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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1886-12-09
WEBSTER in woOC.
History Of a Painted Statue of the Great
New England Orator.

New England Orator.
Travellers who journey down the
south shore frequently put the query:
| s.What is it?' to tSeir fellow-tourists,
with relation to n snow-white statue to
be seen on the left Of the track, lust
before the train halts at the bingham
station The glimpse one gets of
the figure as the cars speed past
is tantalizingly short. and even the
most experienced eye has barely time
to note CTS likeness to Daniel Webster,
and possibly the additional fact that it
stands upon low mound at the rear
of a rev of buildings. Why, if it is
really work OF merit, as it appears to
be, it should be given so inconspicuous
a position. AID when and how it came
into existence at all, are questions
which prove puzzles alike to the in
curing traveller and all his cOmpan-
ions. a representative of the Herald,
however, who has made inquiry re-
speeding the statue, has learned that
the figure was presented to Mr.. Sam
uel Gilbert, of Boston, about thirty
years ago by his relative and intimate
friend, Mr.. Edward Winsor, who pur-
q
effects. Mr.. Gilbert placed it upon a
mound of earth in his garden at Dor
chester. where he then resided, on the
estate now occupied by Mr.. Edwin III.
Sampson. Ball Hughes, the sculptor,
examined it while it was thus located.
and appeared to be much pleased with
it. He did not. however, fancy
its position on a mound. and said
to Mr.. Gilbert that he ought to have
placed it on the lawn in front of the
house and in view of the street. Upon
Mr.. Gilbert remarking that he would
have done so had it been of marble in
stead of wood, the sculptor said it did
not matter of what material the statue
was made, as many fine figures were of |
wood. The statue is six feet in height, |
in Mr.. Webster's favorite- and usual |
position in drawing-room, and repre-
sents him as he looked IA few years be-
fore his death. Its bearing is at once |
graceful and dignitied, and were it |
chiseled from marble instead of carved |
from wood it would long ago, doubt
less. have occupied a most prominent |
position in some public place. 1t was
probably carved for the fgure-head of |
a ship. On Mr.. Gilbert's removal
from Dorchester. number of years
ago, he presented the figure to his rel
alive, Mr.. George NJ. Soule, of Hing
ham. who had always admired it. 1t
was then taken to the town named
and placed in its present position on
the land of Mr.. SOule. The latter gen
tleman died several years since. The
figure is painted white, and were it not
for its peculiar location an observer a
few feet away from it would never
suspect that it had not its aristocratic
origin in an Italian marble quarry, in
stead of tracing its lineage back to the
more plebeian associations of an Am
erIcan forest.-B0SLOg Herald.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1886-12-09
A large oyster bed he's been dis

A large oyster bed hes been dis
covered on the flats near Fall River,
Mass, and the people of the vicinity
are helping themselves freely. Several
wears since a schooner laden with
oyster shells capsized in a squall of
William SHADES flats. This is thought
70 be the origin of the bed At low
water persons can wade in. and in
twenty minutes can pick with their
hands all the oysters that they can
carry at one time. These oysters near
lhe shore are of fair size, are found in
clusters and are in good condition.
Farther Sut into deeper water the oy g
tiers are larger.-B0SL0H Herald.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1886-12-09
Out of His Element.

James" said grocer to the new
boy. what have you been doing in the
back room so lOng?'
al was pickin' the dead flies out of
the dried currants. sir.' replied janis.
"You were!' said the grocer with
much disgust ''And your father told
me that he thought you were born for
the grocery business. You had better
study for the ministry, James ~. I.
.SHn.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1886-12-09

able programme for loss. Est there
is Il realization of the collective ST. sngth
of the Democratic party, and there is,
so to speak, reconsideration of the
lessons of the late election, which
strengthen and encourage the haart o.
the party, and which corresp ondingly
depress the expectation and hope of its
adversaries. George Hope, in Brook
lam Eu0ke
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1886-12-09
The Colored Man in Congress.

The Republican newspapers do not
seem as seriously moved rs might he
expected by the gradual elimination
There is hint in their comment on
the subject of a feeling on the
part of the party that it has no
further use for the colored Rep
rcsentative and no longer cares TO
take the trouble to elect him. Speak
irg of the fact that but one negro men,
Der has been chosen to the Fiftieth Con-
gress, the Buffalo Express says:
The ar 1859 marked the advent of the ne.
gro in Congress. and since that time he has
been an unintereSting and usually silent fig
ure in that National body. His gradual retire
ment may well be taken as an additional
proof of his political subjugation, and in so
much its significance is Important 1t may be
questioned, however. If his presence in the
halls of legislation was OF any benefit to the
indlvid uaI member or TO the race To sit in
somber dumbneSs through the daily sessions.
to vote with the Republican side and draw
his monthly treasury warrant from the Ser
gcant-at-Arms was generally the sum total OF
the negro member achievements He rareiy
spoke. ana when he did break silence interest
in his remarks was usually confined TO the
galleries
So the negro is passing out of Congress as
no is rapidly leaving the legislative chanb ers
or the Southern States The reaction is per-
haps but natural-Dst'oa Free Press
Mr.. Blaine will PROBABLY fnot
succeed in the extensive business OF
reconciliation in which he is said -
have embarked. Mr.. Conkling. toward
whom he is said to be making ad-
vances, is reported to have said in Bos-
ton, the other day, that 1.-THE Repub-
lean party is falling to pieces because
OF bad management" and, although
he could not be led into expressing an
opinion of Blaine .'his general man.
ner was such as to give the impress
sion that the recent rumor of a coali-
ton between his friends and Dir.
Blaine in the interest of the latter Sas
one of the absurd inventions Of the
year. - Aiedgo Times.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-04-25
IN BAD TASTE.

A few days ago the United Labor
League Of America laid before the Sen
ate a memorial consisting of resolutions
which concluded by urging the Senate to
pass vote Of thanks to the Hon. VIM.
Z. Gladstone for the Irish home rule
bill. That was rather a short-sighted
movement on the part OF the League.
America cannot help but feel proud to
see England's greatest statesman con-
tending in Parliament for the extension
of those principles of local self govern
ment for which the revolutionary
fathers fought TO obtain a hundred
years ago; the united States cannot
withhold her sympathies from a people
struggling for those principles which
she now enjoys; but for the U. S.
Senate to interfere by even SO much as
giving formal vote of thanks TO Mr..
Gladstone for his efforts to give home
rule TO Ireland would be regarded as
unwarranted presumption, and the
celebrated Monroe doctrine would be
turned upon US to very good advantage.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-04-25

ial government clogged, and society
plunged into anarchy. which would have
been the case were it not for the sturdy
patriotism of the officers elected by the
people who are faithfully performing
their duties, though there are no funds
which can be used to pay them for
their services.
He has al various times advocated the
appointment of a legislative commission
for Utah. such as that organized for the
government Of the North west Territory
in l7sT;
Or the adoption of what is known as
the Idaho plan which virtually drives
away every Mormon from the polls, not
because he has committed any overt &C
against the public veal, but because he
believes in and belongs to a church that
teaches the rightfulness of plural mar
riage;
Or, if either of these schemes should
prove too Objectionable, then he has
suggested the plan of extending the
Governors appointing power so that he
might appoint every officer now elected
by the people.
OF course all these plans for govern
ing Utah have an eye single to the &C
complishment Of but one purpose-the
Acknowledgement of the Mormon
people; the striking down of one of the
fundamental principles of our system
of ACKNOWLEDGEMENT in
local affairs-the affairs which concern
them, and them alone. Eli Murray de
voted all his energies 70 accomplish the
destruction of that principle in Utah
Bound hand and foot, politically, he
would have thrown the people of this
Territory at the foot of their avowed
enemies to be fieeced. Is it any wonder
that The HERALD, in common with all
people who understand the situation
in Utah, and love the institutions of
our great republic, should rejoice
at the removal from Office OF such a
man as Eli 81. Murray, who has con-
nived at the destruction of political and
religious liberty in our Territory {?
Strange indeed would be the nature
that would not express its joy when
such petty despot received a rebuke.
AS to the private character of the man
we know but little, and care less.
Whether nature or tailor made him
we cannot say, and of course We care
not; but we rejoice that it is placed
beyond his power to further harrass the
people of Utah, or sithreaten their
liberties.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-04-25
EII,s LamentatInn-

Ny lamp of gubernatoriaI life is
nearly extinguished; my race is run;
my official seal is doomed; my whisker
dye is cast. The grave OF oblivion
opens to receive me, and 1 sink into its
bosom. True, / am still called the
noblest Roman of them all. am still
beautiful as a peacock. and / am still
admired By Kate Field; out of what
avail IS the admiration of decrspit
women. the consciousness of personal
attractiyeness or the Shiny slush OF I'M
happy friends. in the midst of what 1
am called upon 10 endure, viz.
the G. B., which is but the abb
breviatioR for my great bercaremelst.
When, six years ago, / first set foot
upon the neck of this fair Territory. /
was a happy man. had commission
In my pocket which gave me dominica
over the people of Utah and position
in society that / never could have
reached by individual effort. Nv bosom
therefore swelled with pride, and If NV
head had not followed its example /
might have continued for wears to draw
my salary and take my refreshments
free. Before descending into the depths
Of obscurity have but one request TO
ask. Do not refuse to buy NV photo
graph Ii l. my sole source of revenue.
Drummond. Mexican, Schaeffer. Woods.
/ come / come.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-04-25
HKsET WARD BEEoHE. saws:

Joseph Cook can take a book and
while he is on a train he can stuff him
self full Of it and give q lecture on the
subject. Whatever opinions he gets
from IL on the start he sticks to, how
ever erroneous they may be proved.
When he attacked Tyndail. Huxley and
Darwin as the great Christian scientist
he probably knew no more OF science
than fresh college graduate. He is a
very conceited man and very ambitious.
Like all conceited men, when they feel
popularity and their hold on the public
slipping away, he has become embit-
tered and damns the public instead of
looking to himself TO find the Sause."
Beecher's estimate of character of the
once-considered great divine is certainly
sustained by our experience with the
gentleman here in Utah. Judging from
his lecture about Mormonism delivered
in Salt Lake City, his preparation on
the subject must have been an hour or
two's stufing on a railroad train from
some one or two of the sensational and
trashy books published about the hor-
rors Of Mormondom.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-04-25
PROVO POINTS.

SLAVES (PoLrrIcALLY) to Mormon
rule" is good" but there are few Gen.
tiles or Mormons either for that matter
willing to subscribe to such document.
THERE ARE said to be about forty one
Democrat and Republican Gentiles in
Provo, who have signed their names to
the document, acknowledging them
selves to be slaves to Mormon rule"
THERE WAS wild rumor in circula-
ton to the effect that Judge Powers was
about to Join the Mormon church. An
effort 10 trace out the facts Of the rumoTs
resulted in learning that some Of Judge
Powers admirers had simply expressed
a belief that the Judge would start a
newspaper to be called the Territorial
Democrat aud Republican.
As MAY-DAY approaches the school
children of the different wards manifest
their delightful expectancy of the good
time anticipated next Saturday To
antedate the May day festivals and
preliminary thereto, there viii be
an entertainment given in the Third
Ward hall on Monday night. the 18th
inst, by the young people OF that ward
of whom Mr.. David Felt. the news
dealer. seems to be one of the chief
cOuspirators. The comedy and charade
of "Leap-year" or the Ladies' Priv
ilege" and Little Red Riding Hood"
will be presented and the admission fee
placed so low that all who desire can
afford 20 attend.
Provo, April "a, 1886. B.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-04-25
sOTTO vOCE.

LITTLE LESLIE is two years old. his
mothers Joy and pride, and the terror
of Canyon Road. Coming home the
other day. after having left Little Leslie
with the hired girl during the afternoon.
his mother was horrined to see him in
possession of bottle OF soothing syrup,
which had been left full. but which was
now almost empty. With a wild scream.
she threw Little Leslie on his back and
called for his father. The head of the
family was by her side in an instant;
her lips refused utterance, but her
finger pointed to the child and the bot
tie, and he understood all. "Salt and
water" he exclaimed. and dashing 10
the pantry he made a mixture OF
that ravishing dose and poured il by
main force-one half down Little
Leslie's neck, and the other half down
his throat. When the child had heaved
copiously and lay quite weak and help
less from its efforts, the parents stepped
back to view their work.
Horror and remorsel" exclaimed the
husband.
"What7" gasped the wife.
Here il is on the carpet. He didn't
drink it all.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-04-25

The HERALD is impressed this Easter
Sunday with the belief that:
When Murray vetoed the appropria-
ton bill and other needful measures
and
When Ireland knuckled to Pat Lam
mans call for military interference in
the arrest OF George q. Cannon; and
When Zane. at the Governors love
feast. exhibited his offensive partisan
ship" against the people and In the same
breath palavered one of Utah's bitter
est enemies, to wit, its Governor: and
When Powers came of the bench TO
testify in the Bullion Beck mining case,
which he himself was hearing; aud
When Boreman had his picture taken
with the rest OF the gang.
They all and severaily bit of more
than they can conveniently masticate.
sCGt this out, Ju~ge, and paste q IN
your ehdpeau.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-04-25

MANY DEMOCRATIC papers in the east
are complaining loudly against the
policy of President Cleveland in retain
ing so many Republican office-holders
in their posi- tons. They tell him that
the Democratic victory which carried
him into the Presidential chair meant
more than merely electing q supposed
Democrat to be President; to the party
which gained the victory it meant a
Democratic administration throughout.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-04-25

THE APPOINTMENT Of Mrs. Thompson
to be post-mistress at Louisville, KY. has
given great offense to the Democrats Of
that city. and strenuous effort is being
made TO revoke the nomination. Mrs.
Thompson's nomination is being urged
upon the Senators by number OF ladies,
notably among whom is Miss Snead,
the correspondent known as Miss
Grundy nom de plume. She called
upon Senator Mcpherson, from New
Jersey, to enlist him in the cause of
Mrs. Thompson, but he avoided the is
sue by chatting Miss Grundy" about
the bachelorhood of President Cleye-
land, and discussing the gossip about
the rumor of his marriage to Miss Fol-
som in June. Mcpherson understands
woman nature pretty well; if there is
one thing mere than another that will
attract woman's attention it Is little
gossip about an approaching marriage;
and it was a lucky thought which
prompted the New Jersey Senator TO
introduce the subject when he
desired to avoid talking about Mrs.
Thompson's confirmation.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-04-25

IT Is claimed that for the first time in
about twenty years Senator Edmunds
will have to face an aggressive fight for
his seat in the United States Senate
His opponent, ]. Gregory Smith, is said
to be an acknowledged master of pa
tisan. warfare, and is supported by Jas.
G. Blaine. who fondly desires the over
throw of Edmunds, the iceberg Senator.
because the latter did not work for
Blaine in his late race for the Presi-
dency. 1t is a political debt the man
from Maine desires to pay off in Kind.
Well, let them fight it out Ages ago
it was written, The wicked shall de-
stroy thewicsed. " Verify, the Scriptures
are true.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-04-25

REFERRING to the young men in the
Post Office who very properly refused
to sign the petition to Congress, which
practically asks that the people of the
Territory be placed in still further bond
age, the Tribune said: 1.-The question
has been frequently asked if these men
are such as the postal delivery depart
meet want TO entrust with the sacred
correspondence of the people" They
suit the people well enough; but in
view Of the influence such men might
exert against an important feature of
Tribune enterprise, viz: the publication
Of stolen letters. the wrath Of that dis
reputable organ at their retention in
Office is readily accounted for.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-04-25

THERE ARE 5000 ex-members of the
Connecticut Legislature still living. The
Hon. Jonsthan-must be about as nu-
rnerous m Connecticut, as colonies are
in the south.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-04-25

. A YOUNG hopeful OF years whose
parents reside in the vicinity of the
Eagle Gate was told if he didn't qui
playing in the ditch his father would
give him a 1ogRing. Nothing daunted
by the threat, he disregarded il as usual
and was taken into the house like a
drowned rat. The little fellow implored
forgiveness, but the Roman father was
adamant, and so down weRt the d.
minutiye barndoors and patter, patter
went the single till the house rever-
berated with wild yells. That night
there came low whisper from the foot
of the bed 10 a fond mother who was
awakened by the lisping. Ma" drawled
the youthful scion. didn't pa give me
dandy hckin' though"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-04-25

ZANE HAS stood by Murray in the
Territorial officer affair. said one lawyer
to another on the street the other dav.
al was certain he would" rejoined the
latter, directly saw that photograph
in Parsons window"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-04-25

TELL NE We winged winds that round
my pathway roar,
Now ye not some State where / could
be governor.
The loud winds dwindled to soto UOce
And sighed for copy as they answered
mo sir"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-04-25
The Elk saloon.

Opposite the Theatre. Drop in between
the acts and sample NV LIQUORS and
cigars. The best Of all kinds constantly
in stock, and served by nimble and en-
perienced mixologists-
I FRANK NAY. Proprietor.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-04-25

The PHILADELPHIA fremen are
threatening to join the X. of L. and 20
out on strike unless they are paid
higher wages. This striking business is
becoming epidemic. Do physicians
know of any method of vaccination
that would be protection against the
plague2
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-04-25

TIE DAILY HERALD Is published every
morning, Mondays excepted, at TEE
HERALD Block, corner West Temple and
Eirst South Streets. Salt Lake City. by TEE
HERALD COMPANY. Subscription price,
$3.50 per ennum, postage included; parts
of the year at the anne rate. To weekly
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IS cents q week
TEE SENI-wEEKLY HERALD IS published
every Wednesday and Saturday morning,
~ $50 per year; six months, S1-75; postage
moulded.
Tn WEEKLY HERALD is published every
Thursday morning az 500 3 year; six
saonthz- xl25; postage included
S JBscRIBERs win confer q favor by for
gsrding information TO this ONCE when
Ehsir papers are not duly delivered
This viii greatly aid us In our efforts 70
a5termin9 where the fault lies.
ALL Mail Communications intended for
This ONCE should be addressed to
THE HERALD,
Salt Lake City, Utah,
and not TO individuals.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-04-25

THERE IS a small boy in the Thir-
teenth Ward. whose father is absent
from home for the same reason that a
great many others are just now. who
whenever asked where his pa is. replies,
Hes workin' in the coal mines.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-04-25

II Is suspicioned that before the postal
agent arrices TO investigate that letter
theft, the manager of our down town
viii have taken the I'M
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-04-25

Ex-GovERSoR MURRAY. ex-AsSociate
Justice Powers, ex-Marshal Ireland.
Let q equal the unknown quantity.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-04-25

Or ALL sad words that were e'er pro-
nounced,
The saddest are these: 81 hare been
bounced"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-04-25

IMPOTENCY in Man or Woman is
cured by Gilmore's Aromatic Wine.
For sale at A. G. Smith & Co.'s Drug
Store. IL
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-04-25

WHAT WILL CURE THROAT
AND LUNG TROUBLES7 Glmore's
Magnetic Elixir. For sale at A. G.
Smith & Co.'S Drug Store. I3
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1886-04-25

The Favorite Baritone.
Assisted by the following Popular
Local Talent:
Mrs JAG LEyIBERG.
Mrs. JOS. sIEGEL,
Miss EDITH CLAwsoN,
Mis- NAOMI CoSKLIN.
Miss BELLE ANDERSON,
Miss MARIE GORLISSKI,
Prof. T. r. RADCLIFFE,
Prof W. Z. wEIHE,
Mr.. Monsoon.
PROGRAMME.
PART /.
I-Piano Duet. William Tell .Gottschalk.
Mr.. d. s. Krouse and Mr.. jos. Mcintyre
2-Solo Opera "Roecsssgra". Verdi
Mr.. Robert Goriinski
s-Instxunental quartetteOp.16G (allegro
Beethoven
b tandante.
Messrs. 4. r. Radcliffe, W. Z. weihe,
Monson and Rordam
I-voeal Solo. op. Sweet Birding Quicken.
Miss L nth Clawson-
5-Pisno Solo LesRevel des Fees. Prudent
Mr.. 7. z. Radcliffe.
6-Quarteite Rigoletto. -..-... Verdi
Mrs. Jos Siegel, Mrs. JAG. Leviberg, Messrs
II. 5. Krouse AMI Robert GoriinsG.
PART II.
7-Piano Quartette. -... Midsummer Night
dreams Menoel SOM
Misses Belle Anderson. Naomi Conklin,
Asrie Gorlinsh and Mr.. Jos. Mcintyre.
s-Solo. .hignon.. Thomas.
Mrs JAG. Levtberg.
9-Violia Solo Seventh Concerto DeBeriot.
Mr. ". z. Weihe.
1o-Solo 49,. YalEe Magnetique Arditi
Mrs. Jos Siegel.
ll-Instrumental Qusrtette- .Spipdler.
Aessrs. n. 8. Krouse. W. Z. Weine.
Monson nd Rordsm-
l2-Solo -...-.. Slave Snip" Russell.
Mr.. Robert Gorlinski-
i3-Quartette . M4rths -.. FiotoW.
Mrs Jos. Siegel. Mrs JAG Leviberg, Mr..
H. s. Krouse. and Mr. Robs- Gorlinski.
ADAISSION-Uusual Theatre rates.
Reserved seats can be had AZ the d. & K.
g. office ard Salt Lake Theatre. Wednesday.
April 18th. and day Of the Concert. without
extra charge