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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-02-03
LOOKING FOR A REMEDY.

Not so long ago Socialism was a term
generally uttered with n sheer. II was
thought to stand for dogma to be
classed as twin brother TO that Of the
bomb throwor.
Now It IS different. II docs no longer
strike terror, ana may be mentioned
in any society Great magazines arc
suddenly awakening TO the fact that
the Socialist vote may amount to some-
thing considerable in the next election,
and there is beginning new current
OF thought among conservative editors,
the burden of which is that Socialism
can never be effective until majority
votes for 1t, and, therefore, when MAJ
jority will vote for It. 1t Will be strip
ped of its unreasonableness, it's radicals
ism. and its utopau tendency to
dreaminess.
The Issue of Life" for this week
reproduces Socialist cartoon show
ing FOR educational purposes the fact
that the Socialist boy Is almost as
largo as the better known political
party boys, II its future is measured by
its growth during the past five years
Whether this growth Is for the well
fare Of the country, or not we do not
discuss, but there Is something almost
startling in the turning of so many
minds TO themes Of social reform The
Socialist dogmas have spread constant
ly and relentlessly among the people,
making n campaign for converts with
no intermittent moments. Nathaniei
Hawthorne was u writer who compeil-
ed admiration and love from ALL Only
a. few years ago his son Julian was
forcasted for position just as great
But, turning his back on social insti-
buttons, he comes forward with
pleading for the new dogma. Robert
Blatchford, few years ago, attracted
attention to himself as one Of the most
brilliant English writer's, through his
work on the Manchester Guardian. Now
the word comes that he has resigned
this position and given up Its salary
to become a Socialist special pleader
on a weekly paper. Bernard Shaw has
been n consistent press agent for this
movement, ever since he acquired pub
lie distinction. Jack London, raised by
the force of his brilliant pen from a
position among the San Francisco
rough necks" first charmed the coun-
try with his stirring fiction, and then
began to preach to it the creed he
had known in the days before his sue
cess
Is there not something In the stua-
ton worthy of serious thought?
The various systems Of Social
ism are endeavoring to promote
the peace and happiness of man
kind. They. are mistaken IL they
seek the goal outside the gospel of the |
Redeemer. But the fact. that so many |
these doctrines proves that |
the race is in a condition that demands
a remedy When n person is looking |
everywhere for physician, and REM
edy, he is sick. No other proof is
needed. Mankind Is in that position,
ooking everywhere for a remedy. Try
he gospel. in all its fulness.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-02-03
ILL-oMENED WEDDINGS.


When a wedding like that Of Gladys
Vanderbilt to Count Szeohenyi takes
place one is always tempted to COM
pose a homily on the sinfulness of van
ity selling Itself to greed But 1t is
we'll to resist the temptation. Such
homilies do no good Vanity will con-
tinue to sell itself TO greed no mat
ter how much we may preach against
IL. Greed beautified by title and coro-
net Is too much for the common sense
of American women. 1t has al
ways found them easy victims, and
very likely 1t always will. Although 1t
is reasonably certain that within few
months Gladys viii come weeping and
wailing back home despoiled of her
millions. her youthful enthusiasm for
titles, and ner confidence that life
among the European nobility Is ono
long dream of splendid happiness,
nevertheless she Is the envy of all her
countrywomen. In spite of the inevit-
able divorce suit threatening on the
horizon. every one of the women who
thronged Fifth avenue to catch a
beatihc glimpse OF the bride and
groom was consumed with envy. II
is envy alone which stimulates tho
sordid curiosity OF the debased hang
ers-in at aristocratio weddings.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-02-03
CHINESE NEW YEAR.

Chinese New Year was observed
with usual ceremonies by the Chinese
all over the world. One of the features
of that occasion Is the cleaning process
which precedes the festival. The accu-
mulated dirt OF many months disap-
pears as II by magic, and everything
Is made to look bright, clean, and
cheerful. Stores, laundries. restaurants,
living rooms, and the Chinaman him
He washes his outer garments and
clothes, and battles his person in per-
fumed water.
Chinese habitations are deliberately
decorated with steamers of red paper,
bearing notices and wishes for good
luck. Fire crackers are set off as an
important part of the New Years cele-
bration, and this, it seems, is re-
Iigious ceremony. The Chinese burn
fireerackers to drive out devils. Chi
nese boys and girls are not allowed
to touch these death dealing weapons
of religious warfare.
The red color is predominant In Chi
nese decorations. This is because. in
the view of the Chinese. the red color
represents the life of the universe Is
use is therefore, equivalent to a wish
for health OF body and soul, No pres
| ent, it is said, is ever bestowed upon
| anyone, which is not carefully wrapped
up in red paper. Red is the color OF
the longevity candles" and the birth
day eggs" Red Is used ON every joy
full occasion, as at marriage or at the
birth of a male child.
A Chinese custom which IS well
worthy OF imitation is the settlement of
all debts before New Years day. The
Chinese believe there Is no disgrace
equal TO having an unpaid debt on the
first morning OF the new year. In or
dor to enable them to meet their LA
bilities. shopkeepers frequently offer
their wares at low prices, and II Is q
common occurrence for families to part
with valuables and odd bits OF bric-a-
brac, curos, relies, ornaments, and
objects of art, for n trlning sum. We
presume, however, that even Chinese
creditors have their trials and diff
cultles, Notwithstanding the theory
that all debtors pay up at this time
Of the year.
The Chinese who are religlously In
clinod go 10 the joss house soon after
daybreak on the first day OF the new
year and there offer their prayers to
Wong Kung, through the medium OF
Shen San. They propltiate heaven
ana earth with offerings OF rice, vege-
tables tea. wine, oranges, and imita-
ton money, which they burn with in
cense, Joss sticks, ana candles. After
ward they pay homage 10 their house.
hold gods.
The Chinese year begins with tho
first now moon after the sun enters
tho sign OF "Aquarlus." and consists
OF twelve months of alternately thirty
and twonty-nine days, with a full moon
failing IA tho middle OF each month.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-02-03
IN PORTUGAL.

The crisis in Portugal has ended In
tragedy that has sent thrill OF hor-
ror throughout the world, and caused
gloom to take the place of gayety in
the royal palaces.
Dom Carlos, under the influence of
bad advisers, usurped the preroga-
tiyes OF the people. He closed the
parliament and silenced the press.
Yet, 1t was supposed that the major
ity OF the people regarded these high
handed measures with Indifference.
Newspaper correspondents at Lisbon
did not perceive any signs of a revo-
luton. The assassination came. there-
fore, as thunderbolt from n clear
sky.
The fact seems to be that those af-
fected by the dictatorlal measures of
the king quietly organized and carried
out their plans for revenge. Among
the opposing forces are some who
have lost their income. Sinecures
have been abolished lately, and this
has left some parasites on the public
body destitute.
Senior Franco. who has been called
the dictator. said some time ago in an
interview that his ambition was to ed
ucate the people to take their place
in Europe, ~ am sending pupils"
he said. 'and professors to England,
France, and Germany. / hope in time
to improve the system Of instruction
and to develop our resources. ihe
country can never expect to be rich,
for IL has no minerals. We are not
an industrial, but an agricultural,
community. We have, however, coll
onies capable of wealth and in Era
I'll we have compatriots strongly at
tached to the mother country. have |
hope for our future If the people will |
only be wise. For myself, am a man |
of modest yet sufficient means, whose
ambition is TO be with my dear family
rather than in the midst of political
turmoil"
But If these are his purposes he
has chosen the wrong means for their
achievement. His course had led to
regicide. In constitutional mon
archy revolutionary, not TO say anar-
chistic. measures are not needed Ad-
vancement should be along constitu-
tional lines The deviation from the
constitution is only an invitation to
the element that respects no law, TO
assert itself.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-02-03
LINCOLN CENTENARY.
New York Times.

II was a happy idea, expressed by one
OF our readers to begin preparations
without delay for the appropriate cele-
bration OF the Lincoln centenary. The
twelfth OF next month the 99th ami
versary OF the birth of Abraham Lin
coin will be observed. A year later
there should be such national cele-
bration In honor OF the memory of that
great and well-beloved man as Will
testify To the esteem In which that
memory Is held by the whole nation,
and also serve 10 strengthen our nation
al ties We suggested four years ago
that Congress, with the sanction OF the
president, should lay this matter be-
for that body ana appoint a represent
alive commission to make arrange
meuts for the occasion Thus far moth
ing has been officially done at WASH
ington, ID. g.. 10 prepare for celebra-
ton IN the state OF Illinois, we be-
llsye, the centenary win be observed
I'm various appropriate ways But the
national celebration should be in the
national capital,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-02-03
THE TUsKLEss ELEPHANT.
ceyIon Manual

1t Is q singular thing that Ceylon is
the only part OF The world where tho
male elephants have no tusks; they
hayc miserable little gtuhhers project
ing two or three inches from the up
per jaw ana inclinlng downward Moth.
ing produces either ivory or horn IN fine
specimens throughout Ceylon. Although
some OF the bufaloes have tolerably
nne heads, they VIII not bear a COM
parlson with those OF other countries.
The horns of the native cattle are not
above four inches IN length The elk
and The spotted deer's antlers are
small compared with deer of their size
I'm India. This Is the more singular,
as a Is evident from the geological foII
nation that a. gcme remote period Cey-
Ion was not an island, but formed a
portion Of the mainland, II rs thought
that there must be elements wanting
IN tho Ceylon pasturage for the for
nation OF ivory
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-02-03
TWO VIEWS

The trend of recent events toward tho |
Capitalization of more power in the
hands of the federal government, an
pears to divide the leaders of political
thought into opposing groups that do
not at all coincide with party lines.
Thus Senator Culberson OF Texas, TO
whom the South has looked as it's can
didate for President at some opportune
time. takes direct issue with his lead
OF, Mr.. Bryan. upon this issue.
Mr.. Culberson goes on to maintain
that the government ownership and op-
GRAFTON of railroads would create mil
lions of additional federal offices, put
billions of property under political
management, and multiply railroad
salaries.
He even thinks II would make every
question of railroad administration and
svery question OF railroad construction
or extension political ana partisan, In
which the South undeveloped and In
the minority, would especially suffer;
and that In spite of so-called civil
service rules by which 1t might be
surrounded it would be most danger
pbo dhihAg W lldNt III Lllt MINUS OF
political organizations by which they
could perpetuate themselves in power.
At the same time. the demonstrated
efficiency of the federal government in
dealing with the postoiiice, for example.
is to many ptople a most attractive
argument in favor of similar govern
mental control or actual regulation OF
other public institutions
So. too, It is noticeable In the case OF
the conviction OF Banker Walsh by a
federal court IN Chicago. that the gov
eminent does scourge sin, ana that 1t
does bid sinners fear. 1t sent the rich
contractors Greene and Gaynor 10 jail:
their long delay on the road was due
not TO our courts. but to those OF Cana
da and Great Britain. II has already
begun indictments growing out OF the
November panic.
In contrast with this federal onlcien-
cy. the failure OF the States 10 mete
out similar justice, appeals to many
as an argument for extending the fed
eral power.
An English banker said recently;
1--WE will no longer buy your securities.
You seem 10 have one law for the small
thief and quite another for the big
THIEF, Your simple scoundrels ride In
prison vans your big, sagacious scoun-
drels ride in automobiles"
The New York World, a paper OPP
posed to the government ownership OF
railroads calls attention TO the I'M
punished crimes OF high finance IN that
city-the Shameless ship-building con-
splracy" the theft OF the Third Ave-
nue railroad and the looting Of the
Metropolitan system ana the shocking
disclosures OF insurance corruption. II
asks, is II any wonder that rich men
and poor men alike turn 10 the Nations
al Idea; that swift Is the tide. lrreslsti-
bic the impulse. that loads the federal
administration with new duties. untried
responsibilities and unprecedented
powers7
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added. That is wonderfully rapid

added That ia wonderfully rapid
Increase.
There wan time whom philosophers
looked forward to ovorpopulation as a
certainty. That was when tho earth
had about half OF the number OF IN
habltants IT now has. At present no
one is seriously concerned about the
problem OF over-crowding. It has
been demonstrated that the world can
sustain many tlmes the number OF
souls that now inhabit it. But, with
the present rapid increase the
time will come when man must turn
his swords into plough shares. For
the production OF food viii become the
chief problem of existence.
The resources of the world have in-
creased, It seems, even more rapidly
than the population. The total COM
merce Of the world In $500 was about
81 800, 100000; in 1900 is was more than
$50, 900 100000. Other figures show that
in wealth and in growth OF various
industrial agencies the increase has
been on a similar scale.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-02-03
POPULATION or THE WORLD.

The population OF tho earth Is now
estimated at l,6OO,OOoOOO In a little
more than century the Increase Is
supposed 10 have amounted 10 l5O per
cent. The figures, which are thought TO
be approximately correct, are very in
terestlng. Al the beginning OF the
nineteenth century tho worlds populn-
tlon was estimated at only 10000 900
In 1906, one hundred and six years
later, GGO,OoQ0OO more souls had been
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-02-03

President Elliott of the Northern
Pacific says that President Roosevelt
has made another attack on corpora
lions. He should be more specific and
state when, where and how. In the
eyes OF some people, President Roose-
velt's every word and move is an
attack on capital.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-02-03

A Missouri college professor
says the day will come when lawyers
will go out OF their way to make
peace between quarrelsome persons
free OF charge"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-02-03

There would be less reliance on the
cases If those in whose behalf 1t is
made were more frequently sent 10
the asylum. OF course in the great
majority of cases where it is worked
it is a mere subterfuge.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-02-03

A burglar in New York stole three
hundred dollars worth of glass eyes
the other day. He is now the cyno-
sure of all glass eyes.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-02-03

Thaw vehemently asserts that he is
not insane. If he remains in Matteawan
any length of time, he win be.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-02-03

If it could, the organ of the "Ameri-
can" party would reduce the sugar in
dustry in Utah to a pulp.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-02-03

The question is asked, Are East
Indians white?" Reasoning from an
alogy, no; for west Indians are not.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-02-03

Some of the presidential booms
seem sadly in need of liberal applica.
ton of fertilizer
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-02-03

Governor Hughes not only hits
straight from the shoulder, but he
is a good judge OF distance.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-02-03

John Sanderson my jo John" is
the way they sing 1t in Pennsylvania.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-02-03

That Pennsylvania bootblack stand
transaction seems to have been blacl5er
than.it was painted.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-02-03
JUST FOR FUN.

Oldest lnhabitana-"You see, sir, ow
the place as changed. When / rust
coomed ere 'ad lots o. friends. but
now there be no one left to hobnail
ith!"--Punch.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-02-03

Mr.. Roosevelt takes heed of the
morrow. but ignores the Judgment Day.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-02-03

Sapleigh--"I make my--aw-living
by my wits, doncher Know" Miss eau
stique--"Well, here's dime. Run along
and get something to eat"-Chicago
Daily News.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-02-03

Just now in Portugal the cry, Long
live the king!' has an uncertain
sound
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-02-03

There must be little choice between
the Tombs and Matteawan.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-02-03

Secretary Garfield wants less red
tape and more rope.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-02-03

Isn't It about time to abolish the dead
mans curve at Layton?
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-02-03

"Do you favor wider locks?" inqur-
ed the man who takes mild interest
in Panama affairs, Il do" answered
the bibulous citizen. also larger key
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-02-03

kentucky love laughs at dcadlocks
ana bars.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-02-03

II hear that your husband is criti-
cally ill, Mrs. Tiff,'' said Mr.. Gummery.
Eyes, he is. He criticlzes the doctor.
and he critiolzes the nurse, and he
criticizes me, oh, he's critically i'll, all
right.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-02-03

81 hear said Mrs, oldcastle, that
Miss Wadsworth has taken up the
study of Gaelic" 'EIas she?" replied
her hostess, as she Kicked back a cor
ner OF the $4,000 rug. Josiah wanted
me to take 1t up, but / never was
no hand for ards."--Chicago Record
Herald.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-02-03

Teacher-'Cold. you know. Is mere
~ the absence of heat. To what sim
pie phenomena do we owe the absencr
of heat during the winter months?''
Glass Gin unison)-"The janitor doesn't
turn it on."-Chicago Tribune.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1908-02-03

you said that II | bought this sub
urban house l could live like prince.
With malaria and automobiles, I'm In
fear for my life!'' ell" answered the
agent soothingly, think of the princes
who live in fear of their lives. Wash
ington Star
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-01
And the Suits at 17.95

Well we haven't seen anything this season that would touch them at double the price. We've doz- en's of styles at this price for you to choose from and you couldn't choose a bad one out of the en- tire lot either. Plain colors, stripes, etc., made up in the long coat effects with pretty EZ 0E stylish skirts, Monday at \ s'1O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-01
Millinery Sharply
 Reduced 600 Pattern Hats
 At 3.75

We never offered Hats be- fore of such values, and if you were to buy the trimmings sep arately the cost would be more than we ask for the Hats ready trimmed. Positively 3 7E $6 values. Special :. .Osl O
 Children's French Felt Sail ors with plaid Silk streamers; worth regularly $2. { A0 Special :. :. :. lsfJ
 The Bronco Hat for misses and women; worth 0Qn $1.5o. Special JOC
 And Fumes at S1.95-Again those famous 18-inch Ostrich plumes in all colors and black. Worth and good values 1 0E at $500. Special .... lsJO
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-01
THE BUSY CORNER.
Small Articles
 Priced for Quick Selling

Handsome puff and powder jars, rich cut glass pattern; gold or gun metal tops; worth regularly 75c to $1. O6O Special .. =. . .. HON
 Solid leather bags, 10 inches long, real leather lined and leather strap handles; small purse inside; overlapping leather covered frame, gun metal or gilt trimmings. Real value $2.00. 0E0 Special .. :. .OON
 Regular 50c Silk Lisle elastic Belts; pretty buckles 0QO and all colors ........ AON
 Importers Samples wom- en $ wool and cashmere Gloves. Some silk lined. Worth 07O Toe and $1. Special pair. olN
 And for Monday only every pair of women's lace hose will go on sale, black, tan and col ors. Regular 50c and 75c values. Three pairs 1 l0 TOT ...... AsVV
 Silk Lisle Gloves, 16-button lengths. Regularly sell 67N ing for $1. Special. ... OfN
 Torchon lace in various widths. Worth up to 10c. % The yard . .... .OC
 Black Mesh Yelling; dotted; worth 25c. Special 10O the yard -. ........ INV
 Hair Nets in all colors to match any hair. worth f0N worth 25c; each ..lVC
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-01
For the Men and Boys

Mems all-wooI Coat Sweaters | OQ positively new, worth $3.SO, for 1.VO
 Coat Sweaters in black and gray. 0Qc Splendid values for $1.S0, now. JOV Mems and Boys Gray Sweaters with blue and red trimming, worth $1. A0O Special for :. .......... .... ICN Boys Suits, } to 8 years, Buster 40 Brown style, special for. ...... A'10 Same Suits, only double breast 1 AQ ed, sizes to 16, for. .......... 1s1V Boys all-wool Suits in Buster Brown and double ~s DrsaS5ed aga fd sty!ss, sizes 298
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-01
Suits Now
 at
 15.95

These suits are very attractive, made of beautiful CheveronS, Broadcloth and fancy striped Suitings in all the new colorings and black. Medium and long coats in just those sensible effects that every good dresser likes to wear. Some are satin trimmed while others are plain tailored, button trimmed and mannish in effect. The skirts are the newest styles and are made to please you. Worth 25.00 and 27.50.
 Monday select the suit OS you want for ....... A0'S0
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-01
Mems Half
 Hose 3Pairs for LOO.

Mems fine lisle half hose, black, fancy and London smoke with silk embroidery, worth regularly soc the ps IT,. Special in
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-11-01
The Greatest S1 A Clean Thousand Women's Suits at 9.05
 Worth up to 2O.OO

high class manufactuTeF WHO IS gong OUT or business and he bought them at his own price, They are made Of the much wanted Cheveron stripes and some other stylish materials and the colors are brown, green, navy, gray, bronze, etc. Coats are made In the long. new model, button trimmed, satin lined, and the skirts are in the new circular effect with folds on bottom, buttOned up the front and button trimmed. 200O never bought better suits but we place them en sale Monday morning for Q az