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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-17
HIS sIxTR RTRTHpAY.

He has given up his cradle.and his little
He has hidden all his dolls behind the
door;
He must have a rocking horse,
And a hardwood top, of course,
For he isn't mammals baby any morei
He has cut off all his curls, they are only
And has left them in heap upon the
floor;
For hes six years old today,
Ard he's glad to hear them say
That he isn't mammals baby any morei
He has pockets in his trousers. like his
elder brother Jim.
Though he thinks he should have had
them long before,
Has new shoes laced to the top
It's a puzzle where they stop;
And he isn't mammals baby any morei
He has heard his parents sigh, and has
greatly wondered why
They are sorry when he has such bliss
in store:
For he is their darling boy,
And viii be their pride and joy,
Though he cannot be their baby any
-Georgina E. Billings in Youths Com
panion.
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The Deseret News makes this un-
called-for remark: 1T is Colonel Bry-
an no more-just plain candidate
Bryan" Does the News really think
so, or is it joking? a certain standing
candidate for the presidency for sew
eral years was always known as Ma
jor'' Mckinley. The man who presides
over the destinies of the army by the
grace Of this same major, ran away
from his post of duty at a time of
danger, but has been known ever since
as General Alger. The usual way of
referring to ex-President Harrison is
as General Harrison. Plain Mr. Bryan
is greater than any title that can be
bestowed upon him. But once a gen
eral, always a general; once a colonel,
always colonel; once a captain, al
ways captain. Common usage, which
determines such matters, has made it
so. But if the News was merely jok-
ing, why-ha, hal
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-17
WANDERING IN A CIRCLE.

This anti-Roberts fight is getting
back to the place it started from. The
first announcement Of opposition was
based on the fact that he is "a high
churchman" and nothing else.
The chief objection to him, as the
chief objector repeatedly said during
the campaign, wassto the methods of
his training from childhood to man
hood. These methods We're designated
by his opponents as "Asiatic." His
nomination was attributed to church
influence. wherefore the organ of the
Republican party in Utah declared that
at was Asia that dominated that
convention"
These remarks have borne fruit in
the east. They have rekindled the dy-
ing embers of sectarian prejudice.
Therefore, it is no surprise to note that
thu. contest has naturally and logically
taken the form it has assumed.
For instance, the ministers, and those
newspapers which are anxious to keep
a western congressman out of his seat
on any sort of pretext, are contesting
the rights O. MI. LADDEIlS cIQu5 Lue
general line Of antagonism to the Nor
mon creed and church.
AT the Christian Citizenship conven-
ton. closed yesterday at the national
capital, General John Eaton pictured
"the evils Of Mor1nonism" and de
clared Mormon doctrines to be a me-
mace in that they believe God has
body. that Adam IS the true ruler of
the universe; that he was sent to earth
with one Of his wives to rule supreme"
Tins he introduced his appeal to con
gress and to the American people to
refuse Atr. Roberts a voice in the coun-
ellis Of the nation.
The day before, at the same conven-
ton. the Rev. Frank Bristol made the
ROBERTS case his text for a sermon.
The report Of the proceedings says that
sshe liilened the Normons to pagans
ana heatnens, and said that in a Chris
ian country only Christians should be
Te~mitted to govern"
These newspapers which object TO Mr.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-17
KAYsvlLLE AND THE COURTS.

It is certainly a curious predicament
in which the little city of Kaysville
finds itself, confronted by two supreme
court decisions, neither Of which it can
obey without violating the other.
According to the official plats and the
original charter, Kaysvilie embraces
Layton like an affectionate sister, al
though Layton does not appear to re-
ciprocate il the same commendable
spirit. In other words, the corporate
limits Of Kaysville encircle Layton.
The records show that Layton is Kays-
vile, that it occupies the KaysvilIe Site
and the presumption is that there is no
such place as Layton, unless consid-
cred as a suburb of Kaysville.
For ten years a Layton taxpayer re
fused to pay taxes for Kaysville city
purposes. The case was carried to the
supreme court, after long struggle
and several Intellectual attempts to
compromise it, and the taxpayer won.
The court held that he was outside Of
KaysvilIe, beyond the range Of munici-
pal benefits, and not taxable under a
I1aysvine city assessment
This was awkward for the city be-
cause, in effect, it relieved every resi-
dent of Layton from the obligation of
tributing to the payment of a batch
Of bonds which covered the original
area of Kaysville as sat forth in the
charter, including Layton and every
thing else in sight.
The interest on the bonds fell into ar
rears, in consequence of this decision of
The court, and two years ago the bond
holders sued, according to a stipulation
nominated in the bond. This case was
also carried to the supreme court. AS
result the city was compelled by man
date TO levy and collect a tax to settle
tie judgment. The tax was levied. No
new municipal lines having been des-
fgnated it was levied to the boundary
limits. Layton taxpayers resisted again,
taking refuge behind the former ruling
of The court. In the enforcement of the
collection of taxes and licenses from
Layton another suit was carried into
the supreme court An opinion was
handed down relieving the people of
Layton
quandary. It is fortunate that it isn't
IN jail for contempt Of court.
Kaysville, including Layton, is bond
ed. Kaysville, including Layton, has
been sued on the bonds. The court has
ordered a tax levied and collected for
the payment of the bonds. Part of the
bonded corporation refuses to pay the
tax. The court says that it does right
TO resist this payment. Can the Kays-
vile city council collect the tax from
the bonded district without being
guilty Of contempt? Can the council
neglect to collect this tax without be-
ing guilty Of contempt?
To tax, or not to tax, that is the ques-
ton. What is the Kaysville city coun-
Gil going TO do aboutit?
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|l!I!IiiII|!g!iIlIIII|
Route:

You really don't know what COM
Portable travelling is if you have
never travelled via the Burlington.
Holds the Worlds record for long
distance fast running 1,o25 miles,
1,O47 minutes.
The Burlington Route is 1857
miles long-nearly one-third the dis
lance round the world.
Offers a wider choice of routes than
any other line, to and from Chicago,
st. Louis, Omaha, Kansas City and all
eastern points.
Two through trains each way daily.
Vestibuled buffet smoking library
cars, pullman sleeping cars, reclining
chair cars (seats free) coaches. Fin
est dining car service in the world.
Dining cars operated on the cafe
plan; that is, you pay only for what
you order.
Tickets at offices of connecting lines.
I. A. BENTON, Ticket Agent, r. G.
W. BY, Dolly Block.
R. F. NEsLEN, Travelling Pass. and
Freight Agent.
w. F. MMILLAN, Gen. Agt.
214 S. ". Temple ST., Salt Lake City,
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Roberts because of his religious train
ing from childhood, and these minis
ters who are petitioning congress to
deny him the seat to which he was GER
tainly and fairly elected by an over
whelming majority. are playing with
IRE.
The Chicago Chronicle calls attention
to the prayer of the clergymen of
Cleveland, O., who ask that Mr.. Rob-
erts be refused admission to congress
because he processes the Mormon faith,
and says:
Suppose that congress, acting upon
this demand, should unseat Roberts, as
it has the power to do, despite the pro
vision Of the first amendment to the
constitution, which forbids a state re-
igion. How long would it be until a
congressman elect belonging to another
obscure and unpopular sect would also
be singled cut for persecution? If a
mans religious belief is to be a test
Of eligibility TO congress, it is evil
dent that in the end the legislature
will be composed exclusively of mem
bers Of the sect which is strongest nu-
merically, and thus we should have
state religion in fact if not in name.
AS to Mr.. Roberts excess of wives, that
is another matter-an extremely deli
cate one. And while clergymen's asso-
Citations may denounce Mr.. Roberts it
is pretty safe to say that there are not
a few congressman who. from personal
reasons, win hesitate at throwing any
stones at him. He is very likely to re-
tain his seat despite the protests Of
the brethren ana the cenunciations of
the sisters
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-17
CALVIN S. BRIcE.

The death of Calvin S. Brice removes
a picturesque figure from the political
arena. lie was a man Of great execu-
tive ability, keen intellect, strong con
victions, marked business sagacity and
conspicuous cunning.
He was in the public eye for many
years, one of the recognized leaders OF
the Democratic party, having served on
the national committee as member,
chairman Of the executive committee
and chairman OF. the committee at large
since 1888.
He was a quiet member of the United
States senate, where he served six
years, but a close observer, a hard
worker, a constant plotter, and a leader
Of his side.
He was a politician rather than
statesman, but he was popular among
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-17
Helen Thought It Was Proposal.
hiladelphla Bulletin.l

AS Miss Helen Gould was picking her
way daintily along the sloppy pavement
from the county court at Albany, Fri
day afternoon, tall, slim young man
with a small brown mustache ap-
preached her with uplifted hat. Miss
Could looked frightened, and her aunt,
her cousin and her maid fluttered
about her.
Excuse me-" said the young man,
but [ am very anxious to meet you;
your father and my father were great
friends.
'Yes?' queried Miss Gould.
Yes" ran on the young man. MY
name is Cuyler Reynolds. My father
was married in 1867 and, while on his
wedding trip, he was at the Fifth ave-
nue. hotel, in New York. Your father
was there, too
"Indeed?" said Miss Gould, with a
great effort to appear interested
Eyes; one day they sat in the dining
room, drinking champagne and talking
about a railroad they were interested
in. 1t was during Lincoln's funeral,
and the city was draped in mourning.
Miss Gould sighed.
During the talk between your father
and my father" the young man contin-
ued, sit was agreed between chem that
if your father had a daughter and my
father had son, they should marry
Miss Gould glanced up at the man,
startled and began edging away.
Don't be alarmed" said Mr.. Rey-
nolds, soothingly. I haven't one of my
cards with me, but here is one of nv
wife's. VIII you take it?"
"Oh, gladly, gladly" cried Miss
Gould. Il am so pleased to have met
you"
Then she glided by him, and, with
her fluttering female guard, went on to
the hotel.
Mr.. Reynolds is a society young man.
He is nephew of Mrs John V. L..
Pruyn, leader of society.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-17

Tourists in New Mexico should have
a care. Two were arrested the other
day at Taos for not following the Span
ish custom of removing their hats when
some church procession or other passed.
The Mexican sheriff refused to listen
to citizens who tried to explain the
matter. He became abusive towards
one young American, and began firing
at him. The American returned the
fire. pumping three pieces of lead into
that unregenerated Don in rapid sue
cession. The sheriff will not survive.
The American was not hurt. Another
Anglo-Saxon triumph over the Latin.
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bewildered, and as I sat down the
jury came in, having been out five
minutes. They gave me the verdict,
and 1 was truly the most astonished
man in the state of New Jersey at that
moment.
81 found out afterward that before I
began active work in the case Juror
No. had been sick for a week, and
that the other eleven jurors had been
acting without him under instruction
from the court
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THE COURAGE OF A COWBOY.
Swings Himself and Horse Across a
Chasm By a Rope.
.(Chicago Inter-Ocean.)

Speaking Of the daredevil charac-
teristics Of western sowboys," said an
old plainsman, 4 recall an adventure
that might have proved fatal to myself
and a man named Henry, but for the
great presence of mind displayed in an
emergency by my cool-headed compan-
ion. The incident happened in Mon
tana three years ago last spring. We
were travelling along narrow trail on
the border Of the Grande Ronde river,
when we suddenly came TO q land Slide
that was about twenty-five feet across
and left no trail in the smooth, precipi-
tous rock The trail was so narrow
that our horses could not turn back,
and. realizing that it would be folly
to expect the animals to jump the
chasm. it looked as though we were
trapped. But directly above the TWEEN
ty-five- foot break in the trail there was
a huge rock which was split in the cen
ter. Henry saw the crack in the rock,
and HAVING q strong RATA seventy feet
long on his saddle he cOiled it up,
steadied himself in the saddle, swung
the rope over his head and then hurled
il high in the air. Being an expert in
the use of the RATA, it went true to the
mark, and was soon firmly fixed in the
crevice of the rock.
while I was wondering what he was
going to do with the rope, he took in
the slack and wound it around the horn
of his saddle, which was very strong
and supplied with double cinches. Then
he urged his horse to the edge of the
precipice.
"The faithful beast stood firm. He
would not step over, but Henry again
drew up the slack and pulled with all
his might Inch by inch he drew the
straining horse forward till his feet
slipped and he swung over the yawn-
ing chasm. For moment 1 held my
breath and shut my eyes, expecting to
hear the slender rope snap and its bur-
den disappear into the raging river be-
low.
when I did open my eyes he had
swung across the gap, and, dismount-
ing. ne backed up the trail and tugged
at the reins to aid the horse in gain
ing his feet. He pulled hard and the
animal lunged up into the trail with
the chasm far behind.
safe on the other side, Henry urged
me to make the perilous trip in the
same way as he had done. For some
time I couldn't muster up the necessary
courage, but at last, when l realized
that there was no other way of con-
tinuing the journey, I consented to
swing myself across the chasm. After
landing on the other side Henry re-
turned for my horse, and having swung
the beast safely across the gap, we
rode away and left the rope dangling
for the use of the next wayfarer who
CHANGED to come that way"
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education OBJ
the public supplemented with the Brig
1890,
he has held
Robinson
independent
Democratic appreciated
Robinson chairman the commit
this position,
the work Democratic legislature Mr. Robinsons majority this
privileged
his constituents well satisfied with his work
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the members OF both parties on account
of his amiability. hunlor and talent for
storytelling.
1t was in business circles that he
achieved the greatest success. however.
He was daring promoter, a splendid
manipulation and born fnancier. He
amassed several millions of dollars and
had dozen promising schemes on foot
at the time of his death.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-17

Prosperity is coming with a rush.
w. T. Woodland of Lexington, KY,
failed for $50, 1000 yesterday. w. Melon
aid, a former Kansas City banker,
failed for s16S,OOO. Utah has not es-
capped the rush. And thus prosperity
gaHops across the country. With the
activity in mining circles business in
Utah is picking up and this state seems
TO defy the Hanna brand of prosperity
better than almost any of them.
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On Effect July II. 1887
rom chicago, Omaha, st. Louis,
cNahs1s City, Denver, Park
~, 10y ana ogden; .........-...... 3:10p.u-
From Helena, Butte, Portland.
san Francisco, Ogden and in
termediate points. S:55 a. m.
rom san Francisco, Cache VAL
Iey. Ogden and intermediate
From Chicago. Omaha. st. Louis.
Kansas IA. City, Denver and Og-
r rom Frisco, Milford, Sanpete.
PROVO. Eureka, Mammoth. ST.
Yer CITY and intermediate
Tooele and Garfield Beach...... 400 pm.
DEPART.
FOR Chicago. Omaha, Denver,
~ IS Slty, St Louis. Ogden
IA, ana lark ty.........--...... -. 7:OO am.
OF san Francisco, Ogden
cache Valley and intermediate
rPpAALlS .....-.......... sos al m.
For Ogden. Denver. kansas City.
OInana, st. Louis. Chicago and
IN, intermediate points .............. 6:25 pm.
vI ogden. Butte. Helena Port
.F land l, and San Francisco. s:45 pm.
PIN OF Mercgr. Eureka, Silver city.
flONo Nephi, Sanpete. Mil
Lord, Frisco and intermediate
.....-....... ...........-... 80 m.
Mixed train for Garfield Beach.
IOoeie and Terminus. ........... 7:45 a m.
Sunday. ''''' III U''iiS except
<sDaily except Sunday.
~ 4 TICKET OFFICE under Masonic
Telephone No. go.
Railroad and Steamship Tickets on sale
to al parts of the world
FGIlman Palace Car ticket office.
D W ECCl.ES, D. z. hurley.
Cen Irf. Mgr. Gen. Pass & Ticket Agt.
W. Fl. BANCROFT,
Vice Pres. q Gen. Mgr.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-17
METEOROLOGICAL RECORD.
Yesterdays Observations at the Local
Weather Bureau Office.

Salt Lake City, Utah, Dec. &c. 1898.
Mean temperature, 26 degrees; departure
from normal, minus degrees; maximum
temperature, 81 degrees: minimum tenn
perature. 10 degrees; accumulated de-
uctency of temperature since LIST of the
month, 121 degrees; accumulated de-
nclency OF temperature since Jan. !, 5l2
degrees. Total precipitation Gnches and
hundredths). none. departure from nor
mai, minus .06 inches; accumulated de-
hciency Of precipitation since LIST of the
month. so inches: accumulated deficiency
of precipitation since Jan. !, "a incnes.
Following is the local forecast Of the
weather for today: Fair, stationary tenn
perature. J. II. SMITH.
Section Director.
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The pension bill carries an appropria-
ton of $145, 2SS, $50, which is over "a, OOO,-
900 more than it was last year A gen
Grafton has passed, but the list is grow
ing. The total number of pensioners is
1888, ia, more than three times the size
Of the army called out in the war with
Spain.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-17

New Jersey is getting to be a great
trust center. The Tin Plate trust was
created there this week. 1t is the at
torney generals home state, too Is
that the reason so many law breakers
establish headquarters there?
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-17

Another trust has been formed this
week. Articles of Incorporation of the
American Potteries company, with an
authorized capital of S27,OOOOOO, have
been filed with the New Jersey secre-
tary of state. What is the attorney gen
eraI doing all this time?
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SALT LAKE & OGDEN RAuWAY.
THE COLORADO MIDLAND R. R.
Two Through Trains Dali

Two Through Trains Daily.
Between Salt Lake City. Ogden and Lead
vile, Cripple Creek. Colorado Springs,
Denver and all points east. Only line
running THROUGH CHAIR CARS.
Through sleeDers on both morning and
evening trains. This line. in connection
with the Rio Grande Western. reaches
Denver earlier than any other line via
Colorado Springs. No change of cars or
delayed trains. Take the Colorado Mid
land and save time and enjoy the finest
ride and srandest scenery in Colorado.
For full information call on any R. c. w.
Ry. agent, or
w. T. BAILEY, o. A BROWN
6. p. A., Gen. Agent,
Denver, Colo. Salt Lake City.
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ADJUSTMENTS.

The brilliant audience at the Theatre
last night told that Salt Lakers have
followed the career of Willie Collier
since he shot up into one of the big
successes of the day in the east. 1t is
several years since he was last seen
here with the lamented Charley Reed in
Horse and Horse but in the time that
has elapsed he has received tuition in
the best comedy school in America,
namely, q number of Augustin DAILY 5
companies and ne now comes back to
us bearing full evidences of his school
ing. He is half the time remindful of
dear old jim Lewis whom he must
have studied, and the other half of
Stuart Robson, but there is never a
moment when he is not beanling with
hilarity. The Man from Mexico" is
the most refreshing, original and bub-
bling comedy of the past several years;
it is fashioned from the French by that
very clever author of Ny Friend from
India" Mr.. de Souchet, who was dis
covered in a telegraph office as an OBJ
scure operator not long ago; but who
is now building UP a fortune out of the
royalties of his two successful plays
Fashioned on the same lines as The
MagistTate' and "On Bail" it is more
uproarious than either, and Collier and
his excellent company make everything
possible out of it. Dan Mason's Ger
man, Mr.. Jackson's warden, Mr.. Wise's
Majors and Mr.. Heckert's Cook were
all eXcellently done, while Miss Allen
and the other ladies lend clever support
and presented some very pretty visions
in gowns. THE Man from Mexico" is
good for two more big houses this af-
ternoon and evening, and it will de-
serve them.
The blood-curdling work at the Grand
ends this afternoon and evening. Bust
ness has been fair, but it promises to
shoot out of sight and week when 1.-THE
Span of Life" opens.
% % o
The sale for the Frawley engagement
is now going rapidly forward at the
Theatre.
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Letting Himself Down Easy.

ICMcag0 Record.)
IT think my old overcoat will do till
Christmas
Yes; and after Christmas you won't
get one because it will be so near spring."
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-17
SALT LAKE THEATRE

AND LAUGH UNTIL YOU CAN HARD
LY SEE FOR THE TEARS IN YOUR
EYES. ALAN DALE IN NEW YORK
JOURNAL.
Scale of Prices: Loges. Box Seats and
PaTquette. $50; Dress Circle. S1.O0; First
Balcony, 75c; Second Balcony, soc; Cal
lery, Csc.
Matinee: Parquette. 800; Dress Circle.
75c: First Balcony. soc; Second and Third
Balconies, 25c.
Secure seats now.
Next Attraction.-Four nights and matt
nee, beginning Dec. 10. the Frawley Com
pany and Blanche Bates in the following
repertoire:
Monday-'.An Unconventional Honey
MOON" BY Augustin Daily.
Tuesday-'The Dancing Girl" by Henry
Arthur Jones.
Wednesday Matinee-"The Last Word, -
by Augustin DAILY.
Wednesday Night-"'An Enemy to the
King. by Brigadier General Charles
Regular prices. Seats now ready.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-17
STOCKS AND INVESTMENTS

Utah Bank and Commercial Stocks. and
other High Grade investment securities
sought and sold.
Loans on Stocks.
Diyidend-paying stocks bought and sold.
Investment orders from Institutions
trustees of estates and capitalists will re.
ceive the best of attention.
JOHN C. CUTLER. JR.
Tel. 127. s6 Main Street.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-17
0REGOR SRORT LIA.4*
.AIDROAD.

c,' Trains, arrive and depart at Salt Lake
City daily as follows:
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-17

The blood-curdling work at the Grand
ends this afternoon and evening. Bust
ness has been fair, but it promises to
shoot out of sight and week when 1.-THE
Snan of Iife,' onenS
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-17

The sale for the Frawley engagement
Is now going rapidly forward at the
Theatre.