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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-01-15
ON LEGAL AND MoRAb GROUNDS

Ia the columns OF this paper from
time TO time. passages are quoted from
the utteranoes OF some OF the worlds
great men ia relation TO the liquor
traffic
one OF the greatest orators this roun-
try ever produced, a lawyer and law
maker whose experience IN the prose-
cution and defense OF criminals gave
him unusual facilities for observation;
an agnostic against whom no charge Of
religious zeal or fanaticism, could be
lodged: a student 81 human nature
aud lover OF humanity pronounced
the saloon business 20 be "tho sum Of
an 1illainles. the father OF an crimes
and the mother OF an denominations
one Of the most popular living au-
thors a life long defender OF the so
called poor mans club" an avowed
enemy 20 prohibition as am infringe
ment upon individual liberty sat ia
public houses Ia London and watched
the trend Of the trahic-saw IL an the
blood of fathers with brutality and
the hearts Of mothers with indifference,
saw 81 send young men 20 prison and
girls to ruin; and me- followed lts vic
Tins TO their wretched quarters and
looked upon the hlth and misery and
debauchery which are the attendant
evils OF intcmperauco and ne made a
VOW 10 work thenceforth FOR the en-
tire suppression of "a business which
was responsible for such conditions.
Ia fact. the greatest thinkers and OBJ
servers of our times without reference
20 creed or TO any religious belief what.
ever, have expressed themselves on
this topic IA mo- uncertain Language
They are opposed 90 any further degra-
dalton OF man by supplying him witt
Intoxicating drinks
As 90 whether laws enacted for mi.
purpose are constitutional or not m,
decisions OF the several supreme court'
likewise cited 800 these columns leay,
no doubt No man or corporation can
claim "a right or expect privilege un
der the law which cannot boz revoked al
any time if the demands of morality rc
quiro g. Nor viii tho plea that prop
orty may be destroyed on deprecated
in value be sustained hy courts which
under the condition OF the Unite,
States have endorsed and upheld th'
liberation on slaves boo whom southern
planters had invested millions of dol
lars And here m 0ur own state th'
Utah Light q Railway company ha'
been compelled at great sacrifice 20
time. money and property 90 remoy
improvements erected under sanction o.
the law and iu officers. because public
safety required mat the wires boz buried
There can be no doubt therefore. al
no the necessity for antl-saloon legs
lation nor as 90 tho power of the stat
legislature 20 enact such laws. nor "a
90 the disposition OF the courts 90 up
hold such laws as constitutional Bu
bow DO such laws operate2 After
years of prohibition in Maine. James q
Blaine stated that "the state had Dc
rived gIeat benefit from tho law" am
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-01-15

that "tht commonwealth was richer
and better because Of o."
Aftor n quarter OF "a century of pro-
hibitlon 300 Kansas. the governor of
that state says that, while beset with
bootloggors and other obstacles from
adjoining states. the law has been o.
success BE adds Prohibition. in
my Judgment D. the only logical atti-
tudo OF the government toward tho
liquor traffic"
The views of the governor Of Missis-
sippi another prohibition state, are
given in another column. They are
well worth reading
And from an This mass of evidence,
from these opinions of observers. courts
and state officials whose experience
and knowledge cntiue their views 60
respectful consideration. we are forced
To- admit.
J. That the liquor traffic Or an evil
and o. menace to- the moral standing
of amy community.
D. That it can be- regulated and re-
strcted under the police powers OF tho
state. and can therefore be- consutu-
tionally suppressed 10 the same way
That prohibition is practical and
while IL may not entirely prevent drink
ing lt robs The vice of its most SEE
ductive garb and doprivcs 30 of the
sanction of law and the passive ape
prevail OF the state.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-01-15

How many persons can ask them
selves this question? Who are my
friends? 1 venture 10 assert that
not one In "A thousand can answer
the question satisfactorily. IL is not
YOU who can occupy prominent posi-
lions in so-called society, nor I'm what
Is termed the highest circles, of those
who have wealth. that You know real
friends ~ is those who have lost
wealth. position, am. that can realize
who are their friends, 10 Is when the
tide reverses the wheel on fortune
that we know who and how many
friends we have.
There Is cloud in distant hori-
son Of once seeming prosperity, we
see it. we feel II, drawing nearer
perhaps Il is the cup Of intemperance,
or the cursed, Unsuitable, desire for
the gaming table. the darkness hovers
over us--the storm bursts with all IT'S
fury-the mist passes away. our
all is gone. wealth. home, and OF
course position I'm the eyes Of those
we had thought friends Friends
In need are friends indeed" is true.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-01-15
WHAT is FRIENDSHIP

We can all have friends in prosperity.
but II Is those who stand firm and
steadfast through adversely that we
appreciate. True friendship Is the
friendship that comes unmasked.
neither solicited nor bought. won by
our real worth, by the just apprecla-
ton Of our real selves. won by prin-
ciples and honesty. and not bought
with gold: and we should thank God
that we could through all OF life's
shifting scenes. count our friends,
and say we know that they are true,
for they have been weighed in the
balance OF adversely with prosperity
and not found wanting; and may God
forbid that we, who have this sweet
consolation left us. of knowing who
our friends are, should ever be un-
worthy OF their friendship
MRS. LOUISE COULSON.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-01-15

Again the Worlds Almanac and En-
cyclopedia is ready for distribution.
The previous volumes Of this truly
wonderful publication bospeak for the
1903 edition cordial reception among
the general public. In fact. the Worlds
Almanac has become "a necessity TO
am who are Interested IN politics. COM
morce, vital. and other statistics.
sporting events, or what not This
years Almanac has $50 pages fairly
bristling with facts that people want
and ought TO know. We know OF no
handler book OF reference.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-01-15
A DISCUSSION

blood Atonement and the Origin OF
Plural Marriage.
A pamphlet containing over a hum
drcd pages. has just been issued. This
brochure contains a discussion on the
questions quoted between Elder Jo-
Beph r. Smith, Jr.. and Mr.. Richard
c, Evans the latter gentleman begin
second counselor 10 the present Of tho
"Reorganltes." The questions are en-
tered into exhaustively by both sides.
and a great deal OF valuable iuforma-
ton Is given. Elder Joseph r. Smith,
Jr, shows by historical data and in
conference.-the deductions that the po-
sition Of his opponent is untenable
Post paid 10 any address zoe.
DESEREr NEWS BOOK STORE.
Main sd
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JUST FOR FUN.


There was a slight commotion under
the sofa. The pretty girl and her
hance pooped under. and were startled
to see Brother Tommys toes pro-
truding.
you, Tommy said his sister with
much emphasis. what are you doing
under there-watching usY'
Nav" grumbled Tommy; Il amt
watching you"
Then what are you dOing2"
why, I'm playing that 1 am mend
ing an automobile--thats what -
Chicago News
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-01-15

Il hope" said the good man. that
you are one OF those TO whom pros
perity has returnedY'
mo, am sorry 20 say that I'm not.
Oh, I'll admit that I'm making a good
deal more money than did six months
ago. but the house next door TO us has
been taken by a man whose VIE
dresses much better than the lady who
lived there Immediately before was
able to."-Chicago Record-Herald.
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MEN ooNsrIrurE rHE srArE.


ohio State Journal
This thing OF trusting 10 our consutu-
ton our form OF government our glory
or the republic. and an these forms ~
sentiment 90 establish liberty and PRO
mote Justice and virtue ia simply
ridiculous. They are only the machin-
cry Tor which individual courage. hon.
or, sense Of duty. and patriotic purpose
must furnish the motive power. What
gives the state any worth is men,
high mindcd men. who their duties
know, and knowing dare maintain
them. The world has advanced in the
science Of government. but In the art
of government. not n great deal. but
the public conscience is being aroused
20 the shortcomings OF the art
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-01-15

associstlee for the express purpose OF
resisting further Imposition. An am
nouncemont that The next tax rate
would bo raised. no close upon o. provi-
Gus raise. has convinced the ax-payors
that they must organize into COM
prehensivc central body in order to
act with authority. aud the spread "
THIS conviction, according to the al
Wsional chairman. IL the strongest a.
rect Influence which has developed to
hasten thoir Organization work The
president 0f the Harlom Property own
ors' association sent out regular SUM
mons, commanding the people in true
legal form 90 appear OF The Harlem
Court Of Property Owners In order to
witness the trial of the suit Of PROP
orty Owners a. plaintiffs against Ex-
travagant Government and Adverse
legislation az defendants" u Is evil
dent that the people have stood inn
position by extravngant officials. a.
long as they caro- 20. They demand
that city employees do a days work
for a days pay. and that the graft
system Boz abolished We presume
when New York takes the lead for an
honest administration other cities viii
follow
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-01-15
Noctnrnal InNentlons.

Mr.. stubb-This paper states that
genius should never marry II says
that a married man cannot invent
things like a single man.
Mrs Stub (sarcastically) Non
sense, john I notice a married man
never has any trouble inventing eX-
cuses about getting home late
Chicago News.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-01-15

Tho practical and direct qualities OF
the KING lf Italy have been invaluable
iu restoring some degree of order t0 the
devastated districts he is "a man who
may boz depended uEon Co seo the possl-
DIE thIns to do. and fortunate FOR am
concerned hle word goes. The fact
that Dc iH ou the spot furnishes the
best assurance that the streams OF re-
Def now pouring iu from all parts of
The world win become of service at tho
earliest possible moment and with tho
greatest degree OF efficiency
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-01-15
Ihe one Consant FrIend.

Gone are the friends whom once
knew,
Those friends Of olden days;
I thought at least some would be true,
But parted are our ways.
All, all are gone save one, that shows
How constancy endears.
My watch-it never, never goes;
II hasn't gone for years.
New York Sun.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-01-15
The Editors sally.

City Editor-what do you mean by
saying IN this robbery story that
Brown was knocked down and reliev-
ed Of a hundred dollars 20 Were you
ever robbed yourself2
New Reporter-No. sir.
City Editor-That accounts for a..
n you'd been robbed you wouldn't
describe the loss Of a hundred dollars
as a reliefl-New York Herald.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-01-15
UP PROTEST.

New York has sometimes been re-
fered 20 as "a city that ought 20 be-
emulated in the matter OF frenziod nm
anco and reckless plungng into debt.
But things have come 90 such pass
there now that Taxpayers are hold
ms mass meetings ana forming am
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-01-15
CANADIAN ASPIRATIONS.


In fact and m practical way the
relations between tho United states
and CANADA are so intimate und in-
NolVC sO many questions of state that
Canadians and Americans alike ma m
irksome t0 have to do business by way
of London. and many Canadian states
men tank very freely on time when
hey shall either bo completely indie
pendent sh 81 90 deal directly with
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-01-15
Helpful Advice.

I'm tired Of this blamed state" said
a man going into the ticket office of
q Topeka depot 4 want 10 get away.
Here Is 80 cents / want 20 get az
far away as ] can get"
Go buy some chloroforn," answered
the ticket seller quietly, as he went
on sorting time tables.-Kansas city
Journal
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-01-15
RESPECT FOR OPPONENTS.

There ought not t1 boz any political
question that cannot b0 discussed with
tolerant respect ION opposing opinions.
$50 matter what tho question may De-.
theu cnu be honest differences 0f opiu-
i0u concerning t 10 is bad manners
ana poor policy to insist. COZ imply. that
the men who diner with you are ras-
lII. ur MMIlnrLI-a ur IEnurAnL
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-01-15

Man wants a whole lot here below.
And wants IL all his days
should an his wants be filled we know
He'd have new wants always;
For man ne'r Is, It's undenied.
But always 20 be satisfied.
Kansas city Times
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-01-15

Castro Is reported 20 have accumu-
lated S6o.ooooo0 during the nine years
he was president OF Venezuela. II he
did Il shows that he was on 20 his job.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-01-15
Over

Their honeymoon Is about over"
What's the natter"
He's come 10 the conclusion that IL
really isn't fun to help her wash the
dishes. Chicago Tribune
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-01-15
A Question.


Loan me dollar. Christmas
cleaned me up.
Same here"
Say. who got all the money that
Christmas put into circulation -
Kansas City Journal
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-01-15

Little Miss Muffit
Sat on a bluf, Il
Was not very far away
A young man espied her.
He sat down besider her.
And now she has named the day.
Philadelphia Bulletin,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-01-15

Jimmie. your face is dirty again
this morning" exclaimed the teacher.
What would you say il / came TO
school every day with dirty face %
Huh" grunted Jimmie. I'D be too
pcrlite to say anything. The Circle.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-01-15

As Old Man Toner says, IT some o.
them Legislators I'D work AZ law maxi
I'M same as they do NJ tn pie counter
m sesshun 'ud be an fired short"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-01-15

As was TO have been expected. op-
position 20 the proposition 10 mark tho
exact sizes on women's shoes comes
from Chicago.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-01-15

Keep I'm the middle OF the road.
says the Galveston News. Is that
part OF the Galveston plan Of govern
ment?
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-01-15

Tho names Of Roswell and Cello will
go down in history along side those u
Bucephalus and Rosinante.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-01-15

The people Of Montana may not have
got left they rarely do, but they GER
tainly arc having cold days.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-01-15

When one paper calls another level
headed Il means that il has had bo-
qucts thrown at H.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-01-15

People who demand an Investigation
forget that sometimes il may prove
10 be a boomerang.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-01-15

Carrie Nation has arrived IN New
castle This is worse than carrying
Goals 20 Newcastle
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-01-15

Early rising in the winter time
doesn't make a little boy healthy,
wealthy or wise.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-01-15

The fight for prohibition is a fight for
decency against drunkenness.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-01-15

The general assembly is the Legisla-
ture. The assembly Of generals is the
militia.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-01-15

The prohibition wave IL the result OF
a ground swell for temperance.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-01-15
RECENT PUBLICATIONS.

A certain author and dramatist Is
Just now, II Is said, causing the British
Government some trepidatiOn due 20
his having commenced the publication
Of story dealing with affairs more
particularly connected with British
Administration IN the East. This man
~ letters is Mr.. Hall Calne. whose new
novel, under the title OF "The White
Christ" On England. "The White Pro-
phetD, is now appearing serially in
The strand Magazine owing to the
authors reputation for outspoken fear
lessncss. the British government. II is
claimed b. not easy Ia it's mind now
that he has elected TO busy himself
in Egyptial affairs and the new story
has been discussed Ga both houses.
shortly before the commencement OF
the serial a rumor became current in
social and diplomatic circles that the
new story would not only deal with
khartoum affairs. but that the white
Prophet or white Christ" was none
other than the martyred Gordon him-
SELF This however both publisher
and author have since denied. -S3-b5
Duane street, New York.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-01-15

Those who are doing time" do not
believe that time Is money.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-01-15

Senator Tillmans aim seems 70 be
to give Bonaparte his Waterloo
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-01-15

The average man doesn't have to be
q nonogenarian to outlive bis useful
ness
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-01-15

Georgians like Judge TAFT on general
principles not on party ones
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-01-15

The danger TO politicians OF pointing
with pride is that pride goes before a
fall
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-01-15

a January rain is first cousin to a
January thaw
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-01-15

Eating ones words is bound TO re-
/ suit IN mental dyspepsia.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-01-15

ANNNNNt n Nhn HfHHs rfHfs atHff safstsastn
The following is the list OF contents
Of the Forum for January. Congress
and the Executive Henry Ltchneld
West. THE After Election Boom" Al
eXander ID Noyes, "Melodamas and
Farcos." clayton Hamilton, "Anmin-
IA; NlI-IN" j o. smith; QUO Abeo?"
poeml, George Herbert Clarke;
Thought Tmnsferonce." SIR oliver
Lodge "A Forgotten American Poet. A"
Walter Puchard Eaton. what is
pragmausm?' H. q. AFnew. THE
Crisis OF the Novel in France" Albert
schinzi "An Interrupted Pan Resumes
llia Piping Walter Clayton Recent
Fiction of Importance" Philip Tilllng-
hast and Back from the Hospital"
lpoem), Lewis Worthington smith -A5
East, l2nd ST., New York
In the January Worlds Work Mr.
Ionh j. Rockefeller has much 10 say
about UNCONVENTIONAL charity There
la also an artlcle in the January NUM-
Der hy Mr Andrew Carnegie on Lab
on and Capital o. Doubleday. Page
a Co. New York.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-01-15

There Is no real SOY ride" withou,
good roads
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-01-15

The President prefers roast pig to
/ roast Bacon.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-01-15

Politics is tho seryants-of-tho-people
problem.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-01-15

traFagant Government and Adverse
legislation az defendants" i Is evil
dent that the people have stood inn
position by extravngant officials. as
long as they care TO- They demand
that city employees DO a days work
for a days pay and that the graft
system De- abolished We presume
when New York takes the lead for an
honest administration other cities will
follow
Tho more dash the less cash.
Politics is the servants-of-the- people
problem.
The President prefers roast pig 70
roast Bacon.
There is no real Soy ride" withou,
good roads.
January rain Is first cousin to a
January thaw.
Eating ones words is bound TO re-
suit IN mental dyspepsia.
Georgians like Judge Taft on general
principles not on party ones.
The fight for prohibition is a fight for
decency against drunkenness.
Those who are doing time" do not
believe that time Is money
-
The prohibition wave Is the result OF
a ground swell for temperance.
Senator Tillman's aim seems 70 be
to give Bonaparte his Waterloo
The danger to politicians OF pointing
with pride is that pride goes before
fall
The general assembly is the Legisls-
ture. The assembly Of generals is the
militia.
The average man doesn't have to be
a nonogenarian to outlivo his useful
ness
Early rising in. the winter time
doesn't make a little boy healthy.
wealthy or wise.
Carrie Nation has arrived IN New
castle This is worse than carrying
Goals 20 Newcastle
People who demand an investigation
forget that sometimes il may prove
10 be a boomerang
When one paper calls another level
headed & means that il has had bo-
quets thrown at il.
Tho names Of Roswell and Cello will
go down in history along side those II
Bucephalus and Rosinante
The people OF Montana may not have
got left they rarely do, but they GER
tainly are having cold days.
Keep I'm the middle OF the road.
says the Galveston News. Is that
part Of the Galveston plan Of govern
ment?
As was 20 have been expected. op-
position 20 the proposition 10 mark tho
exact sizes on women's shoes comes
from Chicago.
As Old Man Toner says. II some o.
! them Legislators 'ud work a. law maxi
| in same as they do M tn pie counter
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-01-15

s-4 Pepperell Unbleached,
T Tssglar price Zoo 20c
"a Pepperlll unbleached,
regular price 27ikc, 90
special ................. &c
1914 Pepperell Unbleached.
s sSsGlar price soc, 24c
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-01-15

Z WHITE GOODS All India Linon, Persian Lawns,
s Mercerized Persians French Lawns Batistes. Main
Z socks Swiss Muslins. Lingerie, hsoO0/ orr
Muls and Long Cloths in stock at AU/O VT
} OUR DRUG STORE is AT II2-II4 SOUTH MAIN ST
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1909-08-17

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