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Show rV. ,."' sion is placed under the watchcare of gtlcu the Supervisor is, the roads or streets Published ery WEDNESDAY and SATUKDAT woald be damaged by any violation by taa Ouden I'ubushijio Compant. of this section of the ordiuancc, and Clmiica W.lenroae, Editor. they are under his immediate care. E STRA TFORD, Dusinfii Manngr.r, It will be perceived that this ordinance is for the protection of the pubOGDIXV. UTAH. lic. If the streets or sidewalks are SATURDAY, MAY 8. 1873. of difficulties and discouragements flooded with water, t ie public suffer. hard to endure, but which are swal If holes or deep ditches are left open, COLWTY. LAKE IlEAZi lowed up in the pleasures of hope and the public may fall into them or be In accordance with the provisions the anticipation of approaching pros damaged in person or property. In the old times, before our cities of a statute passed at the last session perity. assumed any position of importance of the Idaho Legislature, the people PUIJLIC UIGIITS A WD such regulations were not rigidly living in that portion of Oneida I'KIVATK PRIVILEGES. enforced. But our condition has County, in the neighborhood of Bear trafLake, have been organized into a The disputes and contentions changed. As a city grows and fic increases, public interests must be county by themselves. The business which arise, and the law suits which was attended to, according to law, frequently grow out of them,are gen- consulted, provisions to protect the and the by coinnmsicncrs appointed by the erally the result of misunderstand public must be enforced, officers entrusted with public duties Governor. ing. Sometimes they are caused by The following officers were ap- wilfulness and But we must discharge them or be ceusured Slw Juttctuw. ifying, the elements are toning down under the influence which surrounds humanity, and the citizens of Bear Lake county, have before- them a rich and enviable future to cheer them in their enterprises. And they deserve all the riches they can reap, for they have sowed and planted in the mid.st Mrs. Tlllon's Letter. Terrible Affair. The New York Star publishes what purports to be the letter which Mrs. Tilton wished to be read in court. It is reported by telegraph, but is evidently a in lue forgery. The following appears is and eaid, by teleBrooklyn Eagle, true be the to copy: graph, "Brooklyn, May 3d, 1875. "Judge Ncilsen "I ask the privilege from you, for a I feel few words in lny own behalf. of the my position injustice very deeply in i be law and before the court now sitting, and while I have understood and expected from the beginning from Mr. Evarts, the principal in the matter, to be called as a witness, yet since your latt decision I have been so sensible of the power of my enemies that my soul cries out before you and the gentlemen of the jury, that they beware how, by a divided verdict, they consign to my children a false and irretrievable statu upon their mother. For five years past 1 have been the victim of circumstances the most cruel and unfortunate; struggling from time to time only for a place to live honorably and truthfully; 'or some months from the will, by dishonesty. whose power unconsciously I criminated pointed: Probate Judge, Win. Budge; incline to the belief that lack of in- and removed. myself, again and again I declare solemnbefore you, without fear of man and to endeavor should citizen ly C. and Auditor Every Rich; formation is the most prevalet Recorder, J. with faith in God, that I am innocent of become acquainted with the ordin- tho crime Sheriff, Henry Margetta; Treasurer, source of contention. charged against me. 1 wou'd tell to like where which ances the C. C. B;ch, Sen.; Assessor, C. C. my whole pad story, truthfulcity govern Some misunderstanding exists in to acknowledge the frequent falsely; Hich, Jun.; Surveyor, E. N. Austin. regard to the rights of individuals he resides. Then he should familiar hoods wrung from me by compulsion, ize himself with the statutes of the though at the same time, unwilling to Wm. Budge having declined the po- and the rights of the public in rela the secrets of my married life, After that, with the reveal sition of Probate Judge, George Os- tion to water ditches, an which only the vital importance of my important Territory. laws of Congress. And then if he position makes necessary. I assume t iie mond received the office. J. C. Rich, matter among a community who have - N. Austin and Jonathan Pugmire arc the County Commissioners. These appointments are only temporary. An election will take place in June, when the people will show by their votes at the polls whom they wish to fill the offices in their Sift. The ticket for the election will be made up by a convention, composed of delegates from, every precinct in the county, who will try to J'L ticket, so that the pcoplo may go "solid" for the nominees. The District Court will ait at Paris on the same day aa the election. We congratulate our friends in the valley of the beautiful lake ou the privilege of electing their own officers assessing their own taxes, and managing their own internal affairs, without danger of being cheated and defrauded out of their rights by the plots of corrupt office seekcra who' have" no interest iu common . with thsoK. Bear Lake County is a beautiful region." Although its summers may not be as long as in districts nearer the equator, or to the level of the sea natare has gifted it with rare charms and the power of rapid production! The growth of vegetation i quick and thrifty. The hill sides and mcadowi put on robea of living and lovely groeu as soon asi their winter garments are stripped off by the rays of the sun. Grain ripens fast in the rarified and bracing atmosphere. The blue lake, smooth as glass and without a peer in the mountains '.for loveliness, shimmers and sparkles, a glorious gem, in its settisg of cincr aid ht'ls. Herds graze and mutiply on its banks, and the finest fish' iu tha world sport in its waters, and roam up the stainless streams that gush out of the sides of the kingly heights, whose (hair is timber, and whose crowns are snow. ltear Lake Valley calls to the landless artisan and the rent paying laborer, to come from the cities and town where homes cost a fortune, and partake cf the wealth to be gained by toil, perseverance and good management, from her abundant facil ities. Her hardy farmers are now putting in the grain, the waather, so unpromising in the lower valleys, is most favorable now at Bear Lake, and the prospects of the people iu this new country are better than they have ever been. The rigors of a newly settled ubtrict, well known to all pinnccr3 in this mountain region, have been battled with and to a great esteat overcome; the climate is mod- agree on one -- ; to deyend on irrigation for the life of their fields and gardens. In considering this subject it should be under stood that general laws are made for the protection of the public, not for the special benefit of private indiAlso that an incorporated city ij governed by the ordinances passed by the City Council, within the powers given them by the charter obtained from the Legislature. In the Ordinances of Ogden City, provisions will be found for the control and regulation of streets and water ditches within the limits of said city. - The power tc make those provisions is obtained from the City viduals. Charter: In accordance with this power the City Council have provided that, all owners or occupiers of lots shall dip suitable ditches to convey water across the sidewalks, and bridge or cuUcrt the same, and keep the bridge or culvert in proper ; repair. That persona having' ditches between the sidewalks and the streets must make them sixteen ' feet from the line of their lots, (twenty feet on Main Street) (mbank them so that they will not overflow, and if they erect a dam or sluiceway it must be done under the direction of the Water Master. All persons are forbidden to dig ditches across the streets un less they stone, pave or culvert the same, unJer the direction of the Road Supervisor. See ordinances in relation to streets, water ditches, &c, page 103. ' Hero are three distinct provision?. One for ditches across the side walks, another for ditches between the sidewalks and the streets, and a third for ditches across the streets. The two first are placed under the direction of the Water Master; the third under that of the Supervisor. But it is the duty of the Water Master to notify person offending, of any breach of the ordinance iu auy respect, and make complaint of neglect or breach, ari'l the parties offending can be fined by the Mayor er Alderman twenty-fiv- e dollars lor each offence, and be compelled to pay the expense of any damage ousuing. The reason why the third provi- - C U aX Z T w stricken husband, whom t)' bad found and uieshcngcr lioden to "go home and prepare for the saddest news," The doctor niadj a careful examination of the infant, and promptly advised the another to a shirt or something put on the child, it might not freeze to death. go The one after another the kettle, and assembled neighbors felt of the water in found it icy cold, and quietly atcd. Irish World. Mrs. Sweetly "But why Jeuar are you making so many dolls' pantaloons ' my dear Mn. Jtnksbv." Mrs. Jiuksby "These are not doll's clothes, mv dear, thev the poor frogs who go exposed in the can find time and opportunity, he may entire responsibility of this request, un- water all winter in our pond." known to friend or counsel of either law and and about talk common side, and await your honor's honorable study the jurisprudence of natisns, ancient decision. With great reispect. DR. QRMSBY, JR. (Signed) and modern. But we should all be care"Elizabeth It Tiltoh." LOGAN, CACHE COUNTY, UTAH. ful not to resist the law, and never to Correspondence. Dealer In obstruct an officer unless we know Liberty, April 29, 1875. that he is out of place, that he is DRUGS AND MEDICINES! Junction: Editor and and we the na are right, I wrong will give you a brief sketch of a SunTERFUMKRY, BRUSHK8, AND FAXCY ARTlCJLJtS. ture of the dispute is of sufficient im- day School party held last week in our new school heuse. The room was crowdA Large Stock Just Arriwd. portance to warrant such a step. ed with the children and their parents w Water ditches aimt be used be who came to itness he innocent of their offspring, all sizes of Fure WinAi and Liquor for MfHStfimUPnttpoti CDnouudoJL tween the streets and sidewalks, often whom went forth in the dance with hap- stOlm Prencriptious Carefully across the sidewalks, and sometimes py hearts and laughing faces. After dancing a while they resumed across the streets, but the public their seats and listened to a recitation The Utah Northern must not be impeded or injured :or given by one of the boys and composed the accommodation of private indi- for the Sunday School; after which we had a broom dance, executed in very viduals, nor made to suffer through good style by one of our citizens and his Co. their neglect. A little reflection and wife. The shouts of laughter that fol- LUMBER an enlightened understanding will Sec. 23 "To exclusively control, dissipate all difficulty on this subject, regulate, repair, amend and clear the streets, alleys, bridges, sidewa'ks or and the regulations of the city will crosswalks, and open, widen, straight- be cheerfully complied with, and haren or vacate streets and alleys, and mony and good order prevail. ' put drains or ditches and sewers thereiu, and prevent the encumberEscape of 1'risoncrs. ing of the streets in any mauner, and protect the saui from any encroachment and injury." As a Council Bluffs doig her washing, one of dren feli into a kettle of Wat 6 mother the infant, ' heartrending cries indicated nb e nature of ks injuria, posited it upon a bed, while L to a ne,ghbur's t. geMm to ru'f a doctor. Befor the doctor all the neighbor had thered, ainong them had. undred screaming infant very carefully ! that the scalded skin should not off and sprinkled it with flour a length the doctor arrived, ,lmost J the same moment with the terro; lowed this amusing feature of the entertainment gave evidence of how it was -- 0 appreciated. Thrice happy are children who live Office - Logan, Cache County where the truth is taught in their youth o and where worthy examples are set by their parents and friends. All together the party was an enjoyable affair and IInTinit three PHEi Saw Mills bsde leTertl VTuter 1'vwer mills, we ar prepared tofuruUh will long be remeaibered by the dear children. BILLS OF The health of the people generally is With kind wishes I remain The following dispatch from Leaver is good. most respectfully yours, auother evidence ti.at priseners who S. I. P. are have special opporMauriottsville, May 3d, 1875. tunities for escaping the vengeance of 1 bbj quantity t rates which Editor Junction: the law. These frequent departures of Dear Sir: No when you paid convicted felons ought to be thoroughly us a welcome visitdoubt, DEFY COMPETITION. on Sunday last, you investigated, and if connivance is were a little surprised to find the schol-roobedecked with decorations in the proved, adequate punishment should be BY MAIL of pictures and green boughs, beshape meted out to those who assist in the evatokening as they did, recent merrywill rectiTe immwliate attention. sion of justice. makings, Well, sir, Saturday last beiEg Beaver, 4. "May Day," it was determined that we LUMBER Shipped to an-- point o t'ue flailrwli Eugene Bacon, who has been confined should celebrate the 'day in a festive in jail here all winter, on account of manner and pay a fitting tribute to the M. D. HAMMOND, stealing a bar of bullion from Wells. thrice welcome Spring. Accordingly, a Fargo & Co. 'b express on the Pioche number of the youBg ladies in this SUFT. s58.tf. road convicted at the present, term ef set to work and fixed up the this court, and sentenced by Judge Bore-ma- n decorations referred to while others, to three years' hard lubor in the mindful of the trying effects of dancing penitentiary made his escape from the etc., on tho appetite, busied themselves lieaver jail at 10 o'clock last night. iu looking after the requirements of the xusav K 3 Since receiving hi$ sentence he has "inner man." All being in readiness, been ironed on the ankles The way he the young folks began to assemble at the Addy ijiTip jo 93aqo wj!! made his escape is ludicrous. Spears, school house at four o'clock in the afterthe correspondent of the Salt Lake Tri- noon and shortly afterwards they were bune, under the cognomen of "ltoyal," engaged in dancing to the music of AHiva ivMioYiw aooo v is the butt end of the ridicule, being violins manipulated by Messrs. Allen, tricked so by Bacon, who broke jail here Willis and B. Parry. before. It appears that Spears, who is During the evening the choir sang aciiug jailer, had Bicon in his custody. very effectively the "Temple Song," The latter slid out of Spears' hands on "Hearts and Homes," "The Songs of the pretext of going out; a' so a soldier Other Days," etc , and their endeavors named Satterfieldi was in jail under sen- to amuse gave great satisfaction, it beAND tence of six nionthB. Previous to mak- ing the opinion of many that tbey have Bacon their It obtained Spears' greatly improved in their singing during escape, ing to to and as the soon few last months. The the was door, a permission go party as he reached the outside he slammed most enjoyable one, good order preFRANKLIN, ONEIDA Co., IDAHO. the door behind him, and fastened the vailed, and most of the young people NELSON & Co. iron bar on the outside, thus caging were a little sorry when "Old Father Kear tie U. N. R. E. Dpt. "ltoyal," the jailor. "Royal" kepi up Time" told them that the Sabbath was such a yelling that a Boldior passing close at hand and that they must therehome from a spree went to the door, fore briug their enjoyment to a peaceful WA00XS AND OTHER VEHICLES BUOFIES,llorsm, slipped the bar back and released the clnse. llaulUgand Trwtting Team, Our thanks are due, and arc hereby aud all other Livery Accouiiuodutioos S3-forjailor, Bacon having fled. Bacon is still at large. Two officers are after him. tendered to those who exerted them- traveling public. Marshal Maxwell is expected here to- selves to provide us with so pleasant an night to take Bacon to the penitentiary evening, and we hope that they, with at Salt Lake. ourselves, may live to enjoy as well many a May D.iy yet to come. I have been WHO WOULD WALK A French butcher who was on his andThearefarmers of the district WHEN busy getting in the seed; death bed said to his wife: "If I many ofvery the 6mall seeds are already Z. CM. I. will furnish a Ugh die, Francoise, you must marry our storied, and very sou the country will Spring Wagon We shop boy. lie is a good young man, present a beautiful appearance. FOR aud the business cannot be carried should be very glad ta get a little rain to ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS moisten the dry surface t the ground, on without a man to look after it.'' we shall soon get some. "I have been thinking about that al- hope Yours truly, SALT LAKE CITY, VTAU A. Parsons. ready," said his wife. .Vf. U. UOOPER, SSV "non-Mormon- la IT HE 1$ IS B s" m OI.RERS ut - LIVERY FEED STABLES EDW. J2S3-L- tt |