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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-24
A NEGRO POSTMASTER MUIR
DERED.

One of the most horrible crimes ever
perpetrated in the United States was
the brutal murder of the colored post
master at Lake City, South Carolina,
last Tuesday. His home was burned to
the ground, and as he was escaping
flcm it he was shot dead, as was also
a babe in his wifes arms. But this
was not all. AS his wife and daughters
were escaping from their burning home,
they also were shot, but not killed.
And what was the offense of this
man, who was murdered in cold blood?
1t was that of being a black man and
holding the position of postmaster; that
and that alone was his crime. The man
Baker had as much right to hold the
office Of postmaster in his little town
as William Mckinley has to hold the
Office of president of the United States.
When a crime like this is committed in
the south, the country is usually treat
ed to a nauseating dose of sophistry
about negroes in the south being muir
dered or lynched for the usual crime"
when the fact is that they are murder
GU anu ~ lNAltN OlA e14lS VI Oll i4o litNSAl.
Could anything be more revolving, more
inhuman than to fire upon . woman
with a babe in her arms? The imagi-
nation OF man can picture nothing
mere revolving and inhuman.
Any local attempt to ascertain who
the mUrderers of this postmaster are
viii end in nothing but farce a United
States official has teen murdered in cold
blood, and it is to be hoped the United
States authorities will hunt the muir
del ers down and bring them to justice.
if it takes years of time and thousands
and thousands of dollars. II the gov
eminent does not do this it win bring
disgrace and reproach upon itself.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-24

Every little while the charge is made
that machinery is driving more and
more people out of employment. and
some half-baked people spend more or
less time evolving schemes. for the cur
tailment of the use of machinery. A
writer in Donohoe's Magazine for Feb
ruary says that machinery has widene6
employment most effectively by stimu-
lating the growth of new industries.
and we ought not to underestimate its
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-24

In the event of war with Spain or
any old country, Grover Cleveland al
ready has his eye trained on a substi-
tute," says the st. Louis Globe Demo-
crat. This is vile Islander upon the
gentleman. He is not looking out for
a substitute. He feels secure in the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-24

A new exchange comes to our table.
1t is the Loa Advice. There isn't very
much news at Loa and vicinity, but
ell there is will be found in the Advice.
and much state and general news be-
sides. Those who subscribe for this
new paper will always receive good
Advice
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-24

The country could i'll afford to lose
General ,.ohn B. Gordon. Since the
war he has been a genuine peace
maker, and the north has come to re-
spect him as much as the south Cen
eral Gordon must not die.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-24

Rev. Sam Jones announces himself a
candidate for governor of Georgia. As
yet his candidacy has reached no fur
Their than the announcement stage
The nomination stage is in the dim
distance.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-24

Henderson of Iowa has introduced a
bill to revive the grade of lieutenant
general. There is no need of that grade,
and there is no officer in the army now
whose services to his country have been
so distinguished as to deserve this
special honor.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-24

Thus far active campaigning has been
confined to a few jingo papers. They
throw column after column against the
Spanish, and the Spanish have been
unable 10 repel the charges.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-24

The president is said to have depre-
Gated Senator Mason's speech. He need
not. for nobody paid any attention to
it; in fact. there is reason to believe
that Billy now regrets it far more than
anyone else.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-24

Governor Tanner offers his moral
support to the administration. That
is good, it is excellent, it couldn't be
better. Where did he get his moral
support? Fitch it?
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-24

Attorney General Bishop is coming
home to ruminate on vanities of this
world His fate is the common fate of
all ofice-seekers. But he has not imi-
tated the dog il the fable, that dropped
his piece of meat to grab the reflection
in the water.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-24

Many adverse comments have been
made on the Vegetable party given by
a leader of New York society. Are not
vegetable parties proper for mush-
room aristocracy?
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-24

If war should come and men had to
strike for home and country, it is not
improbable that Billy Mason would be
found striking for home while others
struck for their country.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-24

a man was arrested in Philadelphia
one day last week who escaped from
the county prison there so years ago.
Truly the way of the transgressor is
hard
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-24

Mrs. jefferson Davis and her daugh-
ter now live in New York, where they
are engaged in literary work. Mr..
Davis life work was not of the literary
kind
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-24

An exchange says it would be pleas
ing to know when kissing is in season
in ouritanic Atlanta. It seems to be
in season at all seasons.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-24

Nervous people find relief by en-
riching their blood with Hoods Sarsa-
pa.illa. which is the one true blood
purifier and nerve tonic.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-24

Representative johnson assumed the
role of Hoosier schoolmaster. and lee
tuTed the house on the historical and
political geography of Hawaii
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-24

The reorganization committee of the
Kansas Pacific discovered a new way
to pay old debts.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-24

The pleasant weather of the past few
days has been delightful; it is not apt
to continue very long, as March with
its wild winds will soon be here.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-24

Those who are organizing military
companies to fight Spain are just a
little bit previous. They show more
ardor than discretion.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-24

Philadelphia Record: Tenant-I called
70 inform you that the water pipe has
burst
Landlord Qn desperation)-AH right I'll
make you a present of the house. Have
the pipe fixed if you like
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-24

Lilioukalani will shortly publish
book. This will greatly please Sanford
B. Dole. whose enemy Lily is.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-24

The Vizcaya, when she dropped an
Choir. spread her torpedo nets. Surely
in vain the net is spread in the sight
of any torpedo.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-24

Chicago News; lfditor-You interviewed
MIS- blank on the subject, suppose?
Reporter-Well not exactly; i saw the
lady. but she refused to talk.
she die?
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-24

A few flowers are beginning to come
forth on the hills. And as in all such
cases, it is the early boy who gets the
bud
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-24
SOME EDITORIAL COMMENTS.

St Louis Globe-Democrat: Some of the
Spanish papers suggest that number of
the South American republics might like
to enter a confederation with Spain
against the United States In view of the
terrible conflicts these republics had to
escape from the satanic grip of Spain, the
invitation to return to hades is a grim
piece of humor. u
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-24

Senator Morgan says he is for war
OF course he is. Should he say he is
not, that would be news indeed.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-24

It is evident that the war spirit per-
vades the local branch of the Sons of
the American Revolution.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-24

Did Eve use a FAM" asks the Chi
cage News. No; a figleaf.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-24

If American fruit is not fit for Ger
mans, German sugar should not be fit
for Americans to put on their fruit.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-24

Kelly might get his army together
again this spring. He could put forth
an excellent pretext for doing it.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-24

For one year at least gold will not
play the part of The Man on Horse
back
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-24
STATE PRESS COMMENT.

Price Advocate: From present indica-
tons it would seem that the opening OF
the reservation will be delayed six months
from the time originally set, which will
make the date about Oct l. This is one
more victory for syndicates. which hope.
at a not far distant day either to own
just about the entire gilsonite deposits of
the world. A commission TO investigate
the rottenness of this whole reservation
business would be more to the point. 1t
might be that the wires and mail be-
tween the reservation and Washington
could tell many tales of schemes and in
tri-ues.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-24

In time of peace prepare your
speeches for war-Motto of Senator
Billy Mason.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-24

A friend in need-Most of your &C
quaintances.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-24

The battleship is not to the strong
alone.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-24
WIT AND HUMoR.

Detroit Free Press: The Mystery
Cleared-"Well. SIR said the chief of po-
lice TO one of his shrewdest detectives
has any one succeeded in deciphering
that mysterious paper you found on that
suspect"
Eyes, sir. 1t was a doctors prescrip-
ton
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-24

Every time Fifth avenue is torn up.
all the New York papers are torn up
over the fact.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-24

Congressional oratory is word to
the likewise.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-24

Why not send tracer after John
Sherman, secretary of state?
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-24

There is nothing novel about the
news from Havana and Key West, but
there is a good deal of fiction.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-24

Harlem Life: Before 1 co. said hel
young man. I'm going to have one kiss
for every hour that parts US
George" she whispered, you may be
gone for ten years.
Two hours later:
Don't forget to be on time tomorrow.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-24

The reward of evil-doing is not in
frequently appointment to office.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-24

Leslie's Weekly: Under Consideration
Mrs. Newlywed-Befors we were married
you said that my slightest wish should be
your law
Mr.; Newlywed-Exactly. my love: but
You nave so many vigorous and well-de-
NS.oped wishes that | am as yet unable
TO decide as TO which is the slightest.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-24

Chicago Inter-Ocean: The extreme sem
sitiVeness of nations as to the invlolab lily
of Their territory is illustrated in the resu
lations under which United States troops
go TO Alaska. When they cross Canadian
territory the men shall not be under arms.
and the arms and munitions of war shall
be transported as baggage. The United
States insists upon the same rule when
Canadian police or troops pass through
American territory.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-24

Army and Navy Journal: 1t is a gallant
action to blow up the enemy's warship in
time of war. as did William 7. Gushing.
1t is an equally gallant action to stay by
your own ship after she has been blown
up. amid deadly peril of more explosions.
until your men are off; and it argues even
a higher and nobler gallantry to stand be-
tween this awful experience and an immi-
rent outbreak of popular frenzv and by
cool. brave counsel avert the greater Ca
laInity. This did Charles d. Sigsbee. No
man ever better earned the thanks of con-
gress. His country already thanks him
and is proud of him.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-24

indianapolis Journal: Both Had Their
is the best?''
We'll. sch. 20 white ones is de easiest
ones is de easiest hid
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-24

Chicago Record: rs Mrs. Stirrish eligi-
BILE TO the Daughters of the Revolution"
Yes. she keeps every club she belongs
to In a row all the time.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-24

Richfield Advocate: IL now seems GER
tain that Americans or accidents can not
be held responsible for the Maine explo-
sion and the murder of our seamen. Even
then however. it may be impossible to
Spaniard. The thing TO do is TO recog-
nize Cuba's belligerency thereby precip-
tate crisis. and then take satisfaction
out of the ignorant, impudent SDaniards'
greasy hides
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-24

Utica Herald: The De LONE letter has
ton of its attack on the president, by pa
pers and politicians of all parties. says to
all the world: There's an amendment to
the Monroe doctrine which you'n please
observe: we viii do all the abusing of our
presidents that is to be done It's priv
lege to which no foreigner among Us is en-
titled" Senior de LONE. for one, won't for
get this.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-24

Puck: Progressive ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Swamp-Mr. Isolate returning from bust
ness)-Hurrah for lovely Lonelyville-by-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-24

Kansas City Times: After the success
full steal of 100000 by the Kansas Pacific
sale. there is no telling what the Wander
bilt- Morgan syndicate can beat the people
out of through the Central Pacific. It's IN
vestment in Mckinley has already given
return second only to those Of the Sugar
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-24

the-Swamp. Amabel, We have got a new
slot machine down at the railroad station.
Mrs Isolate (delightedly)-You don't say
so, Ferdinand
Mr.. Isolate (euthusiastically)-Y and
drops out
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-24
ing Co., 72 West

The Halves Engraving Co., 72 West
Temple Street.
We are now located at the above
number. with a complete plant for
making half tone engravings. zinc etch-
ings and all kinds CT color blocks. Write
US for samples and prices before plac-
ting your orders.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-24

Atlanta Journal: Why in the name of
all that is decent. lovely and of good re-
pute can We not have such plays as The
JJckl rs which Mr.. Rossol and his COM
pany presented in Atlanta last Thursday
night, and Shore Acres which Mr..
Herne and his company have brought to
us2 After all the slush and slime II he
modern society drama. to see sue a g
is to have q nausea relieved by a breath
of pure air.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-24

Lehi Banner: There are thousands of
voters of Utah who would like TO know
why no Mormon would be confirmed as
district attorney for this state, and who
the gentlemen are that want to make that
kind of 2 religious test
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-24

We can Mt out just 200 boys with one
of those good, wearable suits. just
needed for the next three months OF
school, and at a price You would hardly
miss-they are the greatest values we
ever had-and at the original figure we
thought We were giving you bargain
They come regular double-breasted
style-in ages to IA years-sOme 80 or
40 patterns-only or 6 of kind-they
must be cleaned out-these prices
ought Il. ind ei1- hIIr-ars Cor tl,nr1n
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1898-10-11
Fire at BOdie.

The Standard mill at Bodie, CAL, was
burned to the ground at o'clock We'd
nesday morning and is total loss. The
mill had 20 stamps with pans, oonsen-
traitors and settlers. The plant was run
by electricity. The motors are also an
entire loss.
The Office, labratory and cynaide plant
in course of construction were saved
through the efforts of citizens. The mill
will be Immediately rebuilt as the mine
is on dividend paying basis. A large
number of men in the mine and mill will
be temporarily thrown out Of employ
ment by the destruction of the property.
News.
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1898-10-11
PLATFORM.

The Silver Party Of Nevada pledges its un-
wavering devotion to the principles OF govern.
ment laid down by Jefferson and Lincoln:
That the highest duty of government Is to so
regulate its laws that the spirit OF equality
shall follow men through life, giving each amp.
lest opportunity to work out to the fullest
measure his possibilities. unrestricted by law,
and unaffected by the conquest Of his domin
ion of opportunity by other men. We indorse
as expressing the demands of the American
people in consonance with the foregoing. the
platform Of the National Silver party formu-
lated at st. Louis July %, 1895, and the finan-
sial plank Of the National Democratic party
adopted at Chicago, July 7, 1895.
The history Of the movement for the resto' a
ton Of bmetallism Is the glorious story of Me-
vadas leadership. The educational work so
patriotically undertaken six years ago has
spread throughout the entire country. On the
issue that the value Of money ia quantitativo
and not qualta i've, the intellectual and politi-
cal forces Of nations are now battling. Mind
full Of her glorious record Nevada will take her
place again In the conflict not as the ally OF
Gold but on the side of those who struggle in
the fields OF adversity.
We reafirm our devotion to the free and un-
limited coinage Of silver at the ratio Of Id to l
by the independent action Of the United States,
and We are unaterably opposed to the Repub-
loan policy Of increasing the bonded debt. OF
transferring the sovereign power OF the gov
ernment to issue money to banking institu.
tiona; OF contracting the circulating medium
to the single gold standard and Of increasing
taxation while contraction is diminishing the
means Of payment
Our faith In the loyalty. ability, and wise lead.
ership Of William j. Bryan is undiminished,
and we predict for tho silver forces Of the Uni
ted States. with 10 to l as their motto and
William J. Bryan as their standard bearer, an
overwhelming victory in 1870.
We invite the cooperation Of the Republican
party of Nevada who declared In their plat
form Of May 70, l8 0, rs follows
RESOLVED That the Republican party Of
this state Is in favor Of free and unlimited coin
age of both gold and silver that 1t holds TO this
principle as q tenet Of party faith and test Of
party allegiance; that it will permit Of nc
abandonment OF modification of this doctrine
that let whosoever prove recreant to the prin
ciple Of bimetallism Il will remain stsadfast
thereto"
And who on May Q. 500. at Virginia City. do
clared as follows:
1--WE again reiterate our stesdfast devotion
to the cause Of the free and unlimited coinage
OF silver, and declare that in our Judgment the
|. restoration Of the true bmetallic standard q
| value as 1t existed previous to 1873 namely. q
the ratio Of 10 to ]. is an absolute and indispen
| sable requirement before the financial system
| Of our government will afford the people
value Of stable circulating money sufficient I,
place the business Of the country on perma
nently prosperous basis"
We ind9rss the action Of NsvsdA's repEsien
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1898-10-11
A Gigantic Organization.

One of the most gigantic projects for
the combination of capital in the history
of the country is being engineered in
Cleveland, Ohio. 1t is nothing less than
an attempt to unite the warship building
and the armor plate building of the world
into one company. 1t is believed that
every shipbuilding, gunmaking and arm
or plate making firm in the United States
has been in the negotiations. The pro-
jectors ola m they can raise capital of
S200,0OO,0O0. One Of their fond dreams
which may or may not become a reality,
is said to be canal from the great lakes
to the sea, all on United States territory
The yards for building warships could
then be located on the lakes.--Bulletin.
Gardnerville record. (Gardnerville, Nev.) 1898-1902, 1898-10-11

The Peoples Independent Silver Party
of Douglas county, State Of Nevada, in
county convention assembled, does affirm
its allegiance to those great essential prin-
ciples of justice and liberty upon which
our institutions are founded, viz: freedom
Of the press, and the equality of all per-
sons before the law, and the faithful OBJ
servance of constitutional limits.
We heartily endorse the platform OF
the National Silver party adopted at st.
Louis, July 25 1895.
We declare the restoration Of silver to
the place accorded it as a money metal
by the founders of the Government, to
be the paramount issue.
We demand the reconciliation OF silver
at the present ratio of 16 to l without
waiting for the aid of any other nation.
We also demand that our representa-
tives in Congress stand as squarely with
the people on the question of railroad
freights and fares as upon the silver
question.
We demand legislation excluding for
eign paupers, criminals, and contract Ia
Dor.
We pledge the fostering care of the
State to our public schools and the State
University, of which we are Justly proud,
and favor such legislation as will increase
their efficiency.
We hold that public Office is public
trust, and that no person or party should
be trusted who has violated that trust.
We are in favor OF an amendment to
the constitution of the United States
providing for the election of United
States Senators by direct vote of the pec-
Pile.
We also demand that our representa-
tives in the legislature of the State of Ne
vada use all honorable means to prevent
the annexation OF Douglas county to
Ormsby county or any other county or
counties.
We condeynn the action Of those in
charge of .he nations military affairs, in
their failure to properly protect the
health of the brave volunteers who went
forth to battle for their country, and the
deplorable condition of the Jacksonville
camp.
We also demand vigorous prosecu-
ton of the boundary line dispute between
Douglas and Lyon counties now pending
in court.
We call the attention of the people Of
Douglas county and the State of Nevada
to the fact that judicious use Of the
food waters of the Carson river and wat
er that might be impounded in available
reservoir sites, would immeasureably in
crease the taxable property Of this county
and we demand, that our State and Nat
ional Legislators, use every honorable
means in their power to promote govern
ment aid for the economical storage of
water.