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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-07-24
President Taft Makes State
ment Regarding Passage
of the Reciprocity
Agreement.
GREAT PRAISE FOR
SECRETARY KNOX
Executive Declares Demo
Gratis Did Not "Play Poll
tics," but Followed Die
tates of Higher Policy.

TN EVERLY, Mass, July 23.-1n the
~ first statement he has made
since the passage of the reel
procity bill BY the senate, Pres
ident Taft. at the summer White House
tonight, freely acknowledged that his
long, bard campaign in behalf of that
measure would have proved unavailing
if the Democrats had not helped him.
"The Democrats did not play poll.
tics in the colloquial sense in which
those words are used" said the presi-
dent, "but they followed the dictates
Of higher policy"
For Secretary Knox and his assist
ants in the state department who con-
Quoted the negotiations and framed the
pact, the president said more than a
word of praise Those Republicans, he
said, who fought for reciprocity, "and
some of those whose votes were neces-
sary to the passage of the bill properly
may enjoy mutual fluctuations on a
work we'll done"
In his own Judgment the president
said the agreement would mark an
epoch in the relations between the
United States and Canada and those
who opposed the bill in congress would
find their prophesies disproved and
their fears allayed by its actual opera
ton. It's passage by the Canadian par"
lament, the last step before it becomes
bond between the two countries, he
believes, will be Forthcoming.
"The satisfaction that actual exper-
ience in its working will give, he said,
"we confidently hope will secure its
permanence. In decade its benefits
will contribute much to greater Unit
ed States and greater Canada
Arrives in Auto.
The president arrived at "Parramat-
ta," the new Taft cottage, shortly after
8 O'Clock this morning, motoring out
from Boston in an hour.
Mrs. Taft. Miss Helen Taft and Charlie
were waiting and he had breakfast with
his family for the first time since he
left Beverly for the west. July 2,
Senator Penrose, who led the fight for
reciprocity. and with Secretary OF the
Treasury MacVeaEh and Secretary Hilles
retary HiIes at Newark. N. J.. and
Mr., MacVeagh deserted the party at
Boston.
The president had been thinking about
a statement, however and after sleeping
over It," as he put 1t today, decided II
should be written and credit be given
where credit was due,
With Mrs. Taft and the children and
Major Butt he motored for ten miles to
Lynn to hear Rev, DR. Robert ColYer
OF New York preach at the First Unita-
rian church. Lunch over. a stenoSrapher
was called In and the statement dictated,
the president resorting TO the first per
son. unusual In statements from the
White house. that It might appear moro
truly his own. The statement reads as
follows:
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-07-24

GOOD advertising is the most
reliable ally of all who strive 20
get ahead in this world.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1911-07-24

Continued on Page -Four.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-12-28

to the bob-sled, 81 Which four empty
barrels could dimly be discerned.
Have you put the pail and rope in?"
asked the boy. g." ~
The man nodded as they solemnly
shook hands, while the boy shielded
his eyes with the crook of his arm
and gave the horses their heads. He
tried from time to time to peer into
the storm, but the snow made wraiths
round him and froze his eyelashes to-
gether.
How the horses got there the boy
never knew but get there they did. and
whilst the icy blast probed remorse-
lessly amongst his clothes for the
flesh beneath, and poured the powder.
ed snow down his neck.
The maddened animals charged him
as he lowered the bucket into the we'll.
and spilled the water all over him as
they fought for the first drink.
1t was slow process at best, and
his clothes and mittens cracked with
the CONCEALED ice as he hauled up each
pail. When they had drunk their fill
they quivered with the cold, and
plunged to get back, but the boy bound
the reins round the runners Of the fore
most bob. They bucked as the frozen
bits CALLED them, causing him to spill
as much as he put in the barrels, and
to slither about on the rapidly form
ing ice, rendering a foothold almost
impossible. In between times the boy
rubbed his eyes and the frozen places.
1t was slow and tedious task, and
he soon was tagged, because at 10 tho
muscles are not hardened. The horses
knocked him over and the sleigh ran
over his legs, but, being light, only
bruised him. In his puny rage he
slashed them with the pail rope, and
it warmed him until one of the horses
trod on the bucket and bent it fiat.
Foolishly he took of his mittens to
straighten 1t, and only learned sense
when he felt the sensation of many
needles piercing his hands and the
skin on his fingers adhered to the
metal
1t was painfully slow job; to lift a
filled pail shoulder high and empty 1t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-12-28
Why We Rejoice.

In the manger at Bethlehem was
Graded the hope of the world. That
is why Christmas is the universal fes-
tival. That is why the world re-
joices. But the manger must be in
terpreted largely. In the babe is the
promise of the man and the Savior.
It Is not the birth alone that makes
the gospel; it is also the life. the pas
sion, the death. the resurrection, tho
ascension. Christmas carries all this
in its happy content. There is the
Good Shepherd who gave His life for
the sheep, who leadeth His flock to
green pastures and beside still waters
and whose honor and good name are
pledged to His leading US in ways Of
Righteousness and paths Of peace, and
there is the promise of Jesus that He
will be with US "all the days" even
unto the end of the world. 1t is be-
cause Of these aspects Of the Christ
life and because Of these assurances
that the world, rejoioes and will 70.
iOice.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-12-28

in a barrel mounted on sleigh re-
quires strength, and his was fast leav-
ing him. Moreover, the water ran up
his sleeves and froze, until he was like
an automatic block Of ice, If such
thing can be conceived. He became
such an embodiment of misery that he
no longer troubled about anything, but
occasionally buried his head in his
arms to rest, ano had only sufficient
strength left when at last it was fin
ished to put the reins behind his back
AID brace his feet against the hind
most barrel before returning, and in
this position the water stopped over
him and played its sweet will uncheck-
ed.
Where the horses went he knew not
and If they tipped the lot over again.
he cared not. He was past caring.
With what little sense remaining him
he rather hoped they would, and 80
end 1t. He believed they stopped, but
couldn't be quite sure. It seemed hours
after, in dream that he fancied he
heard the mans voice: my God I
thought you were never coming back"
and in the same dream he heard him
self saying: Neither did l."
I knew the boy in those long years
ago. see him and it is in day dreams
myself sometimes even now, especial
ly on New Years day, as sit round
the fireside here at home. It il incon-
gruous that pictures should appear in
the embers, but so they do, or else
ones fancy paints them there. Then
a coal drops out, and wake up to
the remembrance that was once that
boy. ,:,& q 80" =
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Trouble and a Turkey,

Trouble and Turkey.
Brown was boasting of the fine tur.
key he had bought for Christmas.
biggest bird l ever saw; cost me
seven-f1fty."
"That's nothing to the turkey I had
last Christmas" said his friend Jones.
1T cost me $780,"
Zone hundred and fifty dollars!"
positively shrieked Brown, in his in.
credulity.
! YES" said Jones, bitterly.
Turkeys" said Brown, looking him
straight in the eye, "are generally to
be bought for q quarter a pound. Say
yours was q quarter, then It must
have weighed about $50 pounds!"
1T only weighed twenty pounds, n
said Jones. sadly; 'but I bought it
alive and tried to kill it myself. It
flew all over the house first and did
$50 worth Of damage"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-12-28

q gay retort until now. But tho people
around her liveo in world Of their
own. They talked Of operas, of sports,
of places of which Molly knew moth.
ing. She didn't know that her pretty
blushing shyness charmed the multi
millionaire at her left and piqued the
curiosity of the ambassador on her
right. She was uncomfortable and
self-conscious as she tried to fit her
stammering little phrases to this new
environment.
Gradually, as she gained poise, she
confessed to herself that she was hav-
ing a very stupid time. It wasn't a
bit like Christmas; although the color
scheme of the table was green and
red, there was no holly, no mistletoe,
just gorgeous American beauties and
wide satin ribbons. She had a vision
Of the table set in the shabby dining
room at home. In the center would
be a great bunch Of holly, and above
it would hang a little wax angel. At
one end she saw her father, his knife
cutting through the cracking brown
of the turkeys breast. The delicate
fare Of the hotel paled in comparison
to her mothers cooking. At home
there would be large helpings of
mashed potatoes and turnips and
gravy. The cranberry sauce would be
served in big dishes.
As they drove home together, Mrs.
Phelps said: "You were success, my
dear. If you will let me. I'll bring you
out. Perhaps you will make grand
marriage. 1t would be great thing
for girl like you"
Mollys response was not enthusiast
tic. She did not like to appear I'M
grateful, but she had had a most un-
happy time. She had been a stranger
in a strange land.
When she had changed her dress
Mrs. Phelps sent her home in her car.
Terry met her at the door. Back
Of him was the red light Of the din
ing-room lamp. Babe and Billy fell on
her neck and welcomed her, and IA
thor and mother smiled in tho back
ground.
Molly had gifts for all Of them. The
lilies went on the center Of the table.
and she had tied up candies and al
monds in tho corner of her handker-
chief. II had an awful time hiding
them," she confessed, "but I knew
how you'd Ike them"
She had a red rose for Terry.
'The multi-millionaire gave It to
me-" she said. Mrs. Phelps wants
me to marry him."
Terry looked at her with his heart
In his eyes, but he didn't say a word.
Was Molly going to be swallowed up
in that strange world, where men had
millions and didn't have to work?
But Molly was demanding some OF
her mothers turkey.
Il hardly ate thing at dinner" she
said, 1T was awful sitting up there
and having people stare 1t me-"
Thsy brought it to her with delight,
and shs had to taste little bit Of ~.
e1ything and praise L.
When It was time for Terry to %
shs went With him to the front door.
~ ~ stood fOr : nsasat snAas
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-12-28

beautiful clothes.
do you really want me to 60 to
your dinner?" she asked. half timidly.
"Of course" Mrs. Phelps said; "and
l want you to try on the gown now
1t was a wonderful gown Of white
chiffon with the hem heavy with sill.
yer. There was twist of white tulle
which banded Molly's red-gold hair
with a silver rose at the side. The
slippers were silver, and a little loose
on Molly's tiny feet.
"They can be tied on with ribbons, u
Mrs. Phelps decided. "and they won't
show under that long skirt"
In front Of the long mirror Molly
saw a wonderful vision.
Mrs. Phelps brought from box a
long wrap Of lace and ermine and rose
colored velvet.
II was afraid that color wouldn't 60
with your hair" she said, but it gives
you distinction, after ALL"
On her way home, again clothed in
her shabby suit, Molly told Terry
about 1t.
She is going to give Christmas
dinner at the Belvidere," she said,
"and one Of her guests has disap-
pointed her. She wants me to take
her place, and I'm going to do it,,
Terry"
Terry's face fell. Then you won't
have dinner with u.s." he said. We'll
miss you, Molly"
"Oh, but it's my opportunity" her
face was glowing. Think of the
people III meet"
He did think of the people she
would meet, as he tramped home
alone in the cold twilight. Terry knew
something Of the world. something of
the men who would be at that dinner.
Babe and Billy protested strongly
when they learned that Molly. the
light Of the household, was to spend
her Christmas evening away from
them.
1T will spoil all our fun," they said.
"Terry will be here" Molly told
them. Mother has planned a late
dinner, because he has to work part
Of the day."
She felt little conscience-stricken
however, as she left them, and not un-
til she had donned the beautiful gown
at Mrs. Phelps could she put the
thought of their fearful faces out of
her mind.
1t was wonderful experience to
ride through the streets In the Nmou-
sine, wrapped in the rose-colored
cloak, with a great bunch OF valley
lilies in her hand. She felt like a
princess. She had the air Of a prin-
cess, too, as she swept through the
wide corridor of the hotel, following
Mrs. Phelps.
Her pleasure was ended, however,
when she met the other guests and
sat down at the big round table.
There was q confusing display Of
knives and forks and spoons. but her
native Wit prevented any awkward
1oos.
4 was the men on each side Of her,
however, who alarmed her. Molly
had nsver been ct . losS for . word Or
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-12-28

anything very elaborate. The re-
ceiver of a present which was judged
too expensive had to offer it up for
auction, when it was knocked down
to the highest bidder, and the money
appropriated by the national treasurer
of the period. Consequently. although
the Romans continued to distribute
their presents in great numbers, thsy
had to conflne their ofEsrtngS to Such
tffnes 8 IN 81 olives; nipkins. Jsl-
He'd fishes, boxes Of toothplcks, ca
dies. cloaks and awsetnsats.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-12-28
Nf|N. YEARS -
: Day IN y
y TIL IL WEST
francis fentimon .

OR nearly three days the
blizzard had ragged against
the rude log shanty, which
stood on a rising piece of
ground amid q sea Of dead
white snow. Through tho
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-12-28

out the sacks and blankets which mad
been hung against them for protection.
while the in-driven snow lay in oddly
assorted mounds on the floor.
Both were reflective the man be-
cause he realized the gravity Of the
situation, the boy because he had so
recently left a home in the east.
It was the first day Of the new year,
and possibly he was picturing to him
self what they were doing at that iden-
tical time.
Presently the man, looked up. did
you hear that?" he said.
NO" replied the boy. What was
1.-THE waits?"
Listen again." said the man, and
just then above the shrek Of the bliz-
zard was heard a muff1ed chorus of
deep bellows.
If those cattle don't have water
they'll tear the stable to pieces. They
get extra thirsty feeding on straw, and
it's three days since they had drop.
Why in h that we'll wanted to give
out I can't think"
'Yes," said the boy, "thirst's shock
ing thing. Used to have one myself
in days gone by. Now, if We could only
do the widows cruise of oil business
we might make this lot go round" indi-
eating pot which stood on the stove.
Cant you ever be serious?" protest
ed the man. We've got to fetch some
water"
by all means" replied the boy. "Just
touch the bell for the waiter"
Don't be fool" retorted the man.
IT you'd been in this country three
years, instead of three months, you'd
know what blizzard means, and
wouldn't be 50 mighty cheerful over
it."
Aren't you a fool to suggest fetch.
ing water?" said the boy. "Why, you
got lost walking to the stable not an
hour ago."
The man did not reply until the boy
asked him whether he really
considered his suggestion possible.
"Yes," said the man slowly, 1T is
possible"
Il suppose" remarked the boy, "you
are aware it will take four barrels at
least, that the nearest we'll Is old
man Reds, which is three miles away,
and that you can't see six feet in
front Of you?"
Il know all that" said the man,
land more. I can tell you that the
horses will go like the wind, and
when they have had their fill Of cold
water thereIl be no holding them
while the barrels are filed. OF course
the trails obliterated. but they'll find
their way like blue streak"
Sounds inviting" said the boy with
his ridiculous laugh. I'D offer to toss
as to who goes If had a coin, but as
I haven't (more injustice), we'll draw
straws."
TITS the only way" replied the man.
"Those cattle are our all. If they
break loose they'll be frozen stitf. The
one that wins harnesses the horse, and
divides the water round when the loser
gets back. IL it a bargain?"
The boy cut two straws Of unequal
length, put them In q basin, covered it
With Z cloth and shook 1t about.
.""You draw nrst," said he. Long one
gets the water, short one bitches
the horses" 49,. ..a'.
When they came to measure the
boy had drawD>the long one. my luck
again." remarked he. " III.
Without Z word the man passed
through the door, whish the boy closed
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-12-28
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H! but you couldn't real
ly," Molly cried, incred-
ulously.
Yes, l can," Mrs.
Phelps insisted.
She had a fancy to
see how this pretty
creature would take
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-12-28

George Lily, dear, this will be
the jolliest Christmas I've ever spent.
Now that we're engaged I think only
Of the future.
1liy-Do you? Well, at this time of
the year I think only of the present.
Christmas Thanks.
When turkeys on the table laid,
And good things may scan,
I'm thankful that I wasn't made
A vegetarian.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-12-28
A8{|Ane|p|ss. q
'The MuItImiIIionaire Wants to Meet
You Again."

the stars.
will you be going back to them?'
Terry asked, jealousy.
why should II" Molly asked. "You
couldn't go swith me, could you,
Terry?"
The next morning, when Molly went
back to her sewing, Mrs. Phelps said,
"The multi-millionaire wants to meet
you again. When shall we plan for it,
Molly?"
Never" said Molly calmly. II am
going to marry Terry, and then I
won't have any time for multi-million-
aires, will II"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-12-28

creature would take
the men of her set. II can lend you a
gown and hat and wrap, and you can
take Vera Patterson's place. She has
just telephoned that her cold is worse
and that she can't be with us for
Christmas dinner"
I'D love it." Molly's eyes were like
stars. But"
There are no 'buts,'" Mrs. Phelps
said calmly. III choose to add an.
other guest to my Christmas dinner
no one can possibly criticise."
I eve never dined in any Of the big
hotels" Molly confessed TERRY want
ed to make me once, but couldn't
not in my old clothes"
7 don't see why you don't have
some nice gowns" Mrs. Phelps said.
She had taken a fancy to her little
seamstress; the girls youth and beau
ty made her different from the usual
cut-and-d dried spinsters who work by
the day.
You could 60 around lot If you
had the things to wear"
Molly shook her head. There are
mother and father and Billy and
Babe" she said. II have to help out
with the family expenses, and I
mustn't spend everything on myself. "
80 you just sit at home and stag
nate" Mrs. Phelps complained.
Molly laughed. "Oh, Terry takes me
out now and then"
''Who is Terry?"
''Well, he's very nice boy who
likes me-" Molly confessed.
And suppose you'll marry him
and be Door the rest Of your life." was
Mrs. Phelps comment. You're very
shy, Molly ss'- ~ = !.
1Gol1y4 b6eaA % wsendoe II She wasn't
my. Hsro vas IN Opportunity star
|lng hss. n the fao1. Opportunity to
meet riel M. oppogtunity to xsar
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-12-28
THE FIRST PRESENTS.
The giving of Christ

The giving Of Christ
mas presents was
first introduced by
the early Romans.
They exchanged gifts
freely, but in compli.
ance with a sumptu.
airy law they were
never allowed to give
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-12-28

Meritol White Liniment will take
the pain away. Stempel & CHEERING
ton 49,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-12-28

cap Of the stOVe-pipe, which thrust us
end above the level Of the roof top, 1t
shrieked all sorts of menaces to the
man and the boy who sat huddled
round the fire, their feet In the oven
with the idea of extracting the last
particle of warmth from the rapid
ly diminishing embers.
Even If the blizzard was baked Of
it's desire to wreck the shanty it was
not wholly to be denied, but drove in
between the ill-joined logs and bellied
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-11-30
FOREIGN.

Hundreds Of men have been shot
down daily by Mexican troops in Ss-
lima Cruz. Mexico. Their bodies were
allowed to remain In the streets up
until a few days ago. when they wero
piled up and burned.
According to a Chinese report, an
attempt has been made to assassinate
the premier. Yuan Shi Kai. There have
been rumors that the premier's life
was threatened and he was going
about escorted by a guard.
Chinese officials confirm the report
that massacre OF foreigners as well as
Manchus has occurred at Sian Flu. The
legations believe that the report will
prove true. There are forty foreigners
in Sian Flu and missionaries in the
smaller Shen 81 towns.
The claim OF China for damages be-
cause OF the killing OF 320 Chinese in
Mexico during the recent revolution.
has been practically. settled by the
agreement OF the government to pay
81. $4,000. The agreement must be
ratified by Congress.
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-11-30
Wa. in Real Trouble,

A passenger who escaped uninjured
from a serious railway smash, seeing
fellow-traveler searching anxiously
among the wreckage with lantern.
offered to assist in the search. and.
thinking the old man had lost his
wife. asked in sympathetic tones
"What part Of the train was she In p
Raising his lantern and glaring at the
kindly disposed passenger, the tXl
man shouted with Indignant distit
ness that triumphed over physical In
trinity: she, cir! she! am look
ing for my testh!"
The Elk Mountain pilot., 1911-11-30
SPORT.

S. d. Robertson, a lawyer. of Nor
folk, Neb.. rolled perfect bowling
score of 3O0.. getting twelve straight
strikes.
Walter Coffey, the California mid
dleweight, won a hard fought ten
round battle from Montana Dan Sulli-
van in New York.
Abe Attell, featherweight cham
pion, gave Leo Johnson. who claimed
the negro featherweight title. bad
beating in New York.
According to the Jockey Club fig
res 123 races were won in Englan
during the present season by seventy
two American bred horses.
Longmont, Colo, which has turned
out several football stars, including
Horace Scruby Of the University OF
Chicago squad, has another candidate
He is Buster" This lad is fresh
man and has made record for him
self on the High school team this year
With another years growth. with the
added weight, will make him hard to
beat.