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Show TRUTH. Truth reaches tWen, of its subscribers in thehappy homes preliminary shopOlen this week the to a generous Christ-wi- ll ping preparatory have been made, and all will XI visit of our ready for the annual innPt honored myth, Santa Claus. Isnt of n inKUlar that this beautiful story have should saint the childrens patronin fact than the ag-- r foundation fmiliural legend that potatoes should the moon? But planted in the dark of about you and glance a searching take are beliefs notice how many popular We the say based upon misconceptions. sun sets, but does it, as a matter of fact We speak of the light of the moon, when in truth that opaque body is as dark as the inside of an infidel. And so in other things. But the Santa Claus delusion is the greatest of them all. Dec. 13.-B- efore made-to-ord- in the result The rise or fall of Sutherland Congressional stock keeps the morale of a certain newly-electe- d Mayor on the brink of dissolution. From Mayor to Congressman, you know. That is why we of Ogden watch with untiring zeal the waving of the war flag at Washington. ATE THE SHAMROCK. er Judge Mullahey of Denver, who has Since the red flag or war has been been in the city for several weeks, is hanging over the Utah Congressional fond of relating stories of his experience delegation in Washington the postoffice when he was on the municipal bench in situation here has taken a new turn. his native city. One of these is as folIt was understood that Tom. Davis was lows: Tim Donahue was brought in the to be postmaster just as much as that Ben Haywood should be United States morning after the celebration on the but since Sutherland has thrown down the gauntlet to Kearns, the probability is that both of them will have their hands full keeping pledges. Davis occasionally walks by o the postoffice and makes eyes at Charley Meighan, but neither Tom nor Charley knows who is to get the next cut of pie. Sutherland, as spike in the three-hors- e team of Lannan, Salisbury & Co., has completely befuddled the postoffice situation. The candidates for postoffice honors dont know where George is at, and if the dispatches from Washington are any criterion, he hasnt a very clear idea on that subject himMarshal, That reminds me of a story. Of course, we all know how dear the fable of Santa Claus is, especially to the youthful mind which is old enough to appreciate, at their full value, the gifts of the Christmas saint. Well, it was such an one that a fond but foolish mother was breaking the ice of fiction around dear old Santa, and finally the truth came out there was no Santa Claus. The lad he was a bright chap of seven winters was dumfounded. No Santa Claus! The idea seemed too shocking to be true. He left his mothers side and went and stood by the window. The boy was evidently thinking, and hard at that. After a few moments the mother said: Well, sonnie, what do you think about It? The boy had finished his philosophy and was I expect this ready to reply. He said: Jesus Christ business to turn out just like Santa Claus. well-remember- Ogden have sized up matters thusly. Moreover, we have the keenest interest Friend3, before the City Council. May heaven grant Councilman Jones and Mayor Browning an even start after the next piece of contingent fund money, and may the best man win. But, above and beyond all these things, may the present City Fathers steer clear of entangling alliances, especially with the new administration, so that the splendor of the new regime may not become dimmed, and so that the new Mayor may not be robbed of one Jot or tittle of his glory. OGDEN LETTER. goo-go- ed self. 17th of March, charged with having as- saulted one Hans Loebenfelder with a r, from the effects of which the said Loebenfelder was then and there languishing with a broken head, a contused pair of lamps and sundry broken ribs. Plaintiff stated he went into Tims ein beer and some place to get loonch and that while partaking of the same Donahue suddenly went insane, came out with the beer mallet and knocked him all over the place, administering a gentle kick every once in a while as a sort of punctuation mark. Other witnesses who were attracted to the scene by the noise of the melee corroborated the German, and it looked dark for Donahue until he took the stand himself. Yer Honor, said Donahue. "Yister day was th anniversary of th blissed St. Pathrick, an be th same token, twas over a month ago Oi sint to th ould dart fer a shamrock. Twas me brother that sint th same to me. Shure they came on day before yistherday. Yis. Oi tuk thim and put thim in a saucer of wather on the bar, begob, in tindin to surprise me mlny frinds be givin thim a sprig of th shamrock roight from the old home in Kerry. Yis. bung-starte- th plant of ould Ireland, takes th salt box, puts solt on thim an ates thim. Yis, ates ock, sac-re- d n the saucer; thim like watercress. So he does. An me harruts broke,, so tis. Honol mon dioul, tis killin him Oi lolke to was, shure. Tis an international affair, Po-icyer e Honor, an not wan to be argued in ooort. OIll ax me discharge. Hes insoolted th Oirish. Hes lnsoolted th church. An be th mass Oim not sorry Oi bate him at all, at all. Tim got off with five. Presidents Joseph F. Smith and Anton H. Lund and Apostle Rudgar Clawson were In Morgan the early part of the week, dedicating the new Tabernacle of the Morgan stake. Salt Lake City, Dec. 14, 1901. A meeting of the stockholders of the Antler Mining company will be held at 8 oclock on Friday evening, Dec. 27th, at the offices of Truth Publishing company, 11 and 12 Central block. West Second South street, for the transaction of important business regarding the future of the company. JACOB ALT, President. A. W. RAYBOULD, Secretary. Extra copies of back numbers of Tkxjth can be bad at the office, 11 and 12 Central Block. - VWhy Sutherland should fie up with a pair of politicians and ini WESTERN DENTAL CO. terfere in the disposition of pie not on w 4 his counter, is something not entirely 75 W. SECOND SOUTH, floor, Room 31 end 32, 4 First doer to right, second clear without the aid of Urim and Thu-miEagle Hock. Perhaps he has got something 4 BEST SET OF TEETH $8. up his sleeve besides his arm, put there Extracting Free when Plates are Ordered. by the skillful manipulator who used to i Cement or Bone Pilling $ .50 hate not Sutherland less, but Brown 75 Silver Filling more. The situation is thus shown in Gold Pilling $1.00 and up bold relief the against political sky, and ....50c and up Cleaned n 4 Teeth Gold Who shall say that the omad-hou- n the result is a promising mixup. Suth- What does this brewery-bowele- d to $6 00 Crowns 8olid ..f4.00 answer of the disappointed child has not erland and Lannan, Kearns and Roosedo but come inty me place and ax $1.00 Porcelain Crowns 25 fallen like a thunderbolt upon the re- velt. These are the teams that are fer a beer. Oi gave him th beer an Extracting- to do matched sham the he we Shure battle. and thin Crowns Work That of spots is, Specialties. Bridge phwat? ligious. We are all children. Some of Teeth Work guaranteed an older growth and some to whom has i extracted positively without pain. come with quickened tread the second VITALIZED AIR. 4 stage of childhood. We have our illusions and delusions; and whether they 4 WNI. BR0ADBENT, D.D.S., take the form of Santa Claus, the bearProprietor. jf er of gifts which can be seen and felt, or some other creation of years of imagery or tradition, that brings the gifts of peace to mind and soul, we still are WALKER BROTHERS, guided, swayed and shaped as our faith is great or little. To the child, Santa Bankers Claus is chief among all the Gods, from Established IBM, down. Lake Salt To the child of two or Jupiter City, Utah. three-scor- e e the years, saint of sleigh and reindeer has dwindled to a A GENERAL TRANSACTED. BANKIkHUSINESS hope fastened to the shaking reed of in bis turn is happy. e' Safety Deposit Boxes for Rent.- Whether to infant or grandma, Christmas is the blessed season of the year. Hail to Santa Claus! post-morte- m m. hear-broke- first-clas- s. a SFVWWVWWVli old-tim- MONDHY To be sure, Ogden is going to have a visit from her own particular Santa that will long be remembered. We all recall the promises made us by Santa Claus Bill if we would be good boys and girls and vote for him for Mayor. Well, dl as Santa Claus Bill wanted us io, and now we want Santa Claus Bill make good on his promises which, 2Te he wI1L week's business of the entire year the crucial BEGINS thethatgreatest shows what a store is made of. Every department is on its mettle, ready to respond to the severest tests that may be imposed upon it. Every preparation has been made to wait on all promptly and carefully. dnt 1 - . Let us hope that when the dawn of Christmas shall have broken over the valley of the Great Salt Lake the spirit of peace and good will, beaming with a,?,d pwu688 will singing the anthems of have gathered under her wlnffs the warring factions of Bill ana Murphy Let us hope to see occupying seats, side by th? inners bench at Salvation Arm. ,1?ead2;uartersLet us expect to ah Farr and Albert Howell, In eiiar pose, doing that touching drama. i . . Teacher of Music Studio, I3f E. First South St. City ROBERTSON Just think what he ,would cive us! The whole fmrk? sPtem 0nly we get ninety days, you know. But i8 ,he Just the loveliest kind of a San- 've have the Jolliest ChiSSS. h148 wben Bill gets to giving us And that aint all SJ;ltprol8ed! vants t0 s t0 CongrSsSiai?lau.f1 Just send him he wil wromi Ji whole lot of things more. How's that for a hot air? Santa Claus? Miss Nora Gleason Cadies Silk hosiery At 75c a Pair. Ladifs' Plain or Fancy Kibbed Silk Hose, in light colors, regular $1 25 and $1.50 grade, to close out at 75c. At $2,25 a Pair. LadieJ' Extra Fine Quality all Pure Silk Hose, in plain or fancy ribbed, black and oolors, regular price $3.00 and $4.00 a pair. Values Surprisingly Great. Styles Truly Beautiful. J. OBER1NDORFER, Mining and Stock Broker. Corriapondsncs Cite Saperba, latest novelty, a t - CO., PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS. Agents Victor Safe Co. Safes, $15 to $2000. 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