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saying that a bill had been oduced in Parliament to give Queen authority to forbid killseals in Behring Sea by British ects, and declaring the British govment could not take further action he matter until this bill was passed parliament.

THE CHILIAN WAR.

the

By this time the flotilla had divided, coming towards the Magallenes at half speed; the "Condell" on the starboard side, the "Sargeanto Aldea" on port, and the "Lynch," which was the last to enter the bay, nearly bows on.

They formed a triangle, with the opening of the angle towards the "Magallenes.”

In this manner the flotilla approachthe cruiser, from whose funnel hugh clouds of smoke gave evidence that she was getting steam up as quickly as possible.

the bureau of American republics con- The captain gave a few warning intain interesting details of the Chilian structions to the gunners, and told them civil war. The new Chilian congress that every shot must count, and not to convened by Balmaceda has placed fire until they were sure of hitting absolute power in his hands. It has something. authorized him, "pending the pacification of the country," to arrest and transport persons at will; to augment the land and sea forces; to expend the public revenues without regard to estimates; to procure money by pledging the credit of the State, renWASHINGTON, June 4.-The navy dering account to Congress, and to artment received official informa- suspend the right of meeting and tonight of the peaceful surrender liberty of the press. In pursuance of the Chilian insurgent "Itata" at these powers decrees are published in ique. The information was con- the Diario Official releasing four promed in a dispatch from Admiral Mc-inent citizens suspected of sympathy n. The "Itata" arrived from Toco- with the congressional revolutionists a last night and was placed at the from imprisonment in Santiago prison. position of Admiral McCann this on their depositing $50,000 each in rning. She had on board, the Valparaiso national banks to the order batch says, 5,000 rifles; also the am- of the secretary of the interior, connition taken from the schooner ditioned on their not taking part in the bert and Minnie, off the port of revolutior. They are further required 1 Diego. She had no other muni- to reside in Europe and not to return s of war than those belonging to to Chili without the special permission ship, and had transferred nothing of the government. Ten or twelve the "Esmeralda" with whom she other citizens also were released from amunicated off "Acapulco," Mex. imprisonment on similar conditions, miral McCann says the cruiser their bonds ranging from $3000 up to harleston” arrived at Iquique to- $50,000, but with permission to 7 and the "Pensacola" was expected main within the Chilian territory ore night. The "Itata" will now "provided they do not take part in sent back to San Diego, probably politics." der convoy of a cruiser. She will be ivered to the United States court cials at San Diego and proceedings ainst her will be resumed. Secretary Tracy gave an Associated ess reporter the chain of circumnces that led up to

THE PEACEFUL SURRENDER

the United States of the "Itata" toy. The secretary says that the de

e for the surrender came from the

re

Nothing interrupted the stillness of that beautiful morning. A light breeze helped to temper the heat from the scorching rays of a torrid sun.

Suddenly, a small blue flag was run up the mast of the "Condell," and a puff of smoke was followed by a loud report. The fun had begun.

With scarcely a minute's intermission, the "Lyuch" and "Sargento Aldea" took up the refrain, and bullets were flying through the rigging of the "Magallenes."

Reports as though a magazine had burst informed those engaged in the fray that the "Magallenes" had begun to work.

As the government gunboat attacked the "Magallenes" she could only work her forward batteries and her light Hotchkiss guns.

The "Almirante Lynch" and the "Condell," the two torpedo boats which surprised and sunk the insurgent ironclad, "Blanco Encalada, but which appear to have been less successful in subsequent operations, while lying in Valparaiso harbor, are guarded by two Her heavy stern guns could not be field pieces and metrailleuses stationed brought into play. She was in a very on Custom House mole to secure them disadvantageous position, as the "Saragainst treachery from within or with-geanto Aldea" swept her port side,

out.

aders of the insurgent party at in the treasury department. Recently
uique shortly after the vessel illegal-
I thought it wise and prudent to pro-
escaped from the custody of the pose an extension of the 43 bonds. The
arshal at San Diego. The govern-able to pay these bonds when they
treasury department is abundantly
ent was informed by these leaders
at they disapproved of the action of mature. In view of the fact that $50,-
e officers of the vessel and made 000,000 in gold has been exported
ers through Admiral McCann to within a short period of time I deemed
acefully surrender her to the United it unwise to do anything just now to
ates as soon as she arrived in Chilian decrease the value of currency in
These offers were communi- national banks. My prediction today
ted to the department at Washington and at the rate of 2 per cent. interest
is that these bonds may be extended,
nd in due time accepted by this gov will bear a premium, a condition of
nment without, however, implying
ay recognition on the part of the credit that exists nowhere in the world
nited States of the insurgents as
lligerents. As soon as the offer was
cepted a telegram authorizing him to

aters.

ase the chase was sent to Capt. Remy, the "Charleston," but the steamer ad already sailed when the telegram ached Acapulco. Secretary Tracy id the "Itata" would be sent up to an Diego.

THE CAPTAIN'S STATEMENT.
The commander of the "Itata"

ates the arms were not embarked at
an Diego, but at a point many miles
t sea. The Iquique government

besides."

VALPARAISO, June 4.-Chanaral has been the scene of another battle which resulted in the sinking of one merchant bark and the defeat of the of the insurgent cruiser "Magallanes." entire government flotilla at the hands

On the morning of the 24th, a sail was discovered by the lookout coming into the bay from the northeast. Hardly had this vessel been sighted when another and another was des

cried, a little more towards the south. Glasses were soon brought to bear on them, and they were recognized as the laims this circumstance modifies the tuation considerably and will prob- Condell" and "Sargeanto Aldea." government vessels "Admiral Lynch," bly result in a speedy solution of the As they were at a great distance the ifficulties between the admirals and captain coolly ordered his men to conhe Junta. The authorities at the tinue their breakfast. ame time declare that the cargo of he "Itata" is of little importance, takng into consideration the small numer of arms.

The men did so, but by the time the flotilla was within range, every man was at his post and all hands were ready for the fray, which from the odds BALMACEDA'S AUTHORITY. against them, the insurgents expected South American mails received by would result in their enemies' favor.

while the "Condell" did the same on

the starboard. Exposed as she was to the raking fire of the "Sargeanto Aldea" and the "Condell" the "Magallenes" made every shot tell.

A shell from the "Magallenes" carried away the remaining smokestack of the "Lynch" and killed over twenty All three of the government men. boats concentrated their fire on the forward batteries of the "Magallenes," and soon the forward port battery was Aldea." disabled by a shot from the "Sargeanto

The "Magallenes" responded by blowing the forward mast of the "Con

dell" into the sea.

After this the fight raged fiercely and the "Sargeanto Aldea" was nearly blown to pieces.

Both her masts were gone, her deck, and the pilot house and ofsmokestack was on a level with the ficers' cabins were smashed into splinters.

"The "Lynch" fired a torpedo at the "Magallenes."

It came straight for the bow, but by a singular coincidence a huge cannon ball dropped into the water, causing a swell which changed the direction of the torpedo.

On, on went the diverted torpedo, until it came up to the bark "Bertha

E."

All hands of that vessel were on deck watching the battle, when suddenly an explosion took place right under them, drenching them from head to foot. Before they could collect their senses, the vessel began to siuk, and in a few minutes had disappeared from view, only the masts showing.

The crew managed to escape in the boats and by swimming ashore.

Only two persons were killed, and they were two sailors who were in the bunks. It is supposed that they were wounded, as the explosion took place on the starboard of the vessel where their bunks were located.

The "Condell" kept up an incessant fire on the "Magallenes," and in order to bring all her broadside to bear on the "Condell," ," the rebel cruiser turned about. The "Lynch" began a fusilade from its guns, blowing the yardarm of the cruiser into the sea. At the end of the yardarm was the flag. In a moment one of the gunners sprang overboard, and with a few strokes caught the yard arm, catching hold of the ropes which were thrown to him from the ship. He was standing on the deck, holding on to the dripping flag. This action caused the revolutionists to fight with more vim, and it soon became too hot for the government vessels.

The Condell gave the signal and at full speed the flotilla put to sea. They continued using their guns, but with little effect. The Magallenes gave chase as best she could, but seeing that it was useless she returned to Chanaral. After the smoke of the battle had cleared away it was discovered that the vessel was not so badly injured as was reported. Her forward port battery was badly damaged and part of the gun carriages had been demolished, but aside from these casualties and a little of the rigging being gone, no further damage was done.

On the other hand, over three score of men were more or less wounded and about twenty-two dead.

The government vessels put on all steam and proceeded to Valparaiso, where they went into repairs. It is hoped by the government to have them ready in one or two weeks to proceed north again.

The "Huascar," which was erroneously reported lost, was at Iquique when last heard from getting ready to go on a trip of destruction with the O'Higgins." The barks "Alene" and "Albatross" were very badly injured by the shots from the vessels. The "Alene" had a big hole in her bow, while the "Albatross" was without

two of her masts.

A LETTER FROM MIDWAY.

It is about time that this quiet but thrifty place up in the fruitful plateau of the Timpanogas River was heard from in the lower levels, and wherever else the NEWS circulates with its messages of weal and woe, cradle and coffin, wedding and

weather.

wideawake enterprise f

None but the readers and friends of to the the NEWS can fully realize the far- Trustees Robey, Huber and Bron reaching power for good wielded by and the liberality of the taxpayer such a vehicle of information. In this furthermore a new development of mutual work no place is too remote, financial character, by the establish. no community too small not to be ment of J. J. Schneiter's hotel and able to contribute to the general in-bathing resort-a substantial two-story terest. brick structure at the foot of the hot pot near the mouth of Snake creek.

To begin with the immediate, I have to record two very entertaining no less than instructive meetings held yesterday, in honor of the birthday anniver sary of Brigham Young, in our assembly hall. The forenoon was devoted to the Y. L. and M. I. A., and the afternoon, amid a crowded audience, to the Primary Association, when the little ones were both entertained and entertaining, the former by Sisters Howard and Freeze from Salt Lake City, the latter by a number of wellrendered recitations and songs. Both gatherings were edifying and will be productive of much good-a worthy sequel to the Stake_conferences held last Friday over at Heber, where much valuable advice was given to the young and rising generation, for most of whom in this county the school doors closed last week for the summer vacation. The private school in Midway, which was started April 13th, immediately upon the close of the public free school curriculum, with an enrolment of about 65, is still keeping on, with the intention of running till July 3rd. At present the attendance is somewhat lower, owing to the field occupations requiring the help of the boys and girls in many families, and also on account of the state of health, which has been bad of late, through the unforeseen and unparalleled rapid fluctuations in the temperature and consequent changes in the atmosphere. The little ones have been suffering much from the mumps and similar aliments. There was a scare (fortunately not based on fact) as to a more malignant malady, but I am happy to state that Dr. Lindsay, our county quarantine physician, is now perfectly satisfied with our sanitary condition.

One great drawback is the impure quality of the water supply, which, however, is in a good way of being remedied as soon as the inevitable farm works admit of other cares and thoughts. Several weeks ago repeated meetings of the citizens were held to that end, and a provisional committee has been chosen, with Alva J. Alexander as chairman, to devise the best ways and easiest means of getting the pure and copious water of some springs on the hill sides into the township for general distribution.

This, by the way, reminds me of the almost unanimously signed and universally seconded petition for the incorporation of Midway into a town, a mile and a half by three-quarters of a mile in extent. This precinct or ward already numbers about 1000 souls, almost every head of a family living and thriving on his own ground and supporting the community with his own taxes. With a solid and compact

In fact, both the elements and the intellects promise prosperity. The will be certain to abide with us, if w only preserve the peace that we have been enjoying these many years these sequestered vales. The "bu bub''and whirlpool of politics have by yet reached up into these rural retreat fanned by the cool breezes from the snow-crammed canyons of the Wasat mountains. LEO HÆFELL MIDWAY, Wasatch Co., Utah, Jm 2, 1891.

DEEP CREEK.

Here we are in the midst of the mir ing excitement prospectors and miners going and coming east an west. Yesterday we met a party miners just from California by tean They called their company the Fa jack company, and were bound for the Dugway.

While we were at Willow Springs we witnessed a miners' stampede. Tali about your cattle stampede, or the wild asses in the East; either would have been laid in the shade. Looking at from where we stood, we saw com buck boards, wagons, men driving animals, more wagons, a pack train jacks and jennies. This was fun, they refused to cross a little stream water the recent rains had made. Or of the men shoved them into the dirt while the other fished them out. they went, with the little jacks kickin the mosquitoes under the left ear, hele skelter.

I asked several where they were ing. They in turn whispered: "Foli ing them fellows." "Where are the going?"Don't know." But they were all heading for the Deep Creek tains, plain in sight, a great mea of granite with no possibility of ore in it. An old miner by the na of Boyd had taken gold from Gol Hill and salted some one for a hoar.

At this place there is not so much excitement, but the first question asked is, "Where is the railroad, when is coming, where is our Bacon?" The teams are continually passing, bu mostly going in, the cold grub and drink having given out. We met one four horse team and asked the men if they had anything that would cure rattlesnake bite. One answered, in a mournful tone, "We started mit five gallons, but the vagon shake the bung owut,so we don't got some." They to are on the road home.

What is wanted out here are good

Among the limited literature which our farmers are granted leave to peruse at the brief leisure of the long days of unremitting toil, the columns of the NEWS occupy the distinction of first choice, especially for the reason that the denizens of the widely scat- organization into some sort of muni- middle, are wanted here.

miners and prospectors. None of those fellows that have been selling greengroceries, young onions and asparagus. or people that part their hair in the

H. J. FAUST.

tered habitations and settlements in cipal order and union, we will make The mines are rich enough and will these valleys of the mountains rapid strides toward substantial pro- pay big when the railroad shall have are enabled through your numerous gress, and "1891" will prove one of the reached here; but until that time, star correspondences from all ends and most eventful in its history. Already at home. nooks of the Territory to hear from we have the daily mail, since April old friends and acquaintances, former 1st, and then the town incorporation, dear neighbors, etc., whom different then the waterworks, then vast imfates have dispersed in different parts.provements in the public school (due

DEEP CREEK, May 19, 1891.

In London 35,000 gas stoves are reguarly in use.

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TRUTH AND LIBERTY

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 1891.

VOL. XLII.

TWO WAYS TO LIVE ON EARTH. | into the country, there is good pasturage | convenience that occurs through lack of at Ranchis and on the range near the correct information. Otherwise, before

There are two ways to live on earth;
Two ways to judge, to act, to view;
For all things here have double birth-
A right, a wrong; a false, a true.

Give me the home where kindness seeks
To make that sweet which seemeth small;
Where every lip in fondness speaks,
And every mind hath care for all;

Whose inmates live in glad exchang

Of pleasures, free from vain expense;
Whose lives beyond their means ne'er range,
Nor wise denials give offense;

Who in a neighbor's fortune find

No wish, no impulse to complain;
Who feel not-never felt-the mind
To envy yet another's gain!

Who dream not of the mocking tide
Ambition's foiled endeavor meets-
The bitter pangs of wounded pride,
Nor fallen power that shuns the streets.

Though Fate deny its glitt'ring store,
Love's wealth is still the wealth to choose;
For all that gold can purchase more
Are gauds-it is no loss to lose!
Some beings, wheresoe'er they go,

Find naught to please or to exalt;
Their constant study but to show
Perpetual modes of finding fault.
While others, in the ceaseless round
Of daily wants and daily care,
Can yet cull flowers from common ground,
And twice enjoy the joy they share!
Oh, happy they who happy make!

Who, blessing, still themselves are blest!
Who something spare for others' sake,
And strive, in all things, for the best!
-New York Ledger.

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town.

Where families have furniture, me-
chanical or farming tools, or such
household effects as they would need
when settled, or cannot sell without
too much loss, they had better take
them along. Two or more persons
can unite and charter a car carrying
20,000 pounds, costing $200.00 from
Ogden or Salt Lake City to Deming,
N. M., in the western classification of
moveables" applies to household goods,
July 15, 1890. The term "emigrants'
farming machinery, and wagons (sec-
ond hand), live
stock not to
exceed ten head, trees and shrubbery,
a portable house and
property included in the outfit of in-
tending settlers, but does not include
doors, sash, blinds, provisions, grain
(unless intended for seed or for feeding
animals while in transit), general
merchandise, or any article intended
for sale or speculation.

At Deming, wagons, merchandise, and articles of general outfitting, may be bought at about the same prices as in Utah. There is hotel accommodation at this place, and for those who have teams, or may be taking stock

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leaving Deming with your outfit, visit the Custom house in advance and learn from the administrator on what terms you can pass into the country. Colonists require to have our certificates to present to the agents of the government, satisfying them that you have the company's approval; and we wish to be assured that those who ask for certificates are properly recommended from the wards where they have resided.

In carrying money, New York exchange and coin is best. Exchange for Mexican silver can be had at Deming. Visitors need have no trouble in passing in and out of the Republic of Mexico, only "mind your own business," taking notes of the country and its possibilities, which gives the most satisfaction to the intending emigrant. About the 1st and 15th of each month, Elder I. L. Wilson, or William Daines, comes from Colonia Diaz for passengers or freight, ninety miles. If four or more families go together by rail to Deming we advise them to see Wm. C. Spence, and we believe he can secure the benefit of a special car for the party.

the frontier; but merchandise, wagons, harness, stoves, nails, glass, paints,, hardware or other articles for building," also furniture, can be got at Deming. Lumber is sold at $15 to $20 per thousand,

With all colonists going in for the first time to establish themselves, their personal and household effects, with the necessary articles for building purposes, are admitted free of duty. As the law thus provides, a colonist may In regard to provisions, buy only take with him a team, wagon cover, what you need on the journey, as harness, etc., complete. In having the necessary consular papers made wheat, flour, beans, corn, etc., can be out it is not required to list your got cheaper in the settlement than on clothing or wearing apparel, but all articles admissable should be placed on a "free list," and receive the seal and signature of the Mexican consul at Deming, our place of outfitting. In case you have goods liable for duty to the amount of one hundred dollars another list is required, and great care is needful in having those lists correct ly made in the Spanish language, to avoid trouble on reaching the Custom house. If you have not what would reach one hundred dollars duty no list There are good opportunities for new for this class is needed, only to report industries to be started. A woolen the articles at the Custom factory could do well, there being a house and pay the duty thereon. good wool supply. For fruit canning There are brokers at Deming the opening is good, as many orchards who make out these lists, and are acquainted with the requirements of the law and charge you for their services.

at saw inills near Juarez. Buildings are put up of rock, adobes, brick, lumber or concrete, as may be preferred. Grazing lands may be bought for 25 cts. per acre, improved lands with water rights from $5 to $25 per acre.

have been planted. The supply of hides and barks to make leather are there. For shoe and hat factories the demand grows with population. The Mexican people are interested and anxious to have such benefits come in their midst.

Where three or more families could unite to travel together, and we were notified when they would reach Deming, arrangements could be made to have some person acquainted with the We are sometimes asked, "Is life and road and the requirements of the Cus- property safe in Mexico?" From our tom house meet and assist them, thus experience, we can say it is as much saving time, expense, and much in-so as in any place on this continent:

we have met with much kindness and little. The more men get the less they
hospitality; and no government can be feel like giving. Thus money, if wor-
more patriotic or earnest for the wel-shiped, seared the soul of its posses-
fare of the country than is President sor. When the Lord saw a mau
Diaz, his cabinet, and the leading men willing to pay his tithing, He could
of Mexico.
trust that man with wealth, and
Great advancement and progress are would bless him. Spiritual growth
being made at the capital and through- was the true growth, besides which
out the country. Tourists in great growth in riches and the things of this
numbers are visiting that ancient his-world was insignificant; yet, when men
toric land and reading in its monu- did their duty spiritually they were
ments, museums, towns, habits and prospered temporally also. There was
customs of its people the relics and tra- a contraction noticeable
among the
ditional history of the Nephite race. Saints because of their failure to re-
In fact, no portion of this western con- spoud as generously as they should in
tinent can be more interesting to us or donating their means for charitable
to the student of ancient (or Book of and worthy purposes. When a man
Mormon) history than Mexico and did his duty, and made sacrifices for
Central America; hence visitors may principle's sake, his soul expanded and
profitably visit our colonies and con- he rejoiced, but the opposite was the
tinue their journey to the City of Mexi- result when he failed to do these
co, and with the advancement of the things.
Mexican Pacific railroad by Hon. John
W. Young towards our colonies, travel
will be improved and increased.

At present we travel by wagon from Deming to Colonia Diaz 90 miles, thence to Colonia Juarez 70 miles, on very good road. When persons arrive at Deming they can seek information of Lindaur, Wormser & Co., as many of our people do business with them. Respectfully,

A. F. MACDONALD, Manager Mexican Colonization and Agricultural Co.

PRIESTHOOD MEETING.

ELDER C. W. PENROSE

UNIVERSITY OF DESERET.

There was a very large company present in the theatre June 10, the occasion of the commencemen exercises in connection with the University of Deseret.

The young lady graduates were attired alike in a cream colored tume, and in the row immediate behind them on the stage sat the male graduates.

Shortly before 11 o'clock the member of a specially selected orchestra, upler the conductorship of Prof. W. E Weihe, took their places, and rendered a favorite selection of music.

Prof. John R. Park afterwards called the assembly to order, and prayer w offered by the Hon. George Q.Canto

Miss Adda F. Norton (one of th graduates) next came forward and gave an interesting oration on the su ject of "Apollo vs. Mars." The young lady had committed the text thorough

warmly endorsed the remarks of the
previous speaker, and added other in-ly to memory, and delivered it with

structions of a timely character.

APOSTLE A. H. CANNON

never reach their highest point so long as it was carried on. The true glory of nations lay not in the misery of war. but in the dissemination of me truth and righteousness. Miss Norm was deservedly applauded on resuming her seat.

great clearness of enunciation and de regard for emphasis. She spe expressed regret that this Priesthood of the evils of war, pointed out meeting was not crowded. The pres- the misery caused thereby, and ent was a time for every man to use asked could not national uiffeur whatever influence he possessed in ties be settled by reason and equity behalf of the work of God. Satan | The method of arbitration was touched would, if possible, soothe the upon. War, she said, only weakene Saints to sleep and cause them to neg- impoverished and destroyed nations, lect their duty. The ward teachers while science, art and literature could should be alive in looking after the flock of Christ. Many were undoubtedly derelict in this respect, and the results were apparent. Many lacked The regular monthly meeting of the time, or thought they did, to attend to Priesthood of the Salt Lake Stake of such duties, but the speaker knew, as Zion convened at the Assembly Hall Brother Grant has said, that the man at 11 a. m. Saturday morning, June 6, would be blessed temporally who did Mrs. Bessie Dean Allison gave a s 1891. Present on the stand: Apostles his duty spiritually, and time that ap-tralto solo, "Love, can you Forged Heber J. Grant and Abraham H. Can-parently might ill be spared would be which was admirably sung and nat non, Bishop John R. Winder, Coun- made up to such a one. Experienced appreciated. selors Joseph E. Taylor and Chas. W. teachers should be coupled with inexPeurose, and other High Priests and perienced ones. Elders who addressed Elders. Counselor Taylor was presid-congregations should seek for the Spirit of the Lord, and dwell The opening prayer was offered by upon practical subjects, suited Elder Orson A. Woolley. All the the condition and wards of the Stake were properly speaker, and if they could get the represented excepting the Thirteenth spirit they should feel it their duty to and Fourteenth city wards and the sit down. Ten words, inspired of God, Farmers', Granger and Brighton wards were better than an hour's talk, dull and uninteresting. The people should not be bored, but instructed and edified by their preachers. In our city, once so pure, corruption now stalked abroad at midday, and it was for the Elders of Israel to be indeed watchmen upon the towers of Zion. God would require at their hands the blood of those who were destroyed and led away through neglect of duty on the part of the shepherds of His flock.

ing.

of the country.

The usual business being dispatched, remarks were made as follows by the brethren named:

APOSTLE H. J. GRANT

to

needs of the

COUNSELOR J. E. TAYLOR

expressed his pleasure at meeting with
the brethren present in this capacity,
an opportunity not often afforded him,
owing to frequent absence from the
city. In relation to the various duties
required of the Saints, he expressed his
opinion that if the Priesthood did their
duty and faithfully taught the people touched upon the subject of the dese-
theirs, there would not be so much cration of the Sabbath, and endorsed
dereliction as was sometimes com- the remark of another speaker that it
plained of. Procrastination should be was not proper for the young people of
avoided. Punctuality in spiritual mat- Zion to whirl through the streets in
ters would be followed by the same carriages on Sunday, either during
success as in ordinary business affairs. meeting hours or between meetings.
The Kingdom of God should be first in Some fathers permitted their sons and
our thoughts, and all that was neces- daughters to indulge in such pleasures,
sary to our success and happiness and even justified it, provided they at-
would be added. It should be our am- tend their meetings first and took their
bition to do as much for the Lord's Sunday drives afterwards. The speak-
work as possible, not to see how little er impressed it upon the minds of
we could do and escape censure/ If those present that it was wrong to seek
every Saint paid an honest tithing the pleasure upon the Sabbath day.
Church would have plenty and to spare. The meeting adjourned for one
It was harder apparently to render to the month. Benediction by Bishop S. A.
Lord his due out of much than out of Woolley.

Chief Justice Zane then addressed the graduates, who, he said, had fr

ished their studies and been found
qualified and worthy to receive e
legiate honors. The diplomas that
they would now receive would
doubt be a great satisfaction to them.
be of service to themselves in after
to their relatives and friends, and might
But the great purpose of their studie
the duties of life. The human mind.
was preparation for the discharge of
like the physical organization, was in
proved by use. The capacity to per
ceive not only the difference between
outward objects, but the relations f
thought and things, to compare and
reason, and to remember, might be
strengthened by systematic training
The treasure of human knowledge that
had been acquired and stored up could
only be reached by hard study and
effort. By the study of the science
he presumed they had learned many
of the principles which governed min
and matter. The rules that governed
our actions, and that science which
was termed moral science, he was in-
clined to think, had not been taught
and studied as much as they ought to
be in the institutions of learning in
this country. Of course this morsi
science was not very well-defined
yet; but we did not all understand it
alike. Plato and Aristotle and, later,
Hobbes and men of that school,
believed that about all there was to
moral science was the written law-
State enactments; but while good laws
should be based upon moral principles,

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The orchestra next played a pretty selection.

Miss Lilian Hamlin read a skilfully written address on "The Progress of our Century," in which she showed that the country's educational progress had been even greater than our material advancement during the century which had passed. Miss Hamlin's valedictory remarks were given without reference to manuscript, were really eloquent and went to the hearts of all who heard them. To her fellow students her words were full of kindly advice, sympathy and encouragement, and to the professors and teachers of the University she expressed heartfelt thanks and appreciation, on behalf of the graduates, for past labors in their behalf.

Miss Hamlin's effort was rewarded with prolonged plaudits.

any of them in the past had been distribution magnificent bouquets and
und to be mistakes. Some of them baskets of flowers were presented to
ad been founded upon error, and it each of the graduates by their fellow-
ould not do to say all there was of students.
orality-that the only standard of
ght and wrong-was the written law.
e believed that the only system of
bies which should govern mankind
as found in the Bible; but then we
d not all understand it alike. It was
ot a system of morals so much as a
stem of religion, faith or worship. The
eaker referred to the human con-
ience which, he said, like the mind,
eeded training, and also to another
andard of morals which he termed
e “utilitarian." One branch of this
as narrow, and judged everything
om a selfish standpoint. That system
ould not do at all. Turning to the
aduates the Chief Justice said they
ere now about to start out in the
orld on their own account, but their
ofessors and teachers would not fol-
w them. They would henceforward
ave a great teacher that had over-
heimed many a man with disappoint-
ent and disaster-human experi-
ce; and in order that they might
ape their lives aright, it was neces-
ry that they should proceed cautious-
', so as to avoid failure. There were
arious fields of human action, and
rtunate would they be if they could
ghtly determine the one in which
ey were best fitted to labor; for a
eat many young people on starting
t in life here made a mistake. Let
em go to work with earnestness and
etermination, and though in the be-
inning their position might be a
umble one, yet if they discharg d the
uties resting upon them faithfully,
ey would eventually reach a higher
Jane. The young men and
omen before him would go forth with
he good wishes of all. He trusted
hat they would be successful in all
ey undertook, and that when their
fe here below was ended they would
ear the words "Well done, good and
aithful servant; go up higher." (Ap-
lause).

Chancellor Robert Harkness then me forward and proceeded with the leasurable task of conferring degrees pon the graduates. The list is here =produced:

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NORMAL COURSE.

Nora Bennion, Taylorsville, Salt Lake Co.,

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Edward L. Burton, Salt Lake City, Utah,
Alfred Thomas Bond, Heber City, Wasatch
O, Utah.

Newell Harris Bullock, Pleasant Grove, Utah
D., Utah.

Samuel Walstein Hendricks, Richmond, Cache
D., Utah.

Clara Herman, Tooele City, Tooele Co.,Utah.
George Forstner Harding, Willard City, Box
der Co., Utah.

Lilian Hamlin, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Maye Kimball, Scofield, Emery Co., Utah.
John Gustave Lind, Heber City Wasatch Co.,
txh.

penitentiary yesterday, bringing baskets of flowers wrought into boquets, which were passed around to each prisoner. The inmates were assembled in the large dining room.

The hymn "Rock of Ages" was announced by Elder Norris, and vigorously sung by the assembly.

Prayer by Rev. Norris.

Short reading from the Scriptures and address by Mr. Norris, after which Mrs. Norris rendered in a pleasing manner, "Basket of Flowers," "The Leaper, "A man is a man for a' that," "The New Church Organ."

Mrs. Norris expressed a wish to shake hands with all the prisoners. Warden Vandercook assenting, the good lady made the rounds to the great joy of the unfortunates.

Benediction was pronounced by Rev. F. A. Arnold.

Mrs. Marshal Parsons and aids were very energetic in procuring flowers, and in many ways helped to make the feast enjoyable.

Mrs. Girsy came forward at the conclusion of the ceremonies, and in a fitting little speech said she would return for the "boys" the gift, when she presented Mrs. Norris a finely wrought cross of flowers, amidst a burst of applause by the prisoners. Mrs. Norris is a general favorite with the inmates of the "Pen.," having on several occasions treated them to her songs and readings.

Mrs. Vandercook, aided by Mr. Haight and the boys in the kitchen, got up a superb luncheon to the visitors, dishing up strawberries and country cream, to the great delight of those present. The guests returned home about 5 p. m. showering loving benedictions upon the heads of Warden Vandercook and his estimable wife.

Mrs. Bessie Dean-Allison gave the delightful song, "Oh, come to me, my love," which was splendidly rendered. Governor A. L. Thomas delivered the closing address. He said they had been informed that the past year had been one of progress at the University of Deseret. The attendance had been constantly increasing, and all would agree that the exercises this morning were an eloquent testimony to the quality of the training which this university was capable of imparting. | The University of Deseret was taking a forward step. Every good citizen knew, and thoroughly appreciated the fact, that the future welfare of the people of this Territory would depend upon the education of its children. Every child who went out into the battle of life educated was as well equipped for that contest as was the trained soldier for the contest of arms. Danger would be found lurking behind the cloak of ignorance, and if it were averted it would be because of the surviving influences flowing from au intelligent and well-educated people, who were always patriotic. The prosperity and preservation of our country, indeed, would depend upon the intelligence and virtue of its people. In conclusion, Governor Thomas said we might well congratulate ourselves IN ANOTHER part of this paper we inupon having in our midst such an sert a letter received on Tuesday from excellent institution of learning as "A Stranger." He is much surprised the University of Deseret, which stood as a monument to the genius of its

founders.

The orchestra played another sel-
ection, and Professor Park having

thanked the audience for their atten-
dance on this extremely interesting
occasion, the proceedings terminated,
having lasted nearly two hours.

COMMENDABLE PHILANTHROPY.

Flower day of 1891 will long be remembered by the prisoners at the Utah penitentiary. God bless the noble woman who originated the custom of bestowing flowers upon the unfortunate convicts, and those who carry out the same. Respectfully,

B. W. DRIGGS. UTAH PENITENTIARY, June 10,1891.

THEIR USUAL WAY.

at the inconsistency and self-contradiction of the "Liberal" organ. That is evidence that he is indeed "a stranger" to the ways of the persons whose course he deprecates. It is a common thing to find in one part of their sheet, narratives of facts which give the direct lie to their editorial utterances. The trouble is they write for a purpose, without regard to the truth or to the public knowledge of the situation. They are as rash as they In honor of Miss Jennie Cassidy of are mendacious. And the wonder is Louisville, Ky., an invalid lady who that any decent and reflecting men re Adda Norton, Salt ake City, Utah. has devoted a large fortune in bestow-main under their tutelage and subJosie Seaman, View, Weber Co., Utah. George Alexander Seaman, View, Weber Co., ing gifts to prisoners throughout the mit to their dictation. However, United States as also hospitable and they are rapidly losing their hold upLyman Skeen, Jr., Plain City, Weber Co., other charitable institutions, the 9th on any but the tag-rag-and-bobtail Ray Van Cott, Salt Lake City, Utah. of June is observed in commeration of elements, and as their utter lack of Anna Woolf, Salt Lake City, Utah. the good lady's birthday. The Rev- reliability becomes more and more apAnnie Weggeland, Salt Lake City, Utah. erends F. W. Norris and F. A. Arnold parent, their ravings will gradually The recipients were warmly ap-accompanied by several ladies, young cease to have any effect upon the lauded, and at the conclusion of the maidens and children visited the public but a sense of deep disgust.

Willard Samuel Langton, Smithfield, Cache
D., Utah.

Walter William Morrison, Richfield, Sevier
D., Utah.

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