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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-24

and 'taters and garden. / shall
leave you the shotgun. and you know
you kin kill cOOns and 'pOssums and
arS as good as / kin. Don't dun
reckon you II skassly miss me. Jest
don I say no mo- about it"
He got up and walked down to the
highway and headed for the cross
roads store. After wiping a tear from
her eye and knocking the ashes out
of her pipe she entered the house and
dOnned her sunbonnet and set out on
a path through the woods.
She left a message with a woman
at a cabin That woman sent it
along to the next by her boy. 1t went
down the creek and up the creek and
back up the mountain. It was two
days reaching the last cabin. Men
saw and spoke with the messengers,
but got no information.
Women and wives who received it
shut their lips tightly and had moth
ing to give away. Then, on a moon
light night there was a gathering on
the crossroads. Fifteen women and
not man. Each carried at least two
freshcut switches Each walked with
determined step
From the crossroads they had not
far to go. The door of a cabin was
softly opened 10 them and a candle
lighted. With ropes in their hands
six of the women proceeded to the
bedroom where Elder Clyde was
sleeping His arms and ankles were
tied when he opened his eyes and
saw the faces about him.
WHY are you here? What is it?"
No one answered They seized and
carried him out to roadside tree
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-24

with distrust he said nothing.
Under the pines and chestnuts and
sycamores and walnuts he gathered
few men at time and took them
into his confidence. They were 10 go
away with him to the land of Canaan
and begin a new life. Some might
take their wives along, and to others
new wives would be given-young
Wlves-strong wives-more obedienI
wives Aye. they could have two or
lhree apiece if they so elected. They
would labor in the fields together.
ana there could be no cause for quar-
eel In any household.
There was pledge to secrecy. but
mere were women who distrusteC
and suspected and were determined
that the thing should not be.
Jim, said the wife of one of the
elders most enthusiastic converts. .sI
near that the Lawd is to lead YOU
and a heap others to thatpromised
The husband had been kim for
an opening for the last two weeks in
order that he might tell her. She had
furnished it, and when he couId
steady his voice he replied.
That's it, Tilda-the Lavd is 20
lead us. Yes, gwine to lead lis right
to the land O. Canaan"
And all you men folks are In have
as many wives as you want?''
That's what the elder saws. That's
a command laid upon us by the Lawd.
he says" ~
Jim, Is it cause I'm old and
humbly and have got shackclty with
the chills and rheumatics?
Cant say
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-24

was passing there came rattle of
the key in the lock. and Mrs. Mace
hurried into the room, dragging the
reluctant Bobby by the hand
Her white, drawn face relaxed as
she caught sight of Betty.
well, 1 declare" she painted, as
she dropped into a seat. Here I've
been hurrying back from town think
ing that you had been murdered by
the sneak thieves, and there you sit
as comfortable as you pleace, talking
with Mr. Hawley. I sold the man in
the ticket office our seats, and Bobby
cried all the way home because he
missed the show"
1T is my fault" declared Gregory.
- never knew you had daughter
and you told me that the house would
be closed this afternoon. So when l
saw a young woman climb into the
kitchen window and presently
emerge with toy bank and go into
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-24

the woodshed with it, l flew to tn
rescue of the banking institution
81 guess it's nobody's fault,
laughed Mrs. Mace, when the situa
ton had been fully explained 1T
one of those things that's just bounl
to happen"
Late that evening Betty and Greg
DRY stood at the gate. Her mothe
and Bobby had already gone insid
and Mrs. Hawley had passed on o
her own home.
Thanks for very pleasant even
ing" she said, as her hand rested Il
his. Il am glad you captured me-
I'm sorry / did not make a NOR
permanent prisoner" he said, as b
turned away. Perhaps next time
shall be more successful"
But when he did make his secom
capture IT was a ring, not manaclei
that he used, and Betty was a mos
willing prisoner.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-24

am to meet my mother in town for
the matinee and l lost all my mon
ey."
Very neat" he commented, but
it doesn't go. Mrs. Mace asked me
this morning to look after the house,
explaining that she would be away
all day. She has no daughter, just
little boy whose bank you are steal
ing"
You don't believe that I am a
thief. do you2" demanded Betty.
What right have you to say such
things?"
when you try to force the front
door and finding that resists your
efforts climb in a window, the in
ference is obvious" he suggested.
But lost my keys with my mon
ey," she explained II was running
across the bridge and I fell, and my
purse slipped into the river
VERY ingenious" he admitted,
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-24
/" HERE had come among the
mountaineers of the Cumber-
I'LL land a strange mana sleek.
fat man nf niTu

~ ETY. fastened her veil md
* caught up her pocketbook. If
she hurried she would catch
the trolley that would take
@4.20 in wood; low and medium
her to town in time for the matinee.
She was to meet her mother in
the lobby. Mrs. Mace had gone into
town to shop earlier in the morning.
She hurried along the shady street
and just as she reached the bridge
she heard the hum of the trolley and
Quickened her pace into a run.
There was a loose plank on the
footwalk against which she stumbled
and went sprawling against the
muddy boards, while the tiny pocket
book flew from her grasp and went
spinning across the planks and into
the river below
The little suburban street was de-
serted and there was no one to help
her. so Betty picked herself up and
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-24
=. HIS OPINION CHANGED

" HERE had come among the
mountaineers of the Cumber-
land a strange mana sleek,
fat man of oily tongue and
persuasive tones.
He had come with new ideas and
q new religion. The creed of the
mountaineer is that of the baptist
or the Methodist. He may not be a
church member, but he expects his
wife to be. He may hunt every Sun
day in the year, but he insists that
she shall go to meeting" He sell
dom imbibes religion himself, but he
wants 10 live more or less i. it's at
mosphere.
Had the newcomer begun by COM
batting the religious faith of the
mountaineer and that of his fathers
only one sermon. He did not make
that mistake.
The creeds as he found them were
good enough in their way, but he
had something better. The Lord had
led a chosen band of his people acrocs
plains and prairies into the land of
Canaan, which was another name for
Utah. They had settled down 20 eat
of the honey and drink the milk and
praise him forever.
They were brothers and sisters in
the church and outside of it as we'll
They were friends all and neighbors
all, and all living up to the word of
God. The old religions were good.
but the new religion was nearer to
love one another.
The land of Canaan was rich and
fertile. Its climate was ali that
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-24

Singleton suggested shoes she in
sisted upon blue kids, which only
further emphasized tn oddly of her
costume.
But the blue kids were her down
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-24

the window until her fat nose was
still further fiattened against the
pane.
Eight dollars purchased the gaudi-
est in the store and she would not
hear of its being sent home The hat
was in funny contrast with her tat
tered clothes and bare feet. but when
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-24

fall. Even in the hurrying throng
of business men, the sight of a child
in tattered dress with blue kid shoes
upon her unstockined feet, and with
a hat more variously colored than
Joseph's coat. attracted attention.
even the attention CT the policeman
on the block.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-24

But you can have doll" persist
ed Singleton. "A nice big doll with
clothes and things"
"G'wan, Sanity Claus" Sale com
manded. you'll git IN sunstroke if
you come so far away from tn mort
pole. Back to tn ice for yours"
But l mean it," insisted Single
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-24

manded- Singleton shuddered at the
thought What would he do with
such an unkenpt little creature?
Only his desire to follow Elizabeth's
teachings led him to persist.
He gave assurance that he was rot
filled with designs upon her liberty,
and with that he won. The child
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-24

flung the potato baby into the gutter
with gesture of contempt and start
ed up the street
Halfway down the street the
strident strains of a phonograph
butchered the latest popular song
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-24

ton, sitting down on the step beside
her. Look here. There's a beautiful
lady who wants me 10 make some one
perfectly happy for a day. Won't you
help me out
''Y' amt no kidnaper?" she de-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-24

Hush, Tilda! What the I4awd tells
us to do, we must do. We can't stand
agin it. You jest say that yoU'H obey
the Lawd's commands and you'll he
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-24

When he stopped the child, Single
ton interfered and drew the police in
Quiry upon himself. In an attempt
TO place himself in the right light.
he produced his card, which still fur
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-24

gin 10 feel better right away. It's a
good cabin I'm leavin' to you, and
there's two acres of ground for corn
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-24

And you are gwine to leave me
behind arter all these years and take
another wffe-a younger wife
mehbe two or three of emp
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1908-05-24

There was 4 pathos in her voice
that touched him, and he reached out
and took her hand and said:
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-04
CHICKEN THIEVES ESCAPE.
Patrolmen Doty and Yeagcr Engage
In Frultiess Search.

After spending two hours hunting
for chicken thieves IN the western end
of twon this morning, the patrol way
on with Driver George Moore and Pa
trolmen Doty and Yeager aboard. re-
turned to police headquarters without
the thieves A telephone message had
been received from the home of ]. r.
Good, 208 south Thirteenth West street,
10 the effect that two men had stolen
eight choice hens, The men were seen
at work and were not interrupted In
the hope that the police would arrive
In time to catch them. The run Of
over tw" milese from headquarters,
however, gave the pair ample time in
which 10 complete their job and get
safely away.
When the wagon arrived the men
were nowhere to be found, though sew
eial natives directed the officers in tho
paths taken by the fleeing men. After
searching the desert country west OF
Jordan river encircling the fair grounds
and spending over two hours i'm mn
fruitful pursuit, the officers were COM
PEELED TO abandon the chase.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-04

tionaI part of the fortune. Then the
party started west 70 display n real
rectoire to the natives The party
could not wait until Rhyolite was
reached so stopped off in salt Lake.
The party hopes foI more cordial re-
ception In Rhyolte
Mrs Jones was much surprised that
her act should be SO received here,
That cafe man ~ brute" she said
last night between sobs. There Is
nothing indicate about the gown.
There is nothing vulgar or immodest
about It," she said. She called her
gown a real directoire, and empha-
sized the real" She insinuated that
the west really needed the enlighten-
men that "trip east would give She
declared that IN no eastern city, save
Philadelphia, would her actions of last
night be thought anything Of She
cited Paris and New York and Chicago
in proof
Forbidden TO appear in the restaur-
ant adorned in the gown, Mrs. Jones
is undaunted. She declared last night
that she would appear at Second South
and Main streets this afternoon attired
In the gown. that camera men from
the newspapers might he on hand.
She anticipates that the greater part
OF the male population of the city will
be on hand to view the exhibition.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-04
GREEN RIVER, UTAH
AT HOME AGAIN
Salt Lake Newspaper Men and
Others to Be Shown
Around Valley.

A party Of Salt Lake newspapermen
and their wives will leave this city to-
morroy afternoon for Green River
Utah. where they, With others from
various portions of the state, Will he
guests of the district for two days
Leading citizens of the Greene River
territory viii meet in a big banquet
Monday evening at which the newspa-
per men will be guests Of honor; the
women of Green River will hold re-
ception the same evening for the visit
ing women. During Monday ana Tues
day trips viii be made throughout the
district to show the visitors what Green
River is doing towards becoming the
fruit district of Utah. a year and
half ago Green River entertained. Al
that time the big growth was being
planned: today 1t is in an advanced
stage despite the short lapse of time
between visits. In the neighborhood
of q million dollars constitute the sum
which has been expended upon irriga-
ton projects alone. Additional fortunes
have been put out in farms and or
chards all OF which are reported to be
doing splendidly. 1t is to show the
state through the agency of newspa
pers of this and other cities, that the
two-days' entertainment Is being ar
ranged.
SALT LAKERS ARE IN.
The first and only setback that Green
River has received was when waters
held by the big dam built across the
river Just above the town, were allowed
to rush into the canals with full force
right from the start. This piece of care
lcssness upon some ones part wrought
enormous damage. Repairs were put
In and for some months past the whole
valley has been under systematic irrl-
cation. With this condition existing
the attention of the big men interested
in the Green River district is now CEN
tered upon Little Valley, below Green
River, proper. The new country is be-
ing opened and developed by the same
parties who are making the upper dis
trict such a promising land. What
makes all this growth of interest in this
city is the fact that numerous Salt
I.akers are big holders of land in the
new districts.
Green Rivers chief claim to future
greatness is the fact that her peaches
and other fruits are ten days earlier
than the famous Palisade products Lit
lie Valley is ten days earlier than
Green River. or twenty days earlier
than the Palisade country. When or
chards are yielding for market. this
fact will be a mighty factor in MAX
ing eastern Utah a famous fruit coun-
try; in fact, the optimistic look to It
to become the greatest fruit country
IN the United States and with un-
equalled climatic and soil advantages
there appears to be nothing in the way
TO this enviable position. Green River
is just n wee bit less than 1856 miles
east of Salt Lake; has an altitude of
1850 feet. The altitude OF the Palisade
country is 4, I2s. and 1t is because of It's
having tho lower position and protec-
tion OF mountains from winds that
makes Green River and Little Valley
nrndnrta rinnn so mich nhrlinr
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-04
D|RECTOR|E GOWN
ARRIVES IN TOWN
Wife OF a RhyoIite Gambler
Startles Patrons OF Main
Street Restaurant.
SHOCK FOR CAFE PROPRIETOR
He Promptly Orders the Wcnrcr OF the
Offending Haimcnt To Vncatc
The Premises Instantcr.

The dircctoire gown with hat to
match has arrived with II has come
a mild sensation. Last night the sen
station would have Increased every
minute had not the manager of a Main
street cafe with Bohemian trend. where
the gown made its startling appear
ance. ordered the woman from the
place. TO maintain the responsibility
of the place"
Diaphanous as TO fabric, pearl grey
as 20 color. clinging as To lines and
decidedly tisque as to salient points.
the gown was at once the center of
attraction for the masculine patrons
Of the cafe last night Women. upon
realizing the true nature of the affair.
tried valnly to hide their bushes be-
hind their fans, at the same time try
ing herolcly 10 get peep at the wo-
man and the gown without being seen
while doing so
AS TO the wearer; Mrs G. Il. Jones
OF Rhyolite, is the person responsible
primarily for the sensation and as n
secondary person i'm the affair is her
husband, "Dlck" Jones, said 10 be a
lucky and winning gambler in the Nc
vada camp 1t was a big "lSilllng'
recently made by Jones over a green
table In Rhyolite that furnished the
money wherewlth the gown was pur-
chased in Chicago. When the gown was
handed over to the care and custody
of Mrs. Jones a receipted blu was
handed to Mr. Jones by the Windy
CITY tradesman and II included the fol-
loving items.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-04
LATE LOCALS.

Hubbard Office Movcd-The Hub
bard Investment company has remov-
ed its offices from Is west Second
South to their own building at sc
west Third South.
Bransford Due Tonight - Mayor
John S. Brtnsford Is expected back
from his coast trip tonight. He has
been absent for about 10 DAYS on
business trip TO the coast. 1t is ex-
peeted that he will bring with him
considerable information concerning
fire insurance rates and their rela-
tionship TO ineficiency in the fire de-
partment
VIII Make Inprovcmenis-Man
ager Il. " Il Hanson of the Hotel
savoy says his company viii eNpend
$4,000 in local improvements. Tho
hotel Is tho Gunner building on east
First south street. A hall l7ja by AZ
feet has been included IN the hotels
equipment, and the socialists are ar
Headquarters, Mr.. Hanson is an old
Time Colorado newspaper man.
Former salt Lnlscr Hcrc--Harr-y n.
Tolles, manager Sheldon school, Phil
adelphia, and son Of $. II Tolles OF
this city, Is IN town Tor summor's
visit with his fathers family Mr.
Iolles was formerly president Of the
Utah state union OF Christian Endeay-
on, and largely Identified with local
religious work, He took an active
part IN establishing the Christian En-
doavor society OF the Utah state prison
IN 1899, ana shortly thereafter went
east 20 identify himself with literary
pursuits. MI Tolles has the following
emlnently practical proverb printed on
the back of his card: 1T Is not the
lack Of time, but the lack Of viii 10
improve time. which Keeps most men
from success"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-04
WARD PROGRAMS.

Eighteenth Nurd--Patriotlc services
commemorative Of Independence day
VIII be held In the Eighteenth ward
chapel AT $3.50 tomorrow evening. Ma
thonihah Thomas viii be the speaker
George u. Pyper and the choir viii
render Columbia" II. S. Ensign will
sing ''The Flag Without a stain" and
the choir viii render THE StaT-Spun-
gled Banner" The affair VIII be under
the auspices of the Young Peoples as
sociations. and he public Is invited.
The services will he of an hours dura-
ton
Thirtieth Wrd--Prof Kent and his
pupils hold forth in this ward. The
program appears on the music page OF
the Saturday News
In the Twenseth ward tomorrow
evening an interesting patriotic pro
gram viii be rendered consisting of the
following
"Pilgrim's Chorus ............. Choir
Star Spangled Banner ,.........
.,..,...,..,.Choir aud congregation
Address, America Reserved for
Flcedom' .....,,,,,.S, w Jenkinson
Mixed quartet "A Flag Without
stain .,.,......,.....,,,.,,.. 4.
Elvina Truelson Eva w Arid,
b. a. Scare, A. W. Pratt
Address. True Patriotism" .......
''''t.... ,......,...A w. Pratt
Anthem, Freedom, ".,..,,..,.... Bellinl
By the choir
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-04
TO PRESERVE MEMORIES
Indian War Veterans. Diminishing In
Number. Would Orgnuizc
Their Sons.

Veterans OF the early Indian wars in
Utah have been organized for half
dozen years to prevent the memory OF
their youthful encounters from perish-
ing. Now they are finding a new dam
ger in their front, In that too many
of the veterans are dying TO make 1t
possible. for many moro years, to have
an organization OF any strength. The
death of eight veterans this year has
brought the matter to the form OF
serious practical problem. and it has re-
suited in a move to organize u So
ciety Of the Sons of Indian War Neter-
ans. so that annual encampments may
be held for at least another generation.
The movement has been discussed in
committee meetings of the veterans for
the past month, and It is hoped TO have
it launched at the annual encampment
this year. The encampment, which will
he held Wednesday next at Lagoon, win
be attended by the veterans with their
young relatives. and the plan Is 10
bring these young people together IN
meeting to organize the new society.
O, p, Arnold has charge of the ar
Engagements
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-04
NO SERIOUS FIRES
WERE REPORTED TODAY

owing In great part to precautions
taken IN advance by Acting Fire Chief
Ayland. no fires occurred in the bust
iess district today The department
from station No g responded this
morning To an alarm from Bulbs bar
Der shop in west South Temple street
near the Wellington hotel 4 coal
oil stove had apparently been left burn
Ing over night 10 heat water for the
mornings business. In some way wood
work near the stove ignited The fire
wax put out before any damage had
been done.
In accordance with requests from the
Ire chief about one week ago, the rcars
of all business houses had been made
free from rubbish and innammable
material. similar precautions were TAX
en- generally throughout the residence
districts. Although fire crackers were
In use In all parts Of town no fires
occurred during the morning or early
afternoon.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-04
BEMIs HOME ENTERED.
Robbers RansaclI Residence Of Well
Known Mining Man.

Operating In broad daylight two rob
bers visited the home of George l..
I3emis, mining man. and have sue
cesstully eluded the police, Tho two
men secured valuable jewelry worth
$500 ana about $50 IN cash The visit
of the burglars occurred shortly after
noon while no occupant of the house
was at home. One was Il tail fellow in
a light suit and the other shorter man
in dark clothes. Neighbors saw them
90 to the house, one of the men carry
ing n satchel They were thought to be
plumbers and for that reason no atten-
ton was paid to them. They effected
a.. entrance to the house through rear
door, from which they broke the glass
and then turned the lock from the in
side
once inside. the men ransacked the
house from cellar to garnet and appar-
entity left no drawer, trunk or other
hiding place for yaluables unsearched
a child's bank containing $3.50 in nick
els and dimes was broken open and
the contents taken. a vase, alone. was
untouched. and in this was hidden a
costly diamond and other Jewelry val
ued at $500
Aside from the meager description
given by neighbors, the police have no
clues though detectives are working
on the case.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-04
MANY HEAR ORGAN RECITAL.

over 1000 visitors to this city attend
ed today's organ recital in the taber-
nacle, including quite rdimber of
delegates from Washington to the
Denver convention. Members OF TINT
delegation said the performance of the
Batiste Communion In G" was the fin
est they had ever heard anywhere.
Three German tourists from Berlin told
a News" reporter that the organ is
really better than any instrument they
had listened to in Europe. not even
executing the organs in st. Sulplce or
in Munich.