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Show matters not how well a city may be protected by the police it is impossible to prevent crime. Theburglar and the highwayman do not operate within the hearing or sight of a policeman. They select their time and place, and when everything is favorable they do their work. The police force of this city is not largo enough to cover the town properly, but nevertheless tho ofiicers are vigilant and active and do their duty. du-ty. What Salt Lake needs Is a larger police force. Chief of 1'oi.ce Yottnq says, in an interview, that Salt Lake will compare favorably with any other city as to its freedom from crime. Mr. Young is correct. For a western city, to which are attracted all classes of people, Salt Lake is a remarkably peaceable and 'quiet city, and there is no more crime committed here than elsewhere. I |