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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-18

Rev. Tommy Dixon, jr., of New York
is dying for war with Spain. If it
comes he might go as a substitute for
the church militant.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-18

Up in the KIondike it is the rolling
stone that gathers the gold.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-18

Nothing since the -F'itzsim-
mons fight has so aroused the nation as
the Maine disaster.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-18

That Pennsylvania secret political so
ciety called the Order of the Hairless
Goats" must be composed entirely of
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-18

If trouble comes, Democrats, Re
publicans, Populists, Prohibitionists,
gold men, silver men, all will be moth
ing but Americans.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-18

The sinking of the Maine may be fol-
lowed by the rising of a free Cuba
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-18

The United States ram Alarm is soon
to be offered for sale. There hasn't
been much Of a market for rams since
Abraham's time.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-18

Letter and Armour are at war over
wheat. Just as likely as not the whole
affair is nothing but a series of sham
battles.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-18

A careful reading of the New York
papers shows that society there has
gone to the dogs. The reason was the
bench show
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-18

That most beautiful and welcome of
all avian visitors is in the city-the
Bohemian chatterer.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-18

a road is to be built to the Seven
Devils. If it is at all like that to
destruction it will be broad and
STRAIGHT
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-18
WIT AND HUMoR.

Cleveland Leader: Willing Sufferer
'Madsline.'' said Mr. Dwiggins. . can't
understand why you insist on wearing
your new sealslzin coat in such warm
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-18

What's in a name? Zola's trial is
being held in the palace Of justice.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-18

Hoods Pills are prompt, efficient, al
ways reliable. easy 10 take, easy Il
operate.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-18

The criticism of Anthony Hope is that
he spoke his mind and not our minds.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-18
STATE PRESS COMMENT.

Provo Enquirer: 1t is all proper enough
for Senator Cannon, through his faithful
lieutenant Ben Rich, to seek to perfect Il
silver organization IN Utah We would
like it understood however. that the Re
publican party will not be made a tail TO
the kite which the above mentioned boys
are trying to fly.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-18

Judge: Mrs. Berry tglancing across the
table)-I'm afraid my little girl isn't en-
joying her dinner
Rachel Cwho has left her pudding half
eaten, with q si-h)-Yes. mamma. as
much as ] can: but Of course, if 1 was
bigger I'd enjoy more o. 4.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-18
SOME EDITORIAL CONTENTS.

Pittsburg Dispatch: In New York
social function the other night. according
to the society reporters. Mrs. George
Gould created sensation by wearing a
crown alleged to be that of the emperor
of China. 1t would have been queer If the
powers of Europe could have divided I'D
the possessions of the Brother of the
Moon without the powers of this country
getting their share.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-18

Denver News: We are compelled to the
belief that Rev. Charles r. Bliss. finan-
cha, agent of Salt Lake college. is at
tempting to arouse m anti-Normon cru
SADIE as a means of raising money for the
Institution he represents. IN attempting
to incite q scare over the prospective and
threatened overthrow of Christianity by
the missionary movement of the Mormon
church. he VIII only subject himself TO
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-18

Boston Traveller: Did you tell that
young man not to call here any more?
asked MabeIs father, severely.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-18

Chicago Post: rs this case to be triet
by jury of women?" asked the plaintiff
in a whisper
1t is replied the lawyer
can't we fix it any other way?''
We cannot
Then we might as well throw up oul
hands now. Tha defendant is younger anC
handsoner than l am"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-18

Ogden Press: The Omaha Bee says the
German people are attacking the Ameri-
can horse behind its back. Wen bet a
Utah gold me they'll never attempt that
thing on the American mule.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-18

Judge: Physician-What did you say
was the matter with your husband Mrs.
Parvenu?
Mrs. Parvenu-I don't know exactly.
doctor; but he acts as if he had a verl-
scope vein.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-18

Logan Journal: Frank Nebeker's boom
for congressman is creating a good deal
of talk on the streets nowadays. Frank
won't say whether he has his lightning
rod up or not, however.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-18

Judge: Mr. Lead Pencil-Weu Mr.
Candle, I'm Just about used w. / was
out all night with newspaper reporter.
Mr.. Candle-Thats nothing. l was out
all night and l don't feel used up.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-18

Cincinnati Enquirer: Blown and Blow
Willie-Aliss Dollie. you are looking
like full-biown rose.
Dollie Footiies-Gowan. You're just
blowing.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-18

Judge: Nan Gin great perplexity--l
gander. know teacher must be wrong.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-18

Detroit Journal: An Inferenca-The
pin in the collection.
Ths AIinister-Yes: 1 fancy the man
who used to put in pant button is now
married.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-18

New York World: Modus Operandi-'l
met your friend. Spongel., this morning.
How did he strike you2'
Said he had left his change at home
in his other trousers
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-18

why not?"
Il didn't think il was necessary. I don't
see how he could call any more now He
calls seven times week"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-18

Judge: John got so discouraged about
himself that he went TO the doctor yester-
day to know the worst"
Did he get the information he was
sseking2"
Yes; the doctor told him his bill was
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-18

weather as this. ] should think it would
be very uncomfortable
1t is Mrs. Dwiggins replied. but it
makes Mrs. Twickley. next door. nearly
wild every time she sees me with it on
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-18
AN ARCTIC VISION.

Current Literature republishes this 80
year-old poem, with the comment that it
will surprise many TO md so clear pre-
diction of the value OF Alaska as is drawn
in this poem of more than a generation
agoo
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-02-18

ridicule. No such danger exists. or ever
will exist, save in the disordered magma
ticns of over-zeaious sectarians.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-01-08
PEN POINTS.

The channel that great minds run IN
is never oycrcrowded.
Lovers are not necessarily alike be-
cause they correspond.
Fire Ia a good servant. but Il IL apt
TO 90 out nights, Just like the other ser
wants.
The height OF some mems ambition
Is to be seen on a corner talking TO a
saloonkecper.
It's a good thing for humanity. that
babies can't say what they think whom
cutting teeth.
Neither money nor brains has ena-
hled any one TO get in the swim" at
the north pole.
Law Is a dry study. but a pretty
Womans tears often have the desired
effect upon the jury.
A divorce suit should be included IN
the wardrobe OF the actress who hopes
10 be well advertised.
when a man begins TO imagine that
he is In love with a bloomer girl a.,
time for him to stop drinking.
10 Is hard TO convince the defeated
candidate that q h better TO have run
and lost than not 10 have run az an
after he has balanced his bank book
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-01-08
Vance County. y c.


Tho species and varieties Of Narcls-
uus ionqullla. are popularity known as
"Ionqulls' and possess many points
Of similarity with the small Powered
section OF that very extensive genus.
says Vick's Magazine. Although they
DO not present a great variety Of coli
ors. yet they are highly prized for their
charming. golden. fragrant flowers.
which are freely produced. They are
perfectly hardy. and may be success
fully grown BY any one 10 either the
flower border. green house or window
garden. And a. the bulbs can be pro-
cured AZ very moderate price. they
well deserve all that can be- said In
their praise The bulbs can be plant
cd any time from September 20 Decem.
Der. although Il Is best 10 plant them
AZ early az possible In potting lei
three or four bulbs, according 10 their
size, be placed In a four inch pot. and
II large masses are wanted. larger pots
or pans. and more bulbs can be used.
In pottlng let the pots or pans Be prep
erly drained. and use a compost con
slsting Of two-thlrds turfy loan. one
third well decayed manure and a nns
sprlnkling OF bone dust Mix well
and use the compost rough. In pot
ting on the pots or pans 10 within
three inches Of the top. then set ia
the bulbs. keeping them a few inches
apart. and then an TO within half a.
inch OF the top. Water thoroughly ant
place In a cool, dark cellar 20 mAkl
root. watering when necessary.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-01-08

The authorities % the City oi bonn
would seem TO be- even more advanced
than the res, Of the world on the sub
icct Of fresh air. and intend TO make
the Inhabitants regard Il In very much
the same VIZ a. We are AZ present
compelled TO look upon vaier-as SOM
thing not only 10 pay a big price for
but 20 be very glad. indeed. 10 get The
Municipal Council has recently devised
some new building regulations. and
among them 4 one which fixes the
amount 10 be paid every year Cor what
Il calls "the use OF the columns OF air
above the city streets" This air Il oh
talned by the householder by merely
having a projecting window or bal
cony 20 his house. n he has a simple
balcony he must pay ATTY marks. or
about Sc i0s a year. for the privilege.
aud for each balcony over u a further
sum Of twenty-five marka. while n h.
has a series OF projecting windows the
tax on the quantity Is about a hundred
marks or cG n the state authorities
sanction this n Il not unlikely that the
next thing We slsll hear IA that every
body will be taxed for helng allowed q
breathe In that famous German uni.
vorslly town. There are advantages
after an. IN living In England. Pear.
sons Weekly.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-01-08

a. short intervals. All avail
able stable or barn yard manure
should be used for this purpose. TAX
Ing the place Of other material II
coarse Il can be applied quite thick d.
rsctly over the plants. II very nne u
will be best TO use Il mostly around
and between the plants and 70 put .
coarser. more open material just over
the plants The effect Of too close a
material over plants Is to bleach and
make them tender. Whatever cover
ing II used II must be nearly all re-
moved from Immediately over the
plants about the time that growth be.
gins IN the spring. The material can
BE- left around the plants and between
the rows. where Il will serve the dou-
bic purpose Of keeping the berries
clean and Of conserving moisture then
20 essential 10 a good crop. Whether
winter protection pays or Is even advls-
able south OF the Mason and Dixon line
is uncertain. have experimental for
many winters. Some winters Il did
good; some winters It seemed 20 be
rather harmful. II certainly would not
be advisable farther south where crick-
cts and harmful insects harbor under
Il and feed on the plants Besides. the
warmer the climate the more danger
Of smotherlng and bleaching the
plants. But stable or barn yard ma
nure IL excellent In any climate II
properly used. have never known
any insect pests 10 harbor under Il.
At the south Il should be applied
around and between the plants Used
In this way with a liberal dressing Of
hard wood ashes tifiy bushels to the
acre can be used. or 800 pounds Of
kainit in place Of the ashes aud 800
pounds Of acid phosphate. a heavJ
crop Of ine berries viii almost surely
be made. The fertilizer should b,
applied before the manure Il Il alss
good TO use without the manure.
o. w. BlaeknaiL
Vance County. y. c.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-01-08
How I.onE wan Yoa liver

The diseases 10 which the followers
Of different trades are subject must
naturally be OF interest 60 the world
at large. seeing that Il Is question
which "a Of the utmost importance. and
one which has 90 be- gravely considered
by everybody In choosing his llfe work
II IL found that blacksmiihs. while be.
coming very strong through conslan'
muscular exercise. are liable TO paraly-
nls OF the right side from the contlnu-
Gus shock Of hammoring. while their
eyes become weak from the continual
glare OF the ere In which they work.
Carpenters and cabinet makers are H.
able TO have yaricose veins Of the legs
through standing 10 much. while the
continued action Of saving and plan
ms may Induce a diseased condition Of
one Of the arteries Of the body. tina
leading from the aorta. the great vessel
which springs directly from the heart,
TO the vessel which supplies the arm
and hand with blood Bakers. through
working In a hot and four alden aimol
phere. and inhaling hne particles Of
-four which initiates their lungs. IRE
queutly become cnnaumptlye; willis
chimney sweeps. who lnhale 20 much
root. also are subject 10 lung irritation
and disease. Miners who work In N,
DARK a great deal get weak eyes and
their lungs become black through ln
hallng hne particles Of coal dust. whici
also may produce and SET up iniurioul
irritation. Coopers. who are constant
~ pressing their knee against a barrel
develop a swelling on q. while work
era 10 indla-ruhber suffer from bat
headache and mental depression
Painters and lead workers SET poisone,
by the lead they use. and are sublec
90 weakness OF certain muscles. es
pecially Of the wrist. This Wcakeninl
frequently produces the disease know
AZ wrist drop" and II longer con
tlnued. the poison produces a curlou
blue line around the margin ~ IN
gums which q always looked for b.
doctors among lead workers. Tor Il I
quite diagnostlc OF this poison.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-01-08

and one within. the ponderous weights
hang down at each side Of the massive
doorway. and We were shown standing
IN one corner a curious ladder. invent-
ed by the great man 10 wind bis clock.
Il Is apparently a large bamboo pole.
but by touching a spring opens into a.
light. strong ladder OF about twenty
rungs The key Is a huge iron crank.
but the well balanced works have out
lived all those who saw them con-
structed.
Passing through the heavy front
door. We enter the enchanted hall.
standing upon the very wooden tiles
trod by the wise statesmen who met
here to discuss and settle the fate OF
our country In is first struggles for
existence. and upon which fair danes
and gallant knights had once trod tho
stately measures Of the mlnuette. The
hall extends 10 the ceiling o. the sec
ond story. a rallied gallery opening onto
the bedrooms above, a fashion stlll In
use al Charlottesville. a few OF the
original portraits stlll adorn the walls,
polished mahogany tables and chairs
with spindle legs. some Of them sup
ported By the lions head" which. our
guide tells as. distinguished all Jefier-
sons furniture. from the popular claw
and face. stand inviting rest. The
curious chandelier. with prismatic pen
dants. still holds is wax candles.
neither gas nor electricity being a. yet
introduced.
We are asked 90 write our names m
the strangers book. and felt hOnored
TO dip our pens into an ancient silver
inkstand. almost the facsimile OF the
one AZ -, Museum at the State House
said to have been used by the slgnerS
OF the Declaration. All the furniture
was. Of course. brought from England
as were the doors. window frames
shutters. tiles. mantel shelves, and all
the ornaments Of every kind. Indeed
all the fine clothes in those early days
crossed the ocean on slow sailing YES
sells. The doors throughout the house
are made double. Those Of solid ma.
hogany sliding into the wall disclose
double glass ones opening on hinges.
A large one opposite the entanc,
opens into the banquet hall which Il
exquisite and full Of treasures: to N,
right Is the family dining room. an.
10 the left the bedroom. where. sur
rounded by his family and faithful
slaves, Jefferson entered into rest" OF
that memorable July I. that he hai
helped TO make immortal. The bed q
OF curious construction. clamped int
the wall. and was then. Of course
draped with testor hangings and val
ance. Roses and altheas bloom out
side the windows There IL an air o
perfect repose over everything.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-01-08

lie was a typical son Of that great
state which claims 10 many OF our
most distinguished men This was a
favorlte resting place OF jefferson, who
with his friend and hrother-in-law.
Dabney Carr. used TO sit discussing
their future careers. each promising
the other that the first to die should be
buried there. and the promise vas
sacredly kept when Mr.. Carr died. his
being the FIRST interment In the lot. The
enclosure Is small, containing about
six or seven graves besides the central
shaft. Il Is beautifully kept. free
from weeds and equally free from orn-
amontatlon OF any kind Periwlnkle,
with its glossy leaves. covers the
gruund aad wahdefs through the rail-
ing STOPPING to pick a leaf. We feel
that the place wheroon we stand Is
holy ground. 4 short. steep drive
past the ruins OF the blacksmith shop.
the walls Of which have long crumhled
20 decay. and the huge chimney over
grown with vines. we come TO the
weaving house. which has been trans
formed into a pretty. modern dwell
ing for the superintendent We ind
q dlflcult 70 realize that several hun
drcd slaves were fed clothed. main
talned and employed about the house
and grounds, that an the wheat. corn
and tobacco was raised upon the cs-
tate. en- kinds OF domestic animals
reared. and the requirements of a large
household supplied by domestic labor
alone. The owner 90 such an estate
must have understood agriculture. car
peniering. weaving. aud many other
arts. for there was no large town near
20 draw supplies from. and very few
labor saving machines invented. The
dlstaf and the anvil were necessarily
at work. aud the brain that directed
them was seldom idle.
AZ the main entrance Is stiil seen
the remains Of an avenue OF trees
planted In iT6i. to celebrate the com
ing Of age Of the proprietor, IN imita-
tlon OF an old English custom. The
heavy porch. supported by four round
white pillars. Il approached by illghl
OF stone steps. In the center Of the
ovcrhanglng roof Jenerson's compass
slill points true 10 the Pole. over tbs
entrance hla timopleoe marks Ne
passing houra I, has a dlsl outside
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-01-08

4 professor at the Stanford uni
versily, who was one OF a party which
undertook 90 penetrate into the depths
u Tuolumno mine. for scientific
purposes. relates a startling Incident.
u may be taken as showing that when
one o. In rcrllous position. d u best
not 20 be too inqulstlvc During my
ascent In the ordinary manner. by
means OF bucket. and with a miner
"a a follow-passengor. perceived. "a
I thought, unmlsiakahle symptoms OF
a weak place IN the rope DO you
often change your ropes, my good
MANI I inquired. when about half
way from the bottom Of the awful
abyss I'VE change them every three
months" was the reassuring reply OF
the man In the bucket. "and We change
this one tomorrow. n we get up safs
today. air"
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-01-08

jumped into the large empty ballot
box and went TO sleep The cat was
unnoiiced by the counters and the
work continued
When the count was finished the
ballots were thrown In aud the box
vas locked and sealed. In the course
of the night AID FritE. while hunt
ing for bis cat. discovered that she was
in the ballot box. The election on
cem were sent for. but. fearing a
violation Of the law. they refused 10
open the box
The next day. after consultation
with legal counsel. q vas decided that
the bon should be opened. and thlI
vas done. The cat was released. bat
the ballots had been destroyed by ths
cats violet efforts Co get ont Of Ia
prison.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-01-08
TO CLASSIFY AN ARTIST.

II he paints the sky yellow and the
grass purple he Is a colorlst.
II he paints the sky blue and the
grass grcon he belongs to the reals.
tic school.
II he paints the sky green and the
grass blue he belongs 10 the impros.
slonlstio school.
II he paints the sky black ana the
grass red he 10 an artist Of great dec.
oraiiyc talent and may make posters
II he perseveres.
A clever person who recently attend
ed an art exhibition has drawn up 4
set OF rules 10 enable the novice 10
know what kind OF a picture he q
looking a. Ne says that n a painleI
paints the sky and the grass hroun
be belongs 10 the Old school
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-01-08


An actor tells the following story
remember seeing at a German theatre
In wlosbadon performance OF The
drama ~ william Tell" was told
BY the manager Of the theatre that the
stage effects IN the play were extreme.
~ fne. and that was 10 walt until
the scene where Tells splendid marks
manlhip was made apparent 10 see
something that would astonlsh me. I
ola walt patiently ne I could until lha,
scene and ] was certainly astonlshod
The scene arrived whore Tell o. o.
shoot the apple from his sons devoted
head. A. gathered from the suhse
qucnt occurrence. the apple and Tell
crossh0w were connected by an inyls
iblo wire. along which the arrow wa
20 speed 10 the TARGET Al the proper
cue the arrow aid speed half way to-
wards the apple and there stuck. to al
appearance In mid-alr. In vain ala tn
doughty Tell shake his bow to "ioggle"
the arrow 10 lts mark. The son Of Tell
looked very frightened and didn't know
what was happening. The apple arm.
~ fixed on his youthful Uranium was
bobblng about. the audience wa
laughing. and the laush burst into a
roar when one Of Gesler's guards. ,ook.
inr painfully like a gentleman who
might oflelais on one Of the trtncars
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1898-01-08

Advertisements for live mice seems
az first sight tax on orr creduiity.
but they are nevertheless a fact. and
fiye-pence apiece IL the price for the
"vermln." The demand exists In
Massachusetts,, and the animals are re.
quired for the working OF an adyer-
tlsement, which Is selling In the
large cities Of the central aud
middle states like the traditional hot
cakes. This consists Of an inclined disc
which rotates rapidly when the mice
run over lis surface. and by changing
the disc into the shape OF a hat or
umbrella, u becomes an attractive adj
vertlsement In the shop windows.
II was evolved by a shoe-dealer In
the town Of westhcld. Mass. and Us
possibilities were quickly seen by a
toy company. which. with character
Isle energy sent agents travelling To
solicit orders. with the result that
mice are NOT only In great demand. but
that their price Is decidedly on the
increase. -Ex.