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Show . . THE SALT LAKE TIMES, SATURDAY OCTOBER 4 1890 J 144, 14G, 148,.MAIET STREET. . , s Grand Opening for Our Fall and Winter Stock 1 1 1 ; id " Mammoth Stock, the largest ever imported by us I Sfs of &LATEST NOVELTIES FOR ALL OUR DEPARTMENTS ! agagg? &ot ConfereDCe ter Light for the Display our ',,,,, utanMd cmu. eiothin, and - ? WPWe,. 77, rrmm SHAWLS! SKHLSnjMm to '. SPEC lil BflnUfllliO I 300 Silk KemnantH at almost half price. Ladles' Seal Plush Wraps at 112.50, f 15, 118.50, . suit", from 4 J .i- $1 upwards positively One lot each of fancy Turkish tui " 1 WW. TO Lidlcg and ChlHrona Beady Made Dresses 1 Lot of Single Imitation Paisley Shawls at $11.., mu9t have room. 80cand25e CLOAKS 1 CLOAKS 1 ; CLOAKS I B"-- ..- . .0,. i-- -"-- jj.j-- Srr nTT -- sr satla s,;lrt3 at 75 ;r",rat .asr rajKir"'" 'SHSSSTr31361 85c; regular price J1.25. pass all our former efforts. Children's Cl.mks In aKfs from yo 11 yfiavs, " Skirts 7.5c. $1.00. 1.50, , jach of Lacites Heavy Jersey Jackets feOO and . j, ' " f wnlto and gray Wan-- and 30c, sold everywhere uj 302'8r,at Black and Colored Whipcords with fancy silk We mention a few prices to convince you we show a tewllderln array of Stripes t and 4.10, 0"6 '"8;1" One lot of white Shaker S to match. that we will save you money on any wrap or and flguns. tanglus from 41 to fin each. of Ladies Black Jerseys 75c., 11.00, te,Itir8UiieiiBcotolitoweU1 yard.. at 7c Lrt eMn Newest-Sil- Plaids Tricotlnes, India Silks jacket you have to buy. Ladies Wrappers at 90c. $1.50, S.r.0, 3.50 and A splendid line of Ladles Merino and Wool- - 1 txig. One l.M special for evening wear, ana many other silk novel- - Ladles Seal Plush Jackets at to, $11, 118.80 5.00 each., en Underwear at tempting prices. 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ST EB3IM The Van Buskirk Investment Co. GEHERAL REAL ESIA'iE BUSINESS TRANSACTED. SPECIAL ATTENTION TO Tfli FORKING OF SYNDICATES, AGENTS FOR EASTERN CAPITAL We do not handle SNAPS, but GOOD BARGAINS ! EXPEHIENCED OPEUATOE3 and Members ot the Real Estate Esu 179 MAIN STREET, comer Second South. Utah and Montana MacTunery Conpi C. P. MASON, Manager, Headquarters for all Glasses of Hiogry. Engines and Boilers from power and upwards in stock forimma diate delivery. Steam Pumps, Injectors, Horse Whims, Hoisting Engine) Eck Breakers, Wall's Rolls, Ingersoll Air Compressors and Drill, Lute eating Oils, Mine, Mill and Smeller Supplies, Silver, Gold and Concentri Ig Mills erected and delivered in running order. Maine Office ana Warerooms 259 S. Main Street, Salt Lake 1 1 AGENCY, BUTTE, MONTANA. Vrf 0ff'Ce' 219 S" Mai" Street' viJ---- " Under Post Office. ffe Carpcts Ma,le and. Lai1. Furniture Re QriV pairing and Cleaning. r' FANji"hSoMhSti-eet- . Ixm S WHITEHEAD --EXCLUSIVE DEALERS I-N-Sole Agents for James Mean $3.00 Sill Spencer & Kimball, 160 Main Street. E. SELLS, j. TUCKER. H. W. SELLS- - Sells & Goiripany, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Lnmto First South street, opposite 14th Ward Assembly Rooms. P. O. Box 1078. old Pioneer Yard of Armstrong & Baglej. the church and all its members who be-lieve in the revelation in direct con-flict with the laws and politi-cal principles of the country, and this attitude cannot be removed except by an abandonment of a fundamental principle of the organi-zation. The church does not hesitate to dictate in political affairs when it has b. point to attain, but when politi-cal action is likely to be disadvantage-ous, it renounces politics. The do not understand the Cul-lo-or Struble bill deprives any one of entire freedom of religious belief. They are willing to let any one who disbe-lieves in the law of the land, or who joins an association which refuses al-legiance to the laws, keep his con-science and his belief intact so long as his conduct is not unlawful, but tney urge he is not entitled to the reward of the elective franchise or a voice in the government to which ho will not give an unqualified allegiance. A contrary course puts the loyal and disloyal on the same basis, "They also urge the passage of the law as a duty to the whole people. It is over twenty-eigh- t years since congress condemned polygamy in Utah. The laws of con-gress have been ridiculed and treated with contempt so long as such a course was safo, and then evaded and resisted as far as possible, and during all this time no change has taken place in tho counsels or aims of Mormonism, and the conflict today is as clearly defined as ever. The Josephite Mormon be-lieves in the book of Mormon and the fundamental principles of Mormonism, differing only from the Utah Mormon on polygamy and doctrines and practines. He is in favor of this legislation, and has no fear of its consequences. The of Utah who so many years have carried on this contest reas-onably urge that they should have the same laws and as much consideration from congress as the people of Idaho. The governor concludes by saying: They ask for the passage of these laws and in joining with them in the request, I but perform tho duty which I owe to the goverment and the people. FACTS ABOUT UTAH. Continued from First page. dollars were spent for supplies, down to the present time, this industry has teen constantly adding to the wealth of the territory. The action of congress in passing the silver bill, and tho con-templated action imposing a tariff on lead ores imported from other countries has had a stimulating and beneiicial effect. Tift; PUBLIC SCHOOLS. Tne last legislative assembly passed a law making the schools free. Cities of the first and second class are now organized under one central authority. There may now bo established in cities of these classes schools from the kinder-garten up to and including high, to-gether with manual training schools. Compulsory education is provided for but not in a manner which may be ef-fective. With free schools the necessi-ty for the schools established by the n churches will gradually coase. These schools have porformed a Valuable work. At a time when the district schools were nnder Mormon control and Mormon history and doc-trines were taught in them, they af-forded the tho opportu-nity of educating their children under different and better influences. Hut denominational schools aro opposed to the principles upon which our govern-ment was established, and the will be glad to see tho day come when the last ono will have closed its doors forever Thero is no reason to qualify tho opinion previously expressod that the Mormon church has deter-mined to and is now engaged in estab-lishing church schools throughout the ' territory, in which their religious faith will be taught as a part of the educa-tion of their children. business ritosi-Ritrrv- , Tho business prosperity which com-menced about two years ngo.and which caused so great an advance in values, has continued to the preseut time. A great many buildings aro now buing erected in the cities and towns, and tho territory is in a remarkably healthy condition financially. In point of mineral and agricultural wealth Utah cannot be surpassed. There aro vast deposits of coal and iron anil other minerals which only await the touch of industry to make them yield au hun-dred fold. When tho time does come that theso deposits shall bo utilized, Utah will enter upon a period of devel-opment far exceeding that of tho pres-ent time. convert, that, as a rule, they are especially as far as the law Is conlirmed by the priesthood, and have accepted the doctrines of plural mar-riage in all sincerity and as a radical and! necessary part of their religion, and whilo too sincere to voluntarily make false pretenses they could be in-duced to accept and adopt any form of words, however contradictory, if ad-vised to do by the priesthood, aud that in every political and business act the church is put first, the country, after-ward. Referring to political anil ollicial Mormonism the criticism mado iu the last report is repeated, to the effect that " it was probably sincere, but that when it had tiny point to attain in behalf of Mormonism it deals in evasions, meaningless words, or words of double meaning, hypocritical pretenses, false assertions, and every helpful eva-sion of word or act. Its attitude re-specting polygamy is delusive to the last degree. It knows thero has been no change on the subject but it seeks to convey the impression that there has been." Nothing has transpired during the past year to cause a change in these views. The only evidence attainable as to the position of tho church respect-ing polygamy have been statements by two prominent church officials in their examination in proceedings to recover church property under the escheating provisions of tho Edmunds-Tucke- r law, to tho effect that the church does not now grant permits to enter polygamy, and the statement of the nominal head of the church that polygamous marriages do not now take place. The testimony of tho church officials, unsatisfactory as it is, is subject, to the suspicion that it was colored by a dtsire to show that church property was not used for unlawful purposes. Tho statement of the nominal head is an-swered by the fact that when his atten-tion was called to a notorious case un-covered in tho First district court, he disclaimed any knowledge of it. But admitting the statements and testimony to be literally true, it docs not prove that tho church has met the public sen-nie-of the nation as expressed in its laws, nor does it prove what is more es-sential to know, that the church is loyal to the law. The last public declaration mado by the Mormon people was to the effect that they would romain true to tho old faith with all its teachings and practices, and this declaration has gone to the world with tho sanction aud ap-proval of the leaders. There is no reason to believe that any earthly power can exact from the church any declaration opposed to polygamy. In answer to tho charge made by that the church interferes in political matters, tho church organs dony any such chargo and denounce it as a falsehood. In order to support the charge, it is necessary to show that specifie orders emanate from tho church oliieo directing tho people iu their polit-ical action, then the charge may be de-nied. But thero aro many ways in which a people may ho controlled. When a people during a long period of years have been taught that tho Lord that it has practically become fatalism. The priesthood is the only authorized medium to reveal and declare tho will of the Lord, and obedience to the priesthood is practically obedience to the Lord. It is useless to point out to them that their prophesies have failed, that the inimical world still exists un-subdued and apparently enjoying a fair measure of prosperity, that their lead-ers are notalways models of perfection. When good or evil come alike from the Lord, the logic of events has no - place or persuasive force, and it is useless to suggest to them the doubt that Mormonism will never subdue the world. Iu one respect their optimism fails and their illogical con-duct is strikingly apparent. While they assort their enemies are merely the Lord's instruments to carry out his will, they speak of them and criticise their motives with the scant courtesy they would give the emissaries of the evil ono, and denounce their acts and laws as unconstitutional and wicked. They are so accustomed to judge of the constitutionality of laws and tho justice of public measures that they do not fail to censure the means the lord provides for thoir discipline, and it must be a source of continual regret to them that he fails to employ constitutional means and methods to accomplish his pur-pose. Tho laymen of thechurch are far su-perior to thoir leaders in point of sin-cerity and religious devotion. They are the props which uphold this fabric of superstition, and ignorance. While their leaders are generally well-to-d-have pleasant homes and see the pleasant side of life, the layman is doomed to a life of toil. It will now be seen why tho Mormon people are the willing servants of their religious mas-ters, and why contact with modern agencies have not worked the change hoped for. It is because Mormonism involves slavery of the mind and the subjecting of tho energies of the people in a physical, moral and religious sense to the control of leaders, whose mo-tives aro too often prompted by ambi-tion and love of power. RECOMMENDATIONS. First, that the unoccupied public lands be sold, the improvements to be devoted to tho improvement of tho water supply, or as an endowment for the public schools. Second, that tho legislative assembly be authorized to sell the school lands. Third, that public buildings be erected in Salt Lake and Ogden cities. Fourth, that prisoners confined in the Utah penitentiary bo put to work, the proceeds of their labor, after deducting oxpense of their maintenance, to be given to those dependent on them for support. Under tho present system the prisoner is given food and shelter and necessary care, whilo the dependent ones too often suffer for the necessaries of life. A life of idleness is not apt to promote a desire for reform. That the bill reported by Senator Edmunds from tho senate" judiciary committee authorizing the governor to appoint certain county officers, nnd ELECTIONS. The Liberal party elected thoir ticket by W)7 majority at tho municipal elec-tion hold in Salt Lake City in February last. The contest was an exciting one, and awakened national inteiet. For the lirst time in its history JSalt Lake City passed from under Mormon con-trol. The two most important cities in tho territory, in point ot population anil wealth and educational aud commer-cial interests, are now controlled and governed by tho Much will depend xon the manner in which the Liberal party will administer tho affairs of these cities. If they aro wisely managed it will strengthen the party iii other portions of the territory. At the school elections in July last the uou-- " Mormons elected a majority of the trustees iu Halt Lake ami Ogden cities, and at the general election iu August last tho Mormons carried 21, tho 4 counties. The Mormon majority in the territory was 6iy0, which could have been in-creased if necessary. In !) counties there was no opposition aud in 1) coun-ties there was only a show of opposition. In tho 4 counties tho majority was 9 per cent of the total vote, in the 21 Mormon counties the majority was 52 per ceut of tho tolal voe. These facts emphasize tho con-clusion slated in mv last report that those who were of the opinion because of the victories in Ogdou and Salt Lake Cities the Mormon rule was at an end in Utah were in error, that it will be many years before the gentiles will be in the majority. This conclusion 1 still adhere to aud believe that time will prove them to be correct, unless con-gress shall by appropriate legislation nasten the end. THE MORMON TEOPI.E. Refering to the Mormon people, their characteristics, as related iu my report for 1889, are briefly repeated, to the ef-fect that they aro religious enthusiasts, have been recruited from parts of the country where intelligence is the lowest, mainly from Great Britain and Scandi-navian countries, have been picked up by a process of natural selection, that the doctrine as expounded by the mis-sionary tits the mental conditiou of the has bestowed upon them certain lead-ers. Upon theso his priesthood, with power nnd authority to do his work up-on tho earth, that they must bo obeyed-i-all things temporal' and spirital, and, as a result, tho entire body act in unis-on in all matters, it may not bo neces-sary to issue speeitio order.. This is the condition of aliairs in Utah today. The result is no orthodox Mormon en-tertains the idea of acting, for himself, ho may think for himself, but his thoughts never crystalize into independ-ent action, when they do ho loaves the church. Tho Mormons believe they aro performing a religious duty when they act in unison. People outsisde of Utah may wonder that uch a cor dition of affairs exists in this land, and may also wonder that the Mormons have not passed tho ago of faith and enthusiasm, through which it is said all religions must pass, and reaches the age of more critical exami-nation and inquiry. But this may be explained by tho fact that for many years they were isolated from more civ-ilized communities, aud since the ter-ritory has been better opened they have shunned as far as possible outside influ-ences. They are constantly advised to beware of tho wicked world, informed that they are the chosen people of God, and that they must consecrate them-selves to his service, and in tho fullness of time all na-tions and people will accept their doctrines and look up to them. Tho mutual energies of tho peoplo have all turned to religious subjects, aud their reading and instruction have been largely confined to tho Bible, Testa-ment and Mormon publications. These teachings and influences have cemented them together, and they obey their leaders with enthusiasm and without regret. They are also sedulously taught that everything which comes to them Is directly from the Lord. If they attain success iu any political, religious or business way, or if their enemies are discomfited it is tho work of the Lord; if misfortune overtakes them, the Lord is disciplining them for lack of faith and unity, and that in the end it will prove a blessiuff. Everything is accord-ing to prophesy, whether good or evil. This optimism has been carried so far providing ior a legislative reapportion-ment 1)0 passed. This will place the control of the 25 county governments in the hands of men loyal to the gov-ernment. To persons acquainted with the situation it appears necessary that the government should use every effort to build up a population in sympathy with the reform it is striving to effect. It is the opinion of the that such a law would bo a very eliective aid in reforming Utah, and removiug tho ex-traordinary and opposing conditions which have taken deep root in its po-litical system. Thero is now no in-ducement, in a political sense to desert Mormonism. The Mormon who pays tithing to, and supports an organiza-tion which delies the law, occupies the same political plane and enjoys the same political privileges, as the man who honors and obeys tho law. To the American citizen who has been taught to believe that unqualified allegiance to the government should be exacted from every man who enjoys tho polit-ical privileges conferred by that gov-ernment, it seems to be an anomalous condition of affairs which draws no lino between the open friend aud the covert enemy. That cither tho Cullom or the Strubcl bills, now pending in congress and which have both been favorably report-ed, bo passed. It is contendo:! by the Mormons that these measures aro an encroachment upon the liberty of con-science, tbo freedom of religious belief, and notwithstanding its constitutional-ity has been allirmed by the supremo court of the United States, isunjustand unconstitutional. It is denied that the Mormon church is political in character, or exercises any political influence, or that membership involves any hostility to the laws of the land or tho political principles of the govdrnnient. For those who believe there can be no valid or just law. or any correct political prin-ciple, which is in conflict with their revelations, doctrines or discipline, such assertions are all difficult. 'The n of Utah cannot be convinced that the Mormon church both in itsj doctrines and practices, is not palpably a political body. To his mind a belief' in polyaniy basod on revelation brings |