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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-03-15
CITY COUNCIL FORECAST.

When the city council meets tonight.
the budget win come up for the ninth
time for consideration. Several depart
meuts win probably suffer from the
knife as the contingent fund win not
stand the amount OF the acquisitions
The automobile asked for by City En-
gineer Kelsey win be eliminated and
Jake Raleigh the street supervisor.
win no doubt have hiss requisltion cut
down
IL Is probable that the council viii
recommend the building of a fire station
at Eighth West and Eighth South
street This win cost. It Is estimated
$1,000. The council win probably ask
the managers Of the theatcrs to employ
a fireman az $1,000 n year. who win be
appointed without cost To the city.
The liquor ordinance win come up
again tonight, but IL Is possible that b.
viii be laid over. The proposed improve
ment of Ninth East street from South
Temple street 20 the city limits viii
probably come up tonight
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-03-15
| UTAH DELEGATION
COMMITTEE PLACES
Senator Smoot TO be ON Finance; SEN
ator Sutherland ON Judiciary;
Payne Opposes Mr. Howell
Especial to the "News.")

Washington, March 15.--rhe senate
committee on committees will not be
ready to report changes in committee
asst gnments Cor at least q week. but
it is generally understood that Senator
Smoot win be assigned to the COM
mittee on finance and that MT. Suther-
land will be placed on the judiciary
committee for which he is regarded
as particularly well qualified.
In the house there has been some
talk Of Howell for place on the
ways and means committee. but it is
learned that Chairman Payne opposes
him because of the interests Of the
State of Utah in the hide and sugar
schedules Of the tariff bin which are
such as to make the representative
of that state antagonistic to the pro-
gram of the majority Of the COM
mittec. which program Contemplates
free hides and free Philippine sugar
TO the extent Of 100000 tons annually.
The senate Republican committee
members were announced today. Sen
ators sutherland of Utah and Borah or
Idaho we're named among the nine
members. They win assign their col
leagues to committee places.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-03-15
PINCHoT IN OGDEN.

Clifford Pinchot, a member OF ROosa-
volts tennis cabinet and chief of tho
national forestry division, viii visit the
district forest office at ogden on March
g. While he is there he has requested
the members Of the state land board
10 meet him there and a conference
win be held 10 discuss certain questions
concerning the national forests OF Utah.
Among these is the removal OF an
agreement whereby timber can be TAX
en- from the forests under the proper
restrictions and concerning the grazing
Of forest reserves. During this confer
ence the protests Of sheepmen and cat
tie raisers viii be heard.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-03-15

10 would be impossible TO set type n
tho accompaniment OF Murtie's broEuc
and mo- attempt viii be made 20 do go.
but ss the police reporter understood
The shocking story it was something
like this.
~ was peacefully pursuing mo VOC
cation az a honest Irish gentleman an
cNeroisiu' me rights as prescribed by
law on Franklin avenue. when two, OF
maybe it wuz three min bounced upon
me unexpectedly throw mo Oh thc
ground an robbed me OF the trInn'
sum Of 22S5. TIN money wuz nothiu'
but the scoundrhls cut me pants In the
fashion ye see 'em."
Murue says he reported the matter
TO the chief OF police and the chief 90
detectives. but as yet they have done
nothing I'm the premises and he threat
ems dire results if they don't get busy.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-03-15
IMPOSING CHAIN GANG.


While there are yet many Migrants
and worthless characters roaming the
streets OF salt Lake lat late and un-
usual hours of the night certain II is
there are many in the city who Will not
roam" for some time TO come. The
cleaning out Of the American House
which was partly accomplished dLter
the foul murder Of John G.. Barnett
ana the stiff sentences imposed ny
Judge j. NJ. Bowman, has had the et-
feet Of landing many worthless men
in Jail and then onto the rock pile
where they work for the benefit Of the
city.
This morning Eve wagons we're re
ouired from the realm Of Jake Raleigh
to transport the chain gang to its point
OF labor near tho Warm Springs. All
told there were Al prisoners and they
lobar from $50 to 4:80 Among the
prisoners we're FIVE 45-day men, four
5o-day prisoners. two 60-day men, one
in for rs days, three for 30 days, II for
100 days. one for 100 days and one for
$50 days.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-03-15
CLERICAL ERROR
FOR HIS DEFENSE
James ChristIanSen'S Reliance
win be Upon This Point,
Counsel Declares.
TRY CASE ON ITS MERITS.
County Attorney Lyon says Prosecu-
ton WIN Go Forward Despite
Claims to Contrary.

After "a conference this morning be-
tween Attorney Samuel A. King and
County Attorney job Lyon. it was de-
cided that James Christiansen. former
state treasurer. who confessed TO the
dofalcation Of $40 62S9i of state funds.
would be arraigued at 10 O'Clock Tues
day morning before Judge Bowman. a
plea of not guilty win be entered TO
both complaints IL is stated. but no
date win be fixed for a preliminary cx-
animation. The case will probably be
called for hearing after the commit
tee which is investigating his books
makes report The defense win be
that a clerical error caused decrop-
sncy on the books Of the state audi
tor. according TO Attorney King
christensen, who was released
from the county Jail Saturday after
noon on $4,000 bonds. VIII return to
Chsley, New, 10 is said, after his ar
raigumout TO take charge OF the hus-
mess of the Chafey Investment COM
pany. Since his release he has been
az home at 1857 First Avenue with his
wife and family.
ltSHllt the influence Drought TO pear
and the statements that the state has
no right to prosecute him after giving
him a receipt FOR the money which he
was short. County Attorney Lyon says
that the case against him will be tried.
on IT'S MERITS.
Il refuse to become a party To- the
compromising OF o. felony MI, Lyon
said. There is evidence Thar o. crime
has been committed and ] think that
the case should Doe tried on its merits.
Attorney General Albert h. Barnes
says that the state proposes 10 prose-
cuts Christensen ON both complaints.
The preliminary examination, b. isl
stated. VIII be taken up just as soon AS
the defense is ready.
The three stub books which cover tho
period of the defalCauons could not Dee
found among tine ones placed In the
vault in McCoruiCk's bank Christian
sen IS positive, however, that they are
there and another look viii be made
for them
The second complaint which was is-
sued against Christensen late Satur-
day afternoon charging him with the
cmbezzlemeut of $780, 600 state taxes, Is
the same In form as the FIRST one. lie
was not required Go furnish bond on
this complaint. the officers allowing the
first bond 20 stand.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-03-15
PLEADED NOT GUILTY
IN PANAMA CANAL CASE

New York. March i5.-Tho Press Pub
fishing company publishers OF the New
York World. through It's counsel D.
Iancey Nicon pleaded not guilty be-
fore Judge Holt in tho federal court
here today IN the charge Of criminal
libel In tho Panama canal case.
Counsel for Caleb Van Hamm, an
editor OF the World. has entered a plea
OF not guilty 10 a similar charge in
behalf of Mr.. Van Hamm. Counsel was
q1auted one week 90 prepare a special
pleading as 90 tho jurisdiction OF tho
court
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-03-15
BARLOW ON COAL WEIGHT.
Chief Of Police Gives out Statement
EXCEPT in Two Cases.

On Saturday evening Chief Of Police
Barlow made public the results OF the
investigation into the weights Of the
coal sent out by various coal compa-
mics. only in the Citizens and KEN
nnorer companies did he reserve a state
meut he received a letter from the
Central Coal d Coke company in which
the manager stated the company agreed
with the chief that 10 would be proper
for coal 20 be weighed on city schales
after being loaded at the yards.
The companies checked and the
weights given are as follows:
Hamburger Coal CO.-To New York
building, delivered 600. check weight
s $50. 10 Salt lake library delivery 1000
pounds. check weight 4.026
Central Coal Co.-To S. Weggeland,
delivery Q. 900. check weight 600, 20 Oc
cidental cafe, 900. check weight 4. 100
Dix Fuel Co-To Nebraska Furni-
tre company delivery $500 check
weight 6.9ll,
c. s. Martin Coal & Fuel Co.-To
Rose Anderson, delivery 1000 check
weight 1000. L. D. S hospital. delivery
5000. cheek weight $500. Lion House,
delivery $500. check weight on three
scales $40, $500 and 5,625: 90 james
Lucy, delivery 1000, check weight 1850
Western Fuel Gov. G. Hines. de-
livery 1000. check weight 1000. JUS
tice Jungk delivery 1000, check weight
$500
Wasatch Coal & Coke Co.-To J. b.
Graham. delivery 5000, check weight
$3.50.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-03-15
SECOND VISIT BY BURGLARS.

The residence Of Frank Du1f0rd 1919
west Indiana avenue, was the scene Of
a second attempt az robbery early Sun
day morning A week ago an attempt
was made 10 break Into the house
Early yesterday morning two men
prisd open a window on the first floor
and had the window raised about "a
foot when their presence was dieo0F.
cred by Joe Munson, hrnther-in jaw
10 Dunford and who lives In the same
house Munson notified DuHford and
tho two armed themselves with revoIr
ere ono OF the robbers fred shot l'
Dunford but n went wide of Its mark
ana then the two men opened fire. on
the robbers who managed 40 make
their escape without being wounded.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-03-15
STORE BURGLARIZED.

The Wanless Hardware store. 81 west
Third South street was broken into
last night presumably by gang Of
boys. and about SIS worth Of pocket
knives stolen. The thieves got ia by
breaking a rear window They made
their selection Of pocket knives from
the sample case and made Of with So
knives. The police We're notified this
morning and have a clue that they
hope win lead 20 the arrest OF the
guilty. ones.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-03-15
PERSIAN TROOPS
KILLING PEASANTS

SD Pctorsburs March l5.-A dispatch
90 The Novoe Vrmyu from Iutfa on tine
frsntIer between Persia and Russia.
erys that 1000 Persian government
horsemeu and 300 infantry are march
ng ON Jutfa from tho Persian bank
of Ararea river. devastating the VIII
laFes In thelr path and shooting down
tbe pe0ple Already 10 villages, four
of thrm Inhabited hy Russian subjects.
nave been pillgad and burned The
tro0Ds are rdthIessly killing the flee
ing peasants Many women carrying
fhair children on their backs were
,nado t0 rvfm tha Araxes to the RUS
r.nr elde. hut Hrro ehat down Three
hundred homeless. families have taken
refuge on an ISLAND in the river op-
poats Jatfa
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-03-15
PARTISAN TELEGRAPHERS
INDULGE IN Rl0TlNG

Paris. March 1.-THE difficulty with
the telemaphers of the postonioe ds-
partmeut resulted Boz u0tns today
when at noon the new shIfts came on
duty windows IN the building were
smashed many Instruments were de-
mollshed. and amid "a scene of graat
errlteua1t ana confusion. the ulIa
who had boon concealed Iu th. las.
mont lf tlo UGIUug HI ta. Conn
station. rushed n Hud made many aI-
rests. a number gf women tainted,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-03-15
COUNTERFEITERs ARE CAUGHT

John C.. Jones and wife have been ar
rested "a Denver on tho charge OF coun-
terfoitIng A third member Of tho
gang rs said 90 have escaped. The ar
rest Wss made by secret service mon
Goddard and Callahan. assisted by
Denver detectives. Jones, who has sey-
eral aliases, was arrested az house on
Humboldt street. A complete counter
feltlng outft was found In the place
with several hunrdod dollars In spun-
Gus gold pieaes.
Tho federal officers believe that this
ia tho gong that has been operating ln
salt Lake city who left the city when
secret service officers started TO inves-
ugate the reports that counterfeit gold
coins were being passed. A $40 counter
feIt gold piece was passed al the Biiou
Candy shop about "a month ago.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-03-15
RELIEF SOCIETY NOTICE.

In the passing away Of Sister Annie
Taylor Hyde, we are bereft Of an ear
nest and efficient officer and worker.
We express the sentiment OF all Re-
lief society members. In offering our
respect and loving sympathy to her
family and We invoke the Spirit Of our
Heavenly Father 10 bless and comfort
them.
We request that all Relief society
meetings be postponed Tuesday March
16. so that members may attend the
funeral services which are 20 be held
at the Assembly hall at IL o'clock on
that day. BATHSHEBA W. SMITH,
President Of the Relief Society OF
the general board.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-03-15
UNIVERSITY NEWS

Tho Alpha and omega girls basket
bah teams play me third game of thoir
series thia afternoon al 4 o'clock.
The FIRST baseball practise was called
this afternoon About 25 men we're
OUT Tho coaches are pleased with the
aans0u'H prospects Muir. Larson.
Spike. Jones and others of last years
team. ultn the numerous new candl-
dates give this years team "a promis-
ms aspect
The candidates for the Colorado COLI
iege debating team VIII meet this oyen-
ne and decide on the Judges for the
try out
Dr. John sundwau and Attorneys
Richards ana McRrown. OFFICERS of the
Utaa Alumni of tho University 0f Chi-
raFo. lfg preparing for H banquet
In honor 0l FroE Is. lt Clara The ban-
quot Ril be- Eiren Thurtday evening
az the Commercial club.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-03-15
BOYS RAID ORANGE BOX

Thomas Hepworth. residing at $40
west Third North, called at police
headquarters this morning and de-
manded the assistance Of detectives
and patrolmen 20 assist him iH run
ming 10 earth a gang Of bold robbers
who last night. entered HIS barn and
stole 80 oranges. He said he had a
clue az orange peelingB were scattered
from his barn 10 various points in the
neighborhood. all Of which Indicated
that gang 81 bad boys had had a
feast. The matter win be Investigated
by Juvenile court ohicers.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-03-15
is IT RADlUM2

Ftranpe Substance Discovered In a
Cave In Mexico.
Chilpancingo. Mexico, March 1.-THE
discovery OF a strange substance In a.
raye near the town OF Cornilia LEADS 10
the belief thai radium is included In
the composition OF the interior. The
walls OF the cave give on an irredeslent
glow constantly. and whom they arc
broken. the brilllancy OF the ugtt "a
greatly enhanced. samples Dioush'
from the cave glow DO darkness.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-03-15
BAD CASE OF D. T.

Joseph Raymond. a former railroad
man. had several whisky fits In front
Of $50 west Second South street this
morning following a long spree dur
ing which Raymond tried TO create
famine IN liquor The police were nou-
fed and Sergeant Johnston and Patrol
Driver Moore brought the man 10 the
station IN the patrol wagon. He viii
be cared for at tho Jail until his re-
coyery.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-03-15
rNrRIcK LAMrmEAn DID.

Lexington. KY, March l5-Pauick
Lamrhear, one ~ the most widely
known bourbon whisky experts OF Ann
erica died Of pneumonia here last
nlFht aged 90 years His Fku m
determining the quality of whisky and
Inc large salary paid him had gained
f0r him thc aahuIuet ot Ire man with
th. golden noH"'
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-03-15
DR0UTH IN MEXICO.

So Severe That Bishop Orders Three
Days Prayers for Rain.
ealUIo. Mex. March 1.-THE drouth
has been 20 severe in this section Of
Mexico and the resultant suffering SO
great that Bishop jose Maria Echever-
ria Yesterday ordered prayers iu an
churchcs for three days for rain. The
bishop is personally conducting prayer
services To- the cathedral here.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-03-15
SENATE COMMITTEE
TO SELECT COMMITTEES

Washington. March 15.-Senator
Hale, chairman Of the Republican eau
Gus OF the senate, today announced the
following as the Republican members
OF the committee TO select the stand
ing committees OF tho senate Aldrich.
chairman, kean. McCumber, Crane.
Flint. Sutherland, Curtis. BOrah, and
Dixon
The committee Immediately proceed
ed TO reorganize the committees.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-03-15
MURTIE WILL sQUEAL.
Win show To the Police Force Is His
Dire Threat

Lakg thunderbot from the clear
sky that leaves wreck and frenzy in
lts wake. cam. IA startling announce
ment from Edward Murle. superln-
tandent OF the drunkhoufe and foreman
of the TRUSTEES az the city jain this
morning. and n the sleuths DO not DO
choir duty and set busy Murtie threat
ems % unload upon the long suffering
public some inside Information about
department affairs calculated 10 create
ono on the worst upheavals ever ex-
penenced hy the now Justly famous
SAID Lake city police force
Murua has been robbed He says 50
himself. In fact he made the startling
statement thia morning after q was
discovered there was a large opening
ln the right eide 0f Dts trousers uear
the pocket NOT made hr his tailor n
Was with reluctance that AuriIf relate
20 the facts az ha sees them through
ne hazy smoke nf tho seductive pipe.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-03-15
CAPT HAMS TRIAL.

Flushing, D. y. March i5-Capt. Pc
Ter q Hams, Jr, win b. put on ,nal
April 10 az the courthouse here. on tho
charge or numbering william ~ Annls
Justice Gawets0n OF the supreme couu
viii preside.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-03-15
NO DECISION ON
COMMODITIES CLAUSE

Washington. March i5-Contrary to
expectations the supreme court dId not
mo coustitutionauty NJ the commodI-
tee clause ~ the Hepburn rate law OF
1905
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-03-15
GUN COTTON.

Tie Krupps VIII Begin Its hanufac-
ture IN Mexico.
Mexico city. March l5.-rhe Krug pa
OF Germany viii at once begin tho
manufacture OF gun cotton IN this re-
public The Mexican government has
donated "A buildings Of steel formerly
used by the government for he man BE-
facturo OF black powder fol tie uae
OF The Krupps. These buildings are
located on the outsalrts OF santa TIE,
suburb OF this city
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-03-15
VIII PROHIBIT FIGHT

Peoria. Ill, March i5-lt is reported
that Gov Dineon has written 90 sheriff
Norris Of Tazewell county 20 not al
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-03-15
POSTMASTER AT THEODORE.
lsnsclal 70 the now ,

washington ID c. March l6-Wil-
liam n FIfzwatoo has been appointed
postmaster nt Theodore. Wasatch
county. Utah vice Alya N MurdQck'
resigned.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-03-15

Iow The hght between Danny Goodman
and Kid Farmer, which iH scheduled
20 take place at Pekin tonight
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-03-15
A MAcuNE MAN.

one OF the newspapers this morning,
IN display type on the arst page called
tIpon the citizens Of Los Angeles 70 at
tend tho meeting of the council and
prevent the nomination as mayor or
George A. Smith. a wealthy kepubh-
can politician and former councilman.
The paper assailed the record OF smith
and denounced the attempt % elect
him successor 20 Harper AZ part Of a
"rnachlne conspiracy 10 defeat the re-
can movement and thwart the will or
the people.
on tho surface this morning, smith
appsared 10 be assured Of sufficient
votes OF councilmen 10 elect him. but
there were many rumors u eompro-
mise and plans 10 choose other candi-
dates which made the situation unoer-
tain
The temper Of the people who
thronred the city han today was evil
IDENTIFY one not 20 b. trined with. An
Nm al suppressed excitement was
EVERYWHERE evidenced.
stephens ls a member of the grocery
Grm of carr a stephens. is kepuh-
lIran and was formerly president or
thc chamber or commerce
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1909-03-15

The News" Reaches the Homes %
People % Qualify Fact Appre-
ciated by Mr. Advertiser
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-09
AS 1T MAY he.
(By W. d. Nesblt.)

IT'S the night before Christmas. and
all through the house
Not a creature Is stirring-not even
mouse.
Old Santa Claus comes driving his
reindeer. whose hoofs
Go olikity-claek as they race on the
roofs:
His sleigh Is heaped high with the
wonderful toys
He brings for the good little girls
and the boys
He stops at a chimney and takes up
his pack
And sings as he swings II right up to
his back,
But Just as he starts to go silently
A stranger steps up with a vigilant
frown.
And ere good old Santa the chimney
can vault
The stranger lifts up his gloyed hand
and says HALT"
These toys you are bringing into our
fair land
Are wholly Illegal. Do you under
standg
The laws we've enacted must all be
obeyed.
And You can't go on til the duty Is
paid.
Don't try to evadc Il. or soon. truth
to tell.
A smuggler you'n be In a gloomy old
cell"
Poor Santa was taken aback by this
And trembled with wrath from his
cap to bis shoes
whats this?' he exclaimed. "Can
trust my own ears2
I've been doing this for these hun
dreds OF years.
I've been bringing gladness to girls
and to boys
stand hack. must take them their
dolls and their toys"
Alasi In a moment a squad Of police
Seized Santa, and ere his stout strug-
giles could cease
They gyved him and chained him and
took him away
And that Is the reason why that
Christmas day
The stockings all empty and mourn
fully swayed
Because the new tarif had never
been paid.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-09
The Early shopper.

As the Atlanta Journal tells II. the
crowds when are thronging the
streets every day would indicate that
the advice which has been given so
many successive years in vain 20
"shop early Is being followed this
year as II never was before.
The wisdom of coming out and
doing the holiday shopping before all
the goods have been picked over. and
the humanity of distributing this
shopping over several weeks instead
OF concentrating II all upon the few
remaining days of CS~istmas week.
when the overworked employees are
reduced to a condition bordering on
collapse. have all had their effect
upon the people of Atlanta, and we
believe that when the final results
are made known II will be found that
the early shopping" movement Is
at last success.
IL Is a good movement and II
should be carried out every day.
For. remember. there are even now
only seventeen shopping days before
Christmas. - Memphis News-Scim-
altar.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-09
Tobacco Culture.

While some tobacco Is produced in
almost every state, less than l per
cent OF this country's crop is grown
west of the Mississippi. Texas Being
the only Mississippi state in
which the industry has gained much
importance. Kentucky leads all the
states In tobacco growing. II pro-
duces more than one-third of the
United States crop and about one
ninth of the entire crop of the world.
The Paducah evening sun. [volume] (Paducah, Ky.) 1906-1929, 1909-12-09
Christmas Fairies.

An old English tradition has II
that at Christmas-tide elves and fai-
rles may nrngle with humankind in
the festivities, and the holly, bay and
ivy are hung that the fays may find
hiding places. They are also hung
TO AFFORD a refuge to the woodland
sprites who, at this season, are half
frozen in the forests.