Mutual Work

"Jajmn 'Bone Dry,' " is the motto of Mrs. Yakima, who founded the

Women's Christian Temperance Union in Japan, 30 years ago. She has heen most earnest in her efforts to fight social evil in her country. The ratification of ihe prohibition amendment in the United States has given her new heart in her drive to make Japan follow suit.

Frederick M. Smith, president of the Reorganite Church tendered his resignation, though it is not stated whether the resignation was accepted, as president of that organization on April 10, so the dispatches from Lamoni, Iowa, reported. The presiding bishop of that Church, and Twelve who appear to have equal authority with the president could not agree on how to direct the organization of 300 missionaries. The trouble arose over the question whether the Twelve or the President should direct.

The Juvenile Court biennial report of Judge C. M. Nielsen, for two years ending Dec. 1, 1918, filed with Governor Simon Bamberger, shows that the court, during the period covered, handled a total of 6430 cases. Of this total, 2,459 were cases of minors settled in the homes, and 1,445 out of court. Judge Neilson recently resigned, and attorney Hugo B. Anderson, formerly justice of the peace, and late chief clerk of the House of Representatives of the Utah Legislature, has been appointed to fill the vacancy.

Arthur Pratt, born Salt Lake City, March 12, 1853, and son of the late Elder Orson Pratt of the Council of the Twelve, and Sarah Bates, died in Salt. Lake City, Utah, March 20, 1919. He was educated in the city schools and graduated from the University of Utah, under Doctor John R. Park. He was for a number of years chief deputy United States marshal, under Frank Dyer. He was also territorial auditor for a number of years. For a number of years he was warden of the Utah state penitentiary. His widow, Agnes Caine Pratt, daughter of the late Congressman John T. Caine, and five children survive him.

The Utah State Fair Association reorganized its board of directors on March 20. The new officers elected for the coming two years are: president, W. C. Winder; first vice-president, James H. Waters; second vice-president, John H. Seely; treasurer, George S. McAllister; general manager, D. W. Parratt. The president will hereafter manage the state fair, and the office of secretary and managing committee were abandoned. Earl J. Glade will continue to have charge of the publicity department. The new manager, D. W. Parratt, will act as secretary and manager of the anual exhibition, and will be paid three thousand dollars a year.

The Utali Experiment Station has received a special $20,000 appropriation from the State Legislature for experimental work on underground water development. Investigations conducted by the Experiment Station and the U. S. Department of Agriculture show that vast areas of land in the southwestern part of Utah contain sufficient underground water for irrigation. The experimental work to be done under this appropriation will be to determine the

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best type of well and equipment for various sections of the state. One well is now being driven in Iron county, and others will be started in different sections of the state soon.

The Puget Sound Traction, Light and Power Company, through its president, A. W. Leonard, transferred, in early April, to Thomas P. Murphine, Superintendent of Public Utilities, of the city of Seattle, Washington, the equivalent of $15,000,000 in street cars, tracks real-estate and buildings. The city of Seattle thus took over the traction system, and by so doing is credited with being the only city of its class in the United States to acquire an entire street railway system. By this transaction, the city becomes the owner of 210 miles of street railway track with the over-head and transmission system, 540 street cars, $1,068,000 in real estate and buildings, and about $500,000 in supplies and equipment. Airship R. 34 is Britain's latest and largest airship that will probably be one among the ships that will attempt a flight across the Atlantic Ocean. The ship is 670 feet long, is a tremendous power in both carrying and endurance, and on its initial flight at Clydeside, England, the ship remained aloft four and one half hours. The middle of April will probably see at least four aviators ready at their starting point for the great try for the cross-Atlantic flight. Nine are entered for the fight. The British airmen will perhaps make the first attempt. The Daily MaiVs $50,000 flight prize is a great incentive, as well as the great honor and the distinction that shall befall the man who successfully navigates the air. Mr. H. C. Hawker, an Australian, hopes to start the fly before the United States airmen reach New Foundland. He is an Australian, and a well known pilot, whose efforts are being carefully watched. New Bishops. The following changes were made in" the month of March East Garland ward, Bear River stake, Eugene S. Hansen succeeded Hans C. Johnson, address same. Smithfield Second ward, Benson stake, Lorenzo Toolson succeeded William L. Winn, address same; Iona ward, Bingham stake, Henry Bodily succeeded Truman C. Barlow, address same. Circleville ward, Panguitch stake, James O. Meeks succeeded Benjamin Cameron, Jr., address same. Riverside ward, Blackfoot stake, Alburn A. Bingham succeeded George H. Smith, address same. Mapleton ward, Oneida stake, James E. Keeler succeeded Harris A. Stephenson, address same. Weston ward, Oneida stake, Thomas E. Rose succeeded Yeppa Benson, address same. Lynndyl ward, Deseret stake, Albert L. Hurst, acting bishop, to succeed Elmer A. JacoK address same. Wendell branch. Boise stake, C. O. Pederson. acting presiding rider, succeeded Charlfs D. Fox, address same. Provo Sixth ward, Utah stake, Joseph Nelson succeeded Brigham Johnson, address same. The No-tobacco League of America Enters Utah. We have been requested to publish the following: "The No-tobacco League of America has appointed Fred L. W. Bennett, 1051 South Seventh Easi Street, Salt Lake City organizing or field secretary for Utah. The League, which has for its — objective the ultimate prohibition of tobacco as liquor has been prohibited — was established in March, 1915, and the headquarters are at Franklin, Indiana. Special attention is to be paid to the cigarette evil, doing so much harm to young manhood. The annual membership fee is one dollar, and every member receives a free subscription for one year to the No-tobacco Journal, an anti-tobacco magazine published by the league monthly. The movement is non-sectarian and several non-"Mormons" as well as "Mormons" have already joined the league in Salt Lake City, we are told by the secretary. As soon as sufficient interest has b^en aroused in a community a local branch will be organized there. Full particulars may be obtained from the local secretary, as above, or from Dr. Homer J. Hall, the general secretary.