric
light fixture, intending to illuminate
the proceeding and, her hand being
Wet. formed an electric circuit which
checked her 20 death. This illustrates
anew the dangers OF bathing. II seems
only the other day Tiat we read in &
Canadian neWspaper Of young per-
son who. while bathing. slipped on a
cake OF soap and fell out OF the window
No explanation OF the architectural PEE
culiarities OF the house were given,
but they must have been interesting.
The bath has always beer more on
less dangerous, since long before Mar
ats day but this Colorado incident
adds IS new horror to the bathing habit.
and we trust that measures wiz be tax
On speedily 20 prevent i repeh ''m N
sgch n calamity. j the lady had been
cautious enough 70 Wear Il rubber suit
with gloves TO match while bathing
she would have been completely IN
sulated and could nave laughed At
danger. or she might have eontented
herself with humber and less bril-
liant means pf illumination, but then
the difficulty of satisfactorily striking
a mutch while bathing presents itself.
we learn from the dispatch setting
forth The SOD particulars that the ctr
cult was established by the hand ot
the lady coming Ia contact with the
globe OF the electric light. Globes arS
generally made OF glass. ana the In
cldent thus becomW scientifically
unique as well as humanity lamentable.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-01
TO THE CRY COUNCIL.

The costly and ncomprehenaible
blunders dallY evident in the street
macadamizing should now come to an
end.
There must be soma limit to blind
folly or to perverse and malignant
persistence in wrong doing.
If You cannot or win not ind
way TO put stop to this vast and
useless waste of the peoples taxes
other agencies may be appealed 10 for
that purpose.
AS recently shown in our local
columns with a completeness and i'm
partially that amounts TO a demon
stration. the matchmaking now being
oarried forward on the streets Of this
CITY is not merely sham and
disgrace as piece cf engineering and
workmanship. but is costly and
relatively worthless burden to the
property adjoining It
The laying of these macadamlaed
reads has bean shown to involve at
least half a score OF the most serious
and tlayrant violations of the simplest
and most approved rules OF road maxi
Ing.
1t has been shown that the material
IS unfit for this use and that It can
not last more than very few years
al best.
IT has been proved that roads con-
structed as these are. simply cannot
last, and that there will be no salts
lection, but only continued annoyance,
expense, ana humiliation 10 the peo-
pie In continuing to lay them.
This kind of work should be stop
ped, Methods that conform to reason
and approved usage should be substi-
tuted for those now practiced. The
waste Of the peoples money should
not be tolerated after 1t has been
clearly proved. and pointedly brought
TO your attention.
The News supposed that You did
not know of the facts and conditions
surrounding the street paving. and
therefore took the pains to lay before
you the facts, withholding nothing,
overstating nothing.
In the interests of Salt Lake City
the simple truth has been given TO you.
AS the especial guardians Of the city's
honor and welfare. it is your duty to
act in this matter.
Thousands of citizens are awaiting
your action. Can you afford TO dis
appoint them?
You We're elected to guard, not TO
waste. the public revenues; to serve
not to despoil. the citizens of this
commonwealth
The News has shown that the
public revenues are being wasted; the
citizens wronged. despoiled and hui
inflated in these matters WIN you
permit the continued perIetration of
these wrongs?
No blame can be imputed to the
members of the Council. If when they
discover or are shown a public wrong,
they proceed TO right 1t,
Gentlemen Of the Council. here Is
your opportunity.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-01
JUST FOR FUN.
4 Mlsleadlng Tltlc.

An amusing story is told OF tho
Bishop of Solder and Mans visit to
Melton Nowbrak some months ago. A
brougham awaited him at the station,
and he stepped into it, expecting
TO be taken at once to his destination.
To his surprise, however, the coachman
sat motioness on the box. without the
least intention, APPARENTLY. of leaving
the station.
was waiting.
Wen, SIR said the coachman. II
was told to wait for the Bishop Of
Sodor and Man. You've arrived, sir.
and now I'm waiting for the man
Philadelphia Inquirer.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-01
WHY NOT ABOLISH THE
WRITTEN LAW.
New York world.

Gov Vardamau of Mississippi in the
Birdsong case decides that a woman Is
justified IN numbering her paramount IL
he gets drunk and reveals their rela'
tions. why not repeal the written law
and &c pend entirely on the unwritten
law? Then the country could dispense
with the President and Congress, with
Governors, Legislatures, judges, courts,
sheriffs and police. while each person
enacted his own law and enforced II
with shotgun. Why waste all this
money on n superiuous thing like gov
ernment?
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-01
Iccrnctl His Art.

BE careful with that razor, barber"
sputtered the much-lathered patron;
you just dug a horseshoe curve in my
chin"
Excuse me sir" replied the barber.
"but--er--you see. L used to work in
a china factory
''And what has that to do with it?'
why, that is where learned to dec
crate mugs. "-Chicago News.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-01

temperature IL the complex resultant OF
many variables," and that II depends
upon many thyslcal and even mental
conditions which differ In each indi-
vidual case A tranquil mind, proper
clothing and dict, o cheerful spirit
ard sensible occupation are the best
weather prescription, and Il study or
sensations is more TO the point than
one of meteorological inslrmmenls.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-01

Sapleigh-I have awJust added an
othah cane to me collection, doncher
know.
Miss Cayenne-I hope for your sake,
that canes will never go out of fashion.
Saplegh--Why do you--ah-say that?
Miss ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS II they do
you viii have no visible means of sup
port.-Chicago News.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-01
Considerate.

The new boarder shifted at the con-
tents OF his coffee cup and set 1t down.
Well" queried the landlady in a
peevish tone, "have you anything to
say against the coffee?"
Not a word" calmly answered the
new boarder; II never speak Ill of the
absent. "-Chicago News.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-01

A California fruit company has Of
fered a handsome prize" (whoever
heard of any other kindD for the best
display OF prunes at the approaching
irrigation congress. That prize should
be lemon.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-01

The government has the biggest and
most popular yellow press in the coun-
try. 1t just runs off yellowbacks, each
number being worth from ten to twen-
tn dollars,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-01

Boston is having an "old home week"
Every son and daughter who is visiting
the Hub is the descendant of a May
flower passenger, no doubt.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-01

The go-betweens in the San Francisco
telephone franchise bribery cases are
now catching it coming and going, as
they should.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-01

Japans course in Korea win not seem
so harsh IL 1t is remembered that it is
preliminary to a benevolent assImila-
ton.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-01

Corey says he viii not resign from
the steel trust presidency. May be
Mabelle won't let him.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-01

How can the Rocky Mountain Bell
Telephone company be unfair" when
It engages as operators the fairest of
the fair?
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-01

The young actress who committed
suicide near Colorado Springs seems to
have been a very coey maiden.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-01

why cannot passenger cars be run
as frequently on the street railroad as
freight cars are7
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-01

a New York policeman has just been
dismissed for cowardice, Was he afraid
TO do wrong?
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-01
RECENT PUBLICATIONS.

Charles ID. Stewart. best known for
his 'The Fugitive Blacksmith" and
Partners of Providence"-both OF
which proved his Intimate acquaintance
with the Mississippi and Missouri--has
written for the August Century, the
Midsummer Holiday Number, of THE
Waterways of America" Mr.. Stewart
calls attention to the fact that while
we have neglected and abandoned our
waterways, England. Germany, France,
Holland and Belgium are all contem-
plating further extension and improve
ment of their canal systems; he claims
that the Mississippi above Cairo is de-
cadent, not for lack of ability to conf
pete. but for lack of commerce. which
is to say, accessibility by means of its
own tributaries" and has some inter-
esting things to say about the Chicago
Sanitary and Ship Canal. completed in
1900 at a cost of fifty millions. As
clear, reliable, and suggestive repre-
sentation of the past, present, and pos
sible future of our waterways. the ar
ticle is valuable contribution on
subject of vital Importance to every
American.-33 East Seventeenth ST.,
New York.
On reading the August issue of Cur
rent Literature one feels that the edi-
tors have succeeded in living up to
IuSlf IiO SuDJNNh
that Is touched upon in Current Liter
ature without being illuminated. Dark
Horses of Democracy" the comments
on the yellow Peril" "a Setback for
Uncle Sam at The Hague" and the
overthrow of the German Court Ca
marilla" viii make even the seasoned
newspaper reader look UP and take
notice W.T. ---~--~i stetch on 1.-THE
Jezebel of China" and the strong and
vital description of This Man Oar
row" are no longer journalism, but lit
erature. "Our Foremost Living Ameri-
can Writer" american Heroes In
Bronze and Marble" richly illustrated,
THE Literary Madhouse of Modern
Germany" and a searching study OF
Turgenieff. the greatest of all novel
lists" in the literary section are equaled
In strength by such articles as The
Essential Indenoy of the Puritan
MINI" 1.-THE Vaccinations of the PraR-
matte Method" and Bernard Shaw's
Solution Of the Problem Of Evil" under
reli-i~- and ethics. "Debussv and the
Music of Tomo~~o-'" The Verdict of
the World on Tolstoi's Assault upon
Shakespeare, b" and Nordlca's Dream OF
an American Bayreuth,' are among tho
topics there discussed. Ticklishness ns
Key to Human Evolution" What
the Human Race owes to the Moon"
"Escharotics as the Long Sought Cure
for Cancer come OF the subjects
treated under Science and Discovery
il-4a West 25th St. New York.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-01

The chief of police has resigned. 1t
is the most public spirited act of his
eareer.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-01

Go to the outing camps and hear the
loud laugh that speaks the vacation
mind
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-01

Georgia IS to have prohibition. She
viii first have some protests and trou-
Bile.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-01

The peace conference Is getting to
be linked sweetness long drawn out.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-01

rolstoi predicts the downfall of the
United States
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-01

VIII the government be able to smoke
out the smokeless powder trust?
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-01

The chief trouble with Justice is not
It's blindness but it's slowness,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-01

A horrible exampie-trylng 10 figure
out how to make both ends inset,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-01

The hot weather puts the cuoup,bers
IN q pickle
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-01

It takes something besides coryphees
to support q theatrical trust.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-01

The idle OF the peoplc-the walking
delegate.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-01

in order That would exclude inter-
ference by any other country, excep.
against the protest OF Japan.
Undoubtedly tho Japanese aim at
the complete control of the affairs OF
eastern Asia. II they succeed In reach
ing the goal OF their ambition, new
era will dawn upon the world. The
foolish outcry against the transfer of
our ships to the Pacific, only proves
that some Of those who claim to he
the guides Of public opinion, do not
consider the possible developments in
The Orlent.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-01

schmitz has named his supervisors.
Whnts in a name?
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-01

Spring poetry is bad but July poe
try Is midsummer madness.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-08-01

san Francisco is a lively example of
how not TO do IT,
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1907-05-29

A rather peculiar case of absent
mindedness was that related of Peter
Burrowes, an Irish lawyer. A friend
who called on Burrowes at an early
hour one morning found him shaving
with his face held close to an empty
wall. What on earth are you assum-
ing that attitude for:" he asked.
ITO look in the glass" was the re-
ply.
But there's no glass there" laugh
ed the acquaintance.
"Bless YOU | didn't notice that be-
fore said R'rrowes. and then calling
his servant he asked him what had be-
come of the mirror.
why, sir" said the man. ''it was
broken six weeks ago"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1907-05-29
His Last Retort.

The story is told of a well known
Chicago criminal lawyer whose valua-
bic services We're retained 10y the
wealthy relatives of Il man accused of
murder In Il southwestern state
The case WAS "A bad one, for the cN l.
dence was overwhelmingly against the
accused Despite this fact the lawyer
contrived by the skillful exercise of
every trick aud maueuyer known TO
the profession to secure the disagree
meut of iurieS, delays, appeals, etc,
TIL AT lust the case was brought before
the supreme court of the United States.
one day IN an interview between tile
prisoner aud his counsel the former
asked In case the supreme court
should decide against me. what will
be my next movefs
To heaven, hope, was the candid
response of the lawyer ST. Louis Re
public
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1907-05-29
A MANCHURIAN INN.
Chinese Food and Beds-Hgh Walls
to Protect Against Thieves

Chinese Food and Beds-High Walls
to Protect Against Thieves.
The inn at Telling. which was similar
to the inns all over northern Manchu-
ria, had big compound surrounded
by high mud wall with gates. The
long distance carts going down the
country with beans and bringing back
goods are driven inside these COM
pounds for safety from robbers each
night, says the South China Post, and
during the great hauling season in win
Ter these inns are crowded
The walls of the inns are of mud
plastered on Il center wall made BY
weaving reeds together The windows
are mostly of oiled paper, with posi-
bly, one small pane Of glass in the
center The rafterS are rounded tim
bers on which are spread reeds, then
layer of course mating and then
packed mud In the cities the better
inns have brick walls and tiled roofs.
but are otherwise about the same.
II WAS necessary to sleep on the
"k'ang and eat Chinese fool In
| these i2ns the first place entered is tho
| Kitchen, square space with mud floors
! and raised mud ovens with clay and
| iron pots. From this one passes
through n cloth hung doorway into the
| inn proper At Telling this WAS TWEEN
| ty TO sixty feet down the middle of
| which WAS an eight foot aisle with
| packed mud floor
| On each side were ranged the
| "k'anss,' raised mud cmbankments.
brick faced. some thirty inches high
and six feet wide On these are spread
mattings, and here all guests roll them
| selves in thcir own blankets and sleep
| side by side. with their feet to the
wall and their heads to the center
aisle. \ fire underneath runs the
length Of each range" and a fire mt
one end furnishes the hot air. which
passes through and out at mud
| chimney and warns the sleepers
The meals are served on these
hangs" on little tables about n foot
| high At these inns teapot is al
ways kept warm over fire In raised
mud embankment In the middle of the
main aisle
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1907-05-29
OLD SAYINGS.

Dean Swift is credited with BREAD
Is the staff of life"
II WAS Keats who said. a thing of
beauty is n joy forever"
Franklin Is authority for God helps
those who help themselves .
Man proposes, but God disposcs,"
remarked Thomas kcmpis
IAN cry and no wool" is an express
sion found in Butler's "lludbras.
1t was an observation of Thomas
Southcrne that PHYS akin to love
Edward Coke, the English iurist. was
of the opinion that "A mans house is
his castle"
When Greeks joined Greeks, then
was the tug of war. was written by
Nathaniel Lee.
We are indebted 10 Collcy Gibbcr,
not to Shakespeare. for Richard IL
himself again"
To Milton we owe The paradise of
fools, "A wilderness of sweets" and
"Moping melancholy and moonstruck
madness
The poet Campbell found that Com
ing events east their shadows before
and Ills distance lends enehantment
10 the view