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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-03-28
a DEFENSE OF HokE SMITH.

In old plays and mysteries there was
often character known as the Devils
| Advocate Secretary Hoke Smith has
| found one who defends his policy in
relation to the opening of the Ufntah
and Uncompahgre Indian reservations.
1t is staff correspondent of the Wash
ington Post writing from Fort Du-
! chesne.
This correspondent says the secretary
held the law up" Those are his very
words, and they perfectly describe the
secretarys actions. This staff CORE
| spondent is frank enough to admit
that from 1.-The purely legal standpoint
! the secretary's action was inexcusable,
but as a humane deed, SO far as the
Indians were concerned, the secretary
never did better thing in his life"
What right has the secretary of the
interior, or any other officsr of the
government, as for that matter, to act
in the administration of the laws from
any other standpoint than the strictly
legal one? In matters wholly and s-Gely
Within the jurisdiction of the United
States, there is no higher law than the
constitution and the laws of congress
made in pursuance thereof, and they
are the ones to be obeyed.
We are informed by this correspond
ent that Secretary Smith is most anx-
ious about the governments interest.
There is probably only little COM
plant because the so-callad ag:icultu-
raj lands were not thrown open; the
trouble arises mainly over the secre-
tary's contention that tie extremely
valuable gilsonite leads should not be
handed over to the men who discovered
them. 1t is understood here that the
secretary wants to put the gilsonita
up at public auction, or otherwise dis
pose of it, so that the government may
get great deal of hard cash for the
treasure which the government did not
discover; rather a novel procedure and
unpopular in all mining regions.
1t is our firm conviction that those
who are complaining most that the
reservations are not opened are those
who want the "so-called agricultural
lands,'' peope who wish to make them
selves homes.
It is understood at Fort Duchesne
ClioSl liiC SCH t-dIy waits W put Ciic
gilsonite up at auction, cor otherwise
dispose of it." People are beginning
to think that in that phrase, cor other
wise dispose of it" is to be found the
solution of the whole trouble.
Why not 'fhold up the laws relating
to mines? At Mercur are some of the
richest gold fields ever discovered. They
have been located, but all are not yet
patented. Why not put them up at
public auction, "or otherwise dispose
Of them, THAT the government may
get a great deal of hard cash for the
treasure which the government did not
discover"
Hoke Smith is applying the laws that
govern mining in the Ural mountains
to the imperial. will of a car who is
the law unto himself ard his people.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-03-28

Governor Altgeld and the entire
board of trustees of the university of
Illinois have been indicted by the
Champaign county grand jury for al
legged neglect or refusal to comply with
the law requiring that the American
flag be displayed over the state uni
versity buildings. The flag has been
displayed from the flag-pole in front of
the military hail. but not from the
separate buildings. The displaying of
the flag on fag-pole will generally be
held to be a compliance with such
law. Without knowing anything about
the circumstances which have led to
the Indictment of these officials, to us
it looks as though the whole business
was spite work
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-03-28

The newest of the new women has
appeared in st. Paul, MINI. Her name
Is Kitty f. Smith. Last June her fan
Gee died, and now she files claim
against his estate demanding 5000 for
expenses incurred in preparations for
marriage; 500 for resigning her posi-
ton before marriage, and $1,000 said
to have been promised her by her
fiarcee, in consideration of the mar
riage. That man is to be congratulated
upon his escape from marriage with
such a woman, though he had to make
that escape through the portals of
death
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-03-28

The state supreme court has denied
the petition for new trial for Patrick
Coughlin, convicted of the murder of
Stays and Dawes. 1t is scarcely prob
able that any appeal to the United
States supreme court will be taken,
and none should be allowed unless
there is most probable cause for en-
ror So soon as can be, the sentence
of the law should be executed upon
him. 1t is the speedy punishment fol-
lowing the conviction that serves as
deterrent warning.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-03-28
tales OF THE DAY.
How Cuban Gentleman Spoke Eng
Iish.


Uncle Steve Melton is famous in Jack
sonville for his liberal dispensation of
charity and cuss words, says the Florida
Times Union. He does not use cuss words
in a profane way. but simply as matter
of economics. He finds in his fish house
that he can get more work out of his col
ored assistants when he uses forcible ex-
pletives
Some months ago a friend came to him
and said: "A friend of mine, a very veal
thy Cuban gentleman, is coming to this
country to start large cigar factory. He
does not speak word of English, and
his desire is to rent room in some family
where English alone is spoken. in order
that he may master the language.
Let him come to my house." said
Uncle Steve, bluffly, and so the arrange
ment was made.
After having been there about a month
the foreign gentleman was introduced to
lady. He bowed low, and with his hat
hand over his heart, said:
All, sonora, I'm id if L amt glad to
meet your
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-03-28

Says the ST. Louis Globe-Democrat:
"Carlisles speeches in Kentucky in
aid of the sound money cause I'M
doubtedly did much toward bringing
about the Republican victory in that
state" Yet Mr.. Carlisle is spoken of
as probable candidate before the Chi
cage convention for the Democratic
nomination for president!
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-03-28

All the world recognizes the fight
ing qualities of the Cubans and ack-
nowledges that they have made a most
gallant struggle for freedom, yet the
United States. that should be the first
TO encourage all who are fighting for
liberty, refuse to recognize the bellig-
erency Of the Cuban insurgents.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-03-28
THE MASSACHUSETTS REPUBLICANS

The Massachusetts, Republicans have
met in convention and adopted a plat
form of principles. 1t is in every way
typical Republican platform It calls
for the repeal of the present tariff
law and the enactment of one on pro-
tective lines. containing provisions for
the restoration of the reciprocity pol
icy of James G. Blaine That is
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-03-28

In many respects Governor Morton,
OF New York. would make the best
candidate the Republicans could put
UP. lie has had wide experience as
diplomat, has been vice-president, and
governor of the greatest state of the
Union. He is a patriotic gentleman,
and a safe, conservative man. The
only thing that can be urged against
him with any force is his age.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-03-28

Inquiring tourist Gin an Oklahoma res
tauranD-That is a novel idea of yours
surely, calling your guest to dinner by
firing off one barrel of your shotgun.
But, pardon me, why do you discharge
only one barrel?
Proprietor Early Bird Restaurant
keep the other bar'l to collect payment
for the dinner with.''-Harper's Bazaar.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-03-28

The people of Omaha appear to be
pleased with the way in which the
proposition to hold Mississippi
congress at Omaha in 1898 has been re-
ceived in Utah to judge from what the
Bee says LAS did the legislative as
sembly of Iowa, the Utah legislature
has endorsed the proposed Trans
Mississippi exposition and will doubt
less vote an appropriation at the next
session. Under the circumstances,
this is all that could at this time he
reasonably expected. When congress
shall have passed the bill now pending
there will be little difficulty in induc-
ing western states to give aid and sup
port to the great enterprise"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-03-28

Obtuseness of Englishmen in appre-
ciating the point of a story was cleverly
illustrated recently in a yarn spun on d
sofa in the story tellers angle, as one of
the corners in the house of representa-
tives is designated. An. American and an
Englishman were doing the old country
on foot, and at a cross road they came
to sign post which gave the distance
from that point to the nearest town,
stating the number of miles in figures
Beneath this was the inscription:
ii you can't read or write, issk the
blacksmith opposite, and he will di-
rect you ON your way.
.---.-.....
The humor of this suggestion was APP
preclated instantly by the American, who
laughed uproariously, while the English
mans face was eXpressionless as the
chalky cliffs of Dover. After the pair had
trudged three or four miles the English
man suddenly burst into a loud and bois-
ferrous laugh, to the amazemant of his
American companion.
What on earth are you laughing at so
heartily asked the Yankee
Why, the point of that sign board in
scription has just become apparent to
me-" replied the Englishman. Suppose
the bloomin' blacksmith wasn't there to
give the necessary directions ?"-Chicago
Tribune.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-03-28

The other day in Chicago the ele-
plant Gipsey killed her keeper and
went on the rampage. The G. O. P.
elephant is liable TO behave in just
such a manner at st. Louis.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-03-28

Mr.. Higgins and Miss Dimple had been
discussing marriage in an impersonal
manner, when the young lady announced
her preference in this way: THE man l
marry must be handsome, talented Gmi-
able, courageous, and without fault
of any sort whatever.
This is very sudden replied Mr..
Higgins.
Il thoroughly appreciate the honor you
confer upon me, but you will give me a
week to consider, l suppose ?'-Harper s
Bazaar.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-03-28

The pricking of the alliance bubble of
the Philadelphia manufacturers and the
Tellerite' silver men has furnished much
amusement and excited much amazement
at the unbounded assurance of Teller and
his brother renegades The folly of send
ing out reports that were absolutely false
and which were certain to be proven so
within a few hours either indicates men,
tai disease or d reckless disregard of rid
icule that approaches the sublime.-Chey-
enne Tribune.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-03-28

And now we are to be able to tele-
phone across the ocean. 1t is no more
than right that the mermaids should be
employed at the mid-ocean station
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-03-28
HUMOR OF THE HOUR.

The Worm -Conductor-Did /
get your fare
Passenger guess you did. 1 didn't
see you ring it up.-Puck.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-03-28

Republican politicians in West Vir-
ginia argue with their fists. In contra
distinction to this the pugilists fight
with their mouths.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-03-28

If the city is to have curfew law
it would not be bad idea to extend
the age limit very considerably beyond
the one now proposed.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-03-28

The Texas Republican state conven-
ton at times recalled the stirring
scenes that were lately enacted at
Frankfort by the Kentucky legislature.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-03-28

Many careers have been suggested
for Colonel Jack Chinn. If names go
for anything the ring would seem to
be about fitting for the colonel.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-03-28

zen-Jones is a bowling lingo. | wonder
if he'd go 10 the front in an emergency
Second Citizen-He would, if the emer-
gency consisted of an attack on the rear
Puck.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-03-28

loves you?
Daughter-Of course 1 am Can't 1
see how. he stares at me whenever / am
not looking at him ?-F'liegende Batter.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-03-28

An Ottumwa. Iowa, man claims to
have discovered perpetual motion. Peo-
pie look for just such news from Iowa.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-03-28

Poor Cush Davisi The country would
not have his edition of the Monroe doc
trine, and his little boom died in the
incubator.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-03-28

If Bill Chandler is to be believed.
McKinley's literary bureau has a secret
drawer wherein vouchers for delegates
are kept.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-03-28

Playing in peoples back yards is lots
of fun 50 long as people don't object.
When they do, it becomes dangerous
pastime.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-03-28

Governor Mckinley may be growing ir-
resistible in the number of delegates at
his command, but he is having himself
set forth weaker and weaker every day in
the matter of principles. He is lodging
a clear and positive declaration of his at
titude towards one great issue, and his
managers are prostituting the issue upon
which he is outspolen to the base uses
of boodleism.- Springfield Republican.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-03-28

Plat has given Morton soothing
syrup enough to keep him quiet. Now
he should furnish him a hair restora-
tive.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-03-28

ohio's favorite son is the apostle of
protection. The way the other booms
are coming along he will need it at
ST Louis.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-03-28

1t VAS the most natural thing in the
world that Boston should make Hub
bub over Reed.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-03-28

Silerr-6S.
Lead-Brol1ers, 3; exchange, 3.i2i2.
Copper-Steady; brokers, 1910; exchange,
1919
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-03-28

There are indications going to show
that Benjamin Harrison will pla. the
role Of the dark horse at st. Louis.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-03-28

Since the supreme court has sustained
the interstate commerce law, is it too
much to hope for the future strict en-
forcement of all it's Pittsburg
Dispatch.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-03-28

The horn of the delegate hunter is
heard on the hill.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-03-28

A cynical old bachelor says that Salt
Lakes society circus will begin imme-
diately after Lent.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-03-28

At ST. Louis it may be tat the last
Will be first. If there IS more than one
ballot this is bound to be the case.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-03-28

Yeast-Did the colonel draw his sword
in defense of his country?
Crimsonbeak.-No; only a pension
Yonkers Statesman
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-03-28

A Sore Spot-Alkali 1ke-He accused me
of havin' been tarred an feathered
an run out of town, down in Texas,
about four years ago.
Judge Stringer-Well, that did not war
rant you in trying to shoot him.
Alkali Ike-Huh! l reckon if you had
out of town yourself you'd be jest as
touchy about it as 1 am!-Puck
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-03-28

1t is said the Beers are looking for
trouble. Jameson isn't; he has had
enough.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-03-28

In the world of science Rontgen has
been raised to the Y power.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-03-28
soME EDITORIAL ooMENTs.

A great many delegates to ST Louis are
willing to swear that Mckinley's financial
policy just suits them.-Anaconda Stand
ard.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-03-28

Waiter Go guest, who is absorbed in
please?
Absent-minded Professor-I haven't
time to talk now. Ask me after dinner
-Tit-Bits
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-03-28
Dr. Prices Cream Baking Powdea
Worlds Fair Highest Award.
BLACK SILK SALE.

This week 500 remnants Black silks,
variety of weavSs, 79c. per yard, s1.25
and $3.50 grades So
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-03-28

The advocates of bimetallism have not a
moment of time to lose. There should be
a complete deluge of silver literature.
Every farmer in the south and west
should be reached Every available
speaker should be in the field. Mass meet
ings should be held in every state in the
Union. Men of national reputation and
influence Should be- on the stump and
their speeches should be distributed
throughout the country. But three months
remain. In fact there are less than two
months in which to influence the conven-
tons which will select delegates to the
national gatherings. The next few weeks
should be transformed into perfect sill
yer avalanche, and unless this be done the
goldites may gain a decisive advantage.
Work, work, work..-Butte Miner.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-03-28

the method q, electing senators Is
changed, the sooner. will the senate be
put in the way of regaining the con-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-03-28

OFFICE. THE HERALD block, cor
ner West Temple and First South streets'
Salt Lake City.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-03-28

r. c. Chambers, President.
Aeber ]. Grant, Vice-President
Richard w. Young, Manager.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-03-28


[: ii you can't read or write, issk the
/: blacksmith opposite, and he will di-
{: rect you ON your way
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-09
ey-na.,un Rxh,s.,,ou.

The second annual exhibition OF the
Calumet Y. NJ c. A. gymnasium classes
will take place at the Opera House, on
Monday and Thursday evenings, April
% and 81, and large posters are out an
nouncing the event. During the evening
some pleasing features OF class work in
dumbbell drill, wand drill, pole drill, club
swinging, musical duInbbell drill, tum-
bling, pyramid building, individual club
swinging and class work on the horizon
tai and parallel bars and vaulting horse
will be introduced. A beautiful tableaux
will be given at the opening and close of
the program, in which seventy-two we'll
trained performers will participate. The
boys have been training for some time
for this event and are doing their best to
make the second annual exhibition as
much OF a success as the first.
An admission fee OF 80 cents will be
charged and no extra charge for reserved
seats, which can be secured at the read
ing roo. on and after D. m. on Satur-
day next. Most OF the boys in the exhi-
bition have tickets for sale aud they can
be purchased at any time.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-09
IagersOII In the PuIpif

The spectacle OF Robert G. Ingersoll in
christian pulpit, giving his opinion OF
the christian religion, is a novelty which
very few people ever expected to see or
hear oil, yet it will come to pass on Sun
day next in Chicago. when Col. Ingersoll
will address the congregation of the Mill
tant church, in Hooley's theatre.
The Rev. John Rusk, an advanced
Presbyterian, who il pastor of the Mill.
tant church, extended the invitation 20
Col. lngersoll in January last, in the fol.
lowing words: THE Militant church.
which Is organized for the purpose OF bet.
tering the condition OF mankind, regard
less OF creed or lack oft, desires to extend
toyou an invitation to preach for us
on some Sunday morning 10 the near fut.
ure on the subject Of your views on what
the christian church should do and how /"
10 accepting the invitation Mr.. Inger-
soil said Il was much pleased with the
spirit oil intellectual hospitality OF your
letter and what | say. il anything. TO
your people will be in the same spirit of
candor and kindness"
As many OF Cur readers will, no doubt.
be wondering what the colonel will say in
the pulpit, we have made arrangements
by which We expect to be able to publish
the address in full in the Evening NEWS
Of Monday next, and which will, no
doubt, prove an intellectual treat.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-09

Cheaper and better than ever. | call
the attention OF my friends and patrons
that have got fine stock OF mems,
boys and children sclothing. which can
save you from % to 40 cents on the dol
lar by buying OF me. Mems suits from
80 to SIS; boys suits from 81 rs to Sl2,
and children's suits from G5 cents to 90,
also the largest assortment OF boots,
shoes, hats aud caps in town. | don't
do fake advertising like some do, but you
can convince yourselves by calling in at
my store and judging for yourselves that
you can always get better bargains and
buy better goods Of an experienced man
than OF man without any experience.
Remember the place in Borgo block.
b. NEIMARK,
Red Jacket.
One door north of old fire engine house.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-09

Alfred Matti was arrested last evening
for being drunk on the public street
Matti was found by Officer Stukel in a
hopeless condition of intoxication on
Sixth street and spent the night in .the
village lookup. When brought before
Justice Curtis this morning he pleaded
not guilty and asked for a trial, which
will take place this afternoon.
August Waara and John Narrala were
arrested last evening by Officer Stukel
for creating a noise and disturbance. The
men were creating quite a disturbance an
Filth street and the officer took this way
OF putting a quietus on them. They
pleaded not guilty when arraigned before
Justice Curtis this morning and the trial
will take place this afternoon.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-09
Sneliman Society ,ve...

The Snellman literary society held its
regular meeting in the Borgo block last
evening and very interesting program
was carried out. Attorney O. J. Larson
delivered neat and original add,ess
which was full Of good points. c. J.
Vickstrom rendered an grafton aud a do.
bate on the advisability Of requiring hv
law that person should be able TO read
the constitution OF the United States IN
order to entitle him to the franchise
was held. c. ]. yickstrom and John
Waatti argued 10 the affirmative and
N. A. Lempea and Otto Parkioen took
the negative. The debate was a very in.
teresting one and the contestants wsxed
warm during the arguments. The sub.
Jet was fully covered and the judges were
unable to make a decision. The Judges
have taken the subject under
sdvisement for q. week and will make
sneir decision at the next msetips.