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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-15
DEsERET EVENING NEWS WEDNESDAY APRIL Is 1908

He took cold, and that evening was
very hoarse.
"Betwecn and O'Clock next
morning no nwoko with violent
chill. by daylight he was breathing
with difficulty and hardly able 10
utter q word intelligently. He desir-
I'd that ono of his overseers be sent
for 10 bleed him before tho doctor
could arrive. Meantime n mixture Of
molasses, vinegar and butter was pre-
pared to try Its effect upon his throat
but no could not swallow a drop of
II without being convulaed ard alfnost
sufocated. When the overseer he
Kan to bleed him, Washington said:
'The oritice Is not lnryc enough Half
a pint of blood was taken from his
arm and Mrs Washington thought
that was enough; but the General said
More, take moro blood Mrs Wash
ington, however, was so uneasy that
the overseer stopped. AS the bleed
ing had done no good. and az no
could not swallow the mixture of mol
asses, vinegar and butter, Washington's
clerk decided the proper thing TO do
was to battle his throat with sal vol
atile. which was done very gently with
tho hand. but poor Washington faint
~ articulated: 1T Is very sore a
piece of flannel dipped in gal volatile
was then wrapped around his neck
and his feet were bathed in warm W.T.
ter, but without affording any relief
Washingtons own doctor (Caik) had
now arrived. who. after examining the
General, put blister of canthariGes
on his throat. took some more blood
from him, and had Il gargle of vinegar
and sage tea prepared-also ordered
some vinegar and hot water for him
to inhale the steam thereof At this
time another doctor was sent for (Dr.
Dick) and then another (Dr Brown
and, the General was bled againl No
favorable effect was produced and he
remained In the same state, unable to
swallow anything. The consulting
physicians soon arrived and they Inn
mediately bled him again! Calomel
and tartar emetic were now admins
tered-but without any effect, Thus
raised the day, and in the early ev-
ening the physicians applied bisters
and cataplasms of wheat bran to his
legs and feet. Between 10 and II
o'clock that same night General
George Washington's soul passed on
from Its earthly tenement. Shortly
before his death he said to the ply
sicians: L feel myself going: 1 thank
you for your attentions, but / pray
YOU to take no more trouble about
me. Let me go off quietly"
It almost looks as If washtngton's
name ought to be added to the list
of martyred war presidents. though
he was killed by friends and not by
enemies.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-15
A SOUTH DAKOTA SCARE.

No falsehood is too absurd no fabri-
cation too contemplate for antl-'NIor-
mons" to concoct and make use of. 1t
seems that when that spirit takes pos
session It blunts the Intellect and
makes men and women as credulous as
children, or superstltious negroes, ca
pable of believing any tale that fancy
may carry around. Designing agitators
take advantage of this popularity and
with all kinds of hohgoblin stories.
fool their dupes into supporting
their schemes and plots.
An illustration Of this fact is found
in the Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Ar
gus-Leader. That paper has for some
time printed, in black type an article
stating that the Church is furnishing
funds for the campaign against Sem
ator Kittredge of the state mentioned,
This morsel is picked up in the paper
that serves ex-senator Dubois as re-
ceptacle for his literary garbage. 1t is
is TO the effect that Klttredge, In the
famous Smoot case voted against the
proposition ito recognize the Mormon
establishment"- this may
mean-and now the Church Is furnish
ing money to defeat him. Our South
Dakota contemporary seems to be quite
put out about the absurd story. II does
not know, evidently. to what length
antl-"Mormons," will go In testing The
credulity OF the public.
The Argus-Leader may rest assured
on that point. If Mr.. Kittredge is not
defeated until the Church approprlatas
money for that purpose he viii remain
IN the Senate until death removes him
But Mr.. Kittredge cannot have very
strong claims upon the gratitude OF his
constituents. II his friends must rely
upon an anti Mormon" lie concocted
in Idaho, for his recollection The ne
cesslty of relying upon such question:
able tactics is not hatterlng TO the
Senator. We would think he would re-
sent it. Neither he nor any honorable
man, can permit his friends to lie him
into the senate.
We are not Interested In the cam
palgn IN South Dakota, one way or
another, but We protest against the cC-
fort TO drag the Church into the politi-
cal fray in any state. Tho Church is
not in politics. In It's own sphere It has
the right to claim protection from all
the assaults OF political demugogucs,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-15
PLANT TREES.

The holiday celebrated today in the
planting of trees ls the one national
day in all our festivals that looks for
ward instead Of backward.
All other holidays glorify occurrences
and recall events and issues long past
and settled; this one assists IN the So
luton OF one of the greatest OF our ma
tional problems,
Whoever plants tree makes gift
to the generation that is to come.
Telling a tree, on the other hand, is
a serious matter and should never be
done except for good reasons.
The millions of trees that have been
planted today give promise of a better
and more desirable country few years
hence. The participation of millions
of school children, and of students in
higher schools in this recreation Of
tree planting indicates a higher
sense of social obligation than that with
which pupils were made acquainted n
few years ago The public participa
tlon OF state officials in the work of
planting shows that all parties agree
upon certain first principles OF the pub
lie good.
The emperor of China publicly plows
a furrow once each year az an example
to his subjects and as reminder OF the
dependence OF the world upon the
bounty of the earth. The action OF To-
cal officials is of similar import.
If you have not yet performed this
pleasurable duty of planting trees or
shrubs about your dwelling place, do
1T now and continue 1t. If necessary.
for several days to come. An act so
significant so patriotic, and so whole
some as tree planting ought not to be
disregarded by any citizen. Where
duty ana pleasure coincide. AZ they do
in this case, all ought to heed the
welcome summons in behalf Of their
country and OF their children.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-15
NO TIME FOR QUARREL.

The spectacle of what appears to be
a personal quarrel between some meme
bers OF the same political faith Is not
edifying II would not occur, II the
ambition 70 promote the general well
fare We're stronger than the desire for
honor and offices.
Those who have followed the political
development for the last few years say
that the foud had IT'S beginning ln the
legislative session of 1908 when Hon.
Harry Joseph Went 10 ST. Louis on the
trail Of the Worlds Fair commission.
The state senate by unanimous vote
at the end Of the session, passed q res-
olution condcmnlng the investigation
and releasing itself from all RESPONSE
bIhty therefor
The legislature OF 1907 placed Mr. 10.
scph in the Speakers chair, but owing
10 The friction of the previous session
he had rather scant courtesy from the
senate, a legislative trip to Richheld
further accentuated the estrangoment,
as Mi Joseph, while trying TO make a
speech was applauded SO necessarily
that he was forced 10 stop. But the
climax came when his name appeared
before the aenate IN communication
trom Coy. Cutler, suggesting him for
membership on the state reform school
pea4a' When the question or confirm
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-15
ARCTIC EXPLORATIONS.

The latest opinion expressed about
Arctic explorations for the purpose OF
Locating the North Polo is. that 1t IL
sheer folly. That Is the view OF Cap
tain Mikkelsen, an Arctic explorer
with some experience. Others have
expressed themselves to the same eff
feet, but Captain Mikkelsen, II quot
cd correctly, gives some original rea-
sons for his belief
He says. among other things, that
the earth is wobbllng like a revolving
top. and the Pole is, therefore, never
IN exactly the same place two days
together. II Peary, he says, were 10
find It this coming summer. next sum-
mer 1t would have changed its place.
and so no explorer coming after him
would be able to follow his directions.
If he tried to follow them he would
was romancer. The pole is be-
lieved to have wobbled through large
arc.
Another reason why it Is folly. In
Captain MIkkelsen's opinion, to try to
locate the Pole, is that 1t is absolutely
impossible to carry the necessary
scientific Instruments over the ice on
sleds, and without the proper iustru-
ments observations Ito verify ones po-
sition) are out of the question. The
sanguine explorer can guess, It is true.
that he is at the Pole. but the scien-
tifc world wants something more than
n sangulnc guess.
This reminds us of the argument
advanced years ago by an old sea cap
tain who said IL would be impossible
to locate the Pole for the reason that
the compass would be absolutely use
less at the spot where there Is no di-
rection but south.
Captain Mikkelsen spoke about the
alleget high records of some Arctic
explorers. He expressed the opinion
that the credulity of the world has
been very severely taxed for some time
past In accepting the ''farthest north"
ATTITUDES claimed by successful explor-
ers ambitious OF making a record"
This may be readily accepted as true.
Dead reckoning under adverse condi-
tons by men anxious to obtain a
record for achievements can have lit
tie scientific value. And that leaves
The question wide open: How near
the Pole has any explorer really been {?
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-15

ing the appointment came mp a majori-
~ vote was against Joseph Gov. Cut
Ter, however. named him as soon as the
senate had adjourned, ms a recess APP
polntment. and he has since acted In
that capacity and, as we happen TO
know. rendered very valuable service.
without entering into any discussion
of party politics, we may be permitted
to say that the interests of the people
are now best served by the elimination
Of al personal ami petty considerations.
When good citizens arc held up by
gang Of pirates. they have no time to
air personal grievances. And that is
very nearly the case. The City treas
ury has been omptied by crowd that
Is reaching out for the financial re-
sources Of the County and the state.
The control of Utah is coveted by n
gang that is in sympathy with the deal
ers in sin and shame. The time Is one
in which the best thought and energy
of politicians of all parties should be
given to the public welfare and not
persona; interests.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-15
A BIG NAVAL PROGRAM.
Boston Transcript.

When the United States has 100
battleships so divided between the two
oceans that 1t can meet and over
come any one Oriental power in
the Pacific and any one European
power in the Atlantic, Representa-
tive Hobson will experience the
happiness of contentment, but not be-
fore. Meanwhile Mr.. Hobson is assur-
ing everybody that at this session four
battleships Will be authorized, instead
of two recommended by the committee
on naval affairs. The natural assump-
ton Is that IL Mr.. Hobson has any
grounds for his confidence It is based
on some arrangement made or making
for coalition between the Republic
cans who favor a big naval program
and the Democrats. Coalitions OF this
nature have been known heretofore. In
1905, when there was a Republican
revolt against authorizing two bat
tleshlps, nearly 80 Democrats deserted
their party and voted with the admin
istration Republicans in defeating the
amendment limiting the program to
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-15
FAMINE IN INDIA.


Famine conditions In India are acute.
and growing more so. The weekly dis
tress bulletins from the viceroy TO the
secretary OF state for india, which arc
the standing feature of every Indian
harvest season. now tell Of population
OF more than one and q half millions
which IA I'm receipt OF state relief in tho
form OF employment on government
works or gratuitous aid The distress IS
conferred In the United Provinces OF
Agra and Oudh, In northern India
where AT the end OF March, the num-
Der OF mon engaged on relief works
was 95T 900. and OF those In receipt
OF FREQ aid $4,000. Tho ylceroys
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-15

teelgrams observe with official self
restraint that there are soma signs
OF deterioration In the general condi.
ton OF the people, and crime Is In
creasing." Lord Mimic estimates the
value OF lost crops In the United
Provinces alone at s75,oO0.O00. The
price 70 grain foods Is abornmally
high 1t Is again the old story OF d
swarming population clinging 10 the
very edge OF subsistence when condl-
tons are most favorable. and reduced
by the slightest shortage OF rain or a
backward season to extreme distress
on an area of 1900 square miles,
500O0000 struggle for al living. The
problem Is n tremendously difficult
one; yet public opinion, appalled, by
the regular recurrence OF midas fam
inc. Is coming moro and more to look
to the suzera1n power In India az
charged with the moral duty OF sup
Dlying n solution
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-15
A TEMPORARY REFORM.
New York Tribune.

The friction now observable in the
house of representatives has had one
good effect. We notice that when Mr.
Sterling, OF Illinois, in charge of the
railroad bill, asked unanimous consent
on Monday that members have leave
for three days to print speeches on that
measure Mr.. Williams objected and cut
off the flow of posthumous oratory.
Some day, we hope, the Congressional
Record will print only speeches actual
ly delivered. and thus become a genu-
Inc transcript of what Congress says
and does.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-15

Emperor william II is never without
his revolver, and he Is extremely skill
full in the use Of the weapon, II is in
speCted and freshly prlmed every morn
ing. so as 10 make sure It is in perfect
working order" says the London J.. n.
q. From this ono would fancy that
his majesty carries q alntlock instead
Of cartridge pistol
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-15

A Chicago woman thinks that school
children should be taught 10 salute po-
licemen, OH the ground that the police
forces OF the cities should appeal to
Americans as among our patriotic or
ganizations wouldn't political be a
better word than "patrIotlc7"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-15
Boston Herald.

They might have made the army ap.
preparation bill provide for n round
100,0O0,0OO while they were about it,
considering that 1t comes so close to
this figure. 1t would then be easier
to remember the exact proportions of
the biggest thing of the kind ever pro-
vided by Congress in time of peace.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-15

Tho Mormon battalion went to Cali
fornla at the call OF their country now
let the High School cadet battalion go
10 see what u change has come over
California since those pioneer days.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-15

Mark Twain has Joined the Anti
Noise society. Mark has made good
deal of noise in the world in his time
but II has been a pleasant sound and
has made men laugh.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-15
JUST FOR FUN.
No Doubt of 1t.

Her Husband-If man steals. no
matter what it Is, he will live to regret
it,
His Wife-During our courtship you
used to steal kisses from me.
Her Husband-IWell you heard what
L said.-Chicago News.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-15

New York hotels may close their
doors to Evelyn Thaw but she will find
the path to reform always open, II she
wishes TO tread It,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-15

Down in Texas II is unlawful 10 sell
pistols but dealers lease them for fifty
years No man In Texas can be i'm
sured a lease Of life for fifty years.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-15
Lord Nelson Safely Gagged.

London guide was showing an
American tourist the famous tonfbs at
st. Paul's. This. sir" said he, rs the
tomb of the greatest naval zero the
world ever seen--'Iord Nelson. This
marble sarcophaguus weighs ~ tons.
Hinside that Is steel receptacle that
weighs IL tons, an hinside that is q
lead casket weighing two tons. Hinside
that is the mahogany coffin that old
the hashes of the great 'ero.''
We'll" said the tourist, after a mo-
ment's deep thought. II guess you've
got him. II he ever gets out of that.
telegraph me at my expense. "-Lippin-
colts.
Now that we are married every pres
ent | buy you shall be something for
the house"
"Oh, you dear! / saw a beautiful re-
ception gown today. "-'Houston Post.
What is loaf sugar." asked Mrs.
Justhight
why. It's sugar in the form OF
loaves, ! suppose" answered her spouse,
"Why?"
Il was wondering" said Mrs. j.. "if
that was what they made sweetbreads
OF. "--Cleveland Leader
''She is going to marry a duke. You
know she inherited fifty millions
Its tainted"
well. SO is the duke, Judge.
He-When did you discover first that
you loved me- sweetheart?
She-When I found myself getting
angry every time people called you an
idiot.--Punch.
"shall we invest in this stock or
not?"
well. what do you know about it?"
"Know about It? Good heavens man.
by the time we find out 1t may go wa
up."-GAfe
swell. ! d know" doubtfully said
Farmer Hornbeak. relative to the pro-
posal of his nephew, a recent graduate
from am agricultural college. "Mebbe
dere's money In cultlvatin' mushrooms,
but where could We plant em? They
require a damp, dark, dank place TO
grow in. don't they7"
Yes" was the reply. And I'll tell
you what. Uncle Ezra; we'll raise them
In the parlor."-Puck.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-15

Senator Foraker has analysed the
testimony taken as to the shooting up
OF Brownsville. Is this the final ana
lysis?
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-15

Congress has made an appropriation
to investigate the cattle tick. Why not
have an appropriation to investigate
the bed tick?
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-15

"The history of the American bar has
been glorious one" says the Wash
ington Post Not so, think the Pro-
hibitionists.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-15

Senator Foraker's argument on the
evidence in the Brownsville case was
calm and dignified but not quite color
less
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-15

1t is a good thing to conserve the ma
tion's resources, but the conservation
should not take the form of paternal-
ism.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-15

San Francisco Is in sight. It must be
second sight. though.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-15

Is Gentle Annie aware that the
springtime has come and that flowers
are scattered DER the plain?
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-15

The battle may not be to the strong
but sure 1t is that the battleship is to
the fleet.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-15

No second class fares TO be had but
second class cars In abundance.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-15

'In contention assembled would
often be the more appropriate way to
put it,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-15

Where was Hinnesy when Mr.. Doc
ly's barn burned?
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-15

Every favorite son hopes that he will
yet shine for all.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-15

Ships that pass in the night--Admiral
Evans fleet.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-15

The spring hat looks like q garden
of roses.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-04-15
lust an April shower. not a rain.

Those who are leery of Erie spell il
Gerry.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-01-18
VARIETY OF THE CAKE MAKER
Meant to Satisfy Longing for Some
thing Different"

Instead of cooking ali the sugar or
ginger cookies the same size try cut
ting some out with small cans, baking
the same as larger cookies.
Make boiled frosting of one cup
Of sugar and little water, boiled I'M
til it will thread, and then poured
slowly over the beaten whites of two
eggs. Beat until cold. Flavor and
spread on small cookies; dip into
cocoanut and press two cookies to-
gether. This makes neat little cake,
and may be made with colored or
chocolate frosting and cocoanut omit
ted, just as one pleases.
The small round centers of dough
left when cutting out doughnuts are
nice fried and dipped in the frosting
and cocoanut.
If sponge or angel food cake is
tough, place in stone crock or jar,
cover carefully, and set in the cellar
or cool place for day or two, at the
end of which time the cake will be
moist and tender.
The ordinary paper cracker boxes,
three by u inches in size, are nice to
bake loaf cakes in, requiring little fire.
and the parafin paper with which they
are lined prevents the cake from stick.
ing.
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-01-18

Mo-" she quavered family.
For really, there is no occasion.
But find reason for believing, with
out the shadow OF doubt that there
is at present in your blood a substance
called haemoglobin."
Aunt Penelope gave a gasp.
And this, with other constituents
forming the corpuscles, is now floating
In colorless liquid called 'plasma'-''
This sounded terribly like miasma,
and Miss Stannard groaned. This
plasma gives your blood watery con
sistency and contains some albumin.
GUS substances called fibrin and fibrin.
ogen."
"Oh, Bruce, this is awful" cried his
aunt.
Not necessariIy-with proper treat
ment."
Cant it be stopped? Can't you do
something for it?"
1t took some effort on DR.. Pendle-
tons part to partially soothe and allay
the fears he had of set purpose. ex-
cited, but by-and.by he succeeded, by
dint Of his persuasive tongue, in bring
ing his aunt to that desirable point
Charlevoix county herald. (East Jordan, Mich.) 189?-1953, 1908-01-18
Pantry Lore.

Cover the shelves with white oil
cloth; they are SO much more easily
kept clean.
Keep dry supplies in glass preserve
jars, labeled.
Have sewing implements at hand
for dressing fowls-strong cotton, Gel
luloid thimble, tape, Irvine, needle and
scissors.
Keep a roll of cheesecloth for bags
and strainers.
Cotton cloth for pudding and dump
ling bags will be needed; also bands
for binding the beef roast.
a big apron. basin of warm water
and towels are essentials.
Sugar, -four, soap and starch can
be bought in large quantities at saw
ing. for they will not spoil.
Perishable things. like cornmeal,
oatmeal, Goldfish, raisins, olive oil and
potted and canned goods had best be
purchased in small lots.