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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-22
Sentiment Against National Law.

There Is d strong sentiment yet
against the enactment Of a national
law regulating marriage and divorce,
owing to the jealousy Of states to pre-
serve their rights. But the states should
seek the closest possible uniformity and
secure the least possible perplexity and
Che best results for the purity of our
people. and for the peace and prosperity
of our Christian nation"
we submit the following statistics:
In 1857 the total number OF divorces
granted was 27,91S: and in 1906, 72,O62.
The total number granted IN twenty
years was 945.625. Certain of the states
granted divorces as follows.
Pennsylvania. in 1887, 1907 divorces,
and in 1906, 3,O27; New York. in 1887,
1.042 divorces, and in 1906, 2,O69: North
Dakota, in 1887. f1fty-seven divorces.
and in 1905, $40: Ohio IN 1887. zoos d.
vorces, and in 1906, 4.7s1: Kentucky, in
1887, 9f9 divorces. and in 1906. 1850; IL
linOis, in 1887, 1858 divorces, and in
1906, 5,943; Massachusetts, in 1887, 752
divorces, and In 1906, I,54O: and Vir-
ginia, in 1887. 3O5 divorces, and in 1906.
LOLA.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-22
Scandal, Sin and Sorrow.

Continuing, the report says: AL
though il is a fact 10 be deplored that
this scandal, and SIN, and sorrow re-
suiting from the laxity of law that
makes divorce and speedy remarriage
possible show sad and shameful con-
tinuanee, and that the efforts to lessen
these evils, that threaten the perma-
nence aud purity Of the family life the
stability Of the state and the life and
power Of the church, seem. unavailing,
yet the united efforts of the churches.
Of national and state officials and or
CARNATIONS, of the Bar association Of
the United States and conspicuously the
faithful and persistent work of the ma
tiOnal divorce congress, which invited
the representatives of the interchurch
conference TO confer with it. encourage
us to believe that the movement has
made great progress and to hope that
reforms VIII be accomplished which
viii in time wipe out much of the dis
honor and disgrace that makes Chris
tian America conspicuous in permitting
laxity that makes our record our
shame
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-22

The subject of marriage and divorce,
covered by the report of the committee
of that title, together with the other re-
ports submitted today, have been pub
hshed In book form and distributed
among the commissioners in order that
each may be cOnveTsant with the con-
tents Of the report before the matters
are taken up for discussion.
The report on marriage and divorce
follows as submitted.
The committee, which asks permis-
sion further to consider this subject for
report to the next assembly, calls at
tenJion to the alarming increase Of the
number of divorces granted, as shown
by the government census. "The cen
sus," the report says, tells g story
that surprises the people and shames
a Christian nation"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-22
Increase is Alarming.

surely this surprising and alarm
ing increase in the number of divorces
granted should call a halt and impress
all who care for their country and love
righteousness with the necessity Of dis
covering, IF possible. the causes Of such
condition and the possible cure for
such calamity"
The subject Of Sunday observance
was gone into at great length
The first report submitted was that
of the executive commission. This re-
port is chanpioned by DR.. Fullerton
who is moderator Of the last assembly
and ex-offiCiO chairman Of the commit
tee. It was ct the suggestion of Dr.
Fullerton that this report. as well as
the others, were printed for the infor-
nation OF the commissioners before be-
ing taken u.
The report on religious education was
discussed fl an informal way at the
preassembiy conference Of university
and college workers. but was not OF
cislly submitted until today.
Vice Moderator Not Appointed.
The selection Of a vice moderator
which was expected TO be made this
morning was not announced. While
there has been nc confirmation OF the
report that Judge Charles S Holt Of
Chicago win receive the appointment.
The report is believed TO be correct. The
appointment was expected at the close
o. the session this evening. as was the
announcement Of the standing commit
tees but neither. owing TO The lateness
% the hour. was made. Moderator
Barley said he would name the vice
moderator tomorrow at the opening OF
the morning session. It is believed that
the committee memberships wiil have
been completed b. that time
This afternoons session was 1urned
over to a celebration of the quadri-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-22
REPORTS BEFORE
THE ASSEMBLY
Presbyterian Committees Take
Strong Ground Against the
Divorce Evil,
ALSO SUNDAY ADJUSTMENTS
VICE MODERATOR WILL BE APP.
POINTED THIS MORNING.

Denver, Colo. May PA quietus on
Sunday amusements and activities, the
abolition of divorce, and the urgency OF
religious education were the subjects
that started the business of the general
assembly of the Presbyterian church of
with a rush today.
Two other subjects which threaten 10
cause much preliminary conflict before
the end of the sessiOn-the report of the
executive committee and the report of
the committee on administrative agen-
cies-also were brought before the as
sembly by DR.. J. MOffatt, former mod
orator and president Of the Washington
and Jefferson college of Pittsburg. and
by the former moderator. Dr. b. P Full
lerton of st. Louis.
The Administrative Boards.
Dr. Moffatt predicted that this session
would see the adoption of plan where
by the eight administrative boards of
the church would in a large degree be
consolidated. The committee on ad-
ministratiVe agencies OF which he is
chairman has recommended, in effect,
that each board seek legal advice as to
its possible powers, that by the exercise
Of the full authority of each Organiza-
ton the administrative powers Of all
may be centralized.
It has been a subject of comment in
the church that the administrative
powers have been too much scattered,
and ii has been the work Of the commit
tee on administrative agencies, ap-
pointed by the assembly of 1905. to
formulate a plan for consolidation. The
subject was made a special order for
Monday afternoon.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-22

Kitchen Sets
These sets are packed one in box complete with
screws. hooks and eyes, ready 10 hang up where
everything is within easy reach Ebonized wood
racks lettered fin crimson and gold; arms extend
three inches; heavy steel; full nickel plated and
bufed: each fastened to the back with two
screws.
The suspended articles are specially manufac-
tured and inspected for this set. All fun nickel
plated timed and winged into ebonized handles
10 prevent twisting. The longest article extends
down 10 inches from the top Of the rack and hangs
inches clear OF the wall "a place for everything,
everything in its place"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1909-05-22

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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-01-09
Seismic Shocks Tidal Waves and Fires DeDastate Mes
sina, Reggie and Scores of Other Cities
and 7olDns of .CaLabria.
Stricken Described BY Nations
Aid King 7ness Efforts
Among Victims of the Disaster

assistance to the stricken cities. Re-
lief funds have already been started
and hundred ships and trains are on
their way carrying supplies and reen-
forcements to the south. Rome. Milan,
Florence. Naples and other cities are
sending physicians, police and firemen.
Described by Naval officer.
At the time of the earthquake the
torpedo boat Sappho was lying in the
harbor Of Messina and one of the off,
GERS told Of the occurrences, as fol-
lows:
"At half-past five in the morning the
sea suddenly became terribly agitated,
seeming literally to pick up our boat
and shake 1t. Other craft nearby were
similarly treated and the ships looked
like bits of cork bobbing about in a
tempest. Almost Immediately tidal
wave of huge proportions swept across
the strait, mounting the coasts and
carrying everything before it. Scores
Of ships were damaged and the Hun
garian mail boat Andrassy parted her
anchors and went crashing into other
vessels. Messina bay was wiped out
and the sea was soon covered with
masses of wreckage, which was car
ried OF in the arms Of the receding
waters"
Relief Work Progresses.
Rome, Jan. Although graphic
stories are coming into Rome of the
horrors in southern Italy and Sicily,
these are but repetitions of individu-
al tragedies already recorded. What
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-01-09
HERMAN JUsTI Is DEAD.
Illinois Coal Operators Commissioner
Expires Suddenly.

Chicago.-Herman Justi, commits
sioner of the Illinois Coal Operators
association. and well-known writer
on labor problems, died suddenly Fri
day Of internal hemorrhages at his
home in Highland Park, Ill.
Mr.. JUST was born In Louisville,
KY, December IS, 1852. His early life
was spent in the city of his birth
and in Nashville, Ky. He was first
engaged In the hardware business. but
upon his removal to Nashville, became
the president Of bank. Later he came
to Chicago to live.
For number of years he has been
the commissioner of the illinois Coal
Operators association, and in that ca
pacity had been instrumental in arbi-
trating many labor disputes between
the miners and the operators. He had
written a number Of articles on labor
problems, and was widely known as
an authority on the subject.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-01-09

Most children are good listeners a.
we'll as good observers, and, more than
that, they are quick to use the knowl-
edge acquired through keenness In
these directions. A case In point is
that Of little Janet, who had evidently
spent part of her day In the kitchen
and had overheard remarks made by
the cook.
Like all good girls, little Janet said
her prayers regularly Just before be-
ing tucked in for the night. On this
particular night she said:
God bless me, bless father and
mother and everybody, make me q
good girl, keep me pure-pure as
Loyal baking powder. Amen"
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-01-09

ton Of the coast towns and villages
have been killed.
Prof. Ricco, director of the observa-
tory at Mount Etna estimates that
the victims of the earthquake exceed
zoo, 1000.
Hundreds of dangerous criminals
have been arrested by the troops and
are under close guard.
King and Queen Tireless.
Public opinion is seriously con-
cerned with regard to the safety Of
the king and queen and the possible
danger from tottering walls. The
king frequently has tried to persuade
the queen to rest or return to Rome.
but she always refused, declaring that
it would break her heart to abandon
her husband in his labors for the
country In its anguish.
King Victor Emmanuel has been in
defatigable. He has shown wonderful
activity and endurance, leaving no
point in Messina unvisited. He has
supervised the entire work in the
fallen city and the presence of his
majesty has infused new courage and
energy into the rescuers and the sur
vivors. hungry and wounded as they
are, Often he Is surrounded by q
crowd Of victims who, as though the
sight of the king had restored their
strength, cheer enthusiastically and
shout: I'VE have a king; we have a
protector"
Good News for Americans.
Washington.-Good news for many
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-01-09
HER CARGO ON FIRE.
PAPER AND cAR5IDEs ABLAzE IN
HOLD OF THE TEXAS.
PASSENGERS ARE LANDED
New Steamer from Norway Reaches
Savannah, but Her Maiden voy-
age May Prove to be
Ter Last.

Savannagh, Ga.--With fire eating
through her cargo OF paper and car
bides, the new freight and passenger
steamship, Texas, Capt. Peterson,
bound from Christiana, Norway, to
Havana, put into the Savannah Friday
morning and throughout the day
chemical engines from the Savannah
fire department and fire fighting tugs
fought to save the vessel from total
loss.
1t is stated that the fire cannot be
got under control for many hours, IL
at ALL The loss already is estimated
at $4,000.
afternoon when the Texas was 100
miles of Tybee Light. Capt. Peterson
at once changed his course for the
Savannah river with the matches down
and steam pouring into the afterhold
where the blaze was fiercest. The ves-
sells mate was brought from quaran-
tine on United States tug and took
back with him to the steamer that had
come Is miles up the river, the chemi-
cal engines of the local fire depart
ment, loaded on lighters. When the
fire was uncovered further assistance
was called for and three tugs,
equipped with fire fighting apparatus
went to the steamer.
After eight hours of fighting, the fire
was apparently as dangerous as at
first. At intervals firemen, overcome
by the fumes from the carbides. were
carried out Of the hold unconscious
while frequent explosions of carboys
filled with carbides endangered the
lives of those who remained.
The Texas carried IA first-class pas
sengers, including five women and
three children, who were transferred
to the United States harbor cutter Ty
bee and brought to Savannah. The
Texas is Of $500 tons burden and is
on her maiden voyage. She was built
in Bergen, Norway, and is owned by
the Norway & Mexican Gulf Steam
ship Company. -..
The passengers were informed OF
the fire soon after the discovery but
there was no panic. though the passen-
gers could see the smoke escaping
from the hold.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-01-09

chiefly concerns the government and
the people is the progress that is be-
ing made towards the relief Of those
who have suffered by the dreadful visi-
tation.
Considerable advance in this respect
has been made at Messina where. &C
cording to official reports received
here, the supply service is beginning
to work satisfactorily. The different
regions on the coast have been allot-
ted to various warships and other
ships as centers from which torpedo
boats and launches convey and dis
tribute rations and water to the differ
ent villages.
The minister of justice has wired
from Messina to Premier Giolitt that
large bodies of troops have arrived
and are now occupying all parts of the
town. The appalling extent Of the
disaster renders anything like a sys-
tematic search Of the ruins impossi-
BILE, but persons are being dragged out
all day long and are quickly trans
ported to the relief ships as soon as
their wounds have received attention.
Two More Shocks.
There were slight shocks felt in the
earthquake zone Friday. completing
the ruin OF the crumbling buildings.
These shocks are contributing to the
keeping up Of the alarm Of the popu-
lation. One quite severe shock was
felt at three o'clock In the morning
and another at nine. Fird are stu
burning although much rain has
fallen.
The latest investigation on both
sides OF the straits make II certain
that many more than half the popula.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-01-09

Americans was received at the state
department Friday in cablegram
from Ambassador Griscom at Rome,
who reported that the Italian foreign
Office had assured him that Taormina,
Sicily, has escaped uninjured. This,
Mr.. Griscom says, answers many in
Quiries received from this country re-
garding relatives and friends there.
Many Americans Missing.
MISUNDERSTANDING Americans In a
Messina hotel that was destroyed. and
Italians and Americans cooperating In
the quest Of information regarding the
missing, are reported upon In cable
gram the state department yesterday
received from Ambassador Griscom at
Rome.
Among the Americans who. 1t is
feared, have persisted are j. T. Trow.
bridge. author. and wife of Boston:
Mrs. d. M. Key. mother Of Com
mander Key, Boston; the Misses Key,
sisters of Commander Key. Boston;
Prof n. Pumpelly. Newport; Mrs. r.
Pumpelly. Newport; Capt. Charles &C.
Fenger. New York: Mrs. CHARLES @.
Fenger. New York; Maj Gen. Charles
g. Hall and family. Portland. Me-:
Mrs. Marth 9. Kittredge. her two
daughters. Ethel and Clariss. and Miss
Margaret Mendell, all Of Brookline.
Mass; Miss Blanche Kane OF Phila-
delphia: and the following Cleveland
people: F. @. Bates. wife and mother.
DR.. Biago Sancetta, Thomas Robinson,
wife and four children, with Mrs. Rob
inson's mother, Mrs. John Brown, hsr
sister, Mrs. Archie Kahn aud Mr..
Kahn.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-01-09
Big Fire In skowhesan, Me.

Skowhegan, METRE destroyed
two and damaged three business
blocks, and burned five tenement
houses on Water street in the heart Of
the town. early Friday. Two OF the
houses we're dynamited to check the
progress of the flames, and It was only
after eight hours work that the local
department. assisted by apparatus
from Waterville and Fairfield. sue
ceeded in bringing the fire under con-
troll. The loss is estimated at about
$500, 900.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-01-09
FIRE HORROR IS AvERTED.
Blaze In Theater at Erie, Pa, During a
Performance.

Erie, PA horror was narrowly
averted here Friday night when fire
broke out in the Park theater during a
performance.
The house was crowded to its ca
pacity. A dozen or more women faint
end and had to be carried from the
building. but so far as learned, no one
was seriously hurt, owing to ease and
rapidity with which the audience was
dismissed and the theater emptied.
The building was partly destroyed.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-01-09
EVENLY MATCHED.

Magistrate Ito witness) And where
were you when this assault occurred
Witness-Just across the street.
your honor.
Magistrate-Then why didn't you 60
to the plaintiffs assistance when you
saw him attacked?
Witness FAX, wasn't sure then
that he wouldn't be the defendant,
your honor.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-01-09
Historical Relic.

The visitors in the historical muse
UNI gazed curiously at a small feather
pillow which nestled in glass case.
Il don't see anything unusual about
that pillow" remarked one Of the visi-
tors, turning to the guide.
ITS very valuable pillow" re-
piled the guide. THAT is Washing
toms original headquarters" -Lppin-
colts.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-01-09
Warner Begins Third Term.

Lansing, Mich Chief Justice Blair
Of the supreme court Friday IN the ex-
ecutive ONCE OF the capitol admins
tered the oath of once, to the new
state ofiicials, headed by Gov. Fred M.
Warner. who began his third term a.
governor Of the state.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-01-09

PILES CURED IN TO IL DAYS.
PAZO OINTMENT is guaranteed 70 cure any case
Of Itching. Blind, Bleeding or Protrudins Piles In
to IL days or money refunded. b0c.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-01-09

FeudIsts Make Truce and DIsband.
Jackson, Ky.-Fearing that the gov
ernor would send troops to Breathitt
county to preserve order. the Callahan
and Deaton factions Friday agreed to
truce and disbanded. Both bands
left Jackson.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-01-09

New Orleans.- Mary Evelyn Moore
Davis, popular southern authoress
and wife Of Maj. Thomas Edward Da-
vis. editor Of the Picayunc, died here
Friday.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-01-09

For what the mind wishes. that It
also Observation-Disclosures.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-01-09

Lewis Single Binder straight &c. You
pay l0c for cigars not 30 good. Your deal
or or Lewis Factory, Peoria, Ill.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1909-01-09

A new cook may bring the best Of
references-but you can't eat them.
The Washington times., 1909-05-08
TEN HOUSES SOLD
IN TIE NORTHEAST
Nearly All of the Purchasers Will
N Use Them as Resi-
denceS.

Ten of the block of houses built by the
Kennedy-Davis Company, between
Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets and A
and 3 streets northeast, have been sold
through Thomas J. Fisher & Co.
The purchasers are Daniel McGhie.
Mrs. Emma Z. Hunt, Mrs. Verna Pal
mer, Mrs. Y. Katharine Greenwood
John F. Sullivan, Alfred II. Keller. and
r. NJ. Trezlse. -Four Of the houses
were bought by Mr.. Trezise. who will
hold them as investments. Practically
all Of the other residences will be occu-
pied by the purchasers as homes.
The Washington times., 1909-05-08
NOVEL FEATURE
IN SUMNER HOME
E. H. Miller Will Lay Out
His Recently Purchased
Grounds.

Following his purchase this week of
the George G. BOteler home on Living
stone Heights through the Taggart-
Fraser Company. Z. II. Miller. the we'll
known Washington artist, IS preparing
90 lay out the acre and half Of ground
upon which the residence is situated.
several novel features in landscaping
viii be introduced and, when COM
pleted. the premises promise to consti-
tute one of the most attractive suburban
hcmes.
The house itself is classed among the
handsomest residences that have been
constructed I'm the heights. 1t is 10
Gated on Virginia avenue. near the home
of Surgeon General Rixey, and is of
ten stories, equipped with wide verandas
and other features that give comfort
as we'll as harmony to its architectural
lines. 1t was valued in the transaction
ar $4,000
The Washington times., 1909-05-08

HE above picture will give you fair
idea of this beautiful subdivision
which has an elevation of $50 feet.
1t comprises more than thirty acres
and the building restrictions are such that
purchasers of lots are assured that it will
remain high-grade suburb. For beauti-
full views and natural scenery it far sur
passes any suburban place in or around
Washington.
TAKE GEORGETOWN CARS. TRANSFER TO ROCKVILLE
LINE. OR WISCONSIN AVE. GET OFF Al. FESSENDEN ST
REPRESENTATIVE ON GROUND SUNDAYS.
The Washington times., 1909-05-08
VESSELS OWNERS
ABANDON ALL HOPE
Adelia Shores Manager Thinks
Steamer and Crew Went
TO Bottom.

CLEVELAND. Ohio. May Sc. NJ.
Carlton. OF this city, manager of the
steamer Ade1ia Shores, said today that
the owners have given up hope.
They believe that the vessel lies with
the other victims of last weeks great
storm in the graveyard" Of the Lakes,
between whitefsh Point and Huron
Island. Lake Superior, and that her
crew of thirteen are lost.
The Shores has been missing since
the storm which occurred nine days
ago. The first news of her came last
night from Duluth, where Capt Thomas
stevenson arrived with information re-
garding a wreck, and is certain that IL
was the Shores.
The Shores was a vessel OF 734 tons,
owned in Cleveland. Her crew came
from various ports along Lake Michi-
gan.
The Washington times., 1909-05-08
For
Sale

4 lAA9 StANAiA4N
Groom and bath,
pebble dashed
house; hot
water heat, gas
and electric light;
slate roof;
granite stone
foundation;
cement cellar;
large porches
front, rear;
large closets.
The Washington times., 1909-05-08
BUYS A NEW HOUSE
AS AN INVESTMENT
Mrs. Mary L. Sullivan Gets Dwell
ing on Oak Street North

One OK the row of sixteen dwellings
recently completed by Harry Wardman
on Oak street northwest. has been sold
through the office OF shannon &
Luchs, to Mrs. Mary L. Sullivan for
$3.50
Located at 1886 Oak street. the house
contains eight rooms and a bath and
has parquet floors.
Mrs. Sullivan does not intend TO oc-
cupy the property. but win hold it as
an investment.
The Washington times., 1909-05-08
TOLSTOY AGAIN ILL
WITH RHEUMATISM

MOSCOW, May s.-Coupt Leo Tolstoy
is again seriously i'll, according to a
report that came from his home in
Yasnaya.
The great author Is confined to his
room and is suffering intensely from his
rheumatic troubles.
Only a few months ago, the count was
believed TO be dying from an attack Of
rheumatism and attending complica-
tiOns.