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The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-09-14
At PROVO
ARE APPROVED
Secret Service Officer InSpeCtS
Arrangements for the Pres
ident'S Visit There.
lspecisI 10 The TieraId-Repnblicanl


Provo, Sept 13.-Mr. Wheeler of the
United States secret service department,
was i'm Provo yesterday inspecting the ar
rangamants made by the committees for
tue entertainment of President Taft
Most of his time was spent in conference
with Senator R5ed SmoOt, chairman of
the executive committee. Mr.. Wheeler
went over the line Of march and discussed
the program with the committee. lie APP
proved of everything that had been done
and congratulated the committee on its
work
The committee on decorations is work
ing out an elaborate plan Of dressing the
city for the occasion Of the president =
visit on a large banner across the street
VIII be a painting of President Taft and
the inscription. Our Nations chief We
Honor Academy avenue to Temple Hill
viii be mass of bunting and flags strung
from the center poles
At the Intersection of Academy avenue
and Center street large welcome arch
VIII be built on either side of this arch
young lady will be stationed to shower
flowers on the president as his carriage
passes beneath the arch Professor Z. r.
Eastman and N. A Hush will have
charge Of the decoration of the tabernacle
in which the president will speak and
hold public reception.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-09-14
SEWER FAIR OPENS SOON
Big Exhibits of All Kinds-Much In
terest in Speed Events-Good
Horses at the Track.

Especial 10 The neutrality-suspicious.
Richfield. Sept 13.-Everything is i'm
readiness fO- the opening Of the Sewer
county fair. on Thursday the gates will
be thrown open to the people. The com
nittees on the exhibits are at work nlac-
ing them and by Thursday noon every
thing viii be in place. The best aEricIl-
tural exhibits as we'll as art. manufJc-
lures and livestock will be seen this year.
Much interest centers I'm the racing
events. The track is in excellent shape
and yesterday and today many horses
were trying out the track. HorSamen from
all over the southern portion OF the state
are here with animals for the races. Two
Kentucky thOToUghbreds Mormon John"
nd Miss Cheatem" are ON the track
The fair viii open with d band cOIrsrt
on Thursday iu which the big COuny I;Hd
gotten together by John Hood viii make
its initial appearance.
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OLD RESIDENT BURIED.


''l.ctldt 10 lNN Herald RepuDliCa1.D
EpEraim, Sept. Bone of the largest
funerals held i'm this city for some time
was that Of Mrs. Lena FOlSter. which was
held in the tabernacla Saturday after
noon Mrs rolstaT was one of EDhraim's
earliest settlers. She took an active part
I'm al charitable work before her Illness,
which lasted nearly eighteen months She
was born in HIorins. Denmark eighty
years ago. and while there embraced the
Mormon religion.
Shortly after she had joined the church
she married Martin FOlster. who died some
years later, leaving her with the care
and support of a baby Later she mar
RED d brother of her deceased husband.
They then emigrated TO Utah, landing in
this city in the year 1861
Tne. services were conducted by A An
darson- The speakers were L. ". Olsen.
y. r. Noyes, @. r. D0rius and Andrew
Anderson. % Ny Father" was Aeauti-
fully rendered by Mrs. Ida BsaI The
tabernacie chCir furnished the music. In
terment was in the Park cemetery.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-09-14
MAN IS DEAD
Jones of Malad Dies of Heart
Failure-Public 0fficial-Leaves
a Large Family.

Especial to The -RepuDncan.)
Malad, Ida. Sept. 13.-Herbert Jones,
prominent citizen of the valley. died sud
denly yesterday from heart failure. Nj
Jones served three terms as county com
missioner. two terms as probate judge.
and was also elected to the state senate
for one term. He was born In South
Wales i'm 1888. lie leaves large family.
He was cousin OF Professor Evan Steph
ems OF Salt Lake.
The funeral VIII occur tomorrow at tho
ST. Johns meeting house
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-09-14
EMERY STAKE ACADEMY OPEN
Nearly 200 Pupils Enrolled on Open
ing Day, Monday-Names Of
TeacheTs-NeW Building.

Special to Tho Herald Republican,
Castledale, Sept 13.-The Emery Stake
academy, situated here, opened for the
fan term yesterday. Miss Mary Connolly
of Salt Lake, one of the general hoard
of the y. J.. N. J. A., was present at
tie opening session and delivered on al
dress to the ladies. 4 general meeting
in the morning, registration in the after
noon and a bali i'm the evening was the
program.
The teachers arc q. f. Hickman. priu-
opal; r.. A. Dyches, A. b. Wiley, Jam Is
johnson. John J. Evans. Mrs. Emma
Day. Miss chloe Palmer. Miss Flora
johnson. All but John l. Evans. James
Johnson and Flora Johnson have taught
here before. The attendance is nearly
200
The school is looking forward to the
completion Of its new $50 600 building. but
it will take diiigenJ work by the cOutrac-
tor to get il done by January J.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-09-14
SCHOLARSHIP AWAITS
SOME AMERICAN WOMAN

Announcement has been made by the
officers of the Stote Federation Of
Womcns clubs on the authority Of the
general federation III this country. OF
a scholarship of S1.5O0. at either OK
ford. Cambridge or London university
'or the year beginning October. 1910. The
scholarship win be awarded to an
American woman by the general feder-
alton, the graduate to be elected from
among graduates of American colleges
Examinations viii take place in each
state on October 70 and 20 The local
Officers to whom applications may be
made are Mrs. Byron Cummings and
Mrs. J. T. Treasure.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-09-14
SCOFIELO MINES TO RUN
No Truth in Rumor That the Union
Pacific Coal Mines Will Shut
Down Within Ninety DAYS.

topacIaI % The NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
Scofield, Sept. Blast week. at tho
time the Union Pacific Coal company laid
off forty-two of their entry men and some
extra men. d rumor was circulated that
the mine would BE- closed down entirely
within ninety days. This is not the case.
George Black. superintendent. was here
from Rock Springs, accompanied by Mr..
Ray. and made d number of changes.
closing down some parts of the mine ON
account of danger of the old fires break
ing out. and stated that tine mine would
not close While there may be som
changes. it is possible that within short
time the output will be increased. The
estimated output of the mine at the pres
euL time is I,i00 tons daily.
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FUNERAL AT RIcHFIELD.

Especial to The Herald-R Republican,
RiChfield Sept. l3.-The funeral of Mrs
Laura Thur1eF. WHO died at Newcastle
county. was held yesterday
afternoon at the First Ward meeting
house. There was a very large attend
lnCe. Joseph Ogden. \. @. Young, Pres
dent Seegmill-r. J. s. Horne and Bishop
II. &. Christensen all testified to the J H.
llity OF the character Of the deceased.
Appropriate musical selections We're fur
lished by thu ward choir. Floral offer
NO. Won. nrofI.sn
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MAYOR AND SON ON
MOTOR TRIP TO IDAHO

Mayor John S. BransfOrd left last night
for Idaho Falls, where he viii join his
son. Wallace, and the two will motor
back TO salt Lake. The mayor expects
to return to the city about Thursday.
nomination for mayor on the American
party ticket. Mrs. Bransf0Td is now at
the Brausf0rd apartments. after siege
at St. Marks hospital, and is fast recov-
ering her strength.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-09-14
TEACHES FRENCH
IN FIVE WEEKS
Prof. Norman Hill NeSbitt Is to
Organize q Class in
This City.

Professor Norman IIiH Nesbitt. who is d
successful teacher of French in d.
organize a fail class in French Profess
sor y ssbitt's French pupils in various
PARTS of the JEit-d states number NOR
than $500
French in Five Weeks is Mr.. NCsbitt's
aim and his success is remarkable.
Tie iustTUgts large classes n "A correct
speaking and reading of French in thu
spac- of fiye weeks. His wovn is In un-
consciously imDarting this knowledge by
illustrated platform lectures i'm French.
the telling of French anecdotes and tell
ing travel stories i'm French.
In this manner Nj. Ncsbitt recently in
sjructsd a class of 1919 uuDiis i'm San
Francisco and for a time had almost the
entire town talking French.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-09-14
QUARTERLY CONFERENCE
is LARGELY ATTENDED

Mt. Pleasant Sept. l3.-Quurterlv con-
ference of the North Sanpeta stake was
held Saturday in Fountain Green. Apes
ties John Henry Smith and Hyrum Smith
came down from Salt Lake 10 speak to
the people. The stake prcsilelcy-C. y
Tlmd, Peter Mattson and G.. ". SUUeu-
sen. ali from this citv-attcnded
The Mt. Pleasant North ward bishOpric
-JUstus r. Seely, II. ). Jacobs and Auth
nell Carter-W5Tc set apart and ordained
to tEcir offices by the brethren from Salt
Lake.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-09-14
FIREMEN ELECT
new OFFICERS
State Convention at Ogden De-
CideS to Meet at Bingham
Next Year.
CsneciaI to The Observation-Disclosures

ogden. Sept. 13.-At the session of thu
state firsmeu's convention tonight officers
for the ensuing year were elected and
Bingham was selected as the place for
next years convention. Following are the
H-wlv elected Officers: ", :. Cannon,
Bingham, president. ". W. Wilson. San
dy. frsl vice president; Con Gallagher,
Murray. second vice president; J. e. Dris-
COLI Eureka. treasurer; w. w. Ottiey,
Murray. secretary.
The tournament. which has been fea-
tire Oi tuC previous conventions, viii be
dispensed with this year.
Immediately after the afternoon session
the visiting delegates weIe Dauqueted by
Tie local fiTemeu at station No. I. After
the banquet Tie delegates were the guests
of the FOUr-Statc Fair association at the
races.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-09-14
HIGH SCHOOL OPENS IN
NEW, MODERN BUILDING

opened here today with the following
corps Of teachers. y. Is. Nielsen. princi-
pal. J. r Wiuedte natural and physical
science. Emma DoUSHli. history and Eng
fish. Francis Bird. domestic scienc' and
domestic art. Fred Mathews. agriculture
and mathematics; Mark Robson. music.
over 90 pupils registered at the open
Ing this morning. The school is now oC-
'uuyinE its Ucw 5000 building. but. rW-
ing to a delay in shipment Of furniture.
the formal opening will be postponed IN Ill
HE building IS finished.
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TALENTED BOY is DEAD.
Only Support Of Mothe~ Succur1bs to
Diphtheria.

Especial 90 The Republican,
Richfiejd, Sept. 12.-Christian Christian.
q young boy of &C. died yesterday of 1ipb-
tHeria. This case is dOu5ly sdd as he vas
the only support of widowed mother
The sympathy of the community goes out
To MrS Christian IN her bereavement. The
young man was particularly endowed with
artistic ability and had Ic been given
proper opportunities lie would have made
"a mark dis an artist. lie was known
among his companions as Chris Painter
from his ability to draw and paint
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-09-14
WELL KNOWN SEWER
COUNTY MAN Is DEAD

ToHT|laI 70 ma II-IdIU- k9IuOTCl0-I
Monroe. Sept 13-George Hicks former
ly proprietor Of the Monroe House and
one of the best known residents OF S.
vier county, died Friday morning at his
residence north Of Monroe Of q paraly-
tic stroke. Mr.. Hicks was - years of
age, but was apparently in robust health
Hc was I'M town the evening before b.
was stricken and seemed fin the best of
spirits. lie leaves d wife and a family
OF five sons and four dauehtnrs
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-09-14
FROST MORE SEVERE.

Is ,ecial 90 THE Herald Republican,
Mt Pleasant sept. 13-Another frost
occurred here last night which was more
severe than that OF the previous night
All tender vines that Vithstood the first
frost were taken by the latter. The sud
den cold wave here has made a great de
maud Tor coal and local companies are
not able to fnl orders.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-09-14
RESERVE
RECEIPTS COMING
Schools of Utah Will Receive
About $4,000 From the
Government.

Utah's public schools and roads will
receive approximately $4,000 from the
government as one of the benefits de-
rived from the forest reserve policy Of
the administration. This notification was
received yesterday morning in a letter
to Governor William Spry from the treas
ury department at Washington and is
Utah's portion of the 1903 revenues from
the forest reserves within the state
Utah gets . per cent of the receipts
from the forests. to be used for public
schools and public roads. The receipts
from the various forests for 1898 We're
as foT
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-09-14
SCOFIELO BOY DIES
AFTER SHORT ILLNESS


ESPECIAL u The Observation-Disclosures
Scofield. Sept. 13.-Dewy, the 11-year-oId
son of Mrs. John Lloyd. of this place.
passed away Sunday evening at 6 O'Clock.
of spinal meningitis. after an illness of
only four days. His father was one OF
the victims OF the ScUlieId mine disaster
ju 1908 and his mother sine the death of
her husband. Mr. Lloyd, was married to
Asa Wilson. The body viii be inferred i'm
the SCofield cemetery and the funeral
nil Tx. nIaIa LamnrrmN-
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NEW PASTOR ARRIVES.

Especial to The Herald Republican,
RiChfield. Sept. 13.-ReV. ID. S Carter
and Mrs Carter have arrived here from
Milford to take charge of the NJ T..
church. Mr.. Garter is well known in this
county. where be formerly taught school.
X is expected that he will be an eff
cient pastor.
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FUNERAL is HELD.

Especial TO The Herald-Republcan)
Spanish Fork. Sept. l3-FuneraI sarv-
ices were held Saturday aft -rnoon at the
7 bird ward meeting house over the re-
mains of John W. Jones. who died ON
Thursday Of general debility Bishor
George Hales presided Tae speakers
were Bishop Halcs. Marinus Larsen. Eligg
Lewis and Heber Robertson. The ward
choir furnished the m@sic
The floral tributes We're very beautiful
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-09-14
7W0-ST0RY BUILDING
BOUGHT BY ]. A. DEBOUZEK

The two-story building on the south
west corner Of Fifth South and State
streets changed hands yesterday in the
filing of q warranty deed ard mortgage
in the county recorders Office trans
ferring the property from p II. Riley to
j. A. De Bouzek and wife. Mirnanne
The purchase p.ica was $4,000. As part
payment for the property. which runs
100 feet ON First South and Is feet on
state street. Mr and Mrs De Rouz.k
filed d mortgage on the property for
S1S.000 in favor of Riley, payaDle in three
y ears at per cent interest.
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> ;
Utah is to receive p per cent of this
amount or $50, 2y0.7g. This is not the ex-
act amount, however. as some of the
money will go to other states because Of
the fact that the Cache, La sal, Dixie.
POCdtellO, Ashley and AIiuidoka reserves
are partly i'm other states
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SLIGHT FROST.

Especial to The Herald Republican,
Mt. Pleasant. Sept. l3.-Slight frosts oc-
CURED here the last three nights. nip
ping cucumbers and other tender plants
This is not early, however for this sec
tioa. as frosts have occurred much earlier
other years.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-09-14
EFFORT TO GET CASE
TO STATE COURT FAILS

The suit brought by the Commercial
Union Assurance company and seven
other insurance companies for damages
against the Mine & Smeiter Supply COM
pauy appeared again. and the renewed
motion of the complainant to have the
case remarGed to the state courts was
d-nicd. and the demurrer to the com
plants was argued ald taken under ad-
Vjsem 7ut.
In this case the insurance companies
paid fire losses to the Mine & Smeltar
Supply company and then Immediately
brought suit against the company. chare-
ing that It had ma j. false affidavit re-
gardng the amount of explosives stored
anCs policies.
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TO ENFORCE NEW Law.

Especial to Tho Herald-RepublicdnD
Mt. Pleasant Sept. 13.-This city is max
appropriations to put into effect and
enforce the new liquor license which takes
effect oct. ]. The ordinance provides "a
license of SEGA per annum and strict reg
ulatiou. which eliminates all pool sbles.
chairs. back doors and card rooms.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-09-14
QUARTERLY CONFERENCE.

Especial to The Republican,
Mt. Pleasant. Sept. 13.-President Joseph
r. Smith attended quarterly conference at
Fountain Green yesterday. He went there
especially for the dedication OF thu FOun-
tain Green meeting house, ha offering tie
deGiCatoTy prayer.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-09-14
VACANCY KILLED..

Special to The Herald Republican,
ScOfield. Sept. 18th vacancy in tn
town board caused by the resignation of
Conner Thomas as president was filled
by the appointment OF George Huff as
president and Neil NJ. Madssn as tru5-
fee
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-09-14
COUNCIL MAKES
BID FOR VOTES
Puts Up LOng-Delayed Paving
Extensions for Next Years
Schedule.
Initial Meeting to study the Science
Is Held.

After holding UP proposed Improvement
for months the city council last night put
through three asphalt paving extensions
which will cost $4,000, according 10 an
estimate bJ City Engineer L. &. Kelsey.
The improvements win not be touched
until next year, but they wara dropped
last night for campaign material this fail.
I'M each instance the board of public
works was authuriz q to advertise for
bids.
Ninth East street is 10 be paved from
South Temple to the city limits. a dis
tanca Of four miles TIL street is to be
parked i'm the middle, with 2i-foUt asphalt
streets on either side. First avenue is to
have asphalt pavement from J street to
the reservation grounds, d distance of on
mile and Third South street is to be
paved with asphalt from Third East to
Tenth East stree {. q mill and half.
liking a total Of six and d half mil s.
The Citys portion Of the work viii b.
$4,000 and the abutti1g property owners
VIII pay S.53.090.
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-09-14

Trade it, or sell it-instead Of
signaling for the junk man.
Write q want al.
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Only Two Days More Of
The Bic Piano Sale

OUR COMBINATION SALE OF PIANOS HAS BECOME
THE TALK OF THE TOWN MANY HOMES ARE HAPPY
POssEssoRs OF THE REMARKABLE BARGAINS OF
FERED BY US
The Daynes Beebe plan of selling Satisfaction
everybody Everything guaraneedis appreciated shrewd
careful buyers buying.
Todays opportunities better than Do not delay
you expect to from $4,000 to $4,000 on Piano.
ago
o II
pc sue a
o o.
have offered public
n p
Of different which +
MAKES OF PIANOS INCLUDED IN THIS SALE
o.
OF many o he n
OF
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MAKES OF PIANOS INCLUDED IN THIS SALE
KIMBALL
CHASE BROS.
HOLLYWOOD
CARLISLE
HACKLEY
and many others
KNABE
CHICKERING
STEINWAY & SONS
STORY & CLARK
ESTEY
HARDMAN

concluded to these instruments Many of our friends have
by u
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-09-14

Excellent is inadeouate and haitinr
praise for Piper HeidSiecE champagne
flavor chewing tobacco. Try it.
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The Central Coal & Coke company
las made 70 change in the price Of
Rock Springs coal, and is still selling i;
at 1915 per ton
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The Central Coal x Cohe company
has made no change in the price OF
Rock Springs coal, and is still selling it
1T $50 per ton.
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NEWS OF UTAH and ADJOINING STATES
Ogden News

Office-f1e Twenty-fIfth strsst.
Circulation Department 366 Twenty
fifth Street
The Salt Lake herald-Republican. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1909-1918, 1909-09-14

Your clerks may not always
say the right thing at the
right time" TO your customers
but your ads can do so.
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Train Will Leave Salt Lake at ?. ~ d.
Via o. s l., effective Sept. u. TO con-
meet with overland trains at Ogden.
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EASY TERMS OF PAYMENT

Do think 5000 $4,000
j It O
OF our
NJ % o f
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Girls Wanted.
Twenty giTls wanted at Sweet Candy
10 East First South.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-12-17

The old fashioned way of dosing
q weak stomach, or stimulating the
Heart or Kidneys is all wrong. DR..
Shoop first pointed out this error.
This is why his prescriptiop-Dr
Shoop's Restorative-is directed en-
irely to the cause of these ailments
the weak inside or controlling nerves.
1t isn't so difficult, says DIR. Shoop,
to strengthen a weak Stomach. Heart
or kidneys, If one goes at It correct
ly. Each inside organ has its con
trolling or inside nerve. When these
nerves fail, then those organs must
surely falter. These vital truths are
leading druggists everywhere to dis
pense and recommend Dr. Shoop's
Restorative. Test it a few days ana
see! Improvement will promptly and
surely follow. Sold by Capital Drug
Store.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1909-12-17
SURELY A BRAVE (?)
DEED OF BRAVE (?) MEN

Journal. In a recent copy OF
the daily Journal I read an account
OF al fearful adventure of some
bravef men, who taking their lives
in their hands, chased a helpless
creature up the chimney of a fire.
place. built a fire below and roasted
It alive. Surely such heroism cries
aloud for recognition.
The article does not state, but we
cannot help wondering, was there a
woman present? God forbid Else
must the incident look dlscouraging
indeed to those kind hearts who are
working for the advancement of
love and mercy on earth.
To me 1t has always been passing
strange, what difference is felt by
man between those animals gifted
with speech and those lacking It. IL
little Mr.. Skunk up there in the flue
could only have explained matters in
words, "Oh, say, gentlemen, don't
you know I never meant to make
such a mess of things as this. OF
course l don't remember every in
cident of my life but to the best of
my knowledge ! have never harmed
any of you. / get my living by eat
ing rats, mice, frogs, and insects. 1t
was entirely accidental my getting
into the house here, and if you'll
just give me the chance, I'll vacate
at once and never trouble you
again. But If / must die, get gun
and give me a decent death. Don't
do 1t in this hellish fashion,"
If the victim could thus have ex-
pressed his mind, might not some
manly heart have felt a spark of
pity? If not then must we conclude
that there are some creatures on
earth that are viler, much vller,
than skunks.
1t is said that with dumb animals
man takes the place of God. Then
in all solemnity let me ask what
may we hope from God If we have
only hearts of flint for the creatures
beneath us.
Blessed are the merciful.
Old Subscriber.