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Show IhwhI every Friday. Euwrod nt the ptmt office kt Bprliiirvllic, Viah. lor tntiisitititlou through the luails ua XMvml-clsMg jimttor. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. q year, Six months, Tin et months. 12.00 1.00 .75 AWAKE! OB, YS PEOPLE! WhD,'oh! when -will some of our "Hip Van Winkles" wake up to the fact of the growing importance of our tity? SpriDtfTiHe is growing more than any other city in the West. Our population has almost doubted during the past six yearn, and our taxes have not been Increased they have rather decreased. This Is not natural, and we must either sacrifice some municipal interest inter-est and necessarily ret rograde, or go in debt, as we are now forced to do. ;Last Council meeting another loan was ordered just think of that! .The first quarter of the year to be forced to this necessity! We must maintain at least a respectable standard, hence the humiliating necessity. There are very many things that -could very properly bo termed urgent necessities. There is one matter that should be referred to right now this -1s our jail. If we don't look out we 'will have trouble with that one day. Would that all our citizens were forced to stay there one night and see how they would feel, especially if they art of a cleanly nature, or are inclined to be timid. Then let the occasion of some of our timid one's visit occur when a performance Is to be given upstairs up-stairs where a large number of tableaux tab-leaux will be given wherein red Are is to be burned; let there be a crowd upstairs up-stairs and some unfortunate person upset a lamp and the City hall burnt into flames; then a panic is on upstairs. up-stairs. 'Who will think of the poor drunk or disorderly boy who is in jail? . er some poor tramp? or other occupant occu-pant of the "bug-house"? Suppose some of you do remember there is some one in jail. Unless you have the key, how -will you ermit his escape? You may have a chance to ee the poor beggar roast if you are near the north window, but you can do nothing. How those In charge of the jail can keep it clean is a question that may be asked with propriety. Of course all classes of patrons arc eligible to -admission, whether they have enjoyed their weekly bath or not, or whether they have their weekly or yearly change of clothing. We hope that every citizen will call around and see what kiud of a place our City jail is, and then join with us Id demanding a new one separated entirely from the City hall; built so that the free air of heaven at least may be the accompaniment to incarceration incar-ceration and the fear of vermin, contamination con-tamination or Incineration will not be coupled with the humiliation of being In jail. Ix the recent horrible expos at Trove, Dr. J. F. Noyes, a most exemplary exem-plary young man was unwittingly led Into an apparent participation in one of the worst cases of Inhuman brutality brutal-ity on record. And why? Simply because, be-cause, in his professional business, he was called into consultation with other physicians, the patient mysteriously mys-teriously dying shortly after. That a gentleman of Dr. Noyes'g professional, social, moral and intellectual standing stand-ing should be subjected to such a humiliating hu-miliating position as arrest, without a thorough search after evidence is not only unjust, but betrays a lamentable condition of our laws, and will drive professional men to extremely careful movements where urgent necessity might require immediate action te save life. We congratulate Dr. Noves on his brilliant exit from the cloud which might have been awkward to ineu of ! ahilty and standing than be po eses. There is food for thought in the following apt and timely words spoken -rSaaJ'.if Pilule, of intnr.iv "Th- (XHigres -f ih United States finds it anex matu-r to attend to the affairs bf other ualions, but has shown itself utterly Incompetent w deal with our domestic affairs. The raye questions ques-tions of a deficiency iti tho public revenue and a crippled currency are pressing upon u.s for solution, and we acknowledge our inability to master them. But we can reach out and settle the affairs of other governments govern-ments with ease and dispatch." Mr. 1'altiier isn't the only person who has noted the tendency of Congress to take a more decided stand upon the affairs of other nations than upon those of our own. Hut then It must be remembered that the citizens of other nations have no votes In the coming Presidential election. A wavk of Immorality setiuiH to be pervading our fair State. We trust our ready will pardon our apparent neglect of of such "spicy " news. We do not -believe a fulsome report of these matters is conducive to public good, nor do the .majority of our readers, we believe, care to see the columns of our paper replete with such ' spice". If all directly interested parties pay no more attention to legislative bungling than editors, publishers and newspaper men do, our Utah legislature legisla-ture is getting along nicely, considering consider-ing this. They need posting on the various subjects laid before them, and who knows better than those who make the subject their Hvlitood? There are many people who would no more go in debt than they would attempt to fly. Still they won't permit per-mit their City Council to increase their taxes, for even legitimate expenses. ex-penses. Wk had hoped the day of party lines as to sex had been obliterated In our public meetings, but it was not so on Sunday night. Simon S. Hai tman, of Tunnelton, West Virginia, has been subject to attacks of colic aboutoncc a year, and rwould have to call a doctor and then suffer for about twelve noun as much as some do when they die. He was takcu recently jut tho same as at other times, and concluded to try Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Di-arrhoea iX'tnedy. He says; "I took ono dose of it and it gave me relief in five minutes. That Is more than any thing else has ever done for me." For sale by Mcneray & Co. There ought to be a fixed and definite defin-ite rate on all public advertising. If Mr. Glen Miller's bill, fixing the rate asked for by the Utah Press Association Associa-tion Is too high, then cut It down to what may be regarded as a reasonable rate, but let the rate be fixed, It is what other laws contemplate shall be done. Provo Enquirer. A Flesssnt Latter- Dr. G. W. Shores, Salt Lake City, Dear Sir I take pleasure in writing to you once more aud thank you very much for the interest you have taken In mo and the good your wonderful remedies have dooe me. I cannot say enough In ' their praise. I am cured now and I hope my trouble will never return; but if It should ever show any Indication of coming back, I shall simply get more of your Kidney and Liver Cure without delay, for It has cured me after all other doctors and medicines failed to give even relief. Wishing you still greater success than you ever had before, I am, yours re spectfully, Mrs. Sauah Ahlstkom, Tropic, Utah. For sale, by C. J. Teterson, Spring- vllle, Utah. The U. S. Gov't Reports show Royal Baking Powder superior to all others. No Kooin For Doubt-When Doubt-When the facts are before you, you must be convinced. The facts are that the Union Paci ni is leading all competitors, Is the acknowledged dining car route, and great thrugh car line of the west. The line via Denvej and Kansas City to Chicago la connection with the Chicago k Altcn Railroad, with Its excellent equipment of Free ueclin- ing Chair Cars, Pullman Palace-Sleep ers and Pullman Diuers, demands the attention oj every traveler to the east Ask your nearest agent for tickets rla rUi nntc. E L LOMAX, t;D. v.i mi iv- -i- The Silver Luting. It is seldom that a metropolitan daily devotes editorial space to a theatrical the-atrical enterprise. Hut that is exactly exact-ly what the Denver Times did in regard re-gard to "The Silver Lining", which is to be produced at the Opera House next Monday and Tuesday evenings. The Times editorial reads: "Tho educational work which is contemplated by Fitzgerald Murphy's new play 'The Silver Lining', Is such that it should receive the conntf nance and hearty support of the -Denver people. 'The play is out of the ordinary, la that it is intended to convey u political politi-cal lesson, but it is also out of the ordinary In that it Is a well written, wel acted aud -well .staged melodrama. melo-drama. It is far superior to theusu.il imported English article." The home company will be assisted by Mr. Frank Sheridan, - an uct.ir of prominence who created . the role of the tramp "The Silver Lining", and the theatre going public of Springvil'e may be assured of an excellent performance, per-formance, as the gentleman has been in town this week rehearsing the company. Not to b Trifled With. From Cincinnati Gazette: Will pen- gle never learn that a "cold" is an accident to be dreaded, and that when it occurs treatment should be promptly applied? There is no know ing where the trouble will end; and while complete recovery is the rule, the exceptions are terribly frequent, and thousands upon thousands of fatal illnesses occur every year ush ered in by a little injudicious expos ure and seemingly trilling symptoms. Beyond this, there are today countless invalids who can trace their complaints com-plaints to '"adds", which at the time of occurrence gave no . concern, and were therefore neglected. When troubled with a cold -use Chamber lain's Cough Remedy. It is prompt and effectual. 2.) and 50 cent bottles for sale by Meneray & Co. Unequaled Service- Denver to Chicago via Kansas City is given via the Union Pacieic and Chicago and Alton Railways. Through Pullman Sleepers, ' Pull man Dining Cars and Free Reeling Chair Cars leave Denver daily. The Union Pacific is the great through car line of the west. Ask your nearest, ticket agent for tickets via this line. E. L. LOMAX, Gen. Tass. andTkt. Agt. Omaha, Neb. THE NEW YORK LEDGER. America's Greatest Story Ptpu. Always publishes the best and most interesting short stories, serial stories and special articles that can be pro cured, regardless of expense. The latest fashion notes and patterns can be found every week on the Woman's World Page. There is always some thing in the New Yoik . Ledger that will interest every member of the family. 20 pages Price, 5 cents. For sale in this town by Robert Steven son. Wheeler A. Child have moved their business to the residence of Thomas Child, three blocks E;it of Carter & Sons's blacksmith shop, where they will be found on hand to attend the public wants in. their line of business Coffins and caskets made t order. Hoping to gain a share of the public pub-lic patronage in tho futnro as wo have In the past, we remain, yours truly. Wheeler & Childs. Notice to Creditors, In tli matter of the estate of William H. Sumsloii, (leeensed: Notice Is hereby (riven by tho undorslcned iidmlnlstnitrtx of the estate of William II Snmsl.Ti. deceased, to tho creditors of, and all persons having claims asalnst the said deceased, to exhibit them with the necessary vouchers, wit bin four months after llic tirst publication of this not Ice, to the said administratrix, admin-istratrix, ntr her residence In Sprlngvi.lo, Utah county. State of V I ah. CKLKST1A Hl'MSION, Administratrix of the .estate of William H. Sinnsion, deceased. Da'ed Feb. U. IxiKl. Thurmaii& Wtnlgwooil, attorney for plaintiff, plain-tiff, tis J. A. REYNOLDS, PROP. TRICES FOR CASH. Sugar, 18 lbs $.oo ! Pioneer Tea hair pound lb 15 Coffee. Lion or Arouckles per pkg .25 Sardines per can 05 Oysters per can 10 Corn per can 10 LSoap 7 bar 25 i resh bread 3 loaves ; .10 Oat Flake Tibs , .25; Have mm CORNER GROCERY Rice 41bs 25 Raisins Slb 23 Closing out at cot BOOTS, SHOES ROYS' CLOTHING and NOTION 8 COS. fill Ud BUKTIIGTOI STS- 7T?.TS.mtT.K, . VTK Tired Women M'Jt have Btrength or they will be in the ufTcring df.grair or nervous prostration. : The true way to win vigorous health is to take Kood'.VSursapftrilla which will build I cp fiirenjrth by maUiiig pure, rich blood; thus H will also I?ed the nerves upon their I proper uouriehincni, create an appetite, ! tout the Bton-.at h invigorate every organ. Hood's Sarsaparilla . Is what tired women need the one True Elood Purifier prominent in the public eye. '. 1 1 -,,wl Ditto ft l:armt.n!in!j with IIWU 3 " Uool- Bartarurlila. Contractor and Builder. ESTIMATES MADE WITH OR WITHOUT SUPPLIES. Builiiings Repaired on snort Notice. SPRINGVILLE. UTAH n J. Grant, John Hcxhy S.MiTn. l'res. VUre-l'roa. J. F. Grant. Secy, and Trotis. Directors John Henry Smith. He.ber J, Oraut, J. F. Grant. 13. F. Grunt, Niilliau Sears. NT SOAP CO, OFFICE FACTORY 751 To 761 S sxo WEST S MftDUfacturersof High Grade Laundry And Toilet Soups. SPECIALTIES:.-! It EE HIVE, ELECTKIC and 5c LAUNDRY. IJkk Hive Toikbt: I'INE TA1, PEIiFECT.FLOATIXG GASTII.LE, nud COMMERCIAL BAR. J. F. CRANT, Manager. Salt Lake City, Utah. Dr. HOLDAWAY DENTIST. . . ROOM 5, BANK BUILDING, . . Are prepared to do all kinds of painless Dentistry, including the latest lat-est Crown and Bridge Work. Treatment of Oral Diseases a Specially. Satisfaction Guaranteed To oil your Harness, Bupgy Tops, Hoots and Shoes with the Waterproof Oil Blacking it will not come off on your hands tsor make your Harness gummy and stinky hut gives it a glossy glos-sy and new appearance. JAMES TAYLOR, JR. Sole Agents for Utah Co. Cash Paid. SIX CENTS a pound . paid for fat veal at the Provo Meat Co. . Spoolcart, Trop u. Provo, Utah. Bicycle Repairing of all kinds. Also a line of Bicycle Supplies. WM. II. MARCH - Rpringvllle. COUPON Cut out this Coupon for Independent Entertianment, MAY DAY. ; Each Subscriber to the Indcpen-: : dent may cut this coupon out and : ;wrlte theirnameon the blanklino: ;with numlier of children. It will: jentltle thechildren to ad mission to: ; tho Independent May Day enter-: : talnment, thee. : : Subscriber's name. : Address : ; Number of children between the: ages of 3 and 10 years ...: AIRE! BERKLEY GRA We Are Not Goiii' Out of the Clothing Business. OURS IS ALL BRI3HT, NIC: NEW STOCK TO SFLEGT FROM. 100 pairs of all wool pants to be sold during the nest 10 at $2.00 per pair. 200 Clay Worsted Suit, at $10 per suit. The Finest in the Land. Overcoats for Everbody, at $3 each. H. SINGLETON THE PITTS BROKERAGE CO,, "Sole Agents for WALKER'S FA&1SLY SOAP, I'oiitiilns no fire alkali, will not iujure tho clothing, skin oi paint Warehouses at Salt Luke dty,'den, Park City, Pt.eatello, Butte, Cheyenne, liock Srinjrs. Denver, Coin. Springs, Pueblo, Trinidad, Santa IV, -Albuquerque, El Paso. Tex. Main Office, 1517 Blacke Street, Denver. Branch Office: 125 W. 1st So. St., Salt Lake City BARTON SNARR, Local Manager. Provo Gity UmUn Go., MANUFACTURERS OF COMBINATION FE1TCE of Everv descriptien. DEALERS IN LUMBER, SHINGLES, LATH, MOULDINGS, PAINTS, OILS, Hardware, Lime, Plaster, Hair, AND CEMENT AGENT POH MALE'S PAINT mrt TOP HRBSSINQ "VT". JT. ROSS, IIfixxnsox. GO THE Provo Hardware & Iron Co., FOR TIIE- Matcliless Majestic Kange. AND ALL KINDS OF. Special attention to mail or telephone orders. Telephone 3o. 49. ; PROVO HARDWARE & IRON CO. Packard E DEALERS IN General (Derghajidee, Dry Goods, Clothing, Groceries, Hardware, Etc SPRINGVILLE, UTAH. Fraijcis iMIXvXvIIVG CO, Manufacturer of and Dealer la REGAL TATENT. ROYAL, ROSE BUD, GRAHAM, GERMADE, CORN MEAL, BRAN, SHORTS, CHOFPED FEED. Wheat received on deposit. Custom Grinding a Specialty. Cash paid for wheat. MILL OPPOSITE SPRING CREEK. jHolen. Reynolds & CO., Successors to CAFFKEY & DAVIS Will sell their immense Stock ot FURNITURE At COST PRICES To Make Room for Larger, I(ei"er Stock f CLOTHING GO A. SIHGLETOtf, Supt. pos & CoM M 5i)e))f |