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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-12-08
THE CITY LOTS.


''Bona Eide Home seeker has another
communication in this issue of THE
HERALD concerning the sale of the city
land on Capitol hill. He insists that the
lots should be disposed of according to
some rule which will make it possible for
the laboring people to acquire titles, and
suggests that the corporation authorities
put in the deed a proviso that the buyer
must be bona fide settler. The equities
are with our correspondent, but the law is
against him. The city is powerless in the
matter, being compelled to sell the lots to
the highest bidder, and not having author
ity to interpose conditions. Private parties
may make it the condition of sale
that the purchaser shall erect a
house or otherwise improve the land
within a certain time, but the municipal
corporation has no such right or power.
We believe it would be better for the city
if only bona fide residents were to buy the
land in question, and still better if a re-
quirement could be imposed that the lots
should be improved within reasonable
period. The indications now are that most
of the lots will be purchased by spectators,
and we hear hints of probable combina-
ton to keep down prices with the view to
boom later on and a big cleanup. 1t is
possible that such combination can be
made, but THE HERALD doubts it. The
land on Capitol hill is so valuable in the
esteem of the public that the conspiracy to
keep the prices down would have to include
the greater part of the community. Lively
competition is anticipated, and there will
be disappointment if the bidding is not
spirited. There are too many keen, long
keep prices far below values successful,
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AND GRANDEUR COMBINED.

If the readers of The HERALD desire to
see perfect illustration of the combina-
ton of supreme and sublime cheek, we re-
spectfully refer them to the head and front
of the Liberal party in this city, Mr. Chief
Carpet Bagger POWERS. He asks THE
HERALD to aid him in his efforts to secure
fair election in this city. What is his
record for fair elections? Look at Ogden,
where he was the head man at the last city
electionl His ideas of fair election are,
no doubt, that the polls should be kept
open beyond the time of closing so there
would be time for the trains to arrive that
were bringing residents () from as great a
distance as possible to cast their votes.
There is nothing that could more plainly
show his fairness (O at the late Ogden
municipal election than the falling off of
about three hundred votes at the legisla-
tive election, although it is claimed by Lib
erals that there has been wonderful in
crease in the population since the truly
loyal party and the one of good govern
ment lin fostering gambling and other
vices), secured control of the city. 1t is
claimed that people from a distance have
been willing to flock to a city where they
were not in danger of their lives from the
bloodthirsty Mormons The legislative
election was lacking, no doubt, in fairness,
as there were not sufficient funds on hand
to bring in the old residents () from dis
lance, to cast their votes. The success that
attended the fair (?) election in Ogden in
spired Mr.. Chief Carpet-Bagger to move to
our city, where there is larger field for
his 'fair'' methods. Inasmuch as the
Ogden election was so fair, it is BETTING
that men who gained the offices should
have conducted the affairs of the munich
pality in way to bring the blush
of shame to the face of every decent man
and woman in that city and, in fact, in the
territory. Are they fair men who run
government in the outrageous manner that
Ogden is being run? And do our read ers
desire this class of fairness in our citya
The record that POWERS has made is just
the kind to inspire him with the cheek to
ask for our aid in securing fair election.
The grandest illustration of his supreme
gall is to be found in his claim that the
young men of Utah are training under his
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GONE BY THE BOARD.
Swer.

The votes said to have been cast at the
late constitutional election in Idaho have
been duly counted and the governor has
issued proclamation setting, forth the
facts. According to the table as printed in
the Boise Democrat, the total vote was
Ia, 1874, against 16, OBS cast at the Delegate
election in 1888. There were for the con-
stitution, 12,39S, and against it, LIB, the
remainder Scattering whatever that
1 may mean. Just how many votes We're
actually cast by bona fide citizens will
never be known. The polls were necessa-
rily open to all, whether residents,
citizens, aliens or transients; as there
was no authority for the voting there
was no law to prevent 1t or
to see that only legal ballots were cast.
AS to one county, Oneida, it is certain
that votes were counted which were never
cast, the committee or somebody else
estimating the ballots. The Malad Enter
prise names several precincts in which
polls were not opened, and in some instan-
ces returns were made from purely myth
ical districts, the counters" not only
guessing at the number of votes polled,
but also inventing names for precincts. It
is doubtless true that the same order of
| things prevailed in other counties as ex-
listed in Oneida, hence the alleged returns
can hardly be regarded as representing
anything, much less the popular sentiment
of the voters of Idaho.
| But what is somewhat astonishing is the
fact that having everything their own way,
and being able to return as many votes as
they wanted to, the managers of the con-
stltutional scheme did not make showing
on paper that would be in a sense formid-
able. They could just as well have re-
turned twenty-five or thirty thousand
votes, as IA 1000, and thus induced Congress
to believe that perhaps there were in Idaho
enough people to maintain a state govern
ment. AS it is the national legislature will
wonder at the impudence of less than sixty
thousand people asking admission to the
union as free and sovereign state, Just
when free and sovereign state with an
equal number of people is puzzling its
brains for way to get rid of its statehood
and get back under the federal govern
ment's protecting and comforting wing.
We are inclined to believe that the Idaho
schemers have discovered that their little
game is not at all popular, and are there
fore willing to drop it. There is certain
failure staring them in the face if they
proceed, and if they drop the matter now
they may be able to revive it easier after
awhile than they would be if the scheme
were killed outright at this time.
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THE COPPER QUESTION.

While considering lead and silver so alb
sorbingly, it is perhaps as well to not en-
tirely overlook copper, much more prec-
ious metal than the former and nearly as
much warred against as the latter, and one
which this territory is nearly, if not quite
as abundant in as in either of the Others
The copper demand and product here have
both been cramped and congested by reason
of the persistent efforts of the manipulators
to corner it for their own purposes, by
means of which the market has been more
sensational than substantial for long time
past, and the action of the Frenchmen COM
posing the Societie Universelle des Metaux
TO practically regulate the whole business
has not helped matters in the least. This
society and the scheme referred to as one of
It's outgrowths were the work of M. Score
TAN, and the great failure following so
closely upon the inception of his cherished
plans created big stir everywhere. BY
reason of his procedure, he got the price of
the red metal up to IS cents pound, but in
obedience to the law of compensations,
when he collapsed the price went down to
eleven cents. the reduction having only the
effect of causing an immense in crease in
the consumption of copper, and naturally
impartine to it a disposition to climb again.
So decidedly has this been the case that
bars produced from Lake Superior ores
have commanded recently thirteen cents a
pound, and the tendency of late has been
altogether upward
This is one of the three nations which
produce nearly all the copper of the world.
the other two being Spain and Chill, but
our country is the one chiefly relied upon,
being as it is the greatest producer Mich
igan and Montana lead now, because, per-
haps, greater developments have been
made there and more capital invested; but
we feel safe in saying that in the not far
distant future Beaver county, Utah, will
take rank along side Of the best copper
yielding districts. In fact the whole of
southern Utah and northern Arizona is
more or less rich in copper, and we shall
hear from them later in manner that will
not cause them to be ashamed.
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PRIZES
FOR THE CHRISTMAS HERALD

The HERALD offers the following prizes
for contributions to THE CHRISTMAS
Herald:
One hundred and fifty dollars cash for
the best historical sketch of Utah; to con-
sist of not more than 10000 words and not
less than $1,000 words, to be submitted not
later than December 9.
with an initial or nom de plume, and accom-
pany them with separate envelope
marked with the name of their article, and
containing slip with their own proper
name written upon it.
All contributions should be addressed
THE HERALD Co.,
Salt Lake City,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-12-08

fornia (being woman in her night-gown)
looking pathetically at Dover, Mass, and
Charleston, S. c., and commiserating them
because Of their earthquakes. At Cali.
fdfnian's feet is San Francisco, and as she
points to it she says-"You poor, un-
steady fellows of the east have
our heartfelt sympathy" In view
of the fact that the city of the
Golden Gate has been nearly if not quite
as badly shaken up by geological settling
as either of the other two places, the force
of the Examiners position will not be at
once apparent. .---.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-12-08
Presence of Mind.

''Who is there" cried the orator, twill lift
voice against the truth of my statement?'
Just then burro in the outskirts of the
crowd gave vent to one of the piercing ''hee-
haws" of his tribe. The laugh was on the
orator for moment, but, assuming an air
of triumph, he lifted his voice above the din
to say:
81 knew nobody but jackass would try
it!"-St Louis Republic.
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An EXPERT.

Scrawler-Pennibs is clever writer, but
he is very bad at figures.
Scribbler-I thought he was rather good in
that line
Scrawler-No, he is very poor account
ant.
Scribbler-Well, if he ever comes round to
borrow books from you, you will come over
to my opinion and admit that as bookkeeper
he beats the world-America.
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Didn't Let Him Finish.

Greenbagge-Never touch case, my boy,
that your conscience will not permit you to
advocate and
Briefess dnterrupting) look here,
heard you defending Hungry Mike, the bur-
glar, only the other dayl
Greenbagge-And, as was about to say,
you might as well abandon your profession.
Life
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-12-08

DEcENcY SHOULD suggest to the deputy
registrars the propriety of resigning, and
permitting fair men to do the work which
they have studiously avoided doing. But
then the registrars are Liberals and have
little respect for decency
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-12-08

WHEN SENATOR EDMUNDs was asked If
he intended his National university to be
Protestant or non-sectarian, he replied that
he would make it non-sectarian, and that
"Catholic and Jew would be equally well
Gomez Having made his plan so broad the
question naturally arises would the dis
tinguished Senator admit Mormons! Or
would Judge ANDERsoN's decision apply
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Sympathy.

He-The poodlei Why, he's dead, don't
you knowa
She-Oh, how sadl How did it happen?
Hell was driving to Tuxedo and the horse
bolted. Poor Toby was killed, but I es-
capped
She-What pityl-Belford's Magazine.
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He Got 1t.

"Can't you put a poor, starving man in the
way of getting bite of bread?" inquired a
hungry tramp as he presented himself at
che door where lived the humorist of the
local paper.
why, certainly, my poor man." said the
Kind hearted wife of the humorisssE there is a
cake of yeast that you are welcome TO-"
But l can't eat yeast, ma'am."
mo; but perhaps you can raise some bread
with it; we do"
And the hungry man lifted his hat and re-
treated in the shadow of smile that was
sublime-Boston Courier.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-12-08
GOVERNOR THOMAS POSITION.

"Some Federal agency should be author
lied to appoint the following county Off
GERS Selectmen, clerks, recorders, super
intendents of district schools and assessors.
Arthur L. Thomas
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Absolute knowledge.

Little Allen heard his mamma ask papa to
go to the cellar and turn on the heat
'I'll CO." cried Allen.
''Why, you don't know how" said papa.
"Yes, 1 do" declared Allen. "You shut
every place that's open, and open every place
that's shut. "-Harper's Young People.
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CIRCULATION OF THE g. CHRISTMAS HER.
ALD.n
AFFIDAVIT.
SALT LAKE CITY, Nov


SALT LAKE CITY, Nov 9, 1889.
H. H. Van Chef, manager of the Hall &
O'Donald Lithograph company, of Topeka,
Kansas, and Salt Lake city, Utah, being
duly sworn, deposes and says that he has
this day received from THE HERALD COM
pany of Salt Lake city, an order for
twenty-five thousand [25,000l autographed
covers for its Christmas edition of 1889.
H H VAN CLlEF.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
ninth day of November, A. D. 1889.
EsEAL THos. W, SLOAN.
Notary Public.
The Graham Paper company of st. Louis
wire under date of November 6: "You
have our permission to print certificate
that order was placed with US for TWO
HUNDRED AND SIXTY reams Of paper for
Christmas issuen
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Possibly.

Molly-Ned's actually engaged to that hor-
ribly shortsighted Miss Maggie. wonder
how he happened to proposea
Polly-Perhaps because he thought she
couldn't see her way to refuse.-Time.
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THE UTAH young men should never for
get for moment that they can control in
this country. Knowing this, they will con-
troll in the interest of themselves and their
friends, and not turn the country over to
the carpet-baggers and adventures to be
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-12-08
To relieve Her Possible Anxiety,

Lady of the House-Why, you are the
same man to whom gave loaf of my home
made bread the other day.
Tramp-Yes, mum; and I merely came
around to show you that was still alive
Liza
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COLONIZATION.
NEpH1. October IS, 1889

NEPHI, October 2S, 1889.
o. ". POepers, Esq,
DEAR SIR:-The bearer of this wants to
vote, look after a job for him.
JOHN WITBECK.
Tony, Levan, Juab CO., Utah.
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Go to the Headi

Teacher-Can you tell me, children, who
first discovered the Parthenon frieze?
Small Boy reminiscently)-T kid that
has to build the fires in the mornin'.-St. Paul
Pioneer Press.
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True Politeness.

"What do you mean, sir, by swearing be-
fore my wife2 You must apologizeI"
pardon, monsieur Pardonl do make
re apology. did not know re lady wish to
swear re first. Courier dies Etats- Unis.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-12-08

The QUESTION now is, will the Utah
commission take measures to secure fair
and square election, or will it join hands
with its registrars and ''pull' for the Lib
eral party2 Time will furnish the an
Svver
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Cruel.

She tat the piano,-ListenI How do you
enjoy this refrains
He-Very muchl The more you refrain
the better / like it.-Musical Courier.
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A Theory Confirmed,

Dude-Good morning, Mr.. Shears. have
a little tale /
Editor-A little tale, Ell? Well, I always
thought you would turn out to be the missing
link.-Life
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THE PEOPLES POSITION.

sThe basis of free government is the
right of the people to govern themselves"
Peoples Party 'tDeoSdrdtion of Principles. :"
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I'll fair election the Liberals want. is
it! Then why do they deny the right of
eligible citizens to Vote2
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What Wonder.
Young Digby went to Vas:
To IectlIre RI the pirIs.

Young Dlgby went 70 VasSar
To lecture to the girls;
And there, in fine orations,. showered
A wealth of wisdom's pearls.
But soon his courage faltered,
And went into eclipse,
What wonder, when five hundred girls
Were hanging on his lips?" Time.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-12-08

A RECENT number of the San Francisco
Examiner has an allegorical picture of Cali
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-12-08

TIE DAILY HERALD Is published every morn
ing, Mondays excepted, at THE HERALD Block,
corner West Temple and First South streets,
Salt Lake City, by THE HERALD COMPANY.
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Wednesday and Saturday morning. Price, IN
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paid.
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termine where the fault lies.
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second class matter.
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NOTICE.

The Printing DEPARTMENT of my bust
ness is growing to the extent of demanding
my entire time in its supervision For this
reason l shall sell out the Book, Fancy
Goods and Toy Departments of my bust
ness.
The Stand at r. Main street, two stories
and part basement, will doubtless be for
rent and Fixtures for Sale
PRICES on all Holiday Goods, consist.
ing of Dolls, Books, Albums, Children's
Books, Toys and Fancy Plush and Oxi-
died Goods, Fancy Perfumery and Toilet
Sets, Stationery housekeeping in
Stock pertaining to these departments
will be
CUT RIGHT DOWN.
Early Purchasers will have the benefit
Of these low prices.
"a word to the wise " is sufficient.
Yours truly,
H. PEMBROKE,
No. 70 Main Street, Salt Lake
Country buyers can pick up some bar
gains if they call early.
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Right you are. 1t is too absurd for dis
cussion. But when lank and hungry Or
ganization is intent upon capturing mu-
nicipal government for the sake of the
spells, and can get the powers that be flor
short time only to stand in with it, we
need look for nothing but absurdity. If it
would only stop at even that, there would
be less cause for complaint than there is
now
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-21
Telegrams to The Star.
MERRILL OUT OF THE RACE.
Roosevelt Wants to Be Senator
from Dakota.
GENERAL GOSSIP FROM EUROPE.
A Steamship Burned in New
York.
GENERAL GOSSIP FROM EUROPE
A BOLD BANK ROBBERY.
Severe Storms and a Rebellion in
Mexico.
SEVERE STORMS IN MEXICO.
Rain, a Cyclone and a Landslide Com
pletely Wreck One Town.

Sr. Louis, Sept 2L.-Advices from different
parts of Mexico say very heavy storms have
been sweeping over that country since
August Is, visiting different states
at different times The latest
prevailed along the Pacific coast
and reports from Mazatlan and Manzanilla are
that the steamer Porfrio and Alata have proba-
bly, been wrecked. After a five days steady
rain In the state of Vera Cruz a
cyclone passed over the town of Chicinte-
pee, causing great destruction, and to add TO
the terror of the inhabitants a great land slide
occurred on the mountain back of the town. a
part of which passed directly through the
town, cutting a great swath through the
buildings and carrying away everything in
Its path. A torrent of water then poured
down the gulley made by the landslide and
Hooded that part of the place not already de-
stroyed. There was no loss of life however as the
people had warning and sufficient time TO es-
cape, but the destruction in crops and loss of
cattle was very great. Two locomotives and
ten freight cars on the Mexican Central
railroad were wrecked near Lagos Thursday
and Engineer Brandt, an American was killed.
and Engineer Gracia and Firemen Bolina and
Martinez fatally wounded. Gen. Bernardo has
been elected governor of Neuvo Leon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-09-21
A STEAMER ON FIRE.
Kicking Over a Lamp Causes Great
Damage to the Nashua.

New YORK. Sept. 21.-The steamship Nashua
OF the Providence line was discovered to be on
fire about 10 o'clock this morning as shewas lying
at her dock at the foot of Warren street. The
fire started In the coal bunkers on the
starboard side and was discovered by
Peter Greed, one Of the coal passers. He in
stantly shouted fire" and in few minutes the
fire engines were engaged in playing on the
burning vessel. Meantime the big tug boat
Sayre, whose captains attention had been at
tracted by the dense volume of smoke pouring
out of the Nashua, had steamed up to her and
anchoring alongside, poured in lively stream.
THIS ACTION SAVED THE DECKS
of the burning boat and prevented the fire
from spreading to the superstructure. The
fire boat and several other tugs soon arrived
and began throwing streams upon the boat The
firemen boarded her but experienced great diff
Guilty in locating the fire in the darkness and
smoke. They chopped holes in the deck and
poured tons of wafer into the hold. Some OF
the cargo was thoroughly drenched. At IL
O'Clock the fire was pretty well under control,
though still burning The cause of the fire is
a mystery. Chief Engineer smith said that
the fires were hauled after the Nashua had made
her dock. He had no explanation to offer as to
the cause. 1t was alleged that a careless stoker
had kicked lamp over. The Nashua has been
In commission about five years. She is 800 feet
long and carries freight only.