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Show . Ranchers er human said. ON THE Will. Meet Tonight—The Washingtoy yesterday. Paris Exchange-—-Local Furniture—The meets the Great age of will this left banks state again capi- the last $60,000 to. $90,000. Gone to Detroit—C. A. Pore, erly, office seeretary of the Y. formM. C. A. here, has gone to Detroit to act as chairman of the membership committee of the Y. M. C. A. there Missionary Society te Meet—The Women’s Missionary. society of the Third Presbyterian church will meet Thursday evening, at the residence of Mrs. H. W. Reherd, 1645 Ninth East A. program has been .prepared. Regular regular EPPA ERR Meeting monthly OD ORT a AA to be Held—The meeting of the Cen- vill be held at the eloThs. Continental. ‘bank building, Friday, Sept.: ii, m, Evervbody interested ig Clean-Townw at 2:36 invited, p. names of Judges—The the judges for the state clean-town contest will not be announced until the winner of the contest is decided on. This closed Sept. 1, and the result will be made known in about two weeks. f On Publicity, hurst in Salt of Business—-W. Richfield, Lake Tdaho, yesterday 8. oe on east, He will spend some time eastern cities in the interest of licity campaign to be conducted Gem state. Betterment League ‘oft his way in the a pubby. the Mesting-—A meeting of the central committee of the Salt Lake. ‘City and County Betterment League will be held tomorrow evening at 7:30, at the office of RichR. Lyman in the Vermont building. Returns Fron Vacation—H. Smith, chief deputy in es the <cith. recorder, is me two week's vacation, w hich in Emigration canyon, Few Ww. office of from a he spent campers remain in the canyon, Mr. Smith said, and most of them intend moving down soon, of God. Barnum, the Utah, First died South old- at his street. 94 years old and Salt 60 Lake, died at the years. Word has Hall, been tions City. to explain exactly on the the H. is ac- President has Carranza of Mr. acquaintance gov- of this Mexico. Mr. Fuller with because Zapata, the rebel chief. He believes he will be able to induce Zapata to. cease his warfare. He was once held prisoner by Zapata, who released him whe ep he arcs unable to secure a ran Mr. Hall was manager of ihe. "Valley House ae the corner of South Temple and West Temple, 20 years ago. HEiver since then he has lived in Mexico... At one time he owned six hotels in and around Mexico City. At the time of the Madero revolution he had disposed of all his hotels except one:in Cuernavaca, a city about 50 miles south o Mexico City, in the heart of the region which Zapata controls. -It was here that he obtained his knowledge of the revolutionist chief which he hopes now to use to good advantage. Mr. Hall is known as an energetic man who is doing all he can to further the interests of peace in Mexico. slain AA de ied Se erase New Newspaper Makes Its Initial Appearance The first issue- Standard, which at creditable a the was Saturday ty, is of Roosevelt published Roosevelt, last Duchesne newspaper. coun- Accord- ing to announcement made on its, editorial page the new newspaper will be independent in politics and wil! strive to boost for the upbuilding of Roosevelt and the Uinta basin.; The paper is to be a weekly, published every Saturday. . May is the publisher and Arnold "Reef is editor. The first issue had eight pages and published some live news of the Duchesne country. If is to be taken as publication should a good See M. a‘A. A. The following the first a criterion be able to business, issue the new build up ticn appointments Sept, 12. dent Mrs. Mrs. Miss Mrs. M. I. A. conven- are announced St. Joseph, and.13; for Presi- Martha H. Tingey; St. George, Lucy W. Smith; a Sanpete, Jane B. Anderson; Fremont, Ruth ‘May Fox; North Weber, Emma cites d: Liberty, Miss Charlotte Stewa . President United Guard returns Sept. ‘from een ‘Ogden. 20. States, and association. of He fhe Weed Law-~—Lorenzo Hopla c* Mapleton, is.in the city in the interest of the enforcement of the noxious weed law: passed by the legisla- ture in 1911. He declares it would add from $10 to $800 an acre to land if weeds were kept down. Mr. Hopla says, are in Sauerecmeot of the law. Invitation World’s the offic re The favor farmers, of the Published—vThe ee Greek Bulletin last received . Commissioner grants for in a bulletin to be the the help United they of entrust of postoffices exchange Greek of an Greeks savings, remittances and to for rel- express companies, banks and United are and reliable mediums depositories for sav- ings, he says, but all Greeks should be- ware of, fraudulent companies that make a practice’ of duping the unsopristicated out of their money. Pappanikolaou invites all Greeks who.have the least doubt as to the safety of their savin$s to come and see him at once and he will give them whatever help and advice he can. at John James, nae an account of Deputy Commissioner Garner Curran’s reception in this city by the local insurance men, and a notice of the Deseret Assocla- tion of Underwriters’ invitation to all insurance delegates to the San Francisco convention to stop over in Salt Lake. Demand for Peaches—The Utah Fruit Growers’ association is finding a steady demand for Utah peaches. It is estimated that the total shipment east this year will be over 700 carloads. Members of the association Rave made a good impression in the east and secured good prices by ineluding an average of 7 pounds surplus to every bushel of peaches. Glass. Is Joins British Army—Freeman sett, representative A. Spalding this city, the main that A. Basoe sporting goods company in is in receipt of a letter*from office of the company saying Goodwill Spaldifg, Jr., who is representative of the company in Paris, has joined the British dragoons. ‘And makes the Hoves so canis more s cheerful. Tell your Architect to have plenty of light in your new home. Insist on your Contractor using the best grade of Glass—it paya you better—and costs 377 eres Se eI By mee rene war, is all over is to of to the raise the the tem- land. The on beers tax in other parts of the is expressed that the tobacco traffic, to people are . opposed should to be taxed the limit, in ere it would seem increase their burden But we ate IS still improved real esta ASHTON-JENKINS money on Main St. co.—47 S, M. TAYLOR & CO. Funeral Directors. 261 to 257 B. = and establishment South at M Caacerusnent) 8S. LL, ¥- City, the saxation of liquors NEW BILL AT and tax with those able Mrs. C. A. Walker (W. C. T..U.)—I am of those temperance workers who do not think it consistent in the government to license the liquor traffic, as it gives it official recognition as legitimate business, when it is oO For that reason I. must say that T would not approve of any taxation ‘of the traffic toms taxation, to relieve the deficit in cus- receipts. Tax The Rev. Dr. ically, I-do not to tax liquor, other G. E. things: Davies—Theoretit a good as it may think be considered IMPERIAL OPERA COMPANY thing and make them stand ‘all the traffic as making the government a partner will bear. in the liquor business. But from Bishop F) §. Spalding—I am a propractical standpoint I should say it is hibitionist, and do not regard taxation]a good thing to make the Hquor biases on liquors with much favor anyhow. har its share of the burdens of tax agree with John Stuart Mill that tion, and from this point of view cre: ; direct taxes are the best, though sider it appropriate enough to increase} sometimes indirect taxes may be necesits taxation in the scheme to make up because, as he says, men are so which to deriye an increased Major R. W. Mrs. revenue. Young—This. war has Richards says she active in temperance has nothing to say. F. S. work now, | Attorney turned se oe Inspector ©. A. Carlson of police department has just letter written his son missionary in Carlson, a which the by young i the local received narrates a ahd commencing and a few days stripped sent and back searched indignities to and pleasure. In ness age, field the left of this labor is only city we on June his this Commendation during the of yet mittee from the Salt. the county condition the and The that a thus made recombefore and attracin a report by a com- Lake eliminate committee County the the report sewerage system laun- odor. be installed befoulment. Manager Nelson last spring notified the county health department tter that he would gladly make such improvements as the department recommended in order to make the resort sanitary, and 3 ig, of these improvements have been ade, according to the report of the committee. from the medical cielo Will Utilize Ditch _ ehine, which For Flushing city commission night, gallons daily it is of of a compressor was authorized at the estimated water consumption will for ma- by the meeting last that be over saved street some of those of now tically compelled to enter This feeling, however, a o know this engaged the difficulty. is noticeable this or pessibi on the gary is somewhat. No just. what country in apparently one seems the war may the of one way bring prosper- differ glean a definite opinion. Many think the war will make this country rich, while others consider it a calamity for this nation as well as the European nations.” Mr. Dininny said that in just a few hours Senator Smoot and he were able {o secure the approval of both the war and the interior departments regarding the city’s making a reservoir on the Fort Douglas reservation. He de scribed Senator Smoot, i never seen tmtil he met whom he had him in Wash- ington, as a busy, earnest worker, and one who has much -influence there. Only from Senator Smoot, said Mr. Dininny, did he hear any war talk while in Washington, and this probably because Senator Smoot, being a leading member of the committee on foreign relations, was brought more closely in touch with the ‘subject than other members of the senate. The people of central Utah are loyal to local manufactures, according to Roscoe W. Hardley, who has just returned Sevier Mr. from a trip through counties. The special HEardley’s secure an from the county to county in to Utah was additional oor eee commissioners of improve the display of ae the Chamber of Commerce in this city. ly visit Utah and object of The commissioners readi- consented to the sugzestion. Mr, Hardley says the section visited ‘nohe turbing has of good the crops and uneasiness- ‘business circles in he is feeling that is other dis- sec- tions. in the flushing. for the pur- acter by in. the high school it is rapid- reports in- ly approaching the 500 mark college ~ crease of 30 per cent The regular theology. In “Three at the Variety is the fundamental’ of . the Orpheum bill this week, and unusual novelties are strongly in evidence. The headliner, Chrystal Herne, appears in a vaudeville vehicle entitled “Dora,” which makes a strong-appeal to the evotees of intense dramatic plays. The Alastian song bird, Frances De Grossart, is with us again. She is the Frances of the ‘dust Two Girls’ act that played the Orpheum the. third week in January. Prince Lai Mon Kim, a Chinese, sings with a clear tenor voice, and Zabelle and company have a.buriesque pantomime meeting today. tional period nesday. The will first be held long next devo- Wed- The cafeteria this year will be under the direction of Miss Arnie Woodbury, one of last vear’s graduates. She will be assisted. by Miss Ida Cooper. Preparations are being made to ‘begin serving luncheon the latter this week or the’first part part of of next. skit and the and Gardiner Trio the all. news scene Three farmers living on water-log-|, land three miles south of Granger will commence the work of draining ‘a h0-acre tract shortly. They will per- form the work under the supervision of Guy A. Hart, assistant in charge of oheeas drainage investigations in Utah. in a pleasing voice Gibson are said unicyclists of is an important actual accordeon that will photographs of hostilities is to the pari fine musical the a and find foothold about to be perversion meén are big enough théir among sacrifices its the from. law in an wunwas in to primal snatcheq ‘of is rendered by the ‘The Witching Frour”’ tonight and there will will be a be repeated matinee to- morrow. ek OR Bae Kitty , Flynn — is roving an ex tionally pleasing -feacure of the © press ‘bill this: week. She is an extremely pretty and vivacious »zirl whose songs and dances and gowns rove unusuaily attractive. The p ‘ram is ,one. “hroughout “alliday See of the is headed and amusing by sort William and Anna Turner in a. funny entitled “A Modern Cleopa= % secure treasures them corrupt by a hands they fight, and Aght hard and wickedly That is the stry of ‘The Spoilers,” the “i * 2 Broadway—Commencing’ sunning.for the the Broadway remainder today and the -weelk @ of offers the first release of ‘he new Paramount pictures unde? the lirection of Daniel Frohman; “The Lost Paradise,” _ generally conceded to. be the greatest ein and labor play ever staged, a eading role is played by ‘hat sterlin gins of “Alias Jimmy Valentine” fk H. nakes first appearance his. screen. B. Warner, who ‘on the in. Sait Fires in August. promise and brave enough to-go into known country such as Alaska 1898 program and has already become decidedly popular with Salt Lake amusement lovers. _ Seventy-seven Lake during cording Lente rurt orchestra. ‘The. company is without juestion ohe of the strongest stock organizations ever seen in Salt Lake City from of the Pantages management for this week. Arrangements have been made to procure these pictures regularly as an exclusive Pantages feature. Phdtel interesting, and . Henderson. Amedio is a master of the and his will be a number please War intensely press. agent -to. be has Jessie s and exciting action and is not lacking in comedy, The. piece is splendidly staged in each ‘of the four aets, and a to fires the occured month the report of August ac- of By- W. Hy water, chief of the fire department, to the city commission today. Twentynine of the, fires -were in buildings and the total ich others property was amounting hazarded $610,866. were grass fires. se was $15, covered, to py ‘by 313.2 254.69. the fires 605.86. insurance The was property valued at ne A ETI GE errr Lydia White, Hockiee, To Assist David Reese An eo rec ceived with. frieids and is that to the by by the assist Lakers talented that admirers promised Salt eie pleabure ranged will the of tenor, the: concert of ar- prominent David Reese, the tabernacle at Te Lydia lady has, young in committee for be numerous Miss Wednesday. Miss White has heard ‘in recital in Salt Lake Utah's the famous Boston Symphony orchestra, which is considered the greatest orchestra organization in -America. Utah is proud of Miss Wiite, and ‘the press of the east has been very strong in its praise of her wonderful tec hnic and delightful interpretation of many of the most famous harp solos. -Assisting Mr. Reese, will be Mr. J. J. McClellan, organist and accompanist, who will in addition to accompanying Mr. Reese appear twice on the program, rendering some of his most famous or- numbers. The ONE next not been since her return from Boston, where she did considerable professional work, both in individual recitals and as harpist with tabernacle. Hiverything Alarm System at Fair city commission this morning. In discussing the petition of the state board of examiners for such a system to be installed at the expense of the city, ayor Samuel C.. Park explained that the city had offered to maintain the system if the fair association wou stall it, but that the city has not money $1,000 ne to buy and place fair buildings. The installation would and pif 000. nied and file T. Resumes as s es cost Se tsaes The petition Rr eee EARL PARDOE his studio work was de- | in dramatic art and its allied branches at So. mple. Students enrolled Tuesday——Advertisement, ready BIG DANCING for the first 48 HE. every’ big CROWDS AT THE LAKE. good the So popular has dancing ‘been at the big resort all summer that the manage- will day will season dance at Saltair night. ment has week during arranged for two September. Saltair : nd sane depot The the on parties They held on Thursday and nings, and two trains each will be Saturday evewill leave the these nights for the first train will leave at 7:45, second trip at 8:15. fare of 25 BY WALT cents he regular will hold and ty will admit every one to dance The ing. Thareaay night dance nee, week be a continuation of Thursnight “carnivals,” and ee bands furnish musi¢c for continuous danc- All of the new dances will be permitted, and the programs will be popular in character. Many reservations ‘have already been made on the first train by large parties. The cool fall nights and the perfect ventilation of the Saltair pavilion make dancing during September one of the finest features of the resort, War : Salt Lake City will not pay for the installation-of-a-fire-alarm. system for the grounds of the State Fair association, according to a decision reached by the OF THE is tomorrow / post choir, City Can Not Install and ged the summer will find Abroad,” Witching whistler. Tne Orpheum Trav a Pictures: are an important step toward the perfect film, the series at the -theater this week eee the mobilization of Buropean troo The. ‘Orpheum Concert Orchestra under the direction of Mr. Levi Harmon, Jr., entertains with its concert music. twith | age tem n the Drainage at Granger. direction of Sig. musical director Italy. Theater— ‘The dance with extreme ease ‘and grace. Ernie and Ernie are one of the features of the show. a German girl some . very pleasing coniedy turns, and acrobatic stunts, ending with a-real rag dance, unusual owing to the dancers having put three feet and a crutch’ between them, Fred Kornau is an expert Australian while the over last year. classes are Godfrey by Utah Salt with & Sour” is drawing good crowds at the Utah theater this week and patrons of the house have been loud in their praise of the clever work shown by the differant members of the company. in gohestre,, will supply be the champion world. “Their act of the program MISS ERNIE. Feet of Comedy” er numbers. steadily: MHolt- appear Doree_is the French will be. seen’ in .her comedienne, Jack gan ‘business will as. Carmen is said under the direction of Prof. Stephens, Class Work Under Way will render the famous chorus from At L. D. S. University |*Verdi's ‘“Ernani,” also a group of ligkt- Routine class work was well under way at the L. D.,S. university this morning. The registration increases Vivian others and not a dull moment. it is claimed, is experienced while she is on the stage. White, Central Utah Loyal To Utah Industry 18,000 The compressor machine will enable the city flushers to be filled) from ditches or canals instead of from the high pressure water main. An appro- priation of $400 was made chase of the machine. with embroglio. relations recommended and the sewage be conveyed to the shore, where it c be properly disposed of; that at least two extra comfort stations be provided near the bath houses, and that warnings be place in the bath rooms warning against their nation ropean’ only in New. York and other cities north of Washington, In Washington there is absolutely Pe about such mobili- dries and the care of the garbage. Tho odor along the shore, the committee reported, comes from the decomposition of organic matter, and is not injurious to health. Manager Nelson announced to the committee that he intends to fill in with sand the stagnant pool on which that refuse gath- ers the as Hey. one of the most sprightly performances in- vaudeville: Madie De Long,..the well-known char- Orpheum, in the war will necessarily be so strained that this country will be prac- foreign last. and toilets, the that opinions society. of into feel stars Anton Kirbes, augmented This war They and ‘Cavalleria Such Those who like bright jollity. and catchy melodies pleasure in ‘‘All Aboard for re- drawn hardly The report, which has not yet been made public in detail, is signed b Drs. R. W. Fisher, A. err and L. W. Snow. The inspection Ww as made in July and in the-report the committee commended the improvement in the be can Medical society, appointed at the.request of Manager Joseph Nelson to inspect the resort and report its findings to yet and needed Saltair is entirely sanitary tive, were made yesterday to Prest. E. D. Hammond the will reverse, improvement season, others into country that morning. present of this or the County Medical Society Has Report on Saltair mendation He greatly Swedish Carlson war. so zation is practically complete, and that their forces are prepared to strike at a moment’s notice, though does not indicate the enemy at which the blow may be directed. His letter bore the Swedish. postmark of August 19; it was received by Inspec- tor European ity ences. that that States how- Zon8 health, and exciting experi- writes thus “Hastern business people and politicians,” said Mr Dininny, “are of the opinion that such contingenciés may yet arise as -will Lani the United his and reports himself. as in undismayed by his He busi- e 19 17 he in ‘ported a. diversity of opinion concernIng the ultimate effect the war would have on the internal commerce of this country, and said that among leading business men and politicians of the east, with the eats of those in Washington, there is a strong feeling release who the said effect senthe his Carlson, .from little years where, able and ‘that of Elder Carlson; tation of which eventually Dininny improvement with and sung. the. music .under, the. Ernest Gargano, late ofthe Scala -theater, Senator ead Holmstad, was get Mr. marked open for any mat- Romito, ‘many role presented east a conditions, far An reser- military assisted pe Nadia and greatest . the noticed Douglas he condition “Business picking .up inte ever, to city of Fort which sf testa marched he the Reed Smoot to attend to at Washington. Mr. Dininny’s trip was purely for as- In the meantime been arrested matter the “Carmen” Raoul the cast. Mlle. opera star, who and excep- of surance that he was an American citizen. He was kept in confinement for the remainder of the day and the followin night. companion had ‘the the this aft- are be made will Ruben five York With now Trovatore,”’ mann, re- on being his New cities. the matinee sales Rusticana”’ Sanctis, voir subjected despite covering! Washington, marvelous picture which is at the Lake theater‘f filling out the week daily matinees. Mule. Liane Doree, Sig. Raimonde Scala, John Murfee, Saul Roselle, Regina De tion before. the prison, trip has .. inee or evening performance. ce will be no advance in the regular price Part of the operas “Il. Rigolett,” oT reservation, again thrown in jail. After three heurs’ detention he was given a hearing, and again a to eastern Dininny with Seat reservations may in letter was written, they went out to a little village in ‘the vicinity to distribute tracts. Agreeing upon a place where they would meet after making a trip through different. parts. of the village, young Carlson reached the point of rendezvous ahead of his friend, and sat down to read while Waiting for him. In a few minutes he turned round in response to a touch on the shoulder and found himself facing four rifles in the hands of as many soldiers. He was sharply ordered to accompany his captors, though ho explanations were made, and was conducted to. the Military prison. On his demand to be brought before the captain, heplearned that he was suspected of being a Russian spy, and was was J. ernoon. A. teresting experiences through which he recently passed. Elder Carlson and companion have been laboring in Holmstead, from weeks other AMUSEMENTS Pantages—w Vith stars of international note as soloists, the -Imperial Grand Opera company of Ttaly, on its first American tour, after a, season of unprecedented, success at the Palace theater, New York, will be presented at Pantages for anniversary week only, is not in- Joseph Sweden, man H. AT THE PANTAGES. + YOUNG ELDER CARLSON CITY ATTORNEY DININNY PUT IN SWEDISH JMIL; HOME FROM WASHINGTON CHARGE, RUSSIAN SPY City OF ITALY WAAD the deficit in the national revenues caused by falling off of the customs on account of the Huropean war. often stupid, and taxation on liquor is an indirect tax. I believe the government might find other sources from Water ON lending = to pay, than with those who are. not able. People who drink to excess are not those able to pay the debts of a nation. that as of than increase the income case long as the liquor interest employ the |fewest number of help as compared with other industries, and make the most money, it would be just as well to 1914 cther non-essentials. Nephi L. Morris—I don’t believe in increasing the burden already borne by those impoverished, by drink. Rather emergencies like the present. This view is shared by some Salt Lake’ temperance workers, but as the following expressions show, is not shared by others. A number of prominent local people in response to inquiries from the eseret Pe ex~ pressed themselves as follo Mrs. BE. E. Shepard—I he ce given this matter any special thought; but By the purchase WAR nue fof at first. mention, 9 upset the calculations of the government regarding customs receipts, and expenditures can hardly be reduced without embarrassment to the government, and it is necessary to find other sources of revenue. For my part I don’t know of a better source of reve- customs interesting Advertisement) CO. SOUTH WEST TEMPLE, Phone ‘Wasatch 3200. arte Martin Coal Co., 47 Main. Sells ae the best coals. no more, if you get it from us, Our immense stock, and. close selling price will surprise and please you. Keep us in mind, when you build. THE CULMERS Young Spalding is only 28 years of age, but he is six feet tall and an athlete. ere in the people the favor needed or- issued Lake deficiency by by in revenue and liquers, and country the view liquor, beer and which so many immi- has Drafts must be paya- ble in London. The regularly licensed, States Utah, of Salt their atives in Greece. of States, warning careful whom Sdbnaiehon Community ganization Elks Social—On Thursday evening, Sept. 17, the first of the winter sogatherings which for several years have been features of Elks club entertainments will be given. Elaborate preparations are being made for the. opening of the eo season .of the Bebra fe. ede Ms Favors iiiareau special Suggestion of ‘lL. the of the the Elder Issues Pcs and Advice To Local Greek Residents agian meet caused advanced representatives the latter’s Appointments. Y. of perance to instruc- attitude needs accompanies his that ake, Fuller: to the here Salt Fuller, representative, Mr. ernment Halil of Paul personal country of received formerly Gen, Wedgwood Goes Hast—Adjutcnt Geenral . A. Wedgwood left yesterday for Bosten to attend the annual meetings of the Adjutants General as- sociation proposition raising sary L. week to consider further the furniture ‘bi These ranged from was the speak- plan David companying report Paris as completely cut off the financial map for the present, and no ‘exchange of any kind possible with that great center. commission the Barnum Witson’s for Washington——~Roland R. who is a student in the law Capitol is FORMER UTARN WILL THY TO DIOSUADE ZAPATA Deseret university, The was Capt. Christian A. Dahl, who. for a number of years ran the steamer, General Garfield, on the waters of TRAINS, Association of Life Underwriters ee. sat the Commercial club tol. ee came to Utah with the first company of pioneers. He was born at Elizabethtown, Canada, May 9, 1800. even of the capitol intelligence, It Charles Mexico No this M. Cannon, president stake, spoke in the est pioneer in ome, 425 west Mr, | LOCAL BRIEFS | for Angus Lake SEPTEMBER WEDNESDAY HO mere The Deseret News is on Sale on Every Train That Leaves or Enters Salt. Lake Daily. After 2:30 p. m. Patrons Who Can Not Obtain it Are Requested to Intorm The News Office, Georgetown 9, 1894. ago said that of the objections raised against the doctrine of the pre-existence of man, none appeals to sound reason as much as does the doctrine itself. A’ plan so broad—so magnanimous—in its application could never have been concocted by UTAH’S GREATEST COUNTRY NEWSPAPER. of years NEWS On Taxation of Liquors Deseret tabernacle, his subject being ‘‘Pre-Existence of Man.” Elder Cannon News re Woolley, The house Elder of Salt Semi -Weekly school of SEPTEMBER Twenty Sunday. And many others who see no @aily papers are regular readers of NEWS Files News. Sheep Men Fruit Growers THE the o From EVENING. Salt Lake Temperance Workers | TWENTY YEARS AGO. Farmers ; DESERET MASON (FOR THE DESERET NEWs), Oh, somebody. poisoned the emperor’s dog, yea, gave it of arsenic more than a pound; at dawn it was lying out in the fog, its legs in the air and its tail on the ground. The emperor muttered; “This 0 SOY genes: peer insult, by jing, most certainly calls for an ocean of blood; and now I shall climb on the frame of thea king ei handed my bow-wow a poisonous spud.” The emperor summoned his three million men, and told mem to scrap, while the scrapping was fine; the king, much offended, emerged from his den, and called for his soldiers, and got them in line. Ah, then there was war, and the sickening thud, and there was a soul searching chorus of groans; and travelers waded through rivers ot blood, or twisted their ankles on hillocks of bones. The homes of the people made excellent fires, and women were widowed without their consent; and children were waiting in vain for the sires whose blood for a bow-wow was foolishly spent, And when it was over, and legions were'slain, a horse doctor looked at the emperor’s Spitz. “The beast wasn’t poisoned,” he muttered, “that’s plain—the confounded dog was a victim of fits.” comms (D3 0 Mazes . % i |
