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Show DALLIN TRIES AGAIN TO DEPOSE STATUE SALT LAKE. Feb. 15. Renewed efforts arc being made by C E. Dal-in. Dal-in. native of Sprlngvllle, who Is now n resident of tho east and Q sculptor of international famo, to have the state rid Itself of the statue. "The Slcnul of Peace," which at present occupies a post of honor in the state capitol building. In a fit of anger aroused at the sight of the replica several years ago, the sculptor proceeded to tear and batter the statue to pieces. He-was He-was practically successful before he was pulled away from the wrath-Insplrlnp wrath-Insplrlnp work with the peaceful title. However, an ingenious custodian custo-dian donned a sculptor's apron and pieced the statue together agnln. since It In no way resembles the famous fa-mous Humpty Dumpty Now Mr. Dallln is tald to havo offered of-fered the state, through tho Ladles' Literal) club, the original of his statue,, "Maesasoll ' which was made for Xhe Pilgrim tercentenary at Prov-inceTown. Prov-inceTown. but he attaches the condition condi-tion that the plaster, "Signal of Peace' Is to he destroyed. The clur, ye-derday p.isv. d the o' -for on to Governor Mabey, urging that it bo accepted. |