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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-30
woLcoTr AT CANTON

Senator Wolcott has been to Canton
and has had a conference with Pres
ident-elect Mckinley on the subject
of international bimetallism. He says
that the president-elect is heartily in
favor of the bill to be drawn up and
introduced providing for the calling of
another international monetary con-
ference.
This makes it quite certain that at
an extra session of congress. or at the
next regular session, this bill will be
introduced and passed and that it will
receive President McKinleys. sanction
If it is, of course Senator Wolcott
VIII be appointed one of the commits
sioners. He is familiar with the ques-
ton of bimetallism, and while he is
opposed to independent free coinage,
no doubt he would do all he could TO
further the interest of silver.
Senator Wolcott. as chairman of the
caucus committee, has prepared the
draft of the bill. 1t may or may not
be accepted, but it will most likely be
the basis Of any bill agreed upon. The
members of the caucus committee, it
is said, are very much inclined to
leave the selection of the conferees
entirely to the president instead of
having the president appoint a portion
and congress a portion. Furthermore,
it is said that the committee proposes
to leave the number of members to be
appointed on behalf .of the United
States to the discretion of the presi-
dent, practically leaving the determi
nation of the number of members to
be sent TO the conference to the de-
cision of the other countries.
Senator Wolcott states that several
ested in the subject, and that the
sentiment in favor of further recogni-
ton of silver through international
agreement is spreading abroad. This
is encouraging. 1t is also encouraging
to know that Senator Hoar, who was
in Europe last summer, says that
France is aggressively in favor of an
international agreement, and that SEN
timent in Germany is favorable, al
though the emperor is somewhat in the
way there. 1t is also his opinion that
England would be found more tract
able on the subject than is generally
supposed. 1t is to be hoped that the
senator is right.
At present things look favorable for
action, by the incoming administra-
ton, looking toward another interna-
tional monetary congress. We hope it
Will be called; we hope it will, if called,
accomplish something for silver;
everything should be done to bring it
about and to aid it in its work. 1t
may not give much promise of ac-
complishing anything substantial for
silver, but anything that gives any
promise should be tried. 1t may not
do any good it can scarcely do any
harm. Let there be another interna-
tional monetary conference.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-30
TALES OF THE DAY.
One on Lincoln.

Harper's Round Table: Abraham Lin
coin was fond of a good story, and it
is a well known fact that he often Illus
trated an important point in the bust
ness at hand by resorting TO. his fav-
orite pastime. Probably one of the best
he ever told he related of himself when
Lincoln and a certain Judge, who was an
intimate friend of his, were bantering
each other about horses. a favorite topic
of theirs. Finally Lincoln said:
well. look here. juuge. I'll tell vol,
what I'll do. I'll make a horse trade
with you. only ii must be upon these
stipulations: Neither party shall see the
others horse until it is. produced here
in the courtyard of the hotel, and both
parties must trade horses If either
party backs out of the agreement ne
does so under forfeiture of $50
Agreed" cried the judge and both
he and Lincoln went in quest of their
respective animals.
A crowd gathered, anticipating some
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-30
CUBAN RUMoRs.

1t seems strange that there should
be so MANY rumors about things Gu
ban that are so unreliable. The morn
ing dispatches will bring an important
rumor that is founded on what seems
to be good authority, and the evening
dispatches will bring a denial of it.
Yesterday morning a Washington dis
patch to the New York Herald stated
that it was reported that an important
dispatch had been received at the Span
ish legation from Senior Canovas, the
Spanish premier, in which certain
propositions were made looking to the
mediation of the Cuban difficulties.
According to this report, Senior Can
ovas accented the good Offices of the
United States and stated that the
terms which Spain will accord the in
surgents are upon conditions to be pro-
posed by the United States This ru-
NOR was said to have come from a
usually reliable source. Last even
ing's dispatches stated that from Of
fetal sources denial is made that the
Spanish premier, Canovas, had sent
Secretary Olney communication ac-
cepting the mediation of the United
States in carrying out autonomy for
Cuba. What the next rumor will be no
one can say.
What is the reason that SO many
groundless rumors are sent out first
from Cuban and then from Spanish
sources? It may be said without ex-
aggeration that half of all the news
about the Cuban rebellion. no matter
from what source emanating, has been
nothing but rumor. 1t looks very much
as though the American public was
being worked" far more than it real
ICES Gossip is easily accounted for.
but when definite statements are made.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-30

When the question of allowing com
pensation to a gentleman for assist
anpe in a prosecution came before the
county. court yesterday, Commissioner
Roberts very pertinently said, when
it was stated that the compensation
was very reasonable: Il don't dispute
that, but how win the people view it?
Can we make them believe that the
employment of Mr.. Rhodes was a
necessity, while the county attorney is
away in California attending TO other
business than that of his office" We
eannot speak positively. but we fancy
Stf.1S the people cannot be made to
think the employment WAS necessary
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-30

and which are susceptible of easy au-
thentication, one would think that
trouble would be taken TO authenticate
them before sending them out. But
they are seemingly sent out on the
theory that if they prove bane the
antidote is close at hand. Had the
psalmist lived in these days of Cuban
rumors he would have said: ''All men
are liars without the qualification,
Il said in nv haste
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-30

fun, and when the judge returned first
the laugh was uproarious. He led. or
rather dragged, at the end OF halter.
the meanest boniest rib-staring quad
ruped--blind in both eyes-that ever
pressed turf But presently Lincoln came
along carrying over his shoulders a car
penter's horse. Then the mirth of the
crowd was furious. Lincoln Sole1nnly
set his horse down and silently surveyed
the JUDGES animal with a comical look
of infinite disgust.
We'll judge he finally said. this is
the first time / ever got the worst OF 1t
in horse trade.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-30
SLIGHTLY Twisted.

New York Press: He entered the store
hurriedly with the air of a man whose
mind was filed by a weighty commits
sion Those whom he passed at the door
heard him coming under his breath a
formula which he seemed to fear might
slip away and be lost. He approached
the counter like one who wishes 1t were
all over.
Il wish to get he said boldly, some
ribbon for a red BABY
The salesgirl's blank stare seemed to
arouse him TO a sense of something lack
ing.
''That is he said 81 would like some
baby for ribbed red one
The salesgirl was smiling broadly now
and four cash boys. floor walker and
seven customers gathered and grinned in
unison
He. began again. 'rhat. is-of course,
you know. mean, some ribbed red baby
for one-that is-some red ribs for one
baby-some ones babys ribs-some red
ribs for one aby-some-thunder and
guns, where's the way out"
He departed on run.
Il wonder" said the salesgirl thought
fully an hour or so afterwards. If he
could have meant some red baby rib
non 2i'
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-30

THE HERALD ia a franchise mem
be< OF The United Press, and re-
ceives the complete leased wire
Overland ana Pacific Coast news re-
ports OF The United Associated Press
es, embracing accurate intelligence
OF all current events In the whole
world With its special wire and
operator in it's own Office THE HER
AID is daily in Immediate possess
sion of the Intest newH MP till the
hour Of aS0irE to press.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-30
NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING.

THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE
stockholders of the Mercur Gold Mining
& Milling company for the election of
directors. and for the transaction of such
other business as may lawfully come be-
fore it, viii be held at the general offices
of the company, rooms 705, 706 and 7O7 Nc
Cornick building. Salt Lake City, Utah.
on January Is. 1897 at 2 o'clock D. m.
z. II. AIRS. Secretary.
Salt Lake City. Utah, December %, 1896.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-30

Say, Jerusha, am going down to
the '.Seal" Fish and Oyster Market,
"a West First South street, to buy
my Oysters, Fish and Turkey for
Christmas. That's right, Matilda
King handles the best goods on the
market. Telephone 3O3.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-30

a college for the revival of the lost
mysteries of antiquity, in other words,
a college of theosophy, is to be built in
California. What is the matter with
utilizing some insane asylum for this
purpose?
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-30

Our morning contemporary in repeat
ing its confidential talks with prom
inent Democrats on the senatorial con-
test should be careful not to overdo the
Sarah Camp business.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-30

The Anaconda Standard says: Leap
year is practically over. God reigns
and Colonel John B. Read Of the Butte
Inter Mountain still lives Like the
old guard, the colonel never surrenders.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-30

1T is true" says La Loie, that
Senator Cantor and I are old ac-
quaintances and we were once-weH,
we were very friendly" Perhaps the
senator did not care to be led a merry
dance through life.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-30

There died in Great harrington,
Mass. last week an old negro who
claimed to be 1l2 years old. In his
early life he was a slave but he fought
with the Union army during the war of
the rebellion His name represented the
very antipodes Of politics, it being
Thomas Jefferson Mckinley.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-30

France has furnished her army with
rapid-fire field pieces and now Germany
wants 70 supply her army with still
more rapid-fire field pieces. Both
countries are living at a rapid pace
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-30
DUBOIS FENCES.
Idaho's Senator Coming Home t.
Look After Things.

washington, Dec. Ex-senator Dubois OF
Idaho left for his state last night to look
after his interests in the coming sena-
torial election. An interesting fact con-
nected with the departure of Senator
Dubois, is said to be that he will have
the support of the Democratic party in
his fight for reelection.
For several days Senator Dubois has
ers. and it is said as a result of these
consultations that he has secured their
support so far as their national commit
tee can throw it to him.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-30

New York Journal: Bertrand-Tht
camel is a most remarkable animal
Why, travellers say that a camel viii
actually go without water for 20 days.
Colonel Kentuck (proudly)-Poohl l an
on my 10Th year, sab,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-30

Hon. T. c. Plat makes announce
ment of the fact that Joseph Choate
will not be New Yorks next senator
And Thomas does not talk at random
on these matters
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-30

Singers, public speakers, actors, auc-
tioneers, teachers, preachers and all
who are liable TO over-taX and irritate
the vocal organs, find, in Ayers Cherry
Pectoral, a safe, certain and speedy re-
lief. a timely dose of this preparation
has prevented many throat trouble.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-30
LAWYERS, ATTENTION.

The Hecald Will print your Briefs
with promptRess anu accuracy. We
solicit your patronage. Telephone
as, Gc. a57, sne we will send fer
your manuscript.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-30

Monday our morning contemporary
asked # we thought it was a Spanish
lieutenant who would follow wounded
and sick gentlemen TO the hospital and
attack them there, and inadvertently
the answer was We do" when what
was intended was we do not The
remainder of the paragraph plainly
indicated what was intended though
not expressed.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-30

Tariff robbers are the only ones who
ever have a public hearing before they
begin their work The others have it
after their work is done.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-30

Would Senator Thurston like little
foreign war to divert the governments
attention from the Pacific railroads
and their debts to it?
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-30
WIT AND HUMOR.

Detroit Free Press: Nurse (preparing
medicine for sick banker)-Will you take
this draught, sir?
Cashier (feebly)-H'm. Can Won he
identified?
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-30

1t is said that Mark Hanna is
broken down. When he is broken
down a great many castles will come
tumbling after him.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-30

Green Bag: The Court-What is your
age, madam?
The Plaintiff-Must / answer?
The Court-You must
The Plaintif-Why judge, 1 thought
people didn't have to testify AGAINST
themselves.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-30

AS a rule nothing so vexes a poll
tician as to tell an important secret in
strict confidence and then to have the
secret kept in confidence.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-30

1t may be put down as certain that
Major McKinleys cabinet will be
tongued and grooved.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-30

Fitzsimmons has begun to talk about
his coming fight with Corbett. This is
a very encouraging sign of peace.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-30

There has been a great landslide in
County Kerry. Ireland What the ma
jority was is not stated.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-30

Governor Mcconnell of Idaho has
taken the district-attorneyship bull by
the horns. He is very liable TO be gored
by it
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-30

The Atlas bank of Chicago, unlike the
gentleman after whom it was named,
was not able to hold the world up.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-30

So Senator wolcott is to have the
federal patronage in Colorado. No
silver man need apply.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-30

II is much better for the country to
talk peace and prosperity than war.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-30

General Weyler's Geographic system
seems to be badly disorganized.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-30

Senator Thurston's voice seems to
be for war. Then it is such a big. deep
voice, too.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-30

Telephone 495 for HewIett's Three
Crown Baking Powder, Spices and
fiavOring extracts. Wholesale only.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-30

What has become of little Mr.. Thur
ber2 Was he lost in a Christmas
stocking?
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-30

Puck: Crawford-Whata are you trying
to find among those old newspaper clip
pings?
Grimshaw-Im looking for one to show
my wife. 1t says it's no longer fashion
able to give Christmas presents outside
ones own family.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-30

Why doesn't Spain. the home of the
olive, offer the olive branch to Cuba?
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-30

Harper's Bazar:rs "Our new neighbors
are very polite said Mrs. Perkasie to
her husband when he came home at
night.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-30
SOME EDITORIAL COMMENTS.

Boston Herald: Chairman Roosevelt,
who ought to know. intimates that sta~
dinner parties in New York are not ex-
actly all that they should be, even in
the most select circles of the metroDo-
lis, and in the SWEETEST resorts there. He
furthermore insinuates that If the gilded
youth of Gotham do not tone down the
character of their post-prandial enter
tainment in the shape of vaudeville per-
formances under the rose, the guardians
of the peace and goodness of New York
will pounce down upon them again and
catch them, too. There, now,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-30

Philadelphia Times: Then, again, if the
senate complains that the president is
walking all over their prerogative, why
did they bring this thing on the CARPET?
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-30

Yes; l sent to borrow their stepladder
and they told me they hadn't one but if
I'd wait awhile they'd send and buy
-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-30

New York Tribune: A contractor in
this city has asked TO have the amount
paid him reduced $3.50. If this had hap
pened in Tammany times, his friends
would unhesitatingly have asked the
courts to examine into his mental con-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-30

Cleveland Leader: Are you going to
the Inauguration"
NO sir. l am neither holding a public
office, nor do | expect to get one There
fore, l can't afford to spare the time
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-30

Springfield Republican: The views held
in London as to Mr. Godkin's influence
in America undoubtedly differ in different
quarters, but that of the London Chron-
icle is perhaps as near being right as It
We're. possible for an Englishman to get
1T would be a melancholy mistake" it
says. ''if the Telegraph relied on senti-
ments such as it quotes from Mr.. God
kin. the editor of the New York Evening
Post. Mr.. Godkin is a very able and high
minded man. but his clever paper no
more represents the American people
than. say, Herbert Spencer represents
the British democracy"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-30

Milwaukee Sentinel: The veteran ath-
letes are reviving. Edward Payson
Weston, aged IS. will try to equal his
famous walking record of lis miles in "a
hours Only a fortnight ago the Hon.
four rounds in New York. Next autumn
the public may look for a battle of p
octogenarianS upon the football field.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-30

Chicago Record: "They say women
can always pick out goods that will
wash
True enough; but why do they always
pick out children that wont?"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-30

Chicago Tribune: He-''Do you mea1
to say, Arabella, that you have never
kissed any young man before?'
She-'I never have George-eXcept, O.
course. my brother Henry
He with an involuntary shudder)-'.
don't see how you can do it,
She-''Sirr'
He-'I mean, of course, 1 don't SCI
how you can do it so WELL"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-30

New York Journal: The future New
York society note will read as follows:
Mr.. and Mrs. Van Skyscraper enter
tanned at their palatial Fifth avenue
home last evening. There was no police
interference
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-30

Cincinnati Tribune: Il can well believe
the new story that the fruit Adam and
Eve ate was 4 banana"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-30

Washington Star: Have you made
any progress in your lessons on the BIZ
cycle?"
Yes replied the man with gentle
disposition.
do you ride into the country YETI"
oh. no. L don't ride anywhere worth
mentioning But | don't think | hurt
myself so much when l fall off,
Cincinnati Enquirer: Perry Patetic-
bort you wish we lived in a country
where grub and booze grcwed on treesp''
Weary Watson-'N:lw. I'd Gather il
g-owed on bushes. Trees would have to
be climbed
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-30

Because humanity has continued to
slip up on ii ever since"
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-11
WITH THE FIRST REGIMENT
\ DAMP DRILL SHED FOR \ GATH
ERING OF COMPANY b.
The New Pamphlet for Study and In
truction-Turnouts and Theater--
Organizing the 1OO-NIan Team.

The new pamphlet of drill regula-
tions being distributed this week is
an invaluable adjunct to the book of
tactics now i'm use and every member
of the Regiment should at once secure
one. 1t contains the new manual of
arms now used by the Regiment and is
the only publication at hand in which
it may be found. The book of tactics
in use contains the old manual. In
this valuable little pamphlet too is the
advance guard drill, recently intro
duced into the United States tactics
and to be taken up here.
On account of the very bad weather
the turnout of Company b last even
ing was very light. One section was
in line. Lieut.. Giles was in command
and had his first experience as in
structor Of company drill. He acquit-
ted himself handsomely, managing his
men i'm a way that would have been a
credit to older officers of the Regi-
ment
Company G will talk business and
will be drilled by Sergt Ferry this
evening.
Company c will have business
meeting and drill this evening.
Col Mclean states that if the Fraw-
ley Company plays in the opera house
next Tuesday evening there will be no
battalion drill ordered for that time.
He also wishes the men to understand
that battalion drills will not be ord
cred for the evenings of the FrawlA%
engagements, nor on evenings to con-
hict with other public or extensive
social functions.
Lieut.. Col. Fisher will have charge
of the 1OO-man team to compete with
the First Regiment, y. G. c., and will
himself score. He is going into the
matter with his usual enthusiasm, and
believes the hOnors will again accrue
to the local marksmen. Fifty men
are as good as selected. They will be
able to turn off 2,1OO. What is re-
qured is fifty more to score LOO or
over, an average of 81 points per man.
This will make a total average of IS
for the team and will doubtless cause
the Californians to whistle.
During the hard rain last night
water poured into the drill shed
through the many holes in the roof.
In all the company rooms furniture,
pictures, etc, had to be piled in dry
corners. There was a bad leak in BIS
meeting hall and several in DIS quart
ers The worst leaks were in the drill
hall. 1t was we'll ball or play was
not on at the time.
Company \ will hold a meeting to-
morrow evening.
The statement that Sam Johnson's
score of 227 for fifty rounds was the
best ever made, in Mondays Star, APP
piled to military shooting only. The
Sharpshooters were not figured upon.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-11-11

The point lou wish to make in the
ad cannot stick out too prominently.