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The San Francisco call., 1908-07-10
CONTRACTS SIGNED FOR
$I,Oc0,OO0 HOSTELRY
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CALL

STOCKTON, July 9.-Contracts for
the construction of a million dollar
hotel in the heart of Stockton were
signed this afternoon and Saturday
morning 100 men will begin the work
by driving piles for the foundation in
the great excavation, which covers an
entire block. Contractor Won der
Horst Of san Francisco believes that
the big hostelry will be completed and
ready for its furnishings within u
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-10
ITALIAN is DRoWyEn

REDWOOD CITY, July "a young
Italian employed by the Redwood saii
company lost his life in what is known
as the long reach of Redwood creek
last night while swimming He was
boating with two companions. and de-
claring his intention OF having a swim,
stripped and jumped in, Immediately
sinking. The body has not yet been
recovered.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-10
CHINESE BOYCOTT JAp.NrsE

SEATTLE. July 9.-The Chinese how
colt against Japanese products and
Japanese vessels has reached SeattIe
The Iyo Maru, which arrived in this
Chinese passenger and practically no
freight from south China. The same
conditions will prevail upon the return
trip.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-10
URGES BETTER ACaUAINrANcE

ST. PETERSBURG, July 9.-The
Rossia today publishes q letter from
who urges in strong terms the neces-
sity, particularly for Russia, of a bet
ter understanding between the Russian
and the American peoples and who
proposes a method by which this
highly desired end can be accom-
plished.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-10
EXPLOSION KILLS TWO

BOSTON, July s.-As the result OF a
gas explosion and a fre IN a three
story tenement house, 295 and 297 Cam
bridge street. West End early TODAY
two are dead, two hopelessly burned and
IL others suffering from more or less
serious injuries The dead: Mrs James
Brown, sunocated, body found by fire-
men In bedroom: Eustace McNefI 2
years old. body found in ruins.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-10

BANQUET TO FTLIFNos-Paris. July a.
here today in honor Of Manuel Ouezoo and 49,
eral other Filipinos who travelling In Europe
tor the purpose OF studying parliamentary in
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-10

IOhFEDO BOAT WHECKED-St. Petereburg
July "a Russian torpedo boat was wrecked
in the gulf Of Finland today by running on the
rocks OF Re%af. The crew were saved.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-30
PLATFORM OR PRESIDENT.

The extent to which a vigorous
President may emancipate himself and
his party from the platform upon
which he was nominated is signally IL
Illustrated In the case of President
Roosevelt His policies were in some
particulars different from some of
those advocated in the platform: vet
he won the hearty applause of per-
haps a majority of both Of the great
political parties by taking an indepen-
dent view OF some great questions be-
fore the public.
Mr.. Taft seems to be proceeding In
the same direction. He is writing his
own platform. Some planks that the
convention voted down he endorses.
Among these is the question of maxi
ing public the campaign contributions.
The Chicago convention, as will be
remembered. voted against the propo-
sition. but Mr.. Taft comes out in It's
favor
On the question of the advisability
of federal income tax, Mr.. Taft per-
sonally almost goes beyond tho Demo-
N'otIS hpciIlou' I1e says ne is IN favor
OF such a tax in case the present sys-
TENS OF raising revenue shall not be
found adequate to meet the needs of
the government, and expresses the be-
lief that a constitutional amendment
Is not necessary to the validity of a
law that might be drawn up for that
purpose.
In some other respects, the candidate
offers to supplement or to vary from
the platform. II is probable that the
opinions Of the candidates will re-
ceive as much weight In the minds of
the voters as do the party platforms
themselves. II. under our form of
checks and balances in government
the President could carry out his poll
cies the voters would have simpler
task In deciding than now confronts
them. However, neither Mr.. Taft nor
Mr.. Bryan. whichever is elected, can
hope to do more than TO influence leg
lslation, and to contribute somewhat
to it's scope and tendency. The vot-
ers, therefore, have the difficult task
of estimating the whole situaton-the
worth OF party platforms, the signi-
ncance of the views OF candidates, the
conditions of the country, the opinions
of congressman. etc-and of voting in
view Of all these complex and shift
ing conditions.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-30
FREEDOM IN TURKEY.

The dispatches say there is great re-
joicing in Turkey because the Sultan
has called a parliament. 1t certainly is
IA great victory for the progressists in
that country. And II the Young
Turks" take a conservative course and
do not try to force reforms for which
the country IN the nature Of things can
not yet be prepared their work will be
productive OF good results. Constitu-
tional government with the Koran as
basis of legislative and judicial acts
will. We fancy, be n difficult PROPOSE
ton.
Turkish sultans seem 10 have been
IN the habit OF appealing TO the people,
through liberal reforms, whenever they
have faced dangerous crisis, Thus,
Abdul Mejid was prevailed upon by
Roshid Pasha to issue an edict pro-
viding for liberal reforms-among 9th
ers. regular method of collecting
taxes The minister however was
driven from the palace. Little came
of the promised reforms. Again, In
1876. when the Balkans were In revolt
and war with Russia was certain,
Abdul Hamid who had succeeded his
brother Murud V In the same year,
promulgated constitution for the enc
phe Tho FIRST Turkish parliament met
In March. 1871 1t put forward demands
which tie throne would not grant en-
torod into conflict with the ministers,
asserted It's own supremacy In the
state, and got itself dissolved after a
session ~ eleven months. II is 10 be
hoped that the present forward move
mont may not again be checked,
We are certainly living I'm an ago of
great events Russia, Inundated by
AN Asiaiie power. assemblies a Douma
and gives to the people q measure OF
representation. China studies consti-
tutional governments with view to
the adoption OF constitution Persia
adopts a constitution India Is hoping
for self-rule How wonderfully swift
the march OF progress has been lately
II is like tho rays OF light from am
! other world falling uDon eug planet
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-30

declared the offense OF vagrancy and
begging n transgrcssion TO he dealt
with by the police court No more Inn
prisonment, but placed at the DISPOSE
ton Of the government for time
long enough to make even the hardest
cases reflect. The law Axes the term
the Judge ia authorized TO pronounce.
from two to seven years, but It can
always be abridged by conditional lib
Grafton,
The justice OF the peace orders the
confinement. lie is doctor OF law
with learning and experience and in
dependent OF political intrlgues When
a professional vagrant is brought before
him he orders him sent TO Mcrxplas.
There are 5000 Migrants there. upon a
domain 1,40O hectares in extent Under
the direction OF sufficient corps Of
overseers they are employed. each ac-
curdlng to his aptitude. There are
masons, cabinet makers. blacksmiths,
bricklayers. plumbers. printers. bakers.
decorators, etc. Each one works with
others OF similar occupation as his.
and there is very little transgression OF
the rules of the institution.
The colony at Merxplas has become a
workable city full OF activity. It has
an uninterrupted succession of con-
structIon. All homes are built
by the colonists. all the mater
ials extracted from the soil. or
manufactured by them All this is
their work; they produce very nearly
all they consume. In order not to COM
pete with free labor. the colony of
Merxplns takes no orders except from
the administrations of the state, but
this Is sufficient and the income rogu-
larry exceeds the expenses.
The French commissioners also visit
cd a colony OF Migrants in Holland.
For miles they travelled through UNI
cultivated territory, without a house.
without a tree; then. all of a sudden,
they came upon a large fertile plain,
admirably cultivated. II was all the
work OF Migrants. 1t was remark
able proof OF what can be done when
idle persons are set to work
Tho tramp question is one of interest
to this country IN the report Of the
French commissioners. as reproduced in
lie Matin, there should be some val
liable suggestions
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-30
TRAMP LABOR.

A recent number of lie Matin' re-
ceived at this office. contains an inter
eeting article on the tramp evil.
1t seems that a French parliamentary
commission has Just visited Belgium
and Holland for the purpose of study
ing the measures adopted by those
two countries for the suppression or
vagrancy and begging In the report
of this commission the fact is empha-
sized that the evils cannot be eradi-
Gated without special attention to the
young. "If the army OF bad men and
women Is 20 be destroyed says the
Belgian minister of state. the recruit
ing must first of all be stopped by pro-
per attention TO children who are ADAM
doned, or criminally inclined
Belgium and Holland have estab-
and reform schools"
The commissioners visited first the
School of Benevolenco AZ Ypres Bel
sium. and then the Reform school at
Nimwegen, Holland These institutions
they pronounce admirable.
The first of these schools, the com
missioners say has but one fault and
that IS the excess OF It's perfection
The first rule IN the countries mention
ed, we are told Is that culpahle chill
dren are never sent to mix with delln-
uuent adults The child Is Judged in
council chamber, IN private The
child does not have Ia cross tho
threshold OF che prison, II It cannot be
redeemed, under the surveillance Of
Justice, by the parents or those whose
duty II Is 20 bring II up. II IL taken
to the School of BenevolenCo or Re-
form school, as the case may be, where
IL rs forced. first OF all, 60 learn trade
and become wolf equipped 10 meet life-
The young yagrant Is Hrst placed
under observation" Those IN charge
seek 10 find out all about his past,
and the antecedcnts OF his people and
from this they judge OF what he prob
ably can do. When he has been under
observation for "a week or two. he is
registered, according 10 tho best judy
ment or the suporlors. either I'm the
agricultural on horticultural depart
ment, or one OF the Industrial depart
monts. In the agricultural department.
he can learn everything belonging 10
work on iarm, or "a garden, IN tie
Industrial sections he Is taught TO
work IN wood. or iron, he IA given an
opportunity 20 become carpenter
Joiner, typogaph, tailor etc Whom
ne Is taught a trade he rs placed some-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-30
HUMAN SACRIFICE IN HAYTI.
August Metropolitan Magazine.

August Metropolitan Magazine.
There is some evidence TO show that
human beings have been offered as
sacrifices to the god Of the serpent In
the United States. 1t Is probable that
such instances have occurred. There
Ia ample proof OF like horrors in Hayti.
A French archbishop of the island
describes n visit made by one of the
priests to a voodo assembly. The man
had disguised himself as a negro. and
he was thus able to mingle undetect-
cd with the crowd In the obscurity out
side the sacred circle After the white
cock and white goat had been slain
and offered up. and their blood had
been sprinkled on the company, q
burly young negro came forward and
Frustrated himself before the priest
ess. Then, still kneelng, he made his
prayer
Of thee"
.'What is it. my SOM" said the
negress, encouragingly.
"Wilt thou not give us, to complete
the sacrifice, the goat without horns p
The priestess gave a sign of assent.
The crowd round about separated, and
there was revealed child. sitting
with its feet bound. The French
priest rushed away in search of as
sistance I'm preventing tho unholy rite,
hut the authorities on whom he
called were strangely slothful When,
ON the DAY following they arrived ~
tho place OF assembly. they found the
gruesome remains OF n sacrifice and a
feast, among them the boiled skull OF
the child.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-30
PRoPINaUITY IN MARRIAGE.
Wonan's Life

There are so many attractive and
nmiable women that unless Il man is
brought into constant contact with a
bright particular one, and her indi-
viduallty impresscs itself upon him, he
seldom wakes up TO the desirability of
marriage. on the other hand, when
there are many desirable women cas-
lly within reach, he does not trouble
To search out the one woman In the
world. and so, through an unkind
fate. many women who, from their
charming qualities are cut out for
wives and mothers have wthholden
from them one Of their sweetest priv
ileges. that OF being sought In mar
rage by the partner who really
should be theirs. Again, late mar
rlages arc constantly being accounted
for by the argument that the modern
woman has grown beyond matrmony
and thar life has so many other in
forests for her True as this may be
from some points OF view, yet many
feel In their hearts there is something
sadly lacking In their lives unless they
know tho happiness OF love and mar
rlage
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-30
DEsERET EVENING NEWS THURSDAY JULY 80 1908

The perambulatinE hand-organ man
has had his day In court and been In
structed that there are hours OF the
night when his crank-handled music
becomes an unnecessary noise.
Peddlers who blow horns, street vend-
ers who angle bells, gangs OF street
rowdies who make night hideous, are
beginning TO learn the road to the
police station. Even tho street-car
companies are In line for discipline.
They are among the very worst Of
Tenders, with their broken-down cars
and rattle-trap running gear. III they
can be taught reason, truly paradise
may yet be attained The wonder Of
It all Is that New York should have
tolerated this bedlam of noise nuis-
ances so long and that the public
should have been so slow In insisting
upon its right TO be protected In the
enjoyment of at least few hours
quiet.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-30
IT is BONDS.

The bond proposition is said to have
CARRIED by majority Of SOL for the
water system and $50 for sewers. Those
are rather small majoritles considering
the political combination effected and
the extraordinary efforts made by
american" party leaders to secure
that money one reason the ma1oritles
are not larger is we have no doubt
the fact that even many American
followers among the small property
owners have lost confidence In the H.
nancial management Of the party lead
ers and value their pledges just at
what they are worth That was evident
to anyone who happened to hear bits
of conversation at the polling places on
that subject american" weather
prophets. before the election, boasted
that they would carry the day three to
one TO those who had such expecta-
tons the result must be rather disap-
pointing.
The opposition to the bond issue was
determined and well considered II was
based not on desire to resist neces-
sary improvements. but on doubt az
to the ability of the administration to
spend the money as promised 1t was
founded on a generally known fact thus
stated by the Herald:
THE mayor and the chairman OF the
Finances committee, Mr.. Ferry, are poIl
pledged to the execution of SPECIFIC
works and the specific application OF
the bond money 10 certain purposes
and no other Both Of these men nave
the confidence of the people regardleas
Of marty. but they are confronted Win
rapacous band of grafters WITHIN
their own party who would not hesitate
to break any promise II IL heio ou'
hope of personal proht'
An administration that has proved IL
self not only confronted" with "A ra-
paclous band of grafters," but domi-
mated by It. is not to be trusted wltl
the disbursement of large sums of pub
lie money. That was the sum and sub
stance of the opposition.
And this opposition has been pro-
ductive of good. II has forced tne
bonders TO come out with solemn
pledges as to their honest intentions
and their integrity. 1t has forced them
to obtain the names of prominent ciu-
gems as an endorsement and guarantee
OF future good behavior. They VIII
stand condemned before this COM
munity. whenever they break the pro-
misses made. The opposition is worth
a great deal to the taxpayers of this
city. II the bonds are sold and the
money obtained.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-30

and tracing path around II in day.
The little stone" of liberty Is growing
into mountain and filling the earth.
Great events are passing. Greater
still are coming. For all these changes
in governments and the necessary read
justment OF the relations OF nations to
one another are but preparations for the
uniflcation OF mankind under the reign
OF the King OF kings.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-30
MAKING NIGHT LESS HIDEous.
New York World.

New York has at last made tho
amazing discovery that many NJ the
noises which disturb tts DAYS and
nights are not only unnecessary but
Illegal More amazing still, IL has
found that they can be stopped and Is
actually beginning 10 take the trouble
TO stop them with the assistance OF
the police and the courts, Certain
owners ~ amusement resorts az Fort
George, for instance, are panied to re-
ceiye warning 20 close al midnight,
which is a very effective way OF sus-
pending their machlne-made discord,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-30
An Old Custom.

The smaller man bristled up.
See here" he growled, you have
applied two unpleasant terms to me-"
Then he paused and scowled and came
a little closer u just want you to
understand that a third term doesn't
go in this country"
Whereupon the big man drew back
little and said no more.-Cleveland
Plain Dealer
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-30
Dusty's Kick.

Desc automobiles are nuisance"
growled Dusty Dennis, as ne frowned
at passing touring car,
What's the matter, pard?" asked
Gritty George "One of them run you
DOWN."
NO. but last night dey put me In a
cell wild a chauffeur, and I couldn't
sleep for de smell of gasoline. Chi
cago News.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-30
Merely n Second.

What brought you here. my poor
fellow" the Chicago settlement worker
asked
IT married new woman, sir" the
prisoner groaned.
Aha, and she was so domineering
and extravagant that it drove you to
desperate courses. eh?"
No; the old woman turned up
Philadelphia Ledger.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-30

Mrs. Francis Dewey Park, author
OF How TO Keep a Husband is suing
for a divorce" says an exchange. Per-
haps she got tired of keeping him on
the royalties from her book.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-30
Healthy Exercise.

Faddlst visitor-Are you allowed in
this prison any exercise beneficial for
your health?
Conviction, yes, ma'am. BY advice
Of my counsel, i have been skipping
the rope Baltimore American.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-30
Chicken Time.

"Ah gottuh git chicken fob nah
breakfuss"
Why, it's nearly midnight, Nose;
aren't all the stores closed?"
"Yassah. All spec so did yo'all
wanter buy sumfln' ?"-Houston Post.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-30

Evidently Mr. George ]. Gould does
not consider Mr.. Il. II. Hartman an
undesirable railway official, no matter
what he may be as a citizen.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-30

There are water melons and water
melons," says a Georgia paper. There
are also mush melons and mush mel
ons, and cantaloupes and cantaloupes.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-30
Unrea sonable.

Are women unreasonable?"
We'll. in view Of the fact that my
wife Is blaming me for the hot wealth
er, / should say that they are slightly
unreasonable Detroit Free Press.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-30

When Mr. WI Ting Fang has lived
a couple Of centuries let him tell how
he did it, Not until then win he be
an authority on longevity.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-30
UnlSind.

John" said Mrs. spenders, II have
lots of things 1 want TO talk to you
about"
Glad to hear it." snapped her hus-
band; usually you want TO talk to me
about lots of things that you haven't"
Cleveland Leader
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-30
Case for an Expert.

Have you made my will just as I
told your" asked the sick man. who
was the possessor of many needy rela-
tives and some well-to-do but grasping
ones.
Il have" asserted the lawyer.
Just as strong and tight as you can
make 1t, eh?" asked the client.
The lawyer nodded.
IAN right" said the sick man. Now
l want TO ask you one thing-not pro-
fessionally-who do you think stands
the best chance OF getting the property
when l am pick Me-Up.
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Surely Not.

"A man lives and learns" remarked
the husband with some bitterness.
We'll, the school Of experience
doesn't bar co-eds," retorted his wife
Louisville Courier-Journal.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-30

A morning contemporary says that
Mr.. Ben b. Haywood is not suber-
material candidate. Still he might
have Ben.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-30

The people having voted the bonds
may the money resulting from their
sale be economically 1sed for the
greatest good of the greatest number!
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-30

While coming events cast their
shadow before them" it is hard to
tell from looking at the shadow which
particular event is coming.
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Howdy! Good BY.

Money talks"
Yes, but it goes past me so fast that
cannot catch what II says. Houston
Post.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-30

A Struggling writer is one who
can't find Just the right word when
describing a wrestling match.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-30

The tears that the Sultan shed when
he promulgated the constitution were
extra large crocodile tears. no doubt.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-30

An actress will keep herself in evil
dence even If she has TO as principal
or witness in divorce case.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-30

The steam roller Of Mayor Eusse of
Chicago is said to be a regular omni-
Busse.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-30

It is the candidate who carries the
most states that feels his load is the
highest.
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JUST FOR FUN.
No Extremes.

How about him? Is he straight"
Yes. he's straight; but he doesn't
bend over backwards. kansas City
Journal.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-30

When politician from one party
goes over to the other It instantly
makes him prominent and infiuent-
ial "
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-07-30

Artist Reuterdahls pictures of the
navy are impresslonist rather than
real
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"Gracious!" exclaimed the kind old
lady TO the beggar. ARE they the best
shoes you've got?" why. lady" re-
imagine better ones fur dis blzness?
Every one o. dem holes means nickels
an dimes to mo. "-Philedalphia Press.