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Show THE tHE WESTERN WEEKLY. PUBLISHED EivERY SATURDAY BY THE WESTERN PuBLIsHInG CoMPANY, Saur Lage Cry.” Entered at the Postoftice, Salt Lake City, Utah, I as Second Class Matter. Subscription Price: OnE YEAR, Six Monrus, THREE - - Monrus, : - $2.25. 1.25: LEO Address all communications to the WESTERN WEEKLY, 37 S. West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah. Remittances may be made by express, money order or registered letter, at our risk, the sender giving his full address. Every possible have the effort will be made to WrsTeERN WEEKLY delivered promptly to subscribers; and persons having any cause of complaint will oblige by notifying the office. Changes of address will be made whenever desired, but the postoffice FRom as well as the postoffice to which any change is made must be given in every instance. S. H. HOBSON, G. Q. CORAY, General Subscription Agent. Editors: J. M. ROMNEY. Saturday, October 20, 1888. DEBT. - Of these splendid looking shells (from the outside) there are ali of hundreds throughout | southern Utah. It ought to be a lesson of worth to people who are now mortgaging their only reliance fora regular income on the next year’s prospects, in order to live as well or alittle better than their neighbor this year. —— THE Pope, ina temporal way, has sunk into almost complete nothingness. Himperor paid When honor the German to him in Rome the other day, and his Holiness endeavored to convince him that the world’s welfare necessitated the restoration of temporal power to the Roman See, the young prince gave meagre that he ever advocate would hope ace to legitimate trade. Unless this propensity takes a change of it is liable to end more serious to a twelve months Tt is the excess of folly for the consumer to purchase he should strive to alter the logic of events. clear THE visit of the young Emperor of Germany to Italy is just now occupying attention all over world. is reputed to The Prince the be of an ardent, warlike disposition and people in all countries are what he has no urgent need for, on closely observing his actions in an the prospect of better times. Itis endeavor to learn what will be the useless to talk to merchants about general tendency of his reign. the encouragement they are giving Consolidated Germany is the most the credit system. So long as there potent factor in European affairs are a half dozen establishments depending for sustenance upon a constituence that ought to be accommodated by one, customers will be in too great a demand to be turned aside on the unimportant matter of non-payment. There is at the present time, and William as its ruler wields a mighty power for weal or woe over the destinies of What his course will be it is, perhaps, too soon to judge. the Old World. yet WEEKLY. mother. The law is doubtless subserved in the matter, but humanity would cause one to gravely question whether Mrs. Kenney is not the one who would best give it a mother’s care. > i> + A HORRIBLE accident occurred at Glen, Montana, the other day, the details of which we glean from the Ogden Standard. A. L. Morrison was a large rancher near that place, and was fencing with poles. He had procured an auger machine propelled by water for boring the holes in the posts. He was alone and by some means got under the auger while it wasin motion. The tocl caught in his clothes near the middle of his back pinning him to the ground and drilling a hole through his body. His long absence alarmed his family who set out in search of him and found him dead under the auger. He was aman whom all respected. <i <i [Original in the Western Weekly.] Demonstrative People. any such policy. Times are mightily changed since German Henry LY. stood barefooted and almost naked before the castle gates of Canossa, in penitent’s garb, beseeching the favor of Gregory VII. Yes, yes, times are mightily changed, and Emperor William cannot see why The practice of living in advance of our income is becoming a menfront very soon up in something the country than old grocery bill. was going to be. WESTERN FROM A LADY’S King and people of Italy. Verily, |) essary to the transaction of busi- all these visitations and familiar ness, but with the retail dealer hobnobbings are not without polinever. We repeat that there is a tical import, yet just what the sigcalamity in progress for the Terri- nificance is the complicated nettory, unless the people begin to work of European diplomacy does clearly reveal. There is see the necessity of buying simply not scarcely a doubt, however, that what they can pay for. It has been a long time since the Terri- Bismarck is at the back of it all, tory has been so distressed by working out his ends with the skill debt among the rank and file of and astuteness for which he is The Western nations the community as it is today. famous. may well keep their eyes open for Everybody, as one would think, developments; . Bisseem to be laboring in the same substantial delusion that the next year will be marck may be preparing for his brighter. To show the folly of master-stroke. nec- DIARY. If there is any class of humanity toward which I feel myself particularly attracted, it is that class which, for convenience, I designate as demonstrative people. People who, if they like you, frankly tell you so ; who look into your face with honesty of heart and purpose; who give you a cordial clasp of the hand, and from whose presence you depart with fresh courage to aid you in surmounting the obstacles that are continually looming up before you, and strength to trudge cheerfully and hopefully on your way, be it ever so thickly strewn with stumbling blocks. Why are weso chary of our best and purest thoughts? They cost us nothing, and there is no linrit to the supply that springs from the natural impulses of the heart, seeking an expression | which would not only convey joy to those with whom we are associated in the daily intercourse of life, but like “bread cast upon the waters” would return to usa thousand fold, and in the sweet gratitude and sympathy which flows so readily from heart to heart, vouchsafe such blessed words of comfort and encouragement as we all greatly need. : I wonder if there lives a person who does not recall some one from whom they long to hear kinder, more tender words than have yet greeted their ear? And is it not possible that the very person whom we then think of, holds in unwilling bondage the very expressions we desire to hear? Jam free to acknowledge that one might experience a sensation upon expressing sentiments of regard or affection for another, they failed to touch a chord whose music should vibrate in pleasant harmony with their own--but I venture to say there is little to fear on that score, for we are sel- dom attracted to one who has not some feeling of sympathy in common with ourselves. ee It isa pity that we are so reluctant to give expression to the really good sentiments, over which we think and dream. God never intended us to take upon ourselves the character of a _ sculptor’s image, every soul expression of heart and concealed beneath a cold exterior, and nothing of this mortal man or woman perceptible, save the outline of existence ; to wrapa mantle of reserve southern settlements that at one in: two or three years from now time were receiving a considerable, when it is in successful operation, “revenue” from _treighters, to the people generally will wonder and cold indifference close about us, and hold imprisoned the generous impulses and tender emotions which, in spite of our best efforts, continue a struggle for expression, which we persistently deny. How often do we find ourselves suffering under the chilling influence of one of these moving, living, breathing icebergs, Pioche, Star District and Silver Reef. Believing that it would al- who are never in sympathy with anyone but themselves, coldly indifferent to ev- calculating upon prospects too far in advance, we have only to cite A SEWERAGE system is now wellnigh an assured fact in this city. an instance from anumber of the It is a big work to undertake, but why it was not put through before. One good feature of the expense is it wili be almost wholly distributed ways be so with them, they all at among our own people. once blossomed out in large, fine THE case brought by Anna Hanbrick buildings, to furnish which would cost the surplus of half a sen for the possession of her young child against Mrs. Kenney, mendozen years of the prosperity they tioned in our local columns, has were then having. That was all of aroused much public — interest. twelve years ago. They succeeded Ever since its birth four years ago, in completing the walls and _ roof, Mrs. Kenney has been all that a when the railroad suddenly cut off mother could be to it, and so the ‘their supply and so the work child itself has come to regard her. The natural mother has done waited for better times and is yet nothing save to pay itan occasional se a >< SS waiting, the ghost of ’76, to mock at them for calculating on what visit. On Friday morning decision was rendered in fayor of the mind, whether I was dear to my parents,as in reality some as children whom I knew were to theirs. Heaven forgive the doubts which were so painful to me in those early years. I could not understand, as I do today, that my mother’s careful watching, her tender solicitude for my welfare and happiness, was as deep and sincere as mother love could conceive, and now asi look upon her, lovely beneath her crown of silver glory, am reminded of her long continued patience and abiding love ; but she was not a demonstrative woman, and did not bestow upon me such proof of affection as I most desired. How often have I lingered in the open doorway, school book and lunch basket in hand, feeling that if my mother would only give mea good-bye kiss and a word of encouragement, I could easily get over the hard lessons of the day. I could not summon sufficient courage to tell her what it was that I so much needed, therefore I struggled on, year after year, surrounded by every comfort, but starving for that sweet boon, the ex- ‘But the young Emperor is seeking an understanding with certain nothing more potent in ‘holding his neighboring potentates. men’s noses continually to the of grindstone,than are the allurements Some weeks back he: called wpon of the credit system in any of its the Ozar of Russia; later he honvarious modifications. We are ored the Austrian Emperor in his speaking now of the consumer capital, while now he is receiving amounting to a very lively feeling of infrom the jured pride and profound humiliation if, strictly. In the wholesale trade, a enthusiastic ovations system of trust is. absolutely own erything that does not concern their individual happiness, or contribute to pression of love and heartfelt sympathy so plainly demonstrated, so often repeated. that I could not mistake its import or doubt its sincerity. During these early years my ambition led me to look so far into futurity, that T actually planned a system of government for my own children. I reasoned in achildlike way, but I discover that my reasoning was not devoid of logic. T resolved that my children should be my friends in every sense of the word. I would never grow too big, or wise, or old, to join them in their sports, and above all, be loving and affectionate, and let them know how dear they were to me. Would it not be better if mothers were more demonstrative, more social, more communicative with their children? . Comfortable clothing, plenty of food, and a pleasant home are of no account in the estimation of a child who has never been denied such comforts. Show a boy in early years that you love him; make him your friend; confide in him; encourage every effort tending to moral, mental, or physical improvement. Let him understand that you are interested heart and soul in all his undertakings; that his presence affords you pleasure, that he has your sympathy, and that boy soon learns that his mother is his best friend, and to her he will hasten in all seasons of joy and distress for words of. approval or sympathy, as. the case may require. Bring yourself down to child life, journey hand in hand with your little ones. The road is a long and troublesome one, all new to them, and we of the sad experience may ness of through the dark- gathering mists and shadows of years, I recall the longings of my own childish heart, and how, above all other things, I craved expressions of love and ‘sympathy. I even questioned, in my Nearly an Assured Fact That the Sewerage Measure Will go Through. There was unusual interest attached to the Tuesday evening’s meeting of the City Council. That was the day set when all protests should be in against the proposed sewerage of District Number 1. Altogether there were not more than 175 persons who protested against the measure, and the property represented by them is believed not to be more than 25 per cent. of the whole value concerned, which, if approximately true, ean leave little question that the measure will surely go through. The great number of those protesting did not state why they did so; but the protest of Elias Morris pretty well covers the ground of them all, and it was considered the representive one in the Council. The points he made were that the sewer district was too large, that it was unjust to the great bulk of citizens who would derive no benefit from it, that the residents of the three centre streets should establish it at their own cost, that the permission of the citizens as a body is necessary before water can be used for sewering only a small portion of the city,that he as an individual property holder on Hast Temple Street was willing to bear his portion for asystem to be paid for by the property owners benefitted, provided the City Council guaranteed that the estimate made is correct and the system will properly work. Alderman Riter answered the protest at some length and endeavored to show how Mr. Morris and quite a large num- ber of others were in misapprehension of the facts involved. He went on to show how the city was not perpetrating a wrong on the large portion of the taxpayers who would not receive direct ~ benefit from it. All public improvements are near or remote benefits to every citizen. It was impossible to adjust benefits in direct proportion to the taxes paid. But the proposed sewer district has borne a large part of all improvements and out of great disproportion to the direct benefits received. The district in question had never yet received its just dues. | The statements of Mr. Riter may be taken asafair expression of the views generally entertained by members of the City Council. It cannot be many days hence before some decisive action will be taken in the matter. . Suicide at Sandy. barn of Lorenzo forever springing Such effortson the no money, and they place in the lowly the palace, and oh! ial sunshine give and inmates, the wayside. they light up the shadowy corners and thoughts by part of parents cost may have an abiding. cottage as wellas in how like warm, gen- and fresh higher strength, better aspirations to its depend upon it, fewer hoodlums to disgrace our streets, and the more sacred precincts of home. Heaven’s choicest blessings rest upon the boy who hasagood mother. Her teachings are better than all the long sermons and Sunday school catechisms. The mother who wins the confidence of her boy and manages to keep it, holds in her possession the material to build around him with which a guardian net- work which shall be proof against the greater evils of the day, and within the safe enclosure, while the child looks trustingly to her for guidance, she may mould the plastic mind into beautiful shapes, and lay the foundation for habits of industry, kindness. we unlock truth, Love isthe hearts. morality key Love with begets and which love, whom back, QUESTION. are with fond delight to the warm, genial at- Wandering SEWERAGE show them where to cull the thorns that direct them to the pleasantest paths, and lief do we hail the moment of their departure? We rejoice at their departug as we would at the welcome release from some ice-bound region, and turn mosphere in which love and friendship finds a grateful haven of rest. ~ THE On Monday night a lamentable suicide occurred at Sandy. On that evening as Samuel Jenkins went into the confidence begets confidence, sympathy begets sympathy, but what avails it if we hold all the lovely attributes in bondage? Let us give expression to our best and happiest thoughts, and note the effect of such expressions upon those their comfort, and with what sense of re- The Local News. we love and whom we wish to love us. Otherwise we are no more comfort to our friends than the beautiful piece of statuary which delights the eye, but from whose cold, spiritless form there springs no response to the heart’s fond emotions ; no word of tender sympathy bidding us God speed and cheering us on. our way. Osecroft, his brother-in- law, he found the latter lying on the ground dead and with his neck broken. He had a halter strap around his neck, and it is supposed that he twisted the strap about a joist and had jumped from a wheel standing near, thus breaking his neck. It seems that Oscroft comes from afamily that has a natural tendency toward insanity and suicide, and the coronor’s jury states that his death was by hanging and his own act, done while temporarily insane. The man leaves a wife who is much broken up over the rash deed. Suit for a Child. There was a notable case in the Third District Court on Tuesday. The proceeding was upon an application for a writ of habeas corpus by Mrs. Anna Hansen to gain possession of her illegitimate child born in 1884,and now with Mrs. Rosa Kenney. Just after the child’s birth, the mother gave it into the keeping of Mrs. Kenney with whom it has ever since remained. Adoption papers were never given, but the mother gave the assurance that the child would always remain with Mrs. Kenney. The mother visited the child at times, and in 1885 she married George Hansen avd removed to Stockton still continuing, however, to occasionally visit her. offspring. But as it grew older, the youngster more and more as a stranger. In year Mrs. Hansen came the made to regard spring of her this a formal de- mand for the child which was refused and she has now instituted the present proceedings. On Friday morning Judge Boreman decided in favor of the mother, into whose custody the child was given. |