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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16

ing after the assassination of President
Lincoln Garfield. at that Derilous mo-
ment, meant to assure his terrified coun-
trymen that God reigns and by that sign
the republic lives. Hanna's blatant mes
sage TO the president may be candidiy
construed to mean that in spite of the
fact that God reignS Mark Hanna s cor
rupt Republicanism is still in the ring
New York Commercial Advertiser: In
their days of freedom on their old hunt
ing grounds the Seminoles were one of
the fiercest and most warlike of all In
dian tribes. The lynchers doubtless
classed Indians with negroes, and thought
the same vengeance would answer in the
one case as in the other. The Seminoles
have not the meek, passive spirit of the
negro, and the lynchers are likely to be
severely frightened before they see the
end of their mistake. If they are caught
they may be hanged. The Seminoles syill
stand the white mans justice, but small
blame to them if they will not stand his
lynchinG.
Atlanta Journal: The Boston Trans
cript surprises us by remark 1t makes
in an editorial on the bathtub as factor
in civilization. The Transcript tells us
that mot so many years ago the bathtub
was regarded as an affectation-" If this
statement had come to us from Nevada,
Arizona, or New Mexico. we would not
have considered it remarkable, but it is
almost incredible that the newspaper
which has the choicest circulation in the
city or culture SnDuiu tel US lDdl -unll q
recent date the bathtub was so rare in
that region as TO be considered an affecta-
ton.
Kansas City Times: Pennsylvania has a
man who wants a pension because the
government failed to provide him with
coat during the war. He modestly limits
his request to the price of coat every
month for the rest OF his life Wait till
the fellows who didn't get houses and
lots are heard from,
Atchison Globe: An Atchison girl who
is visiting in New York went to drive
lately with a swell young man who had
a modern rig. with footman riding be-
hind The Atchison girl did not know
about the footman. and. when she saw
him, said to her escort: whip behind:
there's a man riding up there!'
Boston Herald: 1t looks queer to see a
fight being made for the appointment of
n new postmaster in Charleston. W. Va,
in place of the widow of United States
Senator Kenna. whom President Cleve-
land appointed to the place because she
was left almost destitute. All the same,
there is a Republican applicant for the
place, who thinks rotation rises above
all sentiment.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16

The surest way to make the free
silver people unhappy would be TO give
them free silver and make them take
it,. says the Philadelphia Ledger. Try
it and see Contrary to the general
belief among the gold papers, the free
silver people are not afraid OF their
own medicine.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16

Milwaukee surgeons removed a wom-
ans stomach the C. Der day. The op-
Grafton was pronounced a great sue
cess. It may be remarked, however,
that while the operation was = great
success the woman died in an hour OF
50 after il was performed.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16
SOME EDITORIAL COMMENTS.

Anaconda Standard: 1t transpires that
Mr.. Hanna sent TO President Mckinley a
b0mb2stic message which is a cheap
paraphrase of the famous sentence ut
tered by Garfield from the steps of the
sub-treasury in New York City the morn
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16

Bliss Abigail Laughlin, '9S, has won
q prize debate at Cornell university.
the "a memorial prize being awarded
her She won by insisting on the last
word
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16

To think that any one would have
had The temerity to burglarize Gray
Gables, Those are sacred precincts
where none but the true, the beautiful
and the good are ever admitted. And
TO think that they have been burglar
ized, It all shows what wicked people
there are ia this world.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16

Logan Journal The Union Pacific re-
organization committee has now secured
control of the Oregon Short Line. 1t is
announced that this need cause no alarm,
as the Short Line will still be run under
line but if corporate greed, united with
the power to conSummate. do not cause
Q speedy resumption OF old conditions. it
may be believed that the millennium is al
ready here.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16

Anthony Comstock beats Russell
Sage ali to pieces in the matter of suits.
Russell buys rwelve-doIlar suits while
Anthony has six cents suits.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16

The Virginia legislature win under
take to prevent flirting by law. The
Virginia legislature viii simply under
take the impossible.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16

ladies' 2-ciasp fine kid gloves, in all
colors and sizes. regular sl-25 quality,
for hours only, at 1Sc pair; pair TO
each customer, at
F. AUERBACH & BRO
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16

Tie Trans-1Iississippi exposition
Postage stamps VIII lie queer in some
respects. Thus the mining industry
win be commemorated on a ten-cent
stamp. while the Union Pacific bridge
at Omaha VIII adorn the two-doilar
stamp. But then the administration
thinks that any bridge that viii carry
at over safely is preferable to the great
mining industry
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16

When China shall have the laundry
Nork wrested from her then Will The
iron enter her soul
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16

The phenomenon of walking on the
water is witnessed every day by those
who go to the skating ponds.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16

Dwight L. Moody says the century
needs a martyr. What is the matter
with Offering himself as one?
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16

Edison denies the story that he has
discovered a new metal. But the story
put him on his metal
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16

Arthur BIcEwan may make friends
in New York by attacking W. J. Bry-
an. but he won't make any in the west
by doing il.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16

Minister Angel has been unable to
secure q settlement Of American claims
against Turkey. Has he talked Turkey
10 the sultan?
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16

If congress were not specially
PRAYED for each dav, what kind of q
body would it become?
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16

Three times as much champagne is
drunk in this country as is imported.
And there is none made in the country
either.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16

President Mckinley has just par
doned a murderer. The supply of bank
wreckers must have run out.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16

The Tribune continues to lecture
County Clerk Dunbar. Now viii you
IL good, Mr. Dunbar?
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16

Broad AK: Our Congressman the Hon.
W. H. King has returned to Washington
after making a tour of Cuba. Judge
King is of the opinion that the United
States ought to demand of Spain to
cease from waging a guerilla warfare
upon the natives of Cuba Congressman
King is deserving of a great deal of
credit from the people of Utah and of
the entire United States for the interest
which he has taken in the Cubans.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16

In Dawson City ham and eggs are
five dollars a plate. These eggs must
be from the goose that lays the golden
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16

Talk of Mayor Van Wyck for presi-
dent? II is idle talk.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16

The New York laundry girls took the
starch out of the Chinese who took
their places.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16

Fliegende Batter: Mistress-"Why
were you dismissed from your last placer
Up-to-Date Servant Girl-"Well, / like
your inquisitivenessi Did / ask you why
your last girl left you?"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16

Boss Croker has bought a farm.
There IS every indication that he viii
raise Cain
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16

No man can keep his fences in repair
while sitting on the fence.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16

Pitrsburg acknowledgements No
Portraits Wanted-''I have called" said
the enterprising canvasser to the lady
of the house Ito see if you cared to give
me a commission to paint your portrait"
The lady shook her head, but it was
not so easy to shake the caller. You
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16

Lewis Carroll is dead. VIII he meet
"AliCe in Wonderland"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16

The Cuban press has been muzzled.
Henceforth it viii not be SO snappish.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16

The Chicago police department is
being Lexowed, but not improved.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16

It is said that perfect calm exists in
Havana Is it the calm before the
storm?
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16

Today Hanna can make his thanks
specific.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16

A winters rele-Coal and credit are
gone.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16
STATE PRESS COMMENTS.

Eureka Democrat: Every time Boss
Hanna goes over his check book these
days he says a lot of unprintable words
Living Issues: Senator Chandler claims
to have discovered that President Nc
Kinley is a strong advocate of interna-
tional bimetallism- We do not doubt it,
nor have We; for if there is a nonsensical
side TO any question he may be counted
upon as an advocate of it. Nobody with
either brains or patriotism wants interna-
tional bimetallism- People who have
either believe this nation can run its own
affairs.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16

Philadelphia inquirer: Pat-Whoy i
TIL Ovid Year loike a whet towel, Nora
darlinty
NOra-Why?
Pat-Because they always ring it out.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-01-16
WIT AND HUMoR.

Harlem Life: Miss Autumn-There
seems TO be more chaperones than young
ladies here tonight.
Miss Barry-It does seem so. indeed.
BY the way, who are you chaperoning?
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20
THE yooyAy-sIMPSON JURY DISCHARGED.
NOT ABLE TO COME TO AN AGREEMENT-RE-
TRIAL OF TIE CHARGES IN APRIL

NOT ABLE TO COME TO AN AGREEMENT-RE-
TRIAL OF TIE CHARGES IN APRIL
rus,,ce Idppincott in the Hudson County Court
a. Over and Terminer. in Jersey city, yesterday
discharged the struck jury selected 70 ny Joseph
NJ No-onan former Assistant Prosecutor OF the
Pleas and Alexander Simpson, Assembyman-eiect
uho were indicted for conspiracy 10 defeat the ends
6. tus,,ce 1t was alleged that they accepted
b-ibe OF 800 10 berate a prisoner who had pleaded
guilty 70 ten charges OF grand larceny.
The Jury had been out forty hours. II retired on
Thursday Afternoon at 40 O'Clock. had spent two
nights in the jury room and was released at 1870
o'clock Yesterday morning. The jury is pledged to
secrecy but from trustworthy source came inc
information that there had been only one change
since the first ballot which was eight for oonvic-
ond ba lot II is said. nine for conviction and
three FOR acquitted. and the vote was the same on
eacn subsequent ballot. M
IL Was announced that the defendants will be
tried again In April. after the Supreme Court has
completed It's session The trial occupied about
two weeks II began on Monday February T. The
estimated cost 20 the county is 500
A reDarka BILE story came from the Grand Jury
or Friday while the Noonan- Simpson jury was
had been found against Edward Pidgeon, one OF
the complaining witnesses against Noonan and
Simpson, and that indictments had been ordered
against Louis Beck. another Of the witnesses, and
Ebert Rappleye managing editor Of The Jersey
CITY Journal
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20
FOR STEALING 6,OO0,OO0 ENVELOPES.

TWO FORMER EMPLOYEES OF THE REPUBLICAN
CONGRESSIONAL COMMITTEE ARRESTED
Washington Feb. l9.-James Vesser and Robert
n. Mills. who were connected with the Republican
Congressional Committee during the late campaign.
were arrested to-day on the charge of stealing
six million envelopes. the property of the commit
tee. which were stored in the old Congressional
Globe Building. The envelopes sold for
waste paper, at the rate Of 81 a thousand.
Vesser Is from Virginia and Mills from Texas.
When Of their friends made inquiry OF the
Court to the amount Of bail which would be
necessary 10 their release, he told
that IL would be 81 90 in each case. This the men
were unable 20 give, and they were locked UP.
Vesser asserts that be only took the waste ma
teI.al and that he is innocent of any intent to de-
fraud.
used in sending out Congressional speeches. and
they carry blanks for franks, although they were
not franked. They missed during tho week
when some Of them were needed BY the committee
An investigation resulted in fixing suspicion on
Mills and Vesser.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20
DECISION RELATING TO LIoUOR TAx LAW

Albany. Feb Estate Commissioner Of Excise
Lyman to-day received opinion from the At
torrey-Cieneral Of the United States affecting
tho administration Of the Liquor Tax law
The amount Of liquor tax in incorporated villages
depends upon the population a. shown by the last
State United States census As ne last state
did not show the population of villages sep
aratcy from the towns, IL therefore became neces-
saTy to refer TO the United states census or 1870
10 settle the question Of the rate of tax Tor GER
tain villages. and also necessary, where cases o.
litigation have arisen, 10 produce certified copies
OF The original work Of the United States census
enUmcrators J. was discovered however that the
United States Census law OF March J. 1873. did not
Specifically provide that the superintendent Of cen
sus should furnish q state with these copies al
though u did provide that such copies should be
furnished upon ;he request Of any town. village or
city. The Qucs ton WAS referred 10 tho Attorney
General. who his opinion that the request
Of the State should he complied with.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20
PURE FLOUR BILL ADVOCATED.
THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE HEARS REP.
REsENTATrvFs OF THE MILLERs.

THE WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE HEARS REP
REsENTATrvFs OF THE MILLERs.
Washington Feb ia party OF representatives
of the milling interests Of the country had hear
ing to-day before the Ways and Means Committee
OF the House on the Pearce bill. 10 prevent the
aduteration OF pure wheat nour with lower grain
products without branding They included Repre-
sentative Pearce OF Missouri. who explained his
measure August Gala CHER. Of 81. Louis secretary
OF the Southwestern Winter Wheat Millers' As
ISOLATION; II. S. Kennedy. of Minneapolis.
tary Of the Spring Wheat Millers' Association: j.
j. Haushue OF Lansing. Mich. secretary Of the
Michigan Millers' Association and H. H. Davis. Of
Shelby. Ohio. president OF the Winter Wheat
Millers' League and chairman OF the Executive
Committee of the Millers' National Association
Representative Pearce said the time had arrived
when ii was necessary for the lawmakng power Of
the Government 10 interfere to protec; the honesty
Of production and dealing. The proposed lesisla-
ton concerned vast interests. not only the milling
and agricultural interests but also the entire trade
OF the country. and the export business. He advo-
Gated the measure as necessary to avoid In the
future a foreign attack American -four Ike the
recent ones on American pork and fruit.
Some discussion arose tho principle Of resu-
latlng The details of production and manufacture.
Representative Wheeler. of Alamaba suggested that
II was just justifable to kind of manu-
facure of this sort to the detrimen Of another as
TO pass protective tariff laws discriminating be-
tween the rich and poor. Mr.. Pearce said the In
depreciation OF those laws Incorrect Mr. Gal
lagher charged that tho main adulterant. corn
-four. sold openly and above board In this
country.
Representative Grosvenor cited firm in his dis
trict as dons so. and the witness replied that 1t
was the only case he had heard of. He said that
over four million barrels were fraudulenty sold to
consumers in Southern. Central and Western States
last year. the hosr thus adulterated being put into
the retail trade from 81 s71t per cent Of the
actual value of pure wheat -four. the production Of
the adulterated product costing from 70 10 IS per
cent Of the value OF pure wheat -four. He charged
that the 80 per cent maximum percentage Of adul-
teration was eagerly sought by merchants. who 10
that extent imposed on ignorant consumers. Tho
hearing will he continued on Monday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20
CARTER COURT MARTIAL COnIhG HERE.
AFTER TESTIMONY WHICH 1T is SAID CANNOT
BE OBTAINED ELSEWHERE.

Savannah Ga. Feb. 10 (SpecaD.-On next
Wednesday the Carter court-martal will adjourn
10 New York City There has been some tax about
going TO New-York for the last two days. and the
War Department has been communicated with rela-
tive To the matter. Permission was received from
the Department. by Colonial Barr 10 take the court
to New-Y ork as soon as 1t was necessary Inc
time has arrived II appears that there is certain
evidence that Colonel Barr desires 10 secure and
place before the court Just what II is cannot be
definitely ascertained but it may be that OF the
contractors ard ii may be that OF other persons
among them officers clerks Of the Union Trust
COMPANY with whom Captain Carter IS said to
have had an account. Whether evidence on mat
line is sought Is not known II Is true. however,
that a court martial cannot compel the attendance
of q witness from point outside the state where
II is sitting II has been demonstrated already
that such Il court cannot compel civilian witness
10 testify The Court however. can enforce the at
tendance Of a witness within the State, for II mas
he power Of arrest but this power does not extend
beyond the limits OF the State. The court VIII
simply take the testimony OF the witnesses VINO are
wanted by the prosecution and return al once 10
Saya
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20
FOR THE PARIS EXPOSITION.
A BILL APPRoPRIATING ONE MILLION DOLLARS
FOR THIS CoUNTRYs REPRESENTATION
INTRODUCED BY MR.. HIT.

Washington. Feb. l9.-Representative Hit. Of Hi
nois introduced joint resolution In the House to-
day appropriating Nooc,o0 for the representation
of the United States at the Paris Exposition in 1900
II requests Governors the States and Territories
10 invite the citizens TO assist in the proper repre-
sentation OF Industrial productions and the natural
resources OF the country Ii also authorizes the
President TO appoint six commissioners. one OF
whom is 10 be elected Commissioner General by his
colleagues and another Assistant Commissioner
General the former with $4,000 salary year, the
latter Sc and the other four commissioners x9DJ
each The President also is authorized to appoint
in 1900 nine scientific experts as assistants TO tho
Commission l,5O0 each.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20
CITY ENvELOPED IN MIST.
THE HEAVIEST FOG IN A LONG TIME.
nprAr OBSTACLE TO rRAFFIc-ouT0olN'' AND
,,,,o>srN, STEAMERS FERRIES AND SUB
uRRAN TRAINS DEIAYEp-No SERIOUS


uReAN TRAINS DELAYEp-No SERIOUS
ACCIDENTS REPORTED
,,ne FOG that kept the Spanish cruiser, the VIZ
..,.a outside the bar all day yesterday, was
40 heaviest that this city has suffered In
,o,e time. The day opened with rain. and as the
So nassed the steam from the wet sidewalks
,,,.a itself 10 the thckening fog. and the re-
.,. uas that atmospheric conditions In New
y,-s we're anything but pleasant II was an ex-
.-.r,e,v dsagreeable day. both overhead and
.,,aer foot and it seemed quite like home to
r-ns,,shmen who happened to he in the city.
r,s Fog while heavy. had not the dun tint that
s.onns the London article but II was the real
ching i'm fogs FOR all that.
7, not only proved disagreeable to pedestrians
o,a travellers generally but il proved consid-
.rabIe Of an obstacle to traffic. particularly on
,he East River and the North River and in the
,.rhor Ferryb boats were all behind time early
IN the morning. and they did not catch up TO
their schedule time throughout the day. for the
,os instead OF lifting. continued TO increase in
,,tckne.s and weight None Of the ferry boats
ren AZ null speed. and it was not altogether an
.asv matter for them to make their several
Gins No serious accidents were reported, how
aver in spite Of the delay caused The fog
,rains. and business men generally were late in
getting 10 their offices. Most OF the elevated
trains IN the early morning were behind time.
since il was necessary to run slowly in order
20 avoid rea--end collisions. slippery rails being
added 10 the danger of the fog
Three OF the transatlantic steamers which
were scheduled to sail yesterday were late in
leaving their piers. La Normandie which sailed
tor Havre delaying more than an hour in the
hone that the fog would lift. The Fuida- for
rio
hoth late in sailing. The Etruria, too anchored
inside the bar for the night, her commander
nreferring 10 undergo delay rather than take
rbances OF coming TO grief in the heavy fog
The Campania Of the Cunard Line. which was
due a. this po;t yesterday. arrived of the HOOK
~ 7:3O o'clock. and was there delayed some
hours At length she felt her way cautiously up 70
Ouaran;ire. but dropped her anchor there. her
cantain deciding to make no attempt 10 come
nm 70 the Cunard pier until this morning. All
over the bay the fog the heaviest known IN
q long time. and what shipping went on was
conducted with the utmost caution.
The weather authorities said that the weather
was generally unsettled throughout the coun-
nv yesterdav They were inclined TO predlct
that there would be more rain or perhaps snow
t0-day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-20
A BADGE FOR CORONER ZUCCA.

Coroner Antonio yucca received gold badge
last night al dinner given for him by number
OF men in the fruit trade. at No West Twenty
hnth-ot. The badge Is a sunburst with spread
eagle on TOP, blue enamel fields for the WORDS
Borough Of Manhattan" and Antonio yucca
eho Tor a coat-cf-arns Of Tho city OF New fork
On the reverse is the Inscription: Pres snted 10
non Antonio yucca by his friends New YORK. Feb
TTuary IL. 1885" The badge was presented 70 the
Coroner by Isaac Tuck Editor Of 1.-THE Fruit Trade
ioI anal Among those present were George Peiit
te Btui' Edward Rhulman. Joseph Rinaldi. chiIles
PARSONS. Salvador Langoz Edward NJ Brown and
Deputy-Coroner Hamilton Williams.