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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-06
ALGER is AN ISSUE.

The president is responsible for the
criminal negligence of Secretary Alger
because the blame for Alger, himself
rests with the president. This makes
it party question in this campaign.
But other circumstances contribute
to make Ayers record a campaign is
sue. He owes his position in the admin
istration to partisanship rather than
ability; he retains it on account of a
political pull; he takes refuge behind
the strength of the party in power
Ayers record is party issue because
a Republican president retains him in
the office he has disgraced; because the
chairman of the national Republican
committee has defied the accusers and
defended the accused in the name of
the Republican party; and because the
evidences of incompetency are discred-
tied by the Republican chieftains as
misrepresentation for political eff
feet
The Republican party cannot escape
the penalty of McKinley's error, and
the awful responsibility of Alger's con-
duct. But for the Republican party it
would not have been. But for the Re
publican party it would end.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-06
THEY WERE ALL HEROES.

The heroes of the war as given by
! the New York Times are: Rear Ad-
miral Dewey, General Joseph Wheeler
Lieutenant Richmond Pearson Hobson,
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt, Rear Ad-
miral Winfield S. Schley, Captain Rob-
! ley D. Evans, Captain Charles Edgar
Clark, Lieutenant Commander Richard
Wainwright, Commodore John w.
Philip, Ensign Worth Bagley, Lieuten-
ant Victor Blue, Cadet Joseph w.
Powell
The Times is too narrow. They We're
all heroes. They were all ready to do
| and die. Not all had an opportunity
to do heroic deeds, but they were he
roes none the less. When men to man
the Merrimac were wanted, aevery
sailor and every marine was a volun-
teer for the dangerous duty. All re-
sponded, but few were chosen; and 1t
does not detract from the glory of those
who were selected to follow that for
the eager men restrained is recog-
nized.
They were all heroes. No distinction
can be made of rank or class. No
blame should follow lack of opportu-
nifty. The man who offers up his life,
who lays his body upon the sacrificial
stone of war, is a patriot and . hero,
whether he be selected for special hon
ors or not, whether he carry a sword
or a musket.
There is a democracy in courage
which recognizes neither wealth nor
station, which obliterates rank and til
tie. 1t is a quality beyond the power
of authority to create, above the reach
of wealth to buy
They are all heroes, but all had not
the chance to do heroic acts They
could not all be with Dewey at Manila,
nor with Schley at Santiago, nor with
Wheeler at San Juan. The Merrimac
couldn't have held a hundredth part of
those who wanted to ride it through
the Jaws of death
When the complete roster of the
army is published, the list of heroes of
the war will be almost complete. But
the nation is full of heroes whose serv-
ices were not required, and every wife
or mother in the land who saw the
loved ones leave for war is a heroine.
Their names should head the list.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-06
DENIED HIS DEATH.

Some time ago the disappearance of
Lawyer Tubb was noted by the San
Francisco papers. Having been con-
nected with the defense in the Durrant
case, Tubb was fairly we'll known in
the bay district
People finally concluded that Tubb
was dead. and his obituary was duly
printed. 1t is presumed that a Eat
many good things were said of him by
strangers. and by others who were
glad of the opportunity to do so.
But Tubb wasn't dead at all. He had
merely enlisted in a California regi-
ment BY remaining in Deace-camp
all through the war he took desperate
chances. though. A San Francisco re-
porter discovered him the other day,
sitting in the door of his tent, as every
tub should stand, cleaning his innocent
musket.
Tubb told the reporter that he wasn't
dead. and even denied the story of
mysterious disappearance" How could
he have disappeared, he argued, when
he knew right where he was all of the
time? There was no disappearance
about it, He never lost sight of him
self for a moment.
when the papers printed story to
the effect that I was dead. 1 did not
contradict it," said Private Tubb. Il
simply went along attending to my law
practice
There are number of lawyers who.
like Trbb. could take care of their
practice as easily dead as alive; for,
like Tubb again. they are not quite as
dead as their practice is.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-06
DEMOCRACY ELSEWHERE.

Utah is not the only state in which
Democratic gains will be made this
fall. Indiana is certain to wheel into
the Democratic column. New York will
show surprising gains. and Pennsyl-
vania, the stronghold of Republican
ism. will have to turn down the state
ticket in self-defense.
If the Republican machine in the
Keystone state triumDhs in this cam
paign, it viii be a blow to Mckinley
In order to overthrow bossism there
and in New York, many Republicans
Will turn to the Democratic ticket.
Wisconsin Republicans are torn in
two by local dissensions. Schofeld's
denomination has put them on the de-
fCrsive. The leaders and organs of
the party will be kept busy explaining
the corruption which has been fragrant
throughout the present state admins
tration.
adopted so FAR has been in line with
the financial policy outlined at st.
Louis. And the people are becoming
more and more dissatisfied with a
single standard
The silver sentiment is growing.
Democracy is gaining strength. The
war is not going to help the Repub-
licans as much as they anticiDated
Now is the time to lay the founda-
tons of great victory or bimetallism
in 1900.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-06
THE NICARAGUAN CANAL.

In all probability the next congress
will pass bill for the construction of
canal across Nicaragua National Sc
curity and the requirements of COM
merce make such a project desirable.
In time of war it would be highly adj
vantageous, and in time of peace it
would prove source of profit
Democratic conventions have declar-
ed in favor of such a waterway, and it
is time for the Democrats of Utah to
give the matter serious consideration.
The state convention should not ig-
more it.
In order to prevent private parties or
corporations from securing the contract
this matter must be placed before the
people. No further opportunities for
jobbery should be furnished. 1t should
be a government undertaking, built,
owned and operated by the govern
ment.
Syndicates will bid for the work and
their lobbyists will infest congress in
their behalf. The only way to keep
them from gobbling up the benefits of
the enterprise is to give the question
the greatest possible publicity.
The state convention will make no
mistake in declaring for the Nicara-
guam canal.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-06
Cleaned Out the ONCE.

Any one who has known what it is TO
wait day after day in some out-of-the-
world nook for letters which We're all the
time safely reDosing in some neglected
corner of a sleepy postofflce, can a0Dre-
ciate the story that is told OF Lord VOL
Seley by Mr.. NOurSe, who was with her
majesty's forces through the Soudan
campaign
At Korti Nourse went into the post
office TO look for some letters The post
master was a native and not much used
! to handwriting. He made superficial
examination of a big pile of letters and
papers and said there was nothing for
the applicant. Nourse asked TO see the
pile of letters. and While he was looking
them over man with nothing TO deSig-
nate his rank came into the Office. lie
took in the situation at a glance.
Let's clear this thing out, he said.
They jumped on the counter and pro-
ceedeu to clear IL out by first bum
ding out the postmaster. Then they be-
gan careful examination OF the post
office, and found it congested with mail
for the army. They searched every nook
and Granny, throwing the letters for each
regiment into different Pile and heaping
up all the newspapers in the center OF
1 the room. Then they went through each
pile and separated il into companies. Be
fore night every letter was in camp and
distributed, and the next day the papers
were out.
Nourse did not know the name of his
companion in the benevolent deed. and
when he asked the answer was: They
call me Charlie"
Some time after. Nourse found il neces-
sary TO see the commandment. and. sitting
under the tent 10 which he had been d.
rected. he saw his companion of the post
office.
Hello. Charlie!' he said I'm looking
for the commandant. Where shall l find
him?''
''Well.'' said Charlie, you won't have
to look far. I'm the commandant. Come
inside and have a bite TO eat and drink"
1t was Lord Wolseley
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-06
TEE PRIMAR1Es ToN1aHr.

The Democratic primaries will be neld
tonight. Notices have been published
calling attention to the various district
meeting places. 1t is important that
Democrats, and all who desire to act
with the party in this campaign, should
attend.
The call recognizes the right of those
who endorse the principles enunciated
in the Democratic platform adopted. at
Chicago in 1896. and who expect to sup
port the Democratic nominees on the
state and county tickets. to participate
in these primaries.
There should be a large attendance.
1t is the duty of every Democrat to see
that the turnout is a good one. 1t is
the privilege of every one who desires
to aid the Democratic party at the
coming election to attend.
The best encouragement to be given
the cause Of free coinage is the support
of the party that makes it a national
issue.
The only hope for silver is through a
national organization. Energy expend-
ed in the maintenance of local factions
is energy wasted.
The time to work for bimetallism is
always, until it is secured. The place
to work for it is in the party that holds
it paramount.
Citizens of Salt Lake county who
realize these all-important truths
should attend the Democratic primaries
tonight.
Let the attendance be a good one.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-06
A PARTIAL CONFESSION.

Secretary Alger has not used the
razor. but he has confessed a part OF
the crime of his ignorance.
Ten days ago Private Eugh Parrett
of Ohio begged to be taken to the hos
pital. His suDplication was ignored.
His request was denied.
That night he died, as a result of
If this had been an ordinary case, the
war department would have hushed it
I'D But the victims relatives are in
fiuential citizens in Congressman Gros-
veror's district.
There was great indignation in the
community" and Grosvenor, a pet of
the administration, took the matter up.
Alger has issued an order in conse-
quence, insisting upon an Immediate
Investigation.
He has heard that a sergeant Of the
company is in the guard house for hav-
ing complained of Parratt's murder by
incomDetency.
This IS a fine time to talk about an
immediate investigation" The boy
was killed ten days ago.
How MANI more such cases are
hidden in the absence of an influential
congressman to call attention to the
facts, God only knowsi
How many men are confined in the
guard house to bury the secrets of the
war department, time alone will tell.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-06
DEMOCRATIC PROSPECTS.

The outlook for Utah Democracy was
never more encouraging than it is to-
day. The principal opposition will come
fl ON party organization which has
little claim upon the confidence or sup
port of the people of the state.
But The Democrats of Utah should
make no mistake. They should use
their best Judgment in the selection of
candidates. The party is strong, but
there are burdens which might bother
it. There are handicaDs which might
impede its progress.
There is no excuse for plumbers, when
ample time is given for elaboration.
Let loyal members of the party keep
in mind its welfare and the principles
it represents. No Democrat should
place an obstacle in its way. No friend
of the party will allow his selfish inter-
ests to interfere with it's freest action.
or thrust his ambition across the line
of its constituency
Principle comes first. But the prin-
ciple and the party which represents
that principle are very near together.
And the interest of the party is more
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-06

The price of wheat is a subject which
Republican newspapers and orators will
try to avoid as much as possise during
the campaign just opening, suggests
the Indianapolis Sentinel. Wheat is
rapidly tending to bottom quotations
again. The gold standard and the
Dingley bill are in force. Joe Letter is
knocked out, and the boom prices, re-
sulting from temporary and artificial
causes. have vanished just as every
bimetallist predicted. Better perma-
nent values for farm produsts cannot
be expected to prevail under the gold
standard. Meantime, the Dingley bill
forces the producers of the country to
pay tribute On nearly everything they
consume TO the protected rings which
furnish so. large portion of the al
ways abundant campaign funds of the
Republican party
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-06
TALES OF THE DAY.
Stirred Old Nnar,,nriaS

General Dave Cook tells a story of the
early days in Denver that serves to il
lustrate the fact that there was occa
sionally hot time in the new town 1t
appears that there was an old-timer from
Montana who came out here for the pur-
pose OF investing in real estate. He found
= dealer who told him that it was the
liveliest town On earth and that there
was not time, day or night, that a
man could go out Oh the streets and not
see a crowd of peoul. engaged in some
thing, says the Denver Times.
20, that's an old fake" said the Mon
tana man: Il can go out here and in two
minutes there won't be a soul i'm sight -
IN Just bet you q deed to those lots
against barrel of the original Kentucky
that you can't do it."
tender as d witness. and the two walked
out of the door. Just as the Montana
man got outside, a. big six-shooter
dropped out OF his pocket and. in falling
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-06
DO YOU KNOW

that in making the trip to Omaha ex-
position you are on the road ONLY
ONE NIGHT if you use the overland
Limited" of the Union Pacific? Just
the thing for nervous people who prefer
to travel by daylight; and for Men
of Affairs" to whom the saving of .
business day is an important consider
alton, we have the Fast Mail" ONLY
ONE DAY on the road to Omaha APP
probation of this Incompatible time,
together with dining car service ana
superior equipment, is best shown by
the popular demand for tickets via the
Main street.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-06

Director Foster of the experiment
station of the Agricultural college at
Logan has favored The Herald with
two late bulletins, both of which con-
tain information to the farmers of the
west. The first relates a number of
practical experiments in the feeding
of young stock, and gives the different
results. The second deals with THE
Chemical Life History of Lucern," and
is full of interest to the progressive
farmer.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-06

No effort has been made to send a
fruit exhibit from Utah to the Omaha
exposition. The opportunity to do so
should not be entirely neglected. If
the Salt Lake Horticultural society is
Indifferent about the matter, there are
many individuals who are sufficiently
interested in the business and the state
to club together and send a splendid
advertisement to the great fair The
need of a state chamber of commerce
is again emphasized.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-06
THB sAIY LAKE TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER 8 1885

politicians are trembling for an admins
tration winch hos permitted such
scandals With the affirmation of the
truth OF these scandals written in lines of
death on the faces Of thousands of brave
| boys. they have causei-to stremble. The
American people have, yet to settle with
conditions. as well as with those who
apologize for them.
Chicago Chronicle: There is, we regret
to say, rapidly growing disposition to
| institute comparisonS-Eot altogether
Observation-Disclosures Don Valeriano Weyler
and the honorable Russell A. AIger Nor
are the comparisons entirely favorable to
| the latter statesman. TX is pointed out.
Tor example that while Don Vaieriano
starved tho reconcentra6os whc-Nere in
a sense the enemies of Spain. Don Rus
| sell has starved our own soldiers Atten-
ton IS also called to the fact that Don
Naleriano, IN military career OF some
~ years has never fallen foul of court
martial for absence without leave and
that While he IS not an amiable char
acter he never chartered his troops in
swamps for the benefit OF favored rail-
road lines. These insinuations and m
nuendoes are of course most distressing,
but they appear to suggest themselves to
! everyone save the editors OF thicl--and-
thin administration organs who continue
10 wear rose-colOred spectacles and Jig
vigorously TO tunes of their own conpo-
sitfon.
Leadville Herald: Mark Hanna is not
goinS TO be left out OF notice any longer.
The war rather neglected Mark, but he is
going to get even by making little one
or his own with his coal miners He has
been taking advantage of the situation TO
load up his barges to provide him q
corner on the market and is ready to work
the same old graft-cut the wages of his
miners until they strike and allow him
to unload his stock on the impoverished
market. You can gamble that your
friend Hanna will never forget to bring
up the commssary department in his
war.
Pttsburg Dispatch: Senator Hanna's
entrance to the arena of military contro-
versy is not IMPOSING His ATTEMPT to
excuse Alger cast reflections on the presi-
dent. However if Hanna really desires to
force an investigation he has adopted a
proper course.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-06

important than the interest of any
man.
Democrats are feeling confident They
have right. to feel that way. They
are entitled to success. and they have
every reason to believe they will sue
coed.
But over-confdence should not lead
them to suppose they will win, no mat
ter what they do.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-06

The Louisville Courier-Journal COM
pares Mckinley to Polk. There was a
great deal of poke in his movements
at the beginning of the war, but if he
will now poke Alger with his poker,
much will be forgiven.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-06
An EXPLANATION.

The reason for the great popularity
of Hoods Sarsaparilla lies in the fact
that this medicine positively cures. 1t
is Americas Greatest Medicine, and
the American people have an abiding
confidence in its merits. They buy
and take it for simple as well as seri-
Gus ailments, confident that it will do
them good.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-06

at is believed that China is willing
to go in for the cars universal peace
policy" says the Louisville Courier
Journal. No doubt China would make
a good peace meal for Russia, III which
event she would Ego in" piece at a
time
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-06
WIT AND HUMOR.

Washington Star: What do you think
of the threatened controversy tsthe war
department." inquired the man who is
always eager to discuss the news.
''Well. answered his slow going friend
Il haven't formed any definite opinion
yet. But I'm free to say / wouldn't blame
General Miles for resenting any effort to
measure him up as merely few fur
longs"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-06

When they get Little Brooches in
the department of state, by the side of
Little Head of the war department, a
kindergarten teacher should be en-
gagged
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-06

discharged itself. The people, in those
days knew what that noise meant. and
began to seek cover in the business
houses and in their homes. And they
did not come out in the two-minute
time either.
The Montana man won his bet, and 1t
is said that he is still living on the two
lots enjoylng- life
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-06

Eastern papers are discussing "the
relative war strength of nations"
Count Alger out. and the United States
ought to be in the front rank.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-06

Colonel Mudd of Maryland is a can
didate for congress. The people mustn't
throw him down. They will be ac-
cused of Mudd-slinging.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-06

jung Lu is the new viceroy of China.
This name should not be confused with
that of a prominent Republican poll
tician of Utah
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-06

During the progress of the game, -
says the report, sit was discovered that
one of the bIoomer girls was a man.
Science is a wonderful thing.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-06

Will Merritt be kissed when he gets
until he reaches Chicago, and see.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-06

Competition with pauper labor in the
Philippines doesn't call for much con-
demnation in Republican platforms
this year.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-06

1t requires the most intense partisan
ship to turn from Alger to abuse
Bryan
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-06

What about this Colonel Du Patty de
Clam? Is he Kentuckian, is she a
chambermaid, or is it a fish?
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-06

with her cabinets. but she never had
an Alger to contend with.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-06

General Saussier declined to serve in
the French cabinet He is saucier than
ever, il seems.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-06

AN Atchison girl is so thin that she
is ashamed to get married. says the
Globe. To what regiment does she be-
long?
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-06
COMMENTS OF THE PRESS.

Anaconda Standard: The system of gov
eminent in many ways IS more flexible in
England and France. and generally
throughout the European nations than in
the United States. There strong popular
sentiment can change the admins tration
as often as it pleases. Here there is a
fixed tenure of four years. The biennial
congressional election occurring in the
middle of an administrations term can
veto the Administrations policies during
the remaining two years of its life. but it
IS powerless to take affirmative action
Each system has its advantages and its
Disadvantages. Secretary Alger has it in
his power to defy popular sentiment and
stick it out IL he wishes. as he plainly
does. But if he had the good of his party
at heart. let alone the good of the army
he would be quick to follow the example
of his more or less esteemed contempor-
airy, the French secretary of war;
Denver News: The returning soldiers
broken in health and constitution
coming back to a home left only a few
months ago in the bloom of health and
strength, are fearful confirmation of
the truth of every assertion that has been
made in regard to the inefficiency of the
war office andits bureaus. No wonder the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-06

ming to look decidedly hazy-Ester-
haZy.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-06

The queen of Holland has been made
a colonel. Equal suffragists in this
country should think it over.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-09-06

They say that distance lends en-
chantment to the view," but it's Miles
to Alger