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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-07-20

take the place OF stage direction and
made readable romance out OF the
drama. 1t Is illustrated with stage
photographs.
The college surroundings pictured
in the first part OF that charming
story. The Princess and the Plough
the author, Florence Morse Kingsley,
was herself educated
Harper & Brothers were much in
'crested by the following letter in
regard to one of their new novels:
Dear Sirs--I bought a copy Of
Your book called THE Invader yes
terday. and l want to tell you that /
was disappointed You see--well, !
have friend who is an army officer,
and when / saw that title I thought
I would like to read story about
soldiers and war and fighting and so
i bought 1t ami I was on my way to
my train and / picked it up from a
news stand and like all commuters
hadn't a minute to spare until I got
into my seat. Then settled down to
read it--and In spite of its title IL
wasn't a book Of war! Are you SURF
prised that I was disappointed And
having bought your book, don't yop
agree with me that have right to
CrltlClSes
But there is a funny part TO it, In
spite of my disappointment and be-
cause ] hadn't anything else to read
] began reading the book. l read 1t
until I got to my station and right
after dinner sat down to finish II
and II Just took hold OF me and l
couldn't stop until I got to the last
page. II made me think of "Jekyll
and Hyde" and '"The Masquerader'
and yet 1t was something altogether
different and liked it.
But you oughtn't to have called 1t
THE INVADER You ought TO have
called 1t 1.-TWO Women in One" or
"The Woman Who Lost Herself" OF
something like that Don't you think
so? Yours truly,
EVELYN -"
Bernard Shaw always throws in
little for good measure, and, as he
says himself. he sometimes gives more
than his admirers bargain for. In his
new book, "John Bulls Other Island
and Major Barbara" about to be is
sued by Brentano's. he has given,
with the lavishness of his race,
splendid preface TO each play
"A preface for Politicians time
~ and pungent article on home rule.
introduces "John Bulls Other Island"
Maj Barbara" is preceded by some
sage advice entitled. First Aid to
Critics" in which Shaw explains HIM
self little. 1t is we'll for the whim-
steal ones in literature TO do this oc-
casionally. as II often saves literary
post mortems in the magazines.
"How He Lied to Her Husband"
with a preface IL also included In this
hew volume OF Shaw plays.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-07-20
BOOKS.

"Grasshopper Land" is the title of a
charming nature book by Miss Mar
garet w. Morley. which deals with the
characteristics, lineage and habits OF
that strange and seemingly grotesque
creature, the grasshopper. In the
authors hands the subject is far
different one from that of our person.
nj regard. He becomes In each page
an extremely interesting individuality
of a large family. with whose traits she
also successfully deals. Miss Morley's
preface Is very good summary in a
way OF the general trend of the con-
tents and 1t Is reproduced with a sug-
gestion that perusal OF Its pages
will we'll repay representatives of both
the ages 10 which she alludes.---A, C.
McClurg company are the publishers.
This is not book for children. II
Is for their grandfathers and grand
mothers who were once boys and girls
In the country, and who may be In
danger after all these years of for
getting about grasshoppers. II the
children persist in reading 80 old Il
book they must not grumble AT the long
words, but quietly hunt them UP In
the dictionary, or else wait until they
themselves are grandfathers and
grandmothers. when they will under
stand 1t quite easily.
Tine GOid supply anu f-fOnpciity
Ia n small volume complied and edited
by Byron w. Holt. editor or Moodys
Magazine. and aims 10 give clear
and complete solution OF the prob
lem OF the advance In prices OF COM
modities and labor. The editor him
self has paid much attention 10 this
important subject and has written
many articles in its discussion and
his book contains not only the gist
OF these but a symposium of articles
by prominent scientists who have been
investigating the subject carefully for
years. The editor has handled the
subject 30 that all may clearly com
pretend. ana the volume for that rea-
ers who have not the time nor the
opportunity to devote 10 this deep
and abstruse problem. II includes
papers by Maurice l.. Muhleman. ex-
deputy assistant treasurer or the
United tSates, Prof John u. Clark, OF
Columbia university; II. a. Vanderlip
vice president OF the National City
bank OF New York City; Prof. Irving
Fisher. OF Yale university: Ellis ii.
Roberts. ex-treasurer OF the United
States; Horace White, well-known
authority on money and banking
John Dewitt Warner ex-congress.-
writer on money and currency; Rob
ert Goodbody. member OF the New
York stock exchange, Prof, Joseph y.
Johnson. New York university James
II. Branch, secretary American Bank
ers' association. and George II. Shib-
ley, president bureau OF economic re-
search, washington. II IL published
by The Moody company, IS Nassau
street. New York CITY.
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DRESS or LITERARY LIGHTS.

\ ORD LYTToN and Dickens prid-
ed themselves on being literary
handles. but In the matter OF
clothes their light paled before
that OF Disraeli. In the days when the
novelist was paramount to the poll
tician. A black velvet coat lined with
satin, purple trousers with gold
band running down the seam. scar
let waistcoat with elegant lace ruffles
Of such length as 10 cover his hands,
and white gloves, the outside Of which
were decorated with number OF yaiu-
able rings, We're. with the addition
OF profusion Of gold chains that me-
andercd about his person. his not In
frequent attire.
Steyenson's getup Ia thus described
by q fellow member OF the sayille
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-07-20
GEORGE REYNOLDS.

The above picture represents elder
George Reynolds as he looked in his
younger days. The photograph from
which the reproduction was made was
taken AZ years ago. soon after the sub
ject became a convert to the faith OF
the Latter-day Saints and before he
left his native England 10 gather with
his people in western America, Mr..
Reynolds life has been an exceeding
ly active one. He is an interchangeable
worker as we'll as being man of
scholarly Attachments, and few personS
in the Church or out q 1t spend as
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-07-20
STOP THAT COUGH,

When cough. tickling or an. irri-
tation in the throat makes you feel un-
comfortable take Billiards. Horehound sy-
rup. Don't wait until the disease has gone
derson, 1854 West 9Th St. Salt Lake City.
Utah, writes: 1--WE think Billiards. Hore-
hound Syrup the best medicine for
coughs, and colds. We have used II for
several years: II always gives immediate
relief, If very pleasant and gives perfect
satisfaction &c. soc, 81 90. Sold by z. G.
NJ. !. Drug Dept, III and iia South Main
Street,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-07-20

many hours day at the desk. He is
an encyclopedia of information, not on
ly upon matters ecclesiastical but on
subjects generally, classic and other
wise. Mr.. Reynolds Is one OF the first
eeven presidents OF seventies, being
next to the senior member ana he Is
also first assistant superintendent of
the Deseret Sunday School union. He
has lately returned from "A trip to the
Sandwich Islands, whittier he went for
rest and recuperation. Fie Is now in
his wonted good health, and Is daily TO
he found at his desk in the presidents
office.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-07-20
NEW LIBRARY BOOKS.

The following twenty volumes will
be added to the public library July ~.
1907:
MISCELLANEOUS
Booklover's Reading Club--American
Foundation History.
Butler, tr.--Song OF Roland.
Osgood--Amerlcan Colonies In the
Seventh Century, vol. B.
symonds-Mchae Angelo Buonar-
roti, vol.
symonds- Renaissance In Italy. vol.
symonds- Introduction TO the Study
OF Dante.
Wharf.-The and Times of Machia-
velli.
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siignor Morichini has now brought an
action against his assailant. Himself
welcomes the publicity OF a trial as ar
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-07-20
POEMS EVERYBODY SHOULD KNOW.
SONNET ON NIGHT.

Mysterious Night when first know
Thee from report divine and heard thy name,
Did he not trcnibe for this goodly frame
This glorious canopy OF light and blue?
But through n curtain OF translucent
Bnhcd in the of the great setting Nanc,
Hesperus with the host of came
And 10: Creation broadened TO mans view!
Who could have guessed such darkness lay
Within thy beams, o Sun? who OWNED
when bud and flower and insect lay
Thou TO such countless worlds hadst us
why should then sfun Death with anxious
III Light conccals much, wherefore Life?
-Joseph Banco White 11s5- 1884
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SELF.

newly dead. waited winds of space
Felt clustering shapes he knew c knew
"Who YEP" cried he, scanning face by
YOURSELF" they laughed I've all you!"
-Ario Magazine.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1907-07-20

Andrews-Tho Militants.
Couch--Poison Island.
Davis Or. H.)--Scarlet Car.
Davis (W. S.)--VlctOr OF Salamis.
Green Mayors wife.
Vance-Brass Bowl.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-24
SOUND SITUATION
s Indicated by General Feeling,
Comptroller RidgIy Says.

Washington, oct. 2o.-Comptrull"r of
tn" Currency Ridgly late today gave
out q. statement saying that tho gen.
craI feeling indicated an absolutely
sound situation, that there is not thc
slightest need for apprehension about
the banks and trust companies of the
country; that the banks of the reserve
cities have every disposition to leave
their balances in New York and other
reserve cities. and attributes tho
trouble in New York to the condition
Of Il very few concerns discrcditcd by
the operations of their officers and t"
the different prices Of stocks and Sc
curiti"S as between Ne" York City and
the country banks.
Comptroller RidGly'i statement for
lows:
II have talked by telephone today
with bankers in practically every larg"
city in reach If Washington by t"Ic-
phone and also a number Of bank
examiners. hear of no trouble WEn-
ever among the banks or trust COM
panieS outside of New York. Th" gen
eral feeling is that the situation is alb
Solut"lV sound and there need be not
the slightest apprehension about the
banks and trust companies Of lie
country. My aGviccs from New York
are that all the banks got through the
day better than they expected. an |
that there is now entirely perfect cot
cert of action. so that the situation Is
well in hand
There is every disposition among
the banks Of the reserve cities as
he CHI br I.i, l,,,
in New York and the other central
cities and in this way to avoid all dis
turoance possible.
The trouble in New York has been
due to the condition of very few con-
Germs, who We're discredited by the OPP
erations Of their officers and also 10
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-24

while Mendclsohm was being plaved
the bride and groom leading. maid =;
honor and best man. ring girl the
bridesmaids and ushers.
AT the conclusion Of the ceremony
the invited guests repaired to the res.
idencc of the mother Of the bride
where the reception was held. Thu
wedding party did the receiving. Da,ntv
refreshments were served by Hager q,
Woterville. The presents showered nm
on the happy and popular bride and
groom were of the best in yaue and
selections.
MIR. and Mrs. Fred Rollins left \,
the Pullman for an extended honey.
moon trip. doing Portland, MONTREAL
Toronto, Chicago, Niagara Falls and
plar 20 return home ready to receive
friends Nov. II at the home Of Mrs
Henry Kelley, with whom they will
make their home in the future.
The bride was charmingly gownea in
white radium with princess lace trim.
mings and veil. white wreath in hair
bearing shower bouquet of lilies ar
the valley. The maid of honor. white
net with princess trimmings. Tho
bridesmaids. white point d'esprt. pink
sash bearing pink roses The ring
bearer. white point d'esprit. Mrs. Hen
~ Kelley. mother of the bride. gray
silk With Dutch lace trimmings. Mrs
l.. w. Rollins. mother of the groom
gray satin royale. The groom was
CARRIED in conventional black The ,rol-
atives and friends from out If town
were MIR. and Mrs. Kelley b. erie of
Rockland. Mrs. A. NJ. Woodsum. Miss
Harriet Abbott Of Jackson. Mich. Mrs
Charles Webster Of Unity and Mrs. c.
Z. Quincy of Portland
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-24
MONEY FOR PITTSBURG.
Secretary Corte!you viii Deposit With
Smoky City Banks.

Washington, Oct. Ex-senator Knox of
Pennsylvania called at the treasury de-
part!nent this afternoon and had 4 talk
over the long distance telephone with Sec
reta;y Cortelyou in New York. The SEN
ator told the secretary that while there
was absolutely no fear of trouble among
the national banks of PittsburG, the fact
that the Pittsburg pay roll in cash
amounted every week to between S1.000000
and SS,COO,0oO he thought it would be wise
for the secretary to make some deposits
of government money among the Pitts
burg banks
Secretary Cortelvou told him that he
would he very willing to do 50. and il is
expected that orders will be issuei at once
tn have deposits made there. Senator
Knox did not name any particular banks
to receive the money nor did lie ask for
any partit ular amount. but requested the
secretary to deal generously with them.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-24
Rollins Y c!iey.

At IT., FIRST BAPTIST church at FAIR
| field Wednesday evening, oct. 23. the
| marriage III Fred w. Rollins of Water
vile ANA Mis-: Lillian Orie daughter
Of Mrs. Henry Kelley of Fairfield, was
;ol>mni1cd As both the bride and
groom arc very popular socially in their
respective ,!a,c, Of residence a large
circle of their friends gathered to wit
ness the n1IItial ceremonies performed.
t. heartily congratulate the contracting
parties ana to wish for them every
| condition to exist that is favora BILE,
deserved and desired in the life they at
that time assume. The church uSherS
consisting of Carl Piper. Henry New
hall. S1nurl Wing and falph Jewelle
performed their duties cxpeditiously
and Courtcously. The church decora
tions were very beautiful and tasteful
~ arranged under tho experienced di-
rection of Mitchell q 90. Of Waterville
The choir rail having ported palms
placed upon the top. with wreatheS of
laurel suspended from the ceiling. F'cS-
ICONS If laurel We're suspended from
the arch over the pulpit. The pewa were
draped with white ribbon barriers.
At O'Clock the wedding party en-
tered the church. Miss Mary Evans
playing the "Lohengrin" march. The
order cf the party was Miss Maud Ken
ricl.. maid of honor, leading; the ring
bearer. a little niece of the bride. Miss
CorneliI Kelley of Waterville; tho
bridesmaids Miss Alice Lawrence and
Miss Alice kenrick, the wedding party
ushers. Carl Cook and Herbert G. Lib
by Of Waterville: the bride, Miss Lii
liam Kelley. escorted by Edward KEEL
ley.
The party approached and assembled
the pulpit, there being met by the
groom, Fred Rollins. the best man,
William Gallup of Waterville. the pas
tor of the church. Rev John Lew Clark
The bride was given away by Edbert
Kelley. the single ring service being
used. the ring being presented by the
ring bearer on a Gala lilv. The service
was performed on a wedding rug. silk.
hand made. the gilt of Mr.. and Mrs
Edhert Kelley. After the completion of
the ceremony the party left the church
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-10-24
Masquerade Social.

Expeeta tons were fulfilled "Wednesday
at the Masquerade social held at the as.
sembly room of the Lawrence High
school by the Sophomores Of the school .
1t had been expected that the event would
he very good, but it exceeded all expecy3
tations. The class is to be congratuiatedt
on the success of the social. All took a Z
deep interest and came disguised In some
kind Of q costume out of the ordinary.
People Of. nearly every nationality and Il
nearly every position in, life were repre-.
scented. Uncle Sam, samantfyani Unele
Cy, member Of the Lemon Club In.
dams. negroes, members Of the swell 50.
ciety. the sailor hoy of Uncle Sans nayy
The cop was placed on the door ana Il he
did not fulfill every requirement some 4
body made a mistake when they reckonad
up the cesh. He looked like a short.
armed policeman. The Wild West wa Il
represented in fine shape The PatrdM !
of Husbandry came in for a large num-
Der of members. The judges chosen To
select winners in the procession had
most difficult task. The principal Harry.
Pratt. the assistant, Miss Grace Warren.
and Miss Ruth Roberts acted as judges.
All the popular games of the passing day
We're indulged in. sSxs
Miss Grace Savage won the ladies' priz6a
box of chocolates. Her costume .wass.
that of nun. Don Edwards of Bentol
Station won the prize for boys, appear-M
ing as 'Samanthy"
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! the banks as shown at the Clearing
Hous" was first-class. Although few
of them might have to be assisted, he
said that conditions were fast becom-
ing normal.
Several prominent bankers called on
Secretary Cortelyou at the Sub-treas-
ury to receive suggestions.
j. Pierpont Morgan has practically
assumed command in financial circles
in New York Wednesday. He IS strlV-
ing to bring order out of chaos and
see what can be done to protect the
! large interests that are now in Jeop-
ardy Up to this time there has been
no organization among the trust COM
puny officers and Mr. Morgan and James
StiIlman of the National City Bank are
earnestly engaged in an effort to bring
about cooperation among these lnstl-
tutions. There will be very careful
scrutiny Ct the reserves of each OF
these institutions. and if it is found
that the management of any instltu-
| ton under suspicion has been suffl-
GENTLY conservative to warrant assist
ance. that assistance will be forthcoHl-
ing.
! More than 1900 persons. mostly Italians,
storned the doors of the Dollar Savings
Banll when the bank opened. Police We're
called to control the half-frenZied crowd
! Fifteen bank examiners sent out
Wednesday morning throughout the city
reported at II o'clock that there had been
nothing in the nature of d run on any
financial Institution except the Trust Co.
| of America and that conditions at al!
! other banks and trust companies were
normal.
Forced liquidation at heavy sacrifice in
] individual stocks caused renewed confu-
! sion. WestinShouse Electric. which is Il
! &pecialty of the Pittsburg Stock En-
! change. dropped 1873. and General Elec-
7 trio fell 6'a to par. n. Y. Air Brake de-
clncd Is.
! Reading then fell %. hut the general
! list did not fall lower than the opening.
business not on large scale but the
| tone was very feverish.
! When it became known that a number
Of prominent banking houses were lend
ing money on call at the Stock Exchange
/ at per cent. the market became quietCr
and n substantial recovery ensuod Sew
oral stocks rose at last nights level or
| stocks at wide declines
/ William X. Vanderbilt. Jr., conferred
with Pres. Thorne of the Trust Co of
America Wednesday. Mr.. Vanderbilt
/ said:
II SOC nothing to he alarmed about in
this situatnn.''
Examiners from J. Piorpont Morgan &,
90. end the Clearing House were going
over the accounts of the trust company.
ON their examination will depend what
further aid will he extended Wednesday.
rs the morning advanced the crowd he
fore til" banking companies doors grew
50 great that tho police were needed to
maintain order.
a petition in bankruptcy was filed in
the United States court "Wednesday
against the Stock Exchange firm of May
cr Co, which made an assignment
Tuesday with liabilities of sG,OM;N r.
G. Benedict was appointed receiver Will,
bond of 100000
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THE FIRST STEP.
Truct Companies Make Move In Orec
ton of a Clearing House.

NV Tcri< Oct. 23.--Toll0wiHg 4 Sc
,i.'s a. co:.ferenccs at the office of J.
p. Morgan and Co, the appended state
nrrn, vas issued tonight:
a ,ls'rtin- O, the presidents Of trust
c"mr@n,ns was held at the office Of
My&Sr.,. j. r. Morgan and Co, % Wall
street. Mn York. on Oct %, 1897.
'Jo;lE \. Stewart. chairman of the
United States Trust c., was in the
hair.
After discussing the situation it was
decided that committee of i've
-iortll lie anrOinted. similar in it's char
acter 10 the Clearing House committee
OF the banks to whom application for
assistance from trust companies may
Re referred, and that this committee
Should have power to call for informal
ticn from the various companies and
rerort 10 tho meeting of presidents to
l" held from time to time or ut n fixed
time which might hereafter be agreed
uron, the result of any investigation
accompanied hy adviccs as to what had
ht ttcr he done in the matter the follow
ing corittec was then appointed by
Stewart:
Edward King. president OF the Union
Trust Co.
Edwin s NarSton. president of the
Farmer; Loan and Trust Co.
j. y. Wallace. president Of the Cen
trail Trust co.
j. w. Castles. president of the
Guaranty Trust Co.
John I. Waterbury. president of the
Manhattan Trust Co.
1T is understood that Ny. John ~.
Stewart ANA Mr.. j. ?. Moran VIII
| actively cooperate with the commit
tee"
The Information of this committee
was the result of Mr.. Morgan's ernest
citnrt: TO relieve the existing financial
situation. The committees powers Will
! Dc largely supervisory.
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FAVORABLE IMPRESSION
Created In London by Promise Ct Gov
ernment DEPOSITS.

London. oct c3.-Thp promise Of
Secretary C"rfolyou to place large dc
posts Of government money in the
New York banks created favorabl'
impression on the stool, Exchange here
today and the American section rallied.
Prices started ut around parity and
improved during the forenoon on mod
crate support.
st. PAUL. Louisville & Nashville and
CanaGinn Pacific wcrc :, point over the
New York equivalent. The feeling in
London. however. was still unsettled
at noon and the market WAS inclined to
await the recent of tho New York
opening prices before entering on
fresh commitments.
Dealers do not anticipate any trouble
IT the settlement, owing to the small
ness Of the account open. British hold :
crS have been unloading Americans
for some time.
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UPROAR AT PITTSBURG.
Stock Exchange Quits and Business
Firms Are In Trouble.

Pittsburg. oct 23.-Pittshur; finan-
cial circles were thrown into IN upruar
at til" opening of business Wednesday
when Secretary c. j. Holman made the
following announcement:
AT the request of the rittSburg
Clearing House and at the suggestion
of the members ana board of directors
the Pittsburg Stock Exchange will be
closed for days
President r. G. Hall then issued a
statement reading =. follows:
The Security Investment Co finds it.
self involved. This will necessitate a tenn
porary suspension or receiverShip of the
Westinghouse Electric & Mfg Co, the
Westinghouse Machine Co. and the
Nernst Lamp Co. The manufacturing
companies are in absolutely solvent condi-
ton. The condition of the Security In
vestmcnt Co. will in no way affect the
Union Switch & Signal Co. and the West
inghouse Air Brake Co. I would like it
explicitly understood that it was at the,
request of the PittsburE Clearing House
that we have suspended trading Temporal
rily''
The petition for a receiver OF the con-
Germs named, it was said would he made
Wednesday. Bankers express no doubt of
pulling the companies through success
fully.
The embarrassment of the concerns is
attributed to inability to secure funds on
account of the stringency in the money
market. The amount involved will run
into the millions.