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Show The Independent. William F Gibson, Editor and Manager. ?n:red at the post o!tice at Springville t'tah. for transmission through the malls as second-class matter. Issued every Timr- l iy morning. TE3VI3 0? 5J31CIPTION. Onr year. Six months. Three months. $2.00 1.00 .50 Prka mar a n n m ntv rr: 'ASSOCIATION Oom jla iii's in it-u ii' l t si'le walks aii'l ( T.lxerls II .it m upon the LUv fiiilitJN Iroin tune lo time to vary l lie monotony o (heir existence. lheCitv iu' ihx collector is in a i 1 le in in a. A cerium citizen won t pay Ins Hsses?ment, give t he (6ji ijw.iv or permit the officer to kill it. x lie wsmore juijier now roiiies to hand as tlie St-vier rnt i County Times. It is greatly improved, and bids fair to In come one of the best country pupers of the State. Mrs. Ellen JukcniHii is t candidate for a legislative clt'tk ship this winter, it is said. Tht job is altogether ton tame for the lady. Her conversational powers entitle her to a seat among the legislators whizz! But wouldn't everlastingly hum then? Ueo things Col. Noble Warrum is now rclitor-in-cliief of the Salt Lake Herald, with Mr. McKay as managing editor. For a long time The Independent has wished to see Mr. Warrum in the position he now holds, und we will walch his career with interest. We believe he is the man for the place. Lust week Apostle Ileber J. Grant treated The Tribune to n little free advertising in the fchape of a phillipic delivered al a conference in a Northern Utah town. Mr. Grant said some mean things about The Tribune editor and paid that he thought that sheet was not a nice paper for common people to read. The Herald published the whole works with a great deal of plensiire. How men do love one another up in Zkm! In the deaths this week of Messrs. Richard Thome and Edward O. Haymond Spring-ville Spring-ville loses a couple of useful and highly respected citizens. The demise of Mr. Oran Hewlett removes another old-timer who has been a resident of this city from an early day. One by one, places are being vacated in the community which younger men will have to fill. The bereaved families have the' eympathy of the community in their affliction. It does not by any means follow that a good soldier will not make an efficient mayor, or governor, or congressman Nevertheless, a warning is demanded de-manded because, in every close contest of the near future, shrewd politicians will put a soldier at the frmit. At such a time a conscientious citizen will view the situation most critically, crit-ically, and make sure that, while planning to honor a de-serving de-serving hero, he is not really strengthening the grip of the objectionable political boss. The man who has an aim is the man who thinks. The man who accomplishes something worth his while has a clear idea to work on. The mau who drifts never thinks, for the moment he began to do so he would put his hand on the wheel and steer his craft into clear water. Tho worthless lives without a fixed purpose, and the great multitude who yearly ruin themselves by yielding yield-ing to temptation and vice in the guise of pleasure are men who are intended to become archangels and who have the capacity of becoming arch-angtls, arch-angtls, but who do not recognize the6e facts because their intellects are under the in fluence .of morphiuc, sell-udminMerel. THE WATER QUESTION. The following circular, sen' by t tie State authorities to the mayors of the various cities, and to the ditlerent ditch and irri gation companies, seems to in-d in-d cate a concerted move to husband the wuter supply of, the country: By the provisions of Section 2157. Revised Statutes of Utah, 1US, the State Engineer is required to tfive sufcial insti notions 10 all water-masters water-masters as to measurements of water, si as ta Keen re a Just distribution of the same. The instructions are now being published in pamphlet foim, and vvill be sent to the proper parties fux of charge, upon application to the undersigned. It is believed that u careful obser-vanee obser-vanee of the instructions on the part of the water users of the Slate will prevent much ili feeling and costly litigation. If, however, the people dn not lend their earnest and hearty support in distributing arid carrying out the instructions, the desired result re-sult s cannot he obtained. The State Kngitieer respectfully requests re-quests the officers of all towns and c.trial companies to send him the n.une and ad lresse t of their water-masters. water-masters. Further, in order that it may become generally known that the instructions are printed for distribution, dis-tribution, the Mayor of each town where a newspaper is published should make it a personal matter to see that this notice is published in full. The matters suggested in the above are only preliminary, however. The winter and early spring flow of the mountain streams is nearly 50 per cent of their yearly volume, and to a large extent it goes entirely to waste. An adequate reservoir system would save nearly all the waste. Reservoir sites are now being eagerly sought for everywhere, and in ten years they will have beconio very valuable pieces of property. In ihe oldestirrigation system of which we Iihvo any account that of Ej;ypt roseivoirs played a prominent part, immense artificial lakes were constructed to hold the overflow of the Nile against the time when it should be needed. Egypt offered but few of the natural advantages Utah does for the building of reseivoirs, ami they were in many instances very costly pieces of work. Kings spent freely their immense revenues in their building, and their wisdom was proven by the results obtained. An otherwise other-wise barren desert was the granery ot the world lor count ess centuries. In Utah Ihe walling up of a canyon, the darning ol a mountain mount-ain stream, or the building of an embankment across the low-est low-est part of a cove in the hills would make a suitable ret ervoir into which to divert the streams which now run to waste in the winter and spring. The ditch system of the present day should also be looked to aud improved upon. We believe that an investigation investiga-tion would show that a large per cent of the flow in main ditches and latterals is lost through seepage aud the saturation of the ground. This could be prevented prevent-ed by the laying of concrete bottoms or by using water tight tile drains for the principal ditches. The open ditches along the streets now become clogged with all manner tf filth, andas a consequence he streams flow m n slow ly and the seepage is n-ti n-ti eased on account of obstructions obstruc-tions in the channel. Very little of this seepage goes where it will do any good, and properties entitled Pj water get a deficient supply. Another consideration is from the point of health. These clogged ditches breed nil kinds of le bi i lo diseases, the germs finding in the befouled soil of the ditch banks a condition most highly conducive to their raoid piopacution. The seeds of infection once sown, the slowly flowing currents soon spread the infection all over a community. The proof of this can be found by noticing the inroads made by typhoid and other levers in the late summer and early fall. We believe that by a new reservoir and ditch system like the one outlined ubove the present water supply could be made to serve for at least 100 per cent more land, the health-fulness health-fulness of Ihe community be improved, and the present disputes arid litigation largely done away with. It would cost a great deal of money, of course, but in the end ihe cost would be found small compared with the many advantages gained. It is worth a great deal of thought aud calculation at any rale. ELECTRIC LIGHTS. The following news item in the Herald's I'rovo correspondence correspond-ence shows the trend of public feeling in the matter of the municipal ownership of electric lijjlit plant:- For some time past the city council has been considering (he advisability or erecting an electric litfht plant for lighting the streets of Pruvo and furnishing lijjhl to dwelling and business busi-ness houses. List niyht the committee com-mittee that had the matter in its hands made the report that II. M. Junes, an electrical and mechanical engineer, has made a careful surve I of t he Timpanoiras canal power and umis mat a jrr.iKS O-'U horse-power can lie developed by enlarging the ditch and diverting the stream where it comes on the bench. Less than half of this amount, of power would be necessary for domestic, business and city purposes, Other specitlcations were submitted, but the committee was not ready to report on them last night. A power site and right of way can be purchased at a reasonable figure from owners of land along the canal. Mr. Iteed Smoot offered to sell his entire electric plant, not including in-cluding the dynamo, for $4,500. The committee recommended that a right or way ami power site along the Timpanogas canal be purchased and that the off;;r of Ueed Smoot be accepted. After some discussion, the report was accepted and the recommendations recom-mendations adopted. Last year the sentiment in Springville was largely in favor of the municipal ownership owner-ship of electric lights when it should ie determined lo put in a system of lights other than n - that of the antiquated coal oil affair. For nearly a year Ihe project has been laid by wait ing, waiting for what? Evidently Evident-ly for some unlikely thing to turn up. In the meantime the successful consumatiou of the affair has been rendered more difficult than ever, as we under stand that the water power up Spring creek canyon has been located by enterprising parties, and the long-contemplated move on the part of the City is now to late. It will take money lo secure that power now, while for a long time it could lAve been had for the taking. Verily, the spirit of procrastination got in its deadly work in good shape this time. Springville will now do some more waiting, and who knows what may turn up the next timet CURRENT CUPPINGS. It is better to be noblv re- me in be red than nobly born. Hardened hands are the recognized trade mark of labor. Gossip is always short Ii wd unless it is properly ventilated. Newllmnels and small boys are apt to shrink from washing A violinist works a bow and some girls do likewise, but they spell it differently. Time is money, so it is said, and yet lots of fools throw away money to kill time. It is our little deeds of love tlint are larg, and our great deeds of self that are little. Some people are away up in the social scale because they are too light to bring it down. It's always tough on the tight rope walker when he steps from the straight and narrow path. An old bachelor says the difference diff-erence between firmness and obstinacy is merely a" matter of sex. Whenever a girl begins to lecture a young man on financial finan-cial economy, he can safely ask her to name the happy day. Some men lay the loadstone of lust alongside the compass ol conscience and then talk about its being a good guide. It is in the length of patience and endurance and forbearance that much of what is good in mankind and womankind is shown. The look of worry and anxiety anx-iety on the average married woman's face should convince a girl (hat men are not worth the exertion necessary to capture and then hold them. I Bert Urns Strut, fuw Good. UN I m nnift, rsitii r-y aruitKiau. . G.T.U. Department Edited by the Sprinytille Union. The National convention of the W. C. T. U., which met in St. Paul last week was remarkable for the harmony of action, the able addresses and papers, as also the large amount of business transacted. The ladies of this extensive organization have shown themselves worthy of the confidence con-fidence of our entire citizenship. The Temple scheme was at last abandoned, aban-doned, very wisely, as we think, and the grand movement of rescuiugour fellowman from the terrible curse of strong drink, was emphasized. Mrs. Lillian Stevens was elected president, Miss Anna Gordon, vice-president-at-large, and Mrs. ( lara Hoffman, secretary. These three names form a tiio of strength that will inspire courage and determination In the ranks and will give a new impetus to the glorious glor-ious cause. A stop to it. "Ccmeinand take a sip of something some-thing good," said bloated old .Jack Sanders to Tom Uristow, . as lie was passing the saloon-door on his way to school, "Hut I'm a temperance boy," answered Tom. "Oh, that's all right,'' answered the old toper, "you can take a glass of beer or wine and still be a temperance man. You don't need to keep on drinking until you're a drunkard. That's all nonsense. non-sense. You can take a drink and stop right there." ' If they have that kind of liquor in there," answered Turn, who was a bright fellow for his years, "I don't know that I would mind taking a glass, just to see what it tastes like. You are sure they have that kind, are you?" "What kind?" demanded Jack. "Why, the kind that has a stop to it. I guess not many of the men in this town have ever drank that kind. They drank the kind that has a keep on to it, and they kept going right on, But if you've got the kind in there that has a stop to it, I'll go in and take a glass." Stop that eough! Take warning. It may lead to consumption. A 25c. bottle of Shiloh's cure may save your life. Sold by O. L. Crandal & Co. An Unparalleled Time Record Was made everv day during the period of the Omaha Exposition by the trains of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St, Paul Railway on its Chicago & Omaha Short Line. Altho its trains hauled from teu to thirteen well tilled sleeping cars and coaches each night, yet schedule time of arrival at Omaha and at Chicago was an accomplished fact, a record to be proud of, and which has re sulted in establishing the Chicago. Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway In the minds of the traveling community as the shortest, best and most reliable route between Omaha and Chicago and the eist. All coupon ticket agents sell tickets via the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul U'y. For information regarding the line address L. L. Downing, Commercial Com-mercial Agent, Salt Lake City, Utah. Every woman needs Dr. Miles' Pain PUT. Frazer Axle Grease Net affected by Heat or Cold. Highest Awards at Centennial, Paris and World's Fair. ""IT- Frazer Lubricator Co Fictoriei: Chdaoe, St Us l. Not York. V ! Wf TWICE A,-w J J Ak. A3 ANY OTHp A BOON TO MANKIND! DR TABLER'S BUCKEYE CO 7s o s i n t-s.t-ir-oc 1 3D VI oi rn in 0n - to A New Discovery for the Certain Cure of INTERNAL and EXTERNAL PILES, WITHOUT PAIN. CURES WHERE ALL OTHERS HAVE FAILED. Tubes, by Mail, 75 Cents; bottles, 60 Cents. JAMES F. BALLARD, Sols Pn1etor, - 310 Korto Ualo Strut, ST. LOUIS, ItO. Voi S.l By. O. J. Ptron, TDruggiat. Hare It Done Right. Take your watch to F. N. West and have it cleaned and fixed. Work guaranteed. For Sale. A new five room brick cottage, with artesian well, water of best quality. All or pnrf of lot 3 block 49 plat A. See P. K Houtz. Choice Laud fur Sale. Six and one half acres of good farming land, including orchard with apples, peaches, plums and raspberries, raspber-ries, and long water right; 2 12 miles east of Springville; price, .w0; or 3 acres, including house of three rooms built of rock, with outbuildings, at same price at option of buyer; cause of sale, superannuation. For more p irticulars conic and see me. William Clego. Catarrh cured A clear head and s .veet breath s.rund with ShilohM catarrh remeih : we sell six bottles fur 13 and guarantee an absolute cure. Sold by C L. Cranial & Co. What We Have Is: Electric Lighted trains so that there is no danger if tire from lamps. Steam heated trains, so that there can be no fire from broken stoves. Vestibuled trains which diminishes Ihe chances of trouble in cases of derailment. de-railment. llock ballasted track, which prevents pre-vents the "Dust" annoyance largely. Ninety pound steel rail laid on oak t ies, which assures you a comfortable ride. The absolute black signal system, which prevents two trains getting on the same section of track at one time. A fast limited train service between Omaha and Chicago with trains always al-ways on time. Iron bridges and stone culverts which prevents danger from defeetiue wooden structures. Courteous gentlemanly conductors aud attendants which assures you a pleasant trip. All these and many other conveniences conveni-ences will he found on the great Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry., and they cost yon no more than via inferior lines. For rates, maps, time tables, etc call on or write L, L. Downing. Commercial Agent, 212 South West Temple st., Salt Lake City. G.E. ANDERSON PORTRAIT AND LANDSCAPE PHOTOGRAPHER. Dealer in FRAMES, PICTURE FITTINGS and GLASS in all sizes, Picttirescop ied and enlarged by home artists, Pictures of family tirou ! I . , u:lt o rany subjects sub-jects taken on the spot. Keep your Money ot Home. SPRINGVILLE, UTAH. H.G.Wood Tonsorial Artiste All Work Done in the Highest Style of the Art. Comfortable Itath-room Itath-room Attached. Fee 25 cents. .Shop. Union Bank Building, Sprinpille- 60 YEARS' UESIGNS ' Copyrights Ac. Anyone ndln( a sketch and de.n-lntton ma? quickly ascertain our opinion free whether an Invention ia probably patentable. Communlca. tlonaatrlctljronfldentlal. Handbook on PatenU sent free. OKleit ajfnncy for securing patents. 1'atenta taken throuirli slunn ft Co. recelrt iprtlnl notice, without charge, in the Scientific American, A handsomely lllmtraled weekly. I. arrest dr. culatlon of any sclennflo journal, Terms. 13 a year: four months. IL Sold by all newsdealers. MiJNN & Co.S6,8MdNew York Branch Office, 3S 1 Bt, Washington, D. C. PILE vnm CURE i I I A. K. 0. T. M. Springville Tent No. 9 meets In regular re-gular review every Tuesday evening at 7:30. Visitinu Sir Knights made welcome. I. X. Whittakeb, Oom. Elliot N. Jordan. 11. K. T)R. F. DUNN. PHYSICIAN AND SU.1GE0N. All calli Promptly Attended Day or MM. : Surgeon R. G. W. It. It. OUice and Ret. dunce wit i . I. 'V U.-lu s'i irjt. Telephone cmiaectloiia. c :eo. smart, m. d. Physician and SurgeoA. Office and Residence,. 1 Moclc north of Packard's store. ('RING VILLE, Utah. P. E. HOUTZ syiHE Pen Artist and Sip Writer. Di Blener mid maker of Family KecurilH, fllrihcJny and Calling Cards. Etc. SPRINGVILLE UTAH. James catfrey, NOTARY PUBLIC SPRINGVILLE, UTAH. A. A. BROWN, TONSORIAL, AHTIST. roii an rnsy shrive and an artlatle haircut, cull on hint. Ladles, - and OHllcLren's I! AIR cut a tpoelnlty. AGENCY for the TKOY STEAM LAIINDKY. Salt Lake. Parlor nrxt to PostoffiVe, ?priifyllle. PROVO STEAM LAUNDRY Best work and reasonable price. Give us a trial; guarantee atl-factlon. atl-factlon. We lo the finest of Ann work, and maKe a specialty of family trade. J. N. GULICK, PROPRIETOR. WHITNEY & PIERCE- Contractors AND mi Builders. Mill work done with quickness and dispatch. Building material furnished when desired. Bee keepers supplies a specialty. Mill 1 Mile East cl me Creaaery. SPRINGVILLE - - - UTAH. How to invest Savings Securely and Profitably. Place them In the Midland Savings Sc Loan Co. What the following amounts will produce on 10 shares: Monthly Yearly Total Compound Var dtipwslts. deposits, deposits, protlu. Value. K.90 m.M S417.W mt.W SlOOO 5.50 6C.0O 472.00 ISM OUR SPECIAL FEATVRKS: No membership fee. No withdrawal fee: No tines nn investment stock; A definite contract no uncertainty; A guarantee that in case of death of member all money paid will he returned re-turned to his heirs. For further particulars par-ticulars apply to J, M. Westwood, Local Tre&s. SPRINGVILLE. UTAH. Something you ought to know. Housekeepers Should Know that we arehenduu.irlnrsfor all kinds of fresh and cured meata. Our took to the bent In the cfty. We quote you the following prices: Ham per pound 11 cet Hreakfast Bacon per pound.. .11 centa Dry Salt Hai'on per pound Scents HoloRiia Sausa" per pound. 10 centH Cheese, per pound IS centa Two pounds for Scsntt Lard per pound U) centa Erdman & Son. One half block south from bank bulldlnf. J. K. Dowdell General 331ctols.8Zxxl.tlx. HORSE SHOEING A SPECIALTY. Carriages and Wagons Repaired. Springville, - Utah. WANTEP-Trustworthy and active nentla-men nentla-men and ladles to travel for responsible, established house In lltsb. Monthly IM mad expense. Pot.lt Ion steady. Uefereere. Kit-Close Kit-Close keif-addressed ataniped enrelope. Twe 1Vm1ntrm l'o , IVps. V, hk-fO. |