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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-14
M'EWEN'S LAST WORD ON
BRYAN.

One morning Arthur McEwen woke
up and found himself famous. 1t was
the morning after his letter on Mr..
Bryan appeared in the New York Jour
nal. If he found himself famous on
that morning, his fame was to endure
but for a day. Mr.. McEwen has re-
turned to the subject in a letter, say
ing:
There have been several thousand
editorials written about some remarks
OF mine in relation TO Mr.. Bryan that
appeared in the New York Journal
This widespread interest has been due
of course, TO the supposition that L ex-
pressed the Journals views. The re-
Spouse to my criticism of what ! be-
heve TO be Mr.. Bryan's shortcomings
as a leader is not such as to encourage
the Journal, or any other Democratic
paper that cares for popularity and
regularity, to oppose him. never saw
greater unanimity in the party press.
North, south, east and west, the news
papers that stood by Bryan and 16 TO
in 1886 stand by them still. and do it
enthusiastically. This tremendous
chorus is very enlightening. l believed
all wrote Of Mr.. Bryan and the INSULT
cheney of IS to l to express the spirit
my conviction is not at all weakened
by finding myself one of a small mi
nority, but / misjudged popular senti
rnent accepting the newspapers as an
index to IL l took il for. granted that
a great many more Democrats felt as 1
did. and would be glad to have their
feelings voiced, than turns out to be
the case If the press speaks for the
people. the Democratic party through
out the union is solid for Bryan and i6
to ] in 1900
Mr.. Bryan ought to be much obliged
TO me. If there were any party news
papers or party leaders that were in
clined to weaken as to him and the
ratio. they have been taught by my
experience that not that way lies pop
ularitv. That there was such a weaken
ing 1 know. and Mr.. Bryan has me to
thank for the bracing scare that has
been given. If he shall now broaden a
little and talk occasionally of other is
sues than reconciliation at l6 to l,
which 1 expect, ! shall be richly re-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-14
POSTPONED TILL OCTOBER.

The opening of the Uncompahgre
reservation has been postponed for six
months, from April l to October 1.
What advantage there is in this post
ponement is not apparent. In so far as
it was in the nature of a compromise
it is a good thing, as the opponents OF
opening wanted the opening put off a
year. Had the opening been deferred
until a year from this April it is more
than likely that in the meantime an
attempt would have been made to
again postpone it. A fall opening Will
be much harder on those who locate
on the Indian lands than a spring one
as they will get there just as the winter
is beginning and when nothing much
in the way of making a home can be
done. That the late opening will pre-
vent a rush of homeseekers is not at
all probable.
The most important amendment to
the Indian appropriation bill, so far as
the Uncompahgre reservation is con-
cerned, was that of Senator RawIins
which prevents Indians from leasing
any portion of their lands until
patented to them. The object of this
was to prevent the Indians leasing
mineral lands; and it is a wise pro-
vision.
The opening of the Uncompahgre
reservation should be a benefit to the
state in many respects. Young men
who are leaving the state to seek
homes in neighboring states will be
able to find in the eastern part of our
own that which they now seek else
where. while it should bring many new
people into the state. To wait seven
months is better than to wait twelve.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-14
THE PUBLIC LIBRARY.

In way, today viii witness an i'm
portant event in this city. This is the
opening of the public library. This city
is fifty years old, but it has never had
+ a public library; it now has. That il
has been SO many years without one
has not been to its credit, but it may
now rejoice that it has one, and that on
this score no reproach can be brought
against H.
The Horary starts with about ten
thousand volumes, acquired from the
Pioneer library. and on the most liberal
terms. The library fund, raised by the
levy of a special tax, amounts now to
about $1,000. With this sum it should
be an easy matter to add two or three
thousand volumes to the library this
year besides defraying all the expenses
incidental to the running of it. The
books are well housed. but eventually
there should be erected a library build
ing for their accommodation, though
such a building will probably not be
erected for quite a few years.
The library having been established,
a library tax will most probably be
levied each year for its maintenance
and enlargement. AS the people be-
come more and more used to patroniz-
ing it, they win wonder more and more
how they ever did without it. Every
citizen who can should each year add a
volume or two to the library, books
that viii be a real addition TO it and
not merely books that the donor does
not want. and probably nobody else,
either The library should be the pride
of the town. Let all do what they can
to make it justly so.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-14
TALES OF THE DAY.
How a Boy Escaped Hanging.

A young man was tried for murder. hav-
ing killed member of q rival faction in
faction fight writes Aubrey de We're in
his "Racollections." The judge, reluct-
ant to sentence him to death on account
of his youth, turned TO him and said:
us there any one in court who could
speak as to your character?
The youth looked around the court and
then said, sadly: There is no man here,
my lord. that l know
AT that my grandfather CHANGED TO walk
into the grand jury gallery. He saw at
once how matters stood. He called out:
You are a queer boy that don't know
a friend when you see him!
The boy was quick-witted; he answered:
"Oh. then it is myself that Is proud to
see your honor here this day
We'll, said the judge. Sir We're, since
you know that boy will you tell us
what you know of him?"
Il will. my lord said the grandfather.
land what l can tell you is this. that from
the very first day that ever | saw him TO
this minute, / never knew anything of
him that was not good.
The old tenant ended his tale by striking
his hands together and exclaiming: And
he never to had clapped his eye on the
boy till that minutei'' The boy escaped be-
ing hanged
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-14
why the Coal Dealer Was Lznched.

Denver Times: A returned Klondiker at
the Brown hotel the other night was tell
ing a crowd of Interested listeners of the
many strange things in that far-om land.
He was a good story teller and just the
sort OF a fellow one likes to have with
them when they return from a fishing
excursion empty-handed and the populace
is demanding to know how il happened
There is no law up there he re-
marked with an air of finished superiority.
THE day before l came down they
lynched coal dealer
''Old story of short weights, l suppose?"
Interrupted a listener.
''Oh. no, he gave good weight, but
adulterated the coal"
rs that so; put rocks in it?''
No, II was not that sort of deal
The Klondlker hesitated in a most har-
assing manner and started TO tell an
other story, when a friend again broke
in:
" hate to interrupt you. but I'd kind o.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-14

The New York Tribune very sensibly
remarks that there should be no occa-
sion for any fuss with the Canadian
authorities in the Klondike region.
That is indisputably Canadian terri
tory, and the fact that a mob of Amer
lean goldseekers have swarmed thither
does not make it less so. 1t is to be
supposed the Canadian government will
permit the sending of relief to the i'm
provident fellows who are starving, if
there are any such. But it has the best
of rights to prevent the smuggling in,
duty free, of goods that are to be sold
for profit.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-14
A TRADE INCIDENT.

If the manufacturer should see the
prices we've put on this last lot of
suspenders it would break his heart.
They were intended to sell for Soc,
75c. and S1.OO. He made too many,
so had to unload-he stands the loss
you are the gainer-we get our reg
ular profit, merely a trade incident
with us-the lot is made of the best
quality of webbing-narrow and reg
uIar widths; some with cord elastic
ends, some leather ends, others woven
ends, the best of trimmings. We
guarantee you can't duplicate them
fer less than first figures mentioned;
while they last, we're going to sell
them for 25c. and SOC.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-14
what ther lynched that fel.

like to know what they lynched that fell
low tor.''
oh yes" resumed the man from the
north 1t is such a common occurrence
up there that I neglected to speak of that
Why. he painted gold nuggets over black
and mixed them with the fuel. 1t was
one of the worst things We had to con-
tend with W there"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-14

In Utah the people have been unable
10 understand why an Arizona man
should be appointed registrar of the
land Office for this state. 1t must be a
way the administration has Thus the
Philadelphia Ledger says: 1T takes
study TO comprehend the mysteries Of
national politics under this administra-
ton. Here is the Lisbon consulate, for
instance. It is a small post, paying
only s. eco q year. Congressman Har-
lner tried to get it FOR Philadelphia.
His candidate was strongly backed by
the business men OF this city, and it
was understood that he WAS to be ap-
pointed. but suddenly Senator Platt dis
covered mat It was the only post avail
able for a protege Of his, who must be
placed. and the pTctege got it. although,
for poiitico-stragetic reasons, he had TO
be credited to New Jersey instead of to
New York. where he actually belongs.
Neither Vice President Hobart, Senator
sewen nor Attorney General Griggs
knew anything about the pseudo Jer-
seymar, nor was either of them con-
suited as to his appointment. yet it is
reported that they viii not oppose his
confirmation. and this adds another
complication to the mystery
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-14

a sergeant at Fort Sheridan, whose
name is Koomler and not Oliver Twist,
asked for more food and is to be court
martialed for infracting a rule that a
soldier must not complain of his food.
Colonel Hail says he made the rule, &C
cording to a Chicago paper. That
makes it q mess-Hall rule.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-14

Prince Albert Of Belgium viii visit
the United States during the coming
summer. The members of the Order
of the Crown should see to it that he
is properly received and entertained,
and that he is not contaminated by
the republican canaille.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-14

There seems to be a strange sym
patty between the gas supply and the
electric current sent through the street
lamps When the gas supply fails the
street lamps become nothing but a dull
purple flicker.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-14

Jesuit priests are to be sent TO the
Klondike. The hardships they viii
have TO endure there viii rival those
suffered by Breboeuf Jogues and other
Jesuits in opening other parts OF Amer
lea TO Christianity and civilization.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-14
THE PEDIGREE OF THE DOLLARS

Ten good one-dollar bills one day
Within a good mans wallet lay.
And he resolved $50 good was he)
To trace each dollars pedigree;
And not to spend single bill
That bore a stain of wrong or i'll.
So like sleuth he followed back
Each dollar bill upon its track.
Bill Number One he found was made
In dishonest jockey trade;
And Two a grocer made of late
By overcharge and underweight;
And Three was made through watered
milk
And Four by selling damaged silk
And Number Five sweater made
Through starving women underpaid;
And Six was made in dens of shame,
And Seven in gambling game;
And Number Eight ne found to be
Inc price of wretched perjury;
And Nine was from a robbers clan,
Ten stolen from murdered man.
Our good man would not spend again
This money dark with many stain,
And so he yielded up his breath
And with his money starved to death.
Ten good one-dollar bills that day
Within that dead mans wallet, lay.
They'd never found man, ah mel
Who'd use them half as i'll as he.
Sam Walter FOss in New York Sun.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-14

The New York Journal publishes a
fac-simile of the De Lome-Canalejas
letter. The chirography looks more
like footprints on the sands Of time
than anything else.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-14

recognizes the fact that he is a good deal
OF tyrant in the House Hicks said
he to Pennsylvania member who was
not in his seat when the vote was
taken on the Teller resolution. you were
absent from the House on Monday. Did
you have written excuse from your
mother2' :. .......-...
New York World: A number of con-
gressmen. it is reported opposed the APP
preparation for the West Point Academy
for the reason that candidates they had
nominated failed 10 pass their examina-
tons for cadetships. more likely rea-
son for their opposition is their fear that
any general increase in education would
force their retirement from Congress.
Minneapolis Times: The Republican
majority in the House has been increased
from ~ 10 80. This cannot be considered
an endorsement of McKinley's Cuban pol
icy or Cages financial scheme 1t result
ed from the unseating of an Alabama
Democrat.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-14

Ex-President Harrison, in his Chicago
address on Lincoln, said Lincoln loved
the plain people" This is true, but it
mustn't be taken as meaning that Lin
coin did not also love the pretty girls.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-14

1t is an easy thing to lose a hat and
an umbrella, but Chairman Dingley will
never be able to lose his hat. 1t has
become a part and parcel of his being.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-14

New Spring Hats

New Spring Hats
VIII be on sale Tuesday, Feb 15 They
embrace the Miller, Warburton. Den
ney and Schoble derby hats, as well as
Stetson and other famous makes of
Fedoras. Your inspection invited.
BROWN, TERRY & WOODRUFF CO,
166 Main Street
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-14

AS an assassinated president, how
ever, Barrios will hardly trot in the
Lincoln Garfield class. - Anaconda
Standard. Not much; he viii just lie
Inv
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-14

Mr.. Potter was finally elected presi-
dent of the L. A. w. And so proud of
the distinction is he that he signs him.
self L B. Potter
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-14

The district attorney candidates no
longer believe that the saying, ASK,
and We shall receive" has any vital
force.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-14

An Omaha paper talks about NE
braska's broad acres" Are Nebraska's
acres broader than they are in other
parts of the country?
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-14

a bill has been introduced in the New
Jersey legislature to tax bachelors. The
text does not distinguish between bach
elors and bachelor maids.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-14

Bingham Bulletin: A number of the
great Democratic dailies have lately been
credited with forsaking the Chicago plat
form and lining up with the goldbugs
Among them is the New York Journal;
hrt that paper saws it is Democratic and
will support the Democratic party in 1900.
II IS tIifie sar!y 10 anticipate the align
ments of the next presidential campaign.
Forty-cent wheat may have something
to do with shaping the course of many
who are now talking through their hats
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-14

The American Flag association is to
be formed in New York The object of
the association is to protect the flag
from Dissertation. There is no need for
any such association. for 100000 Am
erican citizens stand ready at all times
to protect the flag from Dissertation.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-14
Never Felt Better.

My brother vas troubled for several
years with q severe cough and also
with rheumatism. He has taken a
few bottles OF Hoods Sarsaparilla and
is relieved. He never felt better in his
life He now coughs but seldom and
never feels anything Of the rheumat-
ism" Cora Evans. Panguitch, Utah.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-14

The De Lone analejas letter Incl
dent shows the wisdom of teaching
Spanish in the public schools.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-14

Seeing is believing-if you see what
you believe
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-14

Cincinnati Enquirer: Here is one for
YOU said the managing editor.
For ma?" responded the society editor.
Strictly. A young woman wants to
know who should keep uD the payments
on the ring when the engagement IS
broken
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-14

De LONE declares that the transla-
ton of his letter is wrong. Possibly,
but his translation is all right.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-14

The dogcatcher should send his vic
tins to the Klondil1e instead of to the
crematoTy.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-14

The possibilities of the society bud
are infinite. II may become a rose, a
peach, daisy or a bachelors button.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-14

A postmaster for a Utah county post
Office has been appointed without some
body being removed to make place.
The reason is that it is an entirely new
Office.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-14

Senator Cannon's advance agent is
Rich but not gaudy.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-14

Utah State Journal: THE Idaho plan
of harmony" so-called. is just what is
for Republican" harmony in Utah and
who hope to start the ball rolling in Og-
den next Monday. Ths Idaho plan con
templates the mixing up of gold5ugs and
silverites in one fraternal brotherhood
The Republican state committee of Idaho
does not even recognize any difference. be
tween silver Republicans and goldbug ad-
ministration Republicans in its call for
mass convention
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-14

a political sensation-the first itch
ing for Office.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-14

The Woman's Republican club says
that one Of its objects still is to pro-
mote the interests 81 free silver. The
club doesn't seem to be keeping up with
the procession for it doesn't appear TO
have beard Of the presidents New York
speech nor the vote of the Republican
house on the Teller resolution.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-14
WIT AND FUMoR.

Chicago News: And now" said the
preacher, coming to the final proposition.
are you ready to accept the offer? Are
you willing to close the deal?
Deacon Harmby Gust waking up)-Say,
what's this for, February or May de-
liVerV2
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-14
STATE PRESS COMMENT.

Tintic Miner: We gave our endorsement
to the Chicago platform because We bs-
lieyed and now believe it to more nearly
meet the needs Of the American people
than any other platform ever promUlsat-
ed. The result of the presidential eiec-
ton shows that the great mass OF the
Democratic party endorsed the principles
of that platform and believing that such
principles will remain the doctrine of
the party and not believing in half
hearted support, we have cast ourselves
wholly with the Democratic party.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-14

Today is St. Valentines day. all in
the morning betime.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-14

Washington Star: Mother" said Miss
Dollie Cumrox. cant father afford a
seat in the senator
"A seat" echoed the good lady scorn-
fully. I'D have you understand that he
is rich enough to have whole sofa, if he
desires it"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-14
MEMS SHIRTS.

We can certainly interest you in
shirts We know you'll admire the
stock we're showing-new and nobby
designs in colored front shirts, some
to wear with white collars and cuffs
at Soc, others to wear with white
collars, the cuffs match the front, at
S1.OO, $3.50 and $500. Those SOC.
ones are the best value ever offered
they come in stripes, checks and
fancy. We have a SOC. Negligee
shirt, collar attached, neat patterns,
wh;ah is simply a wonder for the
money.
We've a few of those suits left
your size may be here-if it is, you'll
miss the opportunity of your life if
you don't come and get it.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-14

Cleveland Plain Dealer: Conductor Dir
ritably)-Well. say. why didn't you take
the car right behind US? Ii isn't half
full What made you insist on climbing
into this crowded motor?
The Passenger (more cheerfully)-It's
the old excuse, my friend. l didn't know
it was loaded.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-14
SOME EDITORIAL COMMENTS.

Washington Star: There are thousands
of people in the United States who do not
desire to see this country deliberately
plunged into a war with Spain, but who
would be glad if Spain. by some act,
would make il necessary for the United
States government to adopt aggressive
measures relative to the Cuban problem.
A half-confessed feeling prevails that adj
VANTAGE should be taken of every false
step Of SPANS to force matters. and
bring peace for Cuba. even If at the ex-
pense of a conflict with Spain. There is no
general desire for war, whatever the jim
goes may say. But there is widespread
feeling that the fear of war should not
cause the administration to hesitate
about pressing every diplomatic point
gained. through the folly of Spanish Of
ficials
Denver Post: The Chinese minister at
Washington asked DR.. Mary Walker why
she wore trousers, and instead of telling
him that the weather was too severe to
go without them she blushed a tan-color-
ed blush and backed out of the celestial
presence.
Philadelphia Times: ApoIogists for
Dingleyism say that folks see New Eng
lands cotton trouble because they don't
look for anything else. Great Scott AZ
ter the promises made the country didn't
even look for this.
Boston Herald: Speaker Reed himself
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-14

Hoods Pills are the only pills to
take with Hoods Sarsaparilla. Easy.
efficient. Csc
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-14
Ladies' Ready-made Suits at Sac.

Entire stock of fine tailcr-l ade suits,
best of workmanship aiio iuisL. sidde
of finest materials, to close at great ce-
auctions. F. AUERBACH & BRC.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-14

STOCKS AND INVESTMENTS.
Utah Bank and Commercial Stocks and
other high-grade investment securities
bought and sold.
100000 to loan on stocks.
State Scrip, Jury Scrip Bought.
Investment orders from institutions.
trustees of estates and capitalists will
receive the best of attention.
JOHN c. CUTLER. JR-.
Tel. 127. IS Main street.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-14

you are a poem." / said. sweet maid
Thank you. thank you, sir" she said
You are another's," 1 asked fair
maid?"
II am no plagiarist sir" she said.
Detroit Free Press