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Show ... J . THE SPRIH3YILLE INDEPENDENT li. P. FELT, Editor and Manager. Entered ut the post o!Hce ut Springville, I itfth. for transmission tlirouglj the muiU u tMOnil-clUHM UlUtUT. LwucfJ every Friday. TESAflS OF 3U3SC3IPTIOH. One year, .... $2.00 Six months, .... 1.00 Three months. .75 IS THE It E ANY T1MEI It6eems to be impossible for our state newspapers to disasno-ciate disasno-ciate the editor of the Independent Inde-pendent with the president of the Press association. If in the latter position one must needs lose his identity as an aggressive writer, just to bo on the good side of lie state papers, then it would be a good idea for them to meet and elect a new president. presi-dent. It seems as though Brother Iluish cannot stand being lifted into an enlightened sphere without with-out wandering off into a whole sluige of incoherent niutterings, very suggestive of nn owl looking look-ing at the sun, one idea only being clear that is he thinks the "ermine of the Press presidency" presi-dency" would set better on his shoulders. Brother Ivorson of the Messenger in the Temple City has evidently taken to absorbing some of his environments, environ-ments, and essays to suggest to the editor of this paper a means of getting less attention from the Flute paper since he has "attained the exaulted" position of president of the association. This much bespattered editor (etc etc) is indeed gratified to learn that there was a time when he had the "first love" of his brethren, and can cheerfully join with the Messenger in his remark that "we hardly know why," but fail to have seen any "J. ry.i? re k'ia"'' jw-J-ha t have been said, but will take Brother Ivorson 'o what he says and imbibe all the "charity" possible and immediately begin unloading unload-ing the "overshadowing pomposity" pom-posity" which he insists pervades per-vades this sanctum, (a hitherto unknown condition.) Of course we had ought to have excepted Payson when we referred to the possible danger of the washing out of the Provo jipwsr dam. We did not remember re-member that "Payson never takes water," neither when invited in-vited to tight or drink; but jok-ing jok-ing aside, Brother Juckson, we ought not to have made such sweeping statements, but have aroued the fears of those who are iu danger, and we sincerely Lope that tho Proro Power Dam Co. will not be permitted lo build it, thereby making the canyon impassablennd knocking out an enterprise that is of vastly more value to this section of the state. IS PROHIBITION A FAILURE! Many people in Springville are now asking themselves that question, and too many of are striving to find an aflirma-ativo aflirma-ativo reply. It is right that one should seek lo assure oneself of the rectitude of a position taken, either on a private or public proposition, as the more a matter in which a truth ii concealed con-cealed is agitated, the sooner will truth come to the surface. i "Is prohibition a failure?" No one who will visit this city and study existing conditions fro m either a moral, social or business standpoint will say other than a vigorous "Nol." Springville's moral atmosphere, by the prohibitory enactment which barred fie saloon hn been purih'el und cleared of un element w hose absence h made conspicuous by the small harvest of crime r'nped iu this city. This city's contributions to the State and County reformatory institutions are less than those from any city of U s'ze iu Utah. Such few cases us do come up can usually be traced to liquor procured in a neighboring neighbor-ing saloon loA'n. Again, any business man knows that the man who spends u dollar for liquor can not, of course, have that dollar to buy provisions and dry good with in a mercantile establishment. The mil. ton keeper may spend ten cents of that dollar with the merchant, however. A saloon in a community soon gathers to itself all the evil and vicious elements with in reach, and these, strengthened strength-ened by association pnd community com-munity of effort, arc soon able to exert a far more powerful demoralizing influence than would otherwise be possible. No father of growing boys and girls could wish to leave an evil influence of this nature at liberty to play upon them, except to have the heart of a friend. There is no crime more heinous than lhatof hindering the progress of h soul, and turning it from the upward path. Leaving his own family out of account, no man should by act of his own assist iu opening a pit into which a fellowman's feet may full and in that fall lo drag him down also. The objection is often raised that the liquor laws are not enforced. en-forced. This does not hold good in Springville, a liquor ordinances are enforced here as well or better than other ordinances, ordi-nances, as they generally have a more powerful sentiment behind be-hind them. "But," says the objector, "the drug stores sell it every day in defiance of law." The druggist who does t'lis, by his act becomes be-comes an outlaw, and a law exists under which he may be held accountable. Anyone w ho has proc f on which to brand another an outlaw, becomes an outlaw himself by failing to furnish it to the proper author- ities, as such failure makes of him an accomplice in the crime. In the terse vernacular of the day, "speak up, or shut up." "But, a man who drinks will have liquor anyway, and the other town will get his money." Veiy likely. But ho won't drink so much or so easily as he would if he got it at home, and his own community will bo free from the stigma of being a sharer in his crime against nature, God and humanity. Prohibition is not a failure. The Independent acknowledges acknowl-edges the following compliment f om Representative King, daled April 9th, '07: D. P. felt, Esq., Springville, Ut, Dkau Fkiend: I have ordered the Congressional record to bo sent to you each clay. I hope you will re ceive it all ritfht. If I can extend you or your paper any courtesies while hern please let me hear from you, Yours Truly, William II. Kino. It is evident, from the peevish and hysterical yelps mitteJ by the Piute Pioneer last week, that the brick thrown by The Independent Inde-pendent a couple of weeks since reached its mark pretty effectively. effect-ively. Hobble Creek canyon for the new branch of the R. O.W. if tho law suit goee against them. 77ifi SILK WORKERS CLASS. During the past year the Ladies' Republican club in this city has been studying silk culture, cul-ture, and putting their knowledge knowl-edge into practice us well as circumstances would permit. The work has been attended by good results, and the prospects for success in the near future are very fl ittering. Tins spring the ladies secured the services of Miss Eleanor D. Pyper, a Salt Lake lady of experience ex-perience in silk culture, us n teacher, and about three weeks ago a school for the study of the work of manufacturing silk was opened in the club r. oms over the Bank. A class of seventeen ladies, young and old, attended, and all have acquired a theoretical theo-retical knowledge of the work, and nearly till are prepared to practice it successfully. The school closed Tuesday, and on Wednesday evening Miss Pyper departed for St. George, where she will instruct the Washing, ton County Silk association in the art. The state of Utah is offering very substantial encouragement to (he silk culturists, the last legislature having appropriated the sum of $3,000 annually for the dissemination of information in regard to silk culture. A bounty of twenty-five cents a pound is also paid on all raw cocoons produced in tho stale. Utah as a territory produced a quality of silk which at the World's Fair in 1893 was awarded a number of diplomas. It was considered to be on the whole the equal of, and in some respects was superior, to the best Chinese and Japanese article. ar-ticle. Tae elimatic conditions in this State are very favorable to the production of a very high qoalily-Dtsilk, and careful study and experiment will determine the manner of work which will be necessary to secure uniformly the best results. Silk culture is an industry which Springville as a community com-munity would do well to encourage, en-courage, and the painstaking efforts of the ladies deserve the highest commendation. THE VERDICT AFFECTS US. The case just decided by the United Statee Supreme Court affecting verdicts rendered by a jury of nine men may only apply to those cases which have beenajipealed to this court. It affects one case in Springville, wherein Mrs. Peery S. Thomas of Spanish Fork sued the city for $10,000 and secured a verdict ver-dict of $23.00 which was reduced by Judge Blackburn to $13.00, the case was then appealed to the Supreme court of Utah who affirmed the verdict of the lower court. Springville then appealed to the U. S. Supreme court on the grounds of only nine members o the jury agreeing agree-ing to this verdict hence was invalid. The case wa3 one of most trivial on record and if it had beou prcpe'rly-'Vlefended would never have reached even a district dis-trict court. This will likely be the termination of the case. Tho corresponding secretary of the Western federa'ion of editors has sent a circular letter lo the editors of the state announcing an-nouncing the objects of the Federation, stating the place of the annual meeting at Louisiana. They promise a cordial reception recep-tion to the visiting editors, and state the railroads have given ft6sursnce of liberal transportation transporta-tion tuvors. EASTER CONCERT. At the I'.aptist hall next Sunday evening at 7.30 o'clock there will Le a children's concert. The following program will be given: Prayer Scripture Kec Souk, "Lift Up Oh Little Children" Foul girU. Dialogue, "Eaatur," Addle Huntington. Hebe strung. Song, "Oil Happy Eustor Morning," Two Pupils. Ilea Eva Hop Song Lln Huntlngtoi Song, "Snowdrops," Schuo Recitation. "My Garden Bed," Ver. Strang. Solo. "God in Lovo" TUlio Hout Recitation Viola Luii' Duet. "Butterfly Song" Emma Hanson, May Huntington. Recitation Ella Lund Dialogue, "Hidden Power." Solo. "Tlie Little Flower" Clyde Klt. Sog, "Low In tho Grave" School The following notice has been sent the members of the Utah Press Association: Der Sir: You are earnestly requested re-quested to attend a meeting of the Utah Tress Association, to be held on Saturday, May 1st, 18117, at Salt Lake City in the Pioneer Jubilee Rooms, 51 West, First South St. The object of the meeting is to consider the question of publishing Jubilee notes, the selection of committees com-mittees forour July Fourth Annual, hear reports of various committees, and any other business that may come up for consideration. Ample time is given you to prepare so kindly arrange ar-range your affairs to be in attendance. attend-ance. P. S. Membership tickets for 1897 are ready and will be issued on this occasion. Yours Fraternally, D. P. Felt, Pres. C. P. Heihl, Secy. The four presidents of the M. 1. A. met last Monday and divided the library among the four wards, each receiving a good starting for a ward library. The case was auctioned off to Jos. II. Storrs, of the second ward, for $10.95. Mr. C. E. Malmstrom of Mipleton has left a swith about nine feet long, which he claims Is one year's growth of one of his prune trees. A yearling heifer, with leg broke n, at the corral of D. E. Johnson. Right earmark. Owner call and get It, by paying for this ad. 14x17 pictures enlarged in crayon p istel or water for $1.50 at Ar derson Gallery. AN ORDINANCE Prohibiting Certain Obstructions on Streets and Sidewalks. Section 1. Be it ordained by the city council of Springville that all gates or doors w hich open upon any of the sidewalks or streets of this city, so as to swing out over such sidewalks or streets, or any part thereof, except self closing gates or doors in good re pair, are hereby declared to lie a nuisance, and are hereby required to be removed or so changed and con structed as to swing inside the lot, and any person who shall hereafter construct or maintain any gate or door which swings out over such side walks or streets, or any part thereof, except self-closing gates or doors in good repair, and any person who for a period of thirty days, after the pass' age of this ordinance fails to remove or -change any such gates or doors now existing, and not self-closimr in good repair, so that the same shall swing inside the lot, is guilty of an offense and upon conviction thereof shall be liable to a fine In any sum not exceeding ten dollars, or to be imprisoned ten days, or to both fine and imprisonment. Sec. 2 All dead trees, and all trees which have or may be partially un rooted or blown over so as to be in danger of falling, or by reason thereof have become unsightly, or which in any manner obstruct the street or sidewalk are hereby declared to be a nuisance, and the owner of the premises in front of which such trees are situated is hereby required to remove re-move the same, and any person who shall fail or refuse to remove such trees, within Ave days after being notified so to do by the city marshal Is guilty of an offense, and upon conviction con-viction thereof shall be liable to. a fine In any sum not exceeding ten dollars, or to be imprisoned in the city jail not exceeding ten days, or to both fine and imprisonment. Sec. 3. Every person who is the owner of, or is the agent having the care of, any premises situate within this city, and abbutting on any public pub-lic street, or highway, Is hereby required re-quired and it is made his duty to trim and keep trimmed all trees growing grow-ing on said premises and in front thereof, where branches of trees overhang over-hang any portion of such street or highway so abbutting on said premises. prem-ises. Such trees shall be trimmed and kept trimmed so that the lowermost branches thereof shall be at least eight feet above the level of that part of said pavement, sidewalk, side-walk, street or highway, respectively, so overhung by such branches; any person violating the provisions of this section is guilty of an offense and upon conviction thereof, shall be liable to a tine in any sum not exceeding ex-ceeding ten dollars, or to be Impris oned In the city Jail not exceeding ten days, or to both One and imprison ment. Approved March 25, 1897. U. A. 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