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The herald., 1898-07-28
Ills BUT A TRIFLE THAT WE ASK
dedicated to r. A. Alger.1

Dear friend, within whose mighty hand, a
velvet hand, but made Of steal,
Is held the ocean, and the land, before thy
throne We humbly kneel
And supplicate thy royal ear; tits but a
trifle we request,
An utter trifie, 'twould appear; tits this:
Come forth and view the west!
Once safe within our tropic cline, to thee
we'll yield our choicest things!
Well hover round thee all the time, while
loud the mighty chorus rings!
Such scenes will here enacted be, as all our
land hath never seen!
No justice can we do thee, with such dis
lance in between!
Come! let us greet thee face to face. and
touch the garment of thy hem!
The people in this tropic place we'll know
what thou hast done to them,
And yield to thee that gratitude. the blest
should to the blesser give!
Come forth in all beatitude! Come forth and
see US; while you live!
For all our gallant soldier boys. whom
thou hast shielded from the storm
tender thee our thanks so warm!
In all this wide United States we doubt II
lives another man
Like thee. who dares to tempt the fates, and
bend a nation to his plan!
Oh come to US, dear heart, oh come! we've
yearned for thee more than year!
Come! let us all adore you some! You'll fee
our love when you get here!
Don't wait till Time shall snuff thee on;
and drop thee in the river Styx!
Come while our love is young and stout
don't wait till he gets out of fix!
Our love is of the hottest kind! We fair
would scar thee with it's flames!
For thee from each o'erfiowing mind spring,
forth flood Of loving names!
Then hasten. love, nor make fuss; but fl
our cup with ecstacy!
For that which thou hast done to US, il whai
we fain would do to thee.
ALFRED I TOWNSEND.
The herald., 1898-07-28
Spain as a Land Grabber

The bitterest venom Of Spanish cartoon-
lists is being discharged at the Yankee
pigs" as land grabbers who want the earth.
And yet in the days of the founder of mod
ern Spain, Phillip H., when Spain herself
was grabbing her vast domains from the
Indians, the proud dons proclaimed an even
laughter ambition on their imperial arms.
These were a globe representing the world,
a horse leaping upon 1t, and in the horses
mouth scroll with the motto, "Non
sufficit orbis'-even the earth is not
enough. "-Philadelphia Record.
The herald., 1898-07-28
The Man From the Log House

1t could not be kept in the background.
A picture of the log house In which Shafter
was born has made its way into the news
papers, just as happens whenever any man
Of the early day makes himself famous.
Shafter was born in a log house because
he was born in the northwest at a period
when child to be born in a house at all
had to be born in log house. unless he was
a scion of the top crust of the Fortunate
Pittsburg Times.
The herald., 1898-07-28
General Miles Graceful Conduct

One of the pleasantest things in the
whole war has been the way that General
Miles has gracefully stepped aside to allow
the full need Of credit. praise and honor
to go to General Shafter his officers and
men. Although General Miles is now in
command at Santiago. it will be noted that
the kilograms of congratulation to the
American army were sent by tho president
and secretary Of war directly to Shafter,
and that Shafter replied to them person.
ally.-Philadelphia Inquirer.
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compared with 1888:

Were the conditions reversed and the
United States placed in the position now
occupied by any one of the great powers,
would we not be disposed to uphold the
government in the adoption of measures,
however drastic, to arrest the impending
calamity?
The facts should at least admonish us
to a large degree of charity for what,
in the absence Of exact knowledge of
moving causes. appears to US in the light
of unwarranted interference and intol-
fairs by foreign governments and peo-
pies.
The herald., 1898-07-28
AS A MUNICIPAL INVESTMENT

The question as to whether advertising
pays has almost ceased to be debated
The preponderance Of successful men
who resort to it over those who scorn to
use it as AL instrumentality long since
removed the question from the realm OF
conjecture. The only phase of the prob
lem that is now debatable, or that en-
cages the consideration of live business
men, is as to the methods and the me-
diums.
A Denver dry goods firm, with which
the writer is acquainted, has just volun-
teered some testimony on the point that
is indeed praise from Sir Hubert" be-
cause for twenty years, and until very
recently, they never awaited themselves
of the columns of the local papers to an
nounce their bargains, and conspicuous
~ displayed a banner upon their place of
business bearing this legend: I'VE do not
advertise" Lately, however, they took
it down, and the Republican tells this
story of the moving cause:
They finally determined to find out
II advertising really pays: They. Sc
lected two Denver papers for the test
At the end of the period set for the test
the business of the firm had increased
200 per cent, and the entire increase, it
matte and continual newspaper adver-
Using.
Going into the details of this expert
ment, the National Advertiser says:
The firm decided to spend $3.50 month.
but their bills were little less than
hnf IN fn he nj n 90
crease over the business of the first six
months of 1897 has been: January, 112
per cent; February, IA per cent: March,
1853 per cent; April, 1909 per cent, May,
100 per cent; June, 116 per cent Last
month the firm did the largest business
in its history-2 per cent larger than
during March and June of 1887 combined. a.
months of this year over the first six
months of 1897 was 1923 per cent, and
over the first six months OF 1895, l4S per
cent.
What is true of individuals is true of
municipalities and sections desiring to
secure capital and immigration, and pos
sessing attractions for men of money
and men of brain, Drawn and muscle.
Desultory advertising produces desultory
results. Constant, persistent, intelli-
gent presentation of demonstrable facts.
through the public prints. is sure to yield
steady and satisfactory returns. Every
copy of a local journal sent east is
community drummer. But enough of
them are not forwarded with regularity
to produce tangible results. 1t is an in
strumentality not to be despised, but it is
not sufficiently comprehensive and rami-
flying to prove effective. Los Angeles,
with it's matchless resources and mag
nificent possibilities, should not be salts
fled with 1t. Resort should be had to
the advertising pages of the popular pc
riodicals of the country, the ten-cent and
the twenty-five-cent magazines. These
go everywhere, and are read with dis
eliminating care by millions of people
throughout the land. Artistic taste
characterizes the display matter in these
publications. Brains are mixed with
the typographical utilities to render at
tractive the ensemble. Many people first
consult the advertising pages of the pc
riodicals. Few ever lay the number aside
without having at least glanced at the
business announcements.
The herald., 1898-07-28
A Question Answered

Foreign countries owed us a net balance
of $615, 0000 900 as the result of last years
commerce. That is a decidedly practical
answer to the old question, What have
we to do with broad?'-Providence
Journal .4bs o.
The herald., 1898-07-28

The Boston Globe objects to the feed
ing of Spanish prisoners at Portsmouth
rines who guard them. But the Globe
didn't talk that way when Spain's phan-
tom fleets were lowering about Cape
Cod.
The herald., 1898-07-28

The Spanish As took dizzy squirt to
6325 upon the announcement Of peace
negotiations on Tuesday. Singularly
enough, Spanish military and naval
valor is bearish In its tendency, instead
Of bullish. Nobody wants to bet upon
it in the pit.
The herald., 1898-07-28
Independence Lake
A Charming Spot to visE.
Thfa Summer

Boats free to guests. Fine fishing. Excellent
tables, clean beds and careful attention to pat
rons. Climate perfect Sixteen miles from
rounded BY magnificent trees Of an unbroksn
forest The ideal spot for families. because IL
IL clean. No poison oak. NO pests but pure air
Addresa MRS. H. N. ChEMONA
Independence Lake Ca
The herald., 1898-07-28

Now more than ever, should the war
be pushed with vigor. While the diplo-
mats palaver, let the guns roar and the
Vesuvius cough. 1t will have a whole
some influence in expediting negotia-
tiOns.
The herald., 1898-07-28
The Commerce Destroyer

At last accounts the commerce destroyer,
Nelson Dingley, was wallowing in the
trough Of a heavy sea, with a cyclone blow
Ing and formidable deficit rapidly coming
up on the starboard quarter.-Chicago
Chronicle.
The herald., 1898-07-28

spain's peace proposals will be an
swered on Friday or Saturday, say the
dispatches this morning. Why not Sun
day? Most OF our hard knocks have beep
delivered on that blessed day.
The herald., 1898-07-28

Spain's first demand should be prompt
ly turned down. 1t will be demand for
time We have none for palaver.
The herald., 1898-07-28
Lower Wages and HIGHER Prices

Wages are being reduced 10 per cent in
the plants of the American Steel and Wire
company, otherwise known as the nail
trust. 1t Is not so much on account of Mr..
Dingley's higher tariff, perhaps, as on ac-
count of those famous Economics in pro-
duction'' which trusts are wont to prac-
tice in their efforts to give higher prices to
the public.-Springfield, Mass, Repub-
lican.
The herald., 1898-07-28

! Hawaiians don't exactly see how they
are to have home rule, with governor
all the way from Maine.
The herald., 1898-07-28

To the fact that Spain no longer has
a navy to maintain may be due the re-
cent rise in her 4 per cents.
The herald., 1898-07-28

The United States will soon be without
worlds to conquer. But there's plenty
to do in Strengthening out those we have.
The herald., 1898-07-28

The Hawaiians have gone into politics
already on the American plan, and made
a barroom nomination of governor.
The herald., 1898-07-28

Spain's blushing proposals will not be
rejected for the stock reason that they
"are so sudden
The herald., 1898-07-28

1.-THE United States" declares the
London Standard, were practically an
insular people. They have become an
imperial power. The burdens of their
new role will be heavy" That consti-
tutes a happy combination of praise,
pity and prophecy.
The herald., 1898-07-28
Springs,
GlFNWOOD, CAL

Mountain House; heart OF the santa Cruz
hot and cold magnetic baths
free: cottages for families; stage meets
Sis train from San Francisco. Terms to
suit every health-seeking person. Partic-
The herald., 1898-07-28

At the Omaha exposition all OF the
large cities in the Missouri valley are
having their day" but all Of the days
bring crowds of delighted visitors to the
Los Angeles exhibit, which promises to
bring substantial returns in the way OF
desirable immigration to Southern Cali
fornia.
The herald., 1898-07-28

Senator Teller can see no reason why
the Sandwich islands should not be made
a county of California. and he thinks
that would be the safest course to pur-
sue. Furthermore. he says there are
precedents for it, and he cites the Dry
Tortugas, which forms part of Flor
ida county.
The herald., 1898-07-28

The news of Bismarck's alarming con.
dition is this morning denied by his
physician. He, Of course, cannot live
long, but we hope he will survive this
war, and have presented to him sub
stantial reasons for revising his opin-
ions of the United States and its people.
We dislike to think Of his going of
wrong.
The herald., 1898-07-28

Strange things come from Madrid.
Here is brief Tuesday budget: Premier|
The herald., 1898-07-28

Sagasta denies the existence of peace ne
gotiations. Duke Almodovar de Rio says
private negotiations have been opened.
Ell Correo. ministerial organ, says the
Washington government cannot ignore
the steps Spain has already taken In
cordance with the elementary principles
of international law, "acts posterior to
these steps cannot be taken account of
in treaty negotiations" That is to say.
according to the elementary principles
of international law" Old Glory doesn't
float over Porto Rico. We fear Ell Correo
will have to guess again.
The herald., 1898-07-28

The news that Alfonso has the measles
passed the censor at Madrid, and was
cabled to this country yesterday, along
with other important state matters. 1t
is encouraging to know that the disease
is affecting him about as 1t usually does
other lads of his age. adding little to
his native beauty. Until he convalesces,
1t is hoped the nurse will be good to the
kid, and suspend the reading to him
Of American ghost stories.
The herald., 1898-07-28
SUMNER RESORTS

Write for circulars and full information
as to special advantages, rates. manner OF
reaching, etc., mentioning The Herald
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-28
Hot Debate In Kentucky Legislature
Over a GOldbug Senator.
LINDSAY ASKED TO RESIGN
THAT OR SUPPORT THE DEMO
CRATIC PLATFORM.
At the Conclusion of Severe Stric-
lures On the Senator's Course, the
Resolution Was Adopted by a
Vote of So to 35-No Result In
Tennessee.

Louisville, KY, Jan. PA special to
the Post from Frankfort, KY, says:
After hot debate today. the lower
house of the general assembly adopt
ed sub-resolution introduced by Rep
resentative Nelson of Hardin, calling
upon United States Senator Lindsay to
resign, if he cannot support the Demo-
cratic platform. During the debate
such words as party traitor" ''recre-
ant to his trust" and 'goldbug' were
freely used Representative Desha, a
silver Democrat from Harrison county,
openly denounced Senator Lindsay as a
traitor to his party, and called upon
him to return home and face an out
ragged constituency. Others who made
hot speeches along this line were Rep
resentatives Trimble, Nelson, Petty, Orr
and Hickman. The resolution was
adopted by viva voce vote.
On motion of Representative Pulliam,
it was declared in order that the origi-
nal resolution, introduced by Repre-
sentative Saunders of Union, be passed.
The Saunders resolution was then
taken up and passed by a vote of 80 to
80, Messrs. Orr, Nelson, Lackey, Pull
liam. Chiffon and Mount making hot
speeches denOuncing the course of
Senator Lindsay. Messrs. Bradbury,
Cooke. Hobbs. Letterle and Moquet.
Democrats, voted against the resolu-
ton, saying that they did so in the in
terest of conservatism, and that con-
of the resolution was mere
waste OF time.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-28
BROWN AND HIS CONFESSION.
Manifests a Disposition to Proclaim
it From the House Tops.


San Francisco, Jan. 27-There. was a
division of opinion at the meeting of
the Bay conference, at which DR.. c. o.
Brown was expelled from membership,
and the opposing factions are contend
ing as TO whether he shall be expelled
from the ministry or be reinstated in
case he should show a spirit of true
Christian repentance. The verdict sim
ply excludes him from utilization with
the churches of this coast
The ecclesiastical council of Chicago,
which has accepted DR.. Brown into its
fold. is the only body that can give the
decree of expulsion, and it now lies with
that organization TO decide whether ne
shall be received back into the fold
DR.. Brown has announced his inten-
ton of appearing at Metropolitan hail
on Sunday evening next. at which time
and place he viii make another confess
sion-nOt TO a select asSemblage of pas
tors, but to any and all corners.
The Rev. c. o. Brown has telegraphed
his resignation TO his church here. At
q meeting of the trustees last night, ac-
ton was deferred until next Wednes-
day, when it IS expected that the Rev.
Mr. Brown viii have returned to Chi
cago. The trustees We're unanimous in
the decision tina. the resignation should
not be accepted. as they feel that he is
a competent man, and the charges IN
worthy of their notice.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-28
CAPITAL TOPICS.

Statement of the condition of the treas
ury shows: Available cash balance, $40. =
So, 6S6; gold reserve $163. $50 7S5.
The senate committee on interstate com
merce agreed TO vote on the anti-scalping
bill at its meeting next Thursday.
The agricultural department has is
sued a farmers bulletin on the subject OF
forestry for farmers. by b. Z. FernOw
chief of the division of forestry.
1t was said yesterday that the condi-
ton Of Secretary Alger remains I'M
changed. although on the whole he is
probably better than he was on Monday
The second number of Experiment Sta
ton Work. prepared under the direction
of Director A. {. True has been pub
lished by the agricultural department as
a farmers bulletin 1t contains great
deal of information on topics of interest
to the farmer. the most important of
which probably is that relating to the
value of common crops for forage and a
discussion of the question whether farm
ers can mix their own fertilizers ecOnom-
ically.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-28
DEMAND FOR SILVER COIN.
Legislation Asked to Replace Worn
out Coin With New.

Washington, Jan. 27.-Secretary Gage
has sent to Chairman Stone, of the
house committee on coinage weights
and measures, a letter in which he ex-
plains the necessity for the enactment
of several important bills recently in
troduced in the house at his request
and still pending. He says the amount
it is permissible under existing law to
allow the meter and refiner and carrier
of the United States minis for vast
age in their operations of the precious
metals is excessive. and should be re-
duced to one-half thOusandths of the
whole.
The demand for new fractional sill
yer coinage since 1890 has been much
greater than the amount eL-ned and
the treasury has been compelled to pay
out worn coin, as the amount of new
coins manufactured has been under
estimated by the appropriation made
for the payment Of loss on recoinage
OF such coin.
From the demands for new coin it
would appear that a much larger
amount of subsidiary silver coin would
be maintained in circulation if the sec
rotary of the treasury was authorized
to use any silver bullion now in the
treasury in the coinage of such denomi-
nations of subsidiary silver coin as
might from time to time be required
and it is therefore recommended that
such authority be given by congress,
not only to use any bullion now in the
treasury. but also authority to recon
all worn and branded fractional silver
coin now in the treasury and hereafter
rec eived.
There are now in the treasury over
so. 00c 900 in subsidiary silver coin: of
this amount it is estimated that about
81 900, 600 is unfit for circulation.
third bill is to authorize the re-
ceipt of foreign gold coin in sums of
So. 900 in any single deposit. and to pay
for them without previously melting,
the coin to be held IS bullion and paid
out for export in exchange for United
States coin
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-28
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
Organization Effected and Standing
Committees Appointed.

Denver, Colo, Jan. 27-The executive
committee of the National Stock Grow
ers' Association of the United States
held their first session at the Brown
hotel tonight Hon. John w. Springer
of Colorado was unanimously chosen
president; John NJ. Holt of Montana,
vice president; Charles F. Martin of
Colorado. recording secretary, and Mr..
c. w. Baker of Chicago, treasurer.
After few appropriate remarks, Mr..
Springer appointed the following COM
mittees:
Finance and Ways and Means.-C.
W. Baker, Illinois; A. B. Robertson,
Texas; Peter Jackson, Nebraska; D. n.
Stickney, Wyoming; F. NJ. Stewart,
South Dakota.
Transportation.-A. S. DOMAIN, Arizo-
ma; ]. NJ. Smith, Utah; R. c. Judson,
Oregon; G. w. Melville. Kansas.
Legislation.-H. H. Kinds, Michigan;
W. c. Mcdonald, New Mexico; F. NJ.
Stewart, South Dakota.
Arbitration.-A. B. Clark, Idaho; J.
A. Craig, Iowa; E. S. Donnelly, Okla
homa.
Markets.-T. L. Schermier, Minneso-
ia; A. B. Robertson, Texas; John NJ
Holt, Montana.
Santitary.-James A. Craig. Iowa; H.
H. Kinds, Michigan; H. A. Jastro, Cal
ifornia.
<AS OOlASuAllltS A1ClllDGl 0le1Ilt
GresweH of Colorado; DR.. r. J. Kleberg
of Texas, and DR.. Victor A. Norgaard
of Washington, D. c., were added to
this committee.
r. D. McGinnis of Minnesota, H. K
Parsons of Utah, W. P. Anderson of
Illinois, and w. A. Rankin, were ap-
pointed a committee to represent the
association at the stock convention to
be held at Pendleton, Ore; and ]. NJ.
Smith of Utah James a Craig of To-
wa, T. c. Powers of Montana, T. Kin
ney of Wyoming and George Adams of
Chicago. to attend the wool growers
convention at The Dalies, Ore
The members of the executive COM
mittee were named as delegates to at
tend the stock conventions to be held
in Fort Worth, Tex. Montana, Wyo-
ming and South Dakota. in April.
The committee then adjourned until
tomorrow morning, when the committee
on constitution and bylaws will re-
mort
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-28
GREAT CYCLE CONTEST.
Worlds Record Broken-Score at 1
O'clock This Morning.

Pittsburg. Pa, Jan. 27.-The y BIZ
cycle riders at the exposition began the
last half of their journey at noon to-
day. The positions Of the contestants
We're the same as on Tuesday and it is
now pretty generally conceded that,
barring accidents, Waller and Elkes
will finish first and second. The at
tendance continues light.
The riders continued their plOdding
tonight the leaders making an average
of a little over is miles an hour. The
relative positions of the men show no
material change.
The worlds record for As hours in a
y hour race. which was held by Waller,
was broken tonight by 81 miles. This is
SO miles better than the record made in
the big New York race last December.
THIS MORNINGS SCORE.
The score at 1 o'clock is as follows:
Waller. S93.11; HenshaW, 6775; Fixes.
S9S.11; Dench, SIS; Cannon. S0S.1; Schin-
neer, S904; Hale, SS7.3; Rucket, 79S;
Walters, SS4.5.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-28
TELEGRAPHIC BRIEFS.

The frame spinners at the Fall River
(Mass.) iron works mills have returned
TO work
The British Atlas company has offered
to purchase Nicaraguan railroads from
ocean 10 ocean and steamers owned by
the government for S15OO00O silver. The
government demands s.. 100000.
In anticipation of the new immigration
law going into effect the rush of immigra-
ton to this country has started The
Tartar Prince arrived at New York yes
terday with 40 persons in the steerage
The vessel comes from Italian ports.
T NJ. Pearson, vice president of the
Order of Railway Telegraphers. has been
committee for conduct unbecOming an
official Of the order The matter will be
passed on at the next meeting of the
grand lodge.