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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-20
REASONS FOR THE CHANGES

The presidents cabinet has been
subjected to so many changes that one
is reminded of the knife which had
been reftted with several new blades
and another handle. but was regarded
as the same old knife.
There is very little of the original
timber used by the president in his con-
struction of cabinet, remaining. Sew
eral influential names have been strick-
en- out and others inserted in lieu
thereof. Every change has apparently
been for the best. although changes
might continue without any grave dan
ger of getting worse.
The next renovation of the cabinet
contemplated is in the corner occupied
by the interior department Secretary
Bliss is expected to resign in order to
make way for New York man to go
to the court of st. James. The Plat
machine favors Elihu Root for the
enthusiastically Whitelaw Reid is in
the lead with the prominent Republic
ans of the nation. while the president
himself is said to prefer Joseph H.
Choate, the famous lawyer.
Republican organs are divided in
their advocacy of a successor to Mr.
Hay. In fact, this division threatens
to seriously interfere with the harmony
of the party in the Empire state next
campaign.
The presidents intentions are not
known, although his preference is no
secret. But he is not a man who relies
upon his own judgment to any notice
able extent
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-20
POLITICS AND THE ARMY.

One reason why the Miles plan of
army reorganization is preferred by
military men and others who desire to
keep the army out of politics, is that
the general had this object in view
when he submitted his proposition.
The Hull bill is preferred only by
the secretary of war, whose connection
with the army is a disgrace to the adj
nlinistration and a reproach to the ma
ton, and others of his iIk who want
to use the army as a vehicle for the
distribution of party patronage.
Embracing, as this republic is, upon
an era of the gravest responsibility,
when 50, much may depend upon the
efficiency and independence of the
army. it is important to consider the
difference between the plan favored by
Secretary Alger and that proposed by
General Miles.
Leading magazines and newspapers
which are not biased by partisan
wishes in this matter, are discussing
the dangers of allowing politics to
creep into the regular army of the fu-
ture, as it did in the volunteer army
of the past six months.
The American Monthly Review of Re-
views treats the matter very fairly in
forcible article. It says:
'The most urgently needed reform is
the absolute enforcement of the army
in all of its departments from politics.
It is absurd to expect the same thor
ough efficiency and preparation found
in other departments of the public
service unless the same methods are
used. Military service is certainly as
important as civil service-more so in
the time. of emergency. Its administra-
ton ought to be conducted with the
same single eye to efficiency, and no
department of the army should be
more exempt from political influence
than the staff. This points at once to
the most urgent reform, viz: make the
commanding general the real working
head of the army, instead Of the sec
rotary Of war. No good results have
come to the service by the extension of
the secretary's powers in Grants first
administration"
Treating of promotions from private
life at the discretion of politicians in
the cabinet, the Review said:
Most of the evils of the service can
be traced to the fact that the general
commanding has since that time been
practically deprived of his proper func-
tons, and the real head of the army
has been politician, usually not
versed in military science. Promotions
in the service should never depend upon
political influence in any department,
nor should the recommendations of a
politician carry any weight in the
military service more than they would
in those offices filed through the civil
service examinations alone. The res
toration of its proper functions to the
Office of the general commanding, as
Grant exercised them when he was
! commander-in-chief, would be a long
step in the right direction. 1t would
put the administration of the army in
the hands of a soldier, and that would
be an origin of all other necessary ad-
ministrative reforms"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-20
Curing By Fright.


DR.. Michea, leading English ply
stefan, has advocated a most original
method of treating diseases. He cures
his patients by fright. He has observ-
ed that in certain cases a sudden
shock or fright produced a healing eff
feet upon the patient. He then car
ried his idea into effect by writing and
sending to the patient anonymous let
tiers, which contained everything un-
complimentary he could think of, and
to which the bravest would not affix
his name.
Excitement of the patient at receipt
of such a letter and the concentration
of his mind upon the problem of find
ing out the author of the abuse would
cause a decided change, and melan-
choly or hypochondria would soon
take wings.
Dr. Michea has tried every sort of
frightening methods, and, according to
his statement, the effect is always ben
eficial
1t is an acknowledged fact, he says,
that rheumatic patients who have
either witnessed or experienced a rail
road accident begin to recover from
their malady. Hysterical and epilep-
teal cases are durable by this fright
method, ne asserts, while deaf and
dumb persons have in several instances
regained hearing and speech through
the same means.
OF course this cure can only be ap-
piled in nervous diseases. 1t would have
quite the contrary effect were it to be
aoOlieG to organic maladieS.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-20
A Mixed Relationship.
Philadelphia Record.O

(H0lIdQelplld fleCOTQ.)
'IlI tell you what it is said Snyder.
the calculating barber. i've been do
ing some pretty tall figuring lately on
a problem that requires plenty of study
and thought. I read in a newspaper
the other day of young man who
launched into matrimOny by marrying
his stepmother'S stepmother. 1 have
just rambled along the intellectual
roadway for several days, figuring out
what relation that young man is to
himself and the family he married into.
Now, for instance, this young man get
ting married to his stepmother's step
mother would make his father his own
son, and his steDmother his SteDsister
and daughter. If this union should be
blessed with any offspring-let US say
a son-then this young mans father
would become the boys grandfather
and steDbrother, and his steDmother
would be the boys stepsister and step
granddaughter. and at the same time
his own wife would become this son S
stepgrandmother, which would cause
her to be regarded as her steDdaugh-
ter's stepsister; being married to the
son of her stepdaughter' husband, she
would also be her husbands stepgrand-
mother. and his stepmother- would be
his fathers stepsister, because, by mar
rying his stepmOther's stepmother. he
naturally becomes his fathers STEP
father, and his father and steDmother
would then be his and his wite's STEP
children. Does the razor hurt?'
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-20
HUNTERS OF THE sTAMBecco

King Humbert is a mighty hunter.
He has broken the record held for
many years by his predecessor, Victor
Emmanuel.
With his people disconnected, tax
burdened and always on the verge of
revolution, Humbert divides his time
between the luxuries CT court life and
the pleasures Of the chase.
The other day the royal party went
to Ameria, near Cuneo. where the
mountaineers had probably rounded
up a lot of sheep and chamois. It is
reported that, in one day, seventy
channels fell, ffty-one of them at the
crack of Humbert's rife.
The records of the kingdom show
that only once before has any one ap-
preached this number in a single day
when King Victor Emmanuel. in the
same valley, killed forty-four channels.
This recalls the story that was told
on the young Kaiser a few years ago.
A proving tourist happened to be
passing a forest in Germany when he
say twenty-five or thirty deer tied
UP to trees. While gazing with wonder
ment he heard the huntsman's horn.
From a hiding place he saw the Kaiser
gallop UP with few attendants and
dispatch the deer. Next morning all
the leading papers of the realm con-
tanned accounts of the Kaiser's exploit.
The press censor probably cut out all
mention of the ropes.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-20
NOVEMBER IMPORTS.

In November OF this year the govern
ment reports show that imports of
merchandise amounted TO $50, 1O9, 56S.
In November, a year ago they were
$34S,OO0 more.
There was a large gain in exports, but
government revenues are derived from
imports. The exports compete in for
eign markets with foreign products and
with the cheap labor OF the world
American manufacturers are able to
meet this competition successfully and
foreign consumers receive the benefit
of the rivalry. American consumers
have no such opportunities.
For the eleven months ending Novem-
Der. 1898, the exports of the United
States amounted to $1,117, 6S1, 1873. Dur
ing the same period in 1897 the exports
were 1914, 655.OS4
But the revenue has fallen off. The
Dingley bill has produced a deficit.
For it is not upon exports that revenues
are raised, and the present tariff is
prohibftory. It is not performing the
function for which a tariff was origin
ally intended and is lawfully levied.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-20
SOME GOOD, SHORT STORIES
Official Life In Chicago.
cleveland Plain DealerO


He staggered into the room and sank
upon the nearest chair. There was an
expression on his face that betokened
acute mental suffering.
''Billinser." cried his loving wife.
what is it?"
The unhappy man groaned and turned
his head away.
Speak to papa, Billie" cried the af-
frighted wife to their only son and
heir; task him what has happened"
The chubby hand stole over the horny
one.
what ISIS it, daddy" said the little
voice.
The strong man groaned.
ALAS, Maria" he feebly murmured,
this viii be sorry Christmas in the
McGoozle family"
But, tell me, Billinger, tell me all.
can bear it. What has happened?"
He looked at her fondly.
Il had promised you siXty-inch
sealskin, and little Billie here a dia-
mond rattle and team of goats, and
we were to have a new grand piano,
and a pony phaetOn, and trip to Flo
rida- Well, it's all up. We don't get
EN-! The golden goose is cooked"
''Bilinger McGoozle," shrieked his
wife, what has happened?"
And little Billinger chung to his papa's
legs and screamed.
Yesterday" cried the unhappy hus-
band and father, yesterday my vote
in Chicago's city council was worth
10000 plunks. today it wouldn't bring &
! cussed cent?
And he buried his head in his hands
and for some time naught was to bt
heard but smothered groans and infan-
tile yells, and the long, low howls of &
woman in sore distress.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-20
THE OUTLOOK IN JAPAN.

At a recent meeting Of the japanese
Commercial association, Count Okuma,
formerly foreign minister, but now min
lister of the council. entered upon a re-
view of the trade conditions of the
country.
He said that the value of national ex-
ports and imports had increased from
SIS, OOO 600 in 1868 to sSSO, 100000 in 1897
and forecasted that in another ten years
it would reach $1,000 100000.
This remarkable increase is attribute
able to the industry and persistency of
the japanese and to the fact that all
their progress, practically, has been
made since the date first given And
it is a noteworthy fact that this pro-
gress was made under a system of BIZ
metalism and was temporarily checked
when Japan attempted the gold stand
ard. Internal trade has increased Won
derfully at the same time, although
the disposition to monopolize business
and cenualize wealth is growing under
the temptations of fin de sicle financial
engineering.
Foreign merchants handle the bulk Of
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-20
The Only Recourse.
San Eranciscn 1vareN

Il
The old-fashioned Texan had by some
strange apportioning of fate been put
in a room with a divinity student from
an eastern college, and they soon estab-
lished a conversational footing. Before
they slept the talk turned upon the
customs and morals of Texas, as ex-
emplified in lynching, the young man
arguing against it, "Ge whiz, you don't
reckon we oughtn't to hang boss thief,
do you?" Most assurediy not" But
what ought we to do with him? Not
let him git loose?' Let the law take
it's course 'Mebbe it'll miss fire and
the cuss'n git away" That is not your
fault. If the law says he is guiltless,
you must accept the decision and for
give the sinner" There amt no au-
thority for that is there?" The BIZ
BILE" "Thar's nothin' thar that covers
the ground "Oh, yes, my friend, -
said the student, warming up in his
zeal; even the thief on the cross was
forgiven" 'Aw. here. young Teller. -
the Texan exclaimed, in a tone of ex-
postulation, that wasn't no boss thief. y
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-20
CHRISTMAS DAWN.

CNIadeline S. Bridges in Leslie's Weekly
White and still is the Christmas dawn,
Starlight and winter night have gone,
And softly dr1fted on field and lea
On height and hollow and road and town,
The snow is shining from sea to sea;
Highways and pathways all untrod
BY the busy footsteps yet to be.
In virgin beauty and stainless light
The world lies, pure as a dream of Godl
Daybreak comes in a line of gold,
Written low like z mystic sign
On the page of the east-and fold on fold
The splendor rises, the glories shine.
And the heights of heaven seem STOPPING
down
To the waiting earth as the music swells
OF the first glad Ginning of Christmas
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-20
AS JUDGE BARTcH SEES 1T.

Judge Bartch is at Washington. His
mission naturally requires consultation
with the administration chiefs, includ-
ing the president. And the judge is,
therefore, in position to know which
way the wind is blowing at the seat of
government
In a published interview the judge
gives his opinion as to the outcome Of
the Roberts contest. He says that Mr..
Roberts was elected to congress as a
Democrat" and not, as the judges po-
litical associates in Utah have repeat
edly said. as a member of the donli-
nant church.
There are reasons for believing that
Judge Bartch would not talk in this
vein if he found public sentiment at
Washington rs hostile as certain agi-
tators of a contest have tried to paint.
Judge Bartch does not think that Mr.
Roberts election can be "ascribed to
the active efforts of the Mormon
church" as he is convinced that the
church did not take up the battle, and
that the influence of ecclesiastics was
not potential in the late election in this
state.
"Gentiles helped in Mr.. Roberts cleo
ton, perhaps, quite as much as did the
Mormons." says the judge
The judge does not believe that there
are any more attractions of the law IN
Utah than in other states, ard says:
AZ do not believe that the Mormon
church is now celebrating plural mar
riages, and, therefore. it cannot he held
responsible for individual offenses."
Then the judge does not agree with
his organ, which declares it knows such
marriages are still being contracted
and solenlnized among the Mormon
people.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-20

1t is proposed to fill the $4,000 Indian
school erected on the Tana reserva-
ton in Iowa for the Sac and Fox tribe.
with Winnebagc children. The latter
tribe recently lost its school in Ne
braska by fire, and the Tama school
has only had an attendance of a half
dozen for several months. The outlay
of S40, 600 for the benefit of a half dozen
papooses is out of all proportion to the
benefits ever hoped for by those who
are interested in the reclamation of the
red-man.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-20
Didn,t Have to Taste It.
San Francisco Argonaut.


Charles Lever, the novelist, was once
the guest of DIR. Whately, the arch
bishop of Dublin, at his country seat.
Among the other guests were some of
the eXpectant clergy, who paid sub
missive court to their host. While the
archbishop and his guests were walk
ing through the grounds the prelate
plucked from a bush a leaf which, he
declared, had a most nauseous favor.
Taste it," said he, handing the leaf
to one of the clergy. The latter smil-
ingly obeyed, and then, with wry
face subscribed to the botanical ortho-
doxy of the archbishop
Taste it, you.s Lever" said the graft
fed prelate, handing the leaf to the
novelist.
mo, thank you" said Lever, smiling,
my brother is not in your grace's do
cese''
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-20
KENTUCKY is ADVISED.

Justice Of the Peace Ephraim Keg-
win of Jacksonville. Ind, died last
week after an eventful career. As a
dispenser Of happiness his only rival
along the Ohio river was old Santa
Claus himself. For the night was
never so dark, nor the weather so bad
that he wouldn't arise from his sium-
bers to welcome fugitive lovers and
bless them with his personal approval
and the sanction of the law.
His latch-string was always hanging
on the outside Of the door, his lamp
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-20
Not What He Wanted.
london Answers

To their credit be it said. the Manx
people are so courteous that no matter
at what time of the day or night a
stranger might arrive, he is welcomed
with open arms.
A tale is told that early one morning
dance was in progress on the pier at
Douglas when a shipwrecked sailor
who had been drifting about on a spar
and had very fortunately landed" On
the girders below, crawled up the steps
A master of ceremonies" came for
ward, smiled. bowed and said:
Exceedingly pleased to see you, sir
Can 1 find you partner?"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-20
PSYCHOLOGICAL RECORD.
Yesterdays Observations at the Local
Weather Bureau Office.

Salt Lake City, Utah. Dec. 10. 1888.
Mean temperature 81 degrees; departure
from normal minus degrees; maximum
temperature. &c degrees; minimum tenn
perature 26 degrees, accumulated deli
cheney of temperature since first of the
month 14S degrees; accumulated deticien-
cy Of temperature since Jan. l, SIS de-
gTees; total precipitation (nches and hun
dredths), o inch; departure from normal,
plus o inch; accumulated deficiency OF
precipitation since first of the month
81 inch; accumulated deficiency of pre-
cipitation since Jan. /, So inch.
Following is the local forecast of the
weather Tor today: Probably snow,
colder. J. II. SMITH
Section Director.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-20

In the interest of the colored race in
quiries are being made as to the ad-
visibility of establishing a negro colony
in the Philippines. According to the
Washington correspondent of the Chi
cago Record, "it would be an absolute
failure There is already a surplus of
cheap labor not only there, but in Cuba
and Puerto Rico also, with which the
colored people who have been raised in
this country cannot possibly expect to
compete. There are something like
100000 or 100000 of laborers in the
Philippines, who, like their neighbors in
China, are living at a cost of a, few
cents a day In Cuba there will be an
excess of labor for the present de-
mands, except in the mines, when
things quiet down and the laborers are
allowed to return to plantations. In
Puerto Rico the situation is the same.
No man should be encouraged to go
from the United States to any of the
new colonies unless he has plenty of
capital to buy land or engage in bust
ness"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-20

The New York Press is Republican
organ, but it is observant enough to re-
mark: There have been numerous
Withdrawals from President McKinley's
cabinet. and all to the advantage of
the administration and the country
The disappearance of Mr.. Bliss will be
no execution to the rule"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-20

The London Mail which is a pretty
good authority on the intentions of the
British government, says thSt the Brit
ish occupation of the island of Crete is
to become permanent. England has a
way of quietly taking possession of
islands and things in the name of hui
mainly and holding on until she gains
a title by prescription.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-20

There is a bank cashier at HalIowell
Me-, who has just celebrated his nine
ty-second birth anniversary. He has
attended to his duties regularly for
e-quarters of a century. In all that
time he has never taken a trip to Can
ada
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-20
Cheerfullv Accented.
CPhiladelnhia RecnrdN

philadelphia Record.)
She could never marry him, and yet she
accepted his suit
Thank you, dear brother" she said It
can have it made over into a bicycle
bloomer costume
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-20
Plates.
Indianapolis Journa

indianapolis Journal)
Mr. WicSwire-I see the Maria Teresa
plates are uninjured, after all the pound
ing she west through.
Mrs. Wickwire-I wish we could get
some plates like that for Mary Jane to
wrestle with
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-20

Hoffman should try rolling that beer
key I'D the hill. Or, if he persists in
the effort to carry it, should take the
beer one day and the key the next
This ought to satisfy the general pub
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-20
Still Going.
lChicaeo Recon-.

st lost my watch in the river three
years ago and it is still running
The river?''
The installment jewelers. bill"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-20
A Distinct Novelty.

INeW OK JOurnaI1
Vaudeville Manager-I tell you I've a
top-liner for next week.
Ticket Speculator-Wh is it?
Vaudeville Manager-A trapeze artist
who dresses herself during the perform
ance.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-20
Very Dear.
(New york Journal.O

llNtW LUX JUuIIdI.J
The Rector shall now leave you alone
with your grief for the dear departed.
The Relict-"Dear' departed Well. |
should say SOL Two hundred dollars for
the casket alone! .
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-20
Another Language.
New York Lonrna1N

INtW 1OIk JOuInaI.J
Judge Lakefront-I fail to see the need
of an interpreter-the witness is an Amer
lean.
/. The Attorney-Yes, your homer but he's
afrOrn BOSTON
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-20
Pressing Need.
Indianapolis Journel

Indianapolis Journel.)
what is a pressing need?' asked the
sporting reporter.
1T is the need of having ones trousers
creased, - said the court reporter fixing
him with an icy glare.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-20
The Misfortune Of a Georgian.

ATLANTA constitutional
I'm mighty sad l ever
Lived to see this awful day;
Bills III the Legislature.
An Molly's run away!"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-20
Bliss a Yard Wide.

Chicago Record.)
rs your daughter happily married, Mrs.
Plump
''Oh, yes; her husband has bought her
a sealslSin cloak which comes down to her
heels"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-12-20
STOCKS AND INVESTMENTS.

Utah Bank and Commercial Stocks. and
other High Grade investment securities
sought and sold
Loans on Stocks
Dividend-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 III. IS Main Street