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Show TRUTH. 7 and had his paper loaded for bear. It is probable the mayor would not have what hit him had that election The waterworks deal is as dead as known not been called off. a mackerel. The mayor has not been jl jc able to deliver the water system to The purchase during the week of the people in ninety days or two the Sewer Pipe & Clay companys years, and for the present there is no plant by St. Louis politicians has set prospect that the city will ever own the local manufacturers by the ears. a water plant. The published account The most serious view is that it is a says that the special bond election Kearns scheme to get a business footwas called off because the city and hold and, at the same time, a permathe water company could not agree as nent headquarters for the senators to the purchase price. Such is not the fact. The real reason was because interests. They point out that R. C. F. B. McKenBill had discovered a concerted move- Kerens, his ment on foot to defeat the bond issue, na, and C. O. Whittemore, associated and he was afraid of a repudiation at with other leading spirits in the San the hands of the people. That was Pedro road, would not be expected to the blow which killed father. The Wil- set the business world afire with a lie boy who is acting asi Ogdens $10,000 clay plant, so they have mayor would have been as dead as agreed that the gentlemen have the bond deal is now had the matter something else in view besides their ever come to a vote. health. In this county politics is a devious business, and you cant tell Jl Jl how Charley Whittemore is unThere is probably no truth in the less tall measure him. you street talk that a big rake-of- f was in Jl Jl sight for somebody if the purchase of Our antlered stock had a chance to the system could have been aranged. try its hand at entertaining on a The purpose of the administration scale this week, and the atwas an appeal to the grand stand, large tempt was a crowning success. The promises of two years ago, so as to go visitors were kindred game from Salt before the people with clean hands. Lake, and the way they enjoyed themThe Eminent Domain fake exploded selves shows just what a little fellow soon after the mayor took office. The feeling can do. The Ogden bunch was abortive bill known as the Condem- a happy herd of hosts and the capital nation Law is little better than city boys showed an appreciable willdead letter. The) ' administration ingness to be entertaned. Elk day knew this, and their labored effort caused such a local outburst that one was an appeal to the grand stand. of the newspaper men gave birth to a What the mayor and the others want- real rhyme as. the prelude to a hued was a cinch on the halo of office. morous write-upThe two herds A perpetuation of the present good grazed peaceably and soberly until times. They did not get it. There after midnight on the green sward at will be some shifty politics this fall. Glenwood. Glenwood is-prohibition It is a good time now to groom a can- precinct, and it was pathetic to see didate for mayor. out to of in the members try keep wet. man Jl Jl One from Salt Lake the The wholesale and organized oppo- was heard to inquire for a rubber he was not a physician, sition to the bond issue was tipped off blanket. No, and he did not belong to the military. by Major Littlefield to a friend in o Salt Lake. It appears that the sentiThe friends of the late Professor ment in Ogden was overwhelmingly Andrea De Lorme, who died recently against the proposition, but the wise and was interred in the potters field, ones were afraid Bill would throw his are making arrangements to have the paper wide open a day or two before body disinterred and placed in a lot election, and persuade, by misleading in the cemetery. It is proposed articles, enough people to carry it. to erectcity a modest headstone on the There would have been but a small Fervote and many who were against it spot to keep his memory green. 39 Main street, has would not take the trouble to vote at gus Coalter, and will be glad all. So the conspirators took no taken the initiative, chances. The major says he agrees to receive donations from friends of all right that thrice armed is he who the late musician. Its a worthy hath his quarrel just, but at the cause, and will not necessitate an same time he gathered his friends outlay of more than $50 or $60. OGDEN LETTER. SIllipillM.. DIAVOLO LOOPS THE LOOP Nothing like it ever Been in the West. . Something New, Wonderful, Sensational. son-in-la- VAUDEVILLE, Entire change of programme each week. The best show yet . All professionals. No amateurs AD MISSION 25c Bicycle Races Palace of Illusions, for DANCING . Friday 10 cents . . 25c 25c Snu..0' EVERY EVENING. - that something musical is on the way in which Salt Lake and Denver will be interested. Jl Jl At the Daynes store the other day the Victor Talking machine gave the mad scene from Lucia with flute obligato, and the effect was very fine. Another new record is My Queen waltz of the Metropolitan Opera company, which is excellent. J 1 Jl Jl a The church choirs are having a hard time these days 'with so many of ' the singers away on vacation. i Ji Jl ! J 1 has finished some very attractive pictures which are in his studio in the Commercial John B. Fairbanks building. f Among the painters much interest is manifested in the question whether or not an exhibition will be held this winter: Several of the artists are talking of having an exhibit of their ' own work. Jl Jl ' tr Another feature of criticism in the local papers seems to be the publication of some juvenile picture when the said juvenile has reached that point where he or she can master the scale: Promising pupils are interesting in their way, but when their achievements are all exploded in their youth there will be nothing left to say when they become "great musicians. Jl Jl 6 Harold Orlob id back from Detroit, where he has been studying under Jonas. Jl Jl . Mr. Kent is forging to the front as a vocal teacher. He is painstaking in W. L. B. al his work. o Harry Haynes, formerly of Murray, but now of Forest Grove, Oregon, was in town a few days ago. He has been Bpending a month with friends in Utah. Harry is looking well, the coast climate agreeing with him. When he left here he was sick and not likely to live, 'but after a few years among the out west he has entirely recovered, and is strong and hearty. pine-wood- s -- a : Jl Jl WINDSOR EUROPEAN HOTEL - A TRUE FRIEND And one that never fails to give a you consolation, comfort, joy Chickering Piano. Rich in tone, easy to the touch of the lightest finger, beautiful to behold, it is ever a delight to the eye, a source of pleasure to the ear. Money spent in music is never wasted. You and your children alike will profit by the purchase of a piano from us. CENTRALLY LOCATED. HATES 30c, 75c &nd $1.00. Everything New end Flrst-CIeeJ. Q. SCOTT, Managih. e. BIDS FOR ERECTING JAIL Bids will be received by the Board of Commissioners of Salt Lake County for the erection of a County Jail at Bingham Junction, West Jordan Precinct, up to 12 oclock, noon, on Monday, August 17, 1903. Plans and specifications for said building may be seen at the office of said Board of County Commissioners in Salt Lake City, between the hours of 9 a. m. and 12 m. daily, except Sundays and holidays. The successful contractor or contractors to complete said work within ninety (90) days of the signing of the contract, and to give satisfactory bonds in the sum of twenty-fiv- e hundred ($2500) dollars for the fulfillment of the contract The Board of Commis- sioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids. JAMES H. ANDERSON, WM. W. WILSON, H. N. STANDISH, Board of Commissioners, Salt Lake County, Utah. Salt Lake City, July 20, 1903. 4t o Forced to Let Him Go. Ethel I never see you in young Dents automobile any more; whats the trouble? Mae Oh, hes too slow; I had to pass him up. Ethel Tell me the sad story. Mae Well, the last time we were out riding together he asked if he might kiss me, and just because I said No, why, he didnt! Shakespeare's Hurry. Shakespeare had barely finished one play before he began another. You see, he explained to his anxious friends, if I dont hustle Clyde Fitch will get ahead of me. Goading his fountain pen to a still madded speed he resumed his Inferior Board. Mamma, why dont the Aldermen try some other hotel? What in the world are you taking about, Willie? Why, I heard papa say last night that the Board of Aldermen is a disgrace to the city. Kansas City , Not a Mercenary Wooer. Stern Papa Are you sure, sir, that your affections for my daughter are not influenced by the fact that she is heiress to over a million? Young Man Not in the leasL I would love her just the same if it was only half a million. True, They Dont Teacher Little girl, wouldnt you like to be educated and make your mark In the world? Moll, the Waif Naw; watche glvln me? Hit halnt de eddicated ones that makes deir marks. Dey sign deir names. -- o - The Arkaneae River. Except when flooding, the Arkansas river, in Oklahoma, is not a formidable- stream. It gains in magnitude, after passing the Indian Territory; and in the vicinity of East Gibson becomes stronger and deeper. - Fergus Coalter. 4 |