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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-10-09
GoLDBUG MISREPRESENTA-
TON.

Two or three goldbug organs of Utah
have been pointing to the Massachu-
sets Democracy as an evidence that
silver is on the wane. The Democratic
platform OF that far eastern state is
the best evidence in the matter. how
ever. 1t endorses Bryan for the presi-
dency in 1900, and George Fred Will
lians for congress this year. and says:
The Democracy Of Massachusetts en-
dorSes and reaffirmS with emphasis and
profound conviction the great and pa
triOtic platform of principles adopted
by the party in national convention at
Chicago in 1896. In that year both the
political paTties-confronted by a dis
astrous depression in production and
general business, by the distress of Ia
Dor, by the condition of the financial
affairs and the monetary system in
northumberland a return to bimet-
allism TO be a measure calculated to
remedy the existing evils.
keep in mind the facts, rather than the
wishes and Misrepresentation of
Hanna's hired organs. The platform
adopted by the Massachusetts Democ-
racy the other day says further:
The Democratic party, with a con-
viction and perSiStency which has now
been confirmed by the experience of
two additional years of disaster, again
demands the return to bimetalIism by
restoring silver and gold to coinage at
the ratio which was maintained during
so many prosperous years in the his
tory of our country, the ratio of Is to l.
Every friend of silver has reason to
feel encouraged. The desertion of a
few alleged silverites in Utah will make
no difference. While politicians are re-
turning to the Hanna organization in
Utah and other western states, the
people are gradually and surely join
ing the Democratic party throughout
the east.
The Massachusetts platform is a
cfean-cut declaration for free coinage,
but if is no more empnatic than are
those of Maine, Vermont, Ohio and
other eastern states. In three Demo
cratic platforms this year state issues
are made paramount for local reasons;
but in no Democratic platform adopted
this year is there a declaration for the
gold standard or McKinley's financial
policies. On the other hand, every Re-
publican state platform before the peo-
pie today is an endorsement of McKin-
ley and his financial policies.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-10-09
NOTHING BUT A BLUFF.

Certain Utah Republican leaders are
badly spoiled. They have been humored
entirely too much by influential men in
the dominant church. Every campaign
they expect the church authorities to
help them out. In 1895, when the Dem
ocratic ticket was criticised in a priest
hood meeting by high ecclesiastics,
these Republican bosses and wire
workers were hilariously satisfied.
There was no endorsement of eccle-
siastical interference too strong for
them to sign, and their simulated in
dignation at the least resentment of
such extraneous influence was fearful
to behold. They talked about this
people" and resented imaginary at
tacks upon their honor and sincerity.
But this year it is different. The au-
thorities of the dominant church, as
such, have refrained from taking any
part in the campaign whatever. There
has been no disapproval of the Demo
cratic ticket expressed in any religious
meeting. Nothing has been said one
way or the other. That is all the Dem
ocrats of Utah ask 1t is all they ever
asked. But Republicans are displeased
They have been spoiled.
1t is evident that Republican s4hem-
ers are trying to run bluff on the
church leaders, trying to force them in
to the political arena, trying to bull
doze them into some action in the in
terest of the goldbug aggregation.
These schemers are trying to estab-
lish another point. They would like to
fix a precedent, to demonstrate their
potency in Utah affairs. to show that
they can use and abuse a certain sort
of influence as the case requires.
1t is being whispered around the
streets now that Republicans are ego
ing to make it so hot for the Mormons
that Roberts win be withdrawn" from
the congressional race. That is al
bosh
That the effort is being made, no one
will deny. But no one has a right tC
remove the name of Roberts from the
state ticket save the Democratic or
ganization and it's delegated represen-
tatives who placed it there All talk
to the contrary is part of the bluff
being made. Democrats should pay nc
attention to it. Mr.. Roberts entered this
contest as Democrat. He did so DELHI
erately. And the power to which incon-
sistent Republicans are appealing is
entitled to no recognition in political
circles.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-10-09
TALES OF THE DAY.
Badly Twisted.

When Caleb Cushing was our minister
near the court at Madrid he had this
little experience. which he was fond OF
telling on himself: Srotly after he had
become settled in his new home he was
hidden to a state ceremonial, where he
was 10 be presented to the king. His
knowledge Of languages was limited to
English and French. and being DESTROYS
of addressing the sovereign in his own
tongue he took pains to coach for the
occasion. Several phrases were reheaTsed
until he felt that he had mastered them
When the critical moment arrived he So
luted the king with great dignity. spoke
a few words in Spanish, and passed on.
What did you say2'' asked an English
gentleman. I spoke in Spanish" was
the reply. II said I cast myself at your
feet which l am told is the most re-
spectmul form of salute All, mo-" cor
rected a Spaniard who had been Oh
served to smile at the ambassadors
greeting. You are mistaken; you trans
posed your words and quite altered the
meaning What did l say?' asked the
American diplomat. With a twinkle in his
eye the Spaniard made answer What
you really said was, I throw my heels
at your head - But the king had not
betrayed. by so much as the fluttering Of
an eyelid, that anything unusual had oc-
CURED.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-10-09

The voters of Salt Lake county
should compare the condition of county
affairs under the Republican regime
and under Democratic management
Under the Republican regime county
warrants were away below par and
county employees were under the nee
essity of going to spectators in war
rants to get them cashed, and then they
were at the SPECTATORS mercy and paid
dearly for the accommodation. Now
county warrants are at par and there is
no hawking them about the streets
And why2 Simply because the Demo-
cratic management of county affairs
has been on business principles, the
interest of the people and taxpayers be-
ing the sole aim. Would it be less than
criminal folly to turn the management
of the affairs of the county over to the
Republicans?
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-10-09
A ROUGH RIDER AT HOME.

Ny pas a great rough rider.
He was one of Teddy's men;
And he fought before Ell Caney
In the trenches and the fen.
he came home sore and wounded,
And | wish you'd seen him eat;
He's got an appetite, l guess,
Is pretty hard to beat.
It's eat and eat and eat.
And it's sleep ard sleep and sleep,
For ma won't let us make no noise.
And so We creep and creep.
on. we bade him welcome home.
And were glad he wasn't killed
But, gee, he's got an appetite
That never viii be filled.
My pa was in the racket:
He heard the Mausers ring.
And he says there's something awful
In the music of their ping.
He fought the fight with Teddy.
But he's glad he's home again
From the trenches and the trOchaS,
From the hills and from the fen.
But it's eat. eat, eat.
And it's sleep, sleep. sleep:
He's kind o. stricken hungry
With an awful sort of sweep.
But were glad to have him home,
And were glad he wasn't killed.
But, geei that awful appetite.
1t never will be filled.
He says he caught the fever,
And had the ague. too:
And he kind o got the hOmeSickS,
And the waitin' made him blue
But when he reached the station
And We saw him from the gate
We were the happiest family
You could find in all the state.
But it's eat, eat, eat,
And it's sleep. sleep, sleep;
His hunger is abidin'
And it's laStin' and it's deep,
For he lived so long on bacon.
And slept so long in mud,
| guess it's kind o. filled him
Full o hungry, sleepy blood.
My pas come back from fightin',
Which he says was mighty hot;
And were glad to have him home agaif
And glad he wasn't shot
BY pas a great rough rider.
And he helDed to hold the line
When the Mauser balls were leapin'
From most every tree and vine.
But it's eat, eat eat.
Since he came home to stay;
And it's sleep. sleep. sleep
Bet he'll sleep hiSSelf away
But were happy that he came,
And were glad he wasn't killed,
But, geei that awful appetite
1t never will be filed.
Baltimore News.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-10-09

Tribune-What was the object of the
manifesto eight years ago? And again,
Why was a new constitution delIber-
ately framed to secure Utah against
future trouble and to place the state
in accord with the other states of the
Union? Was it all to deceive and in
suit the public sentiment of civiliza-
ton?
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-10-09

It is said that Colonel Roosevelt's
campaign is solely for good govern
ment. The statement is at variance
with the important fact that Tom Platt
is managing the campaign for him
Roosevelt is no more than the figure
head; the power that directs and die
tates is Plat.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-10-09
FIRST ACT.
FIRST ACT.
Salt Lake Tribune-B. H. Roberts is
not IN American citizen.

Tribune-When he acknowledged that
right he surrendered his political prin
cioies, his American manhood; his
right as citizen to advocate any
cause that he pleased.
Tribune-Mr. Roberts is famous as
Mormon preacher; that SO devoted has
his lie been to his church. that he is
a mere chump in his knowledge of the
principles of the American government
as evinced by his attempted discussion
of political principles. and by that
time the impression will be that there
was a mistake made when the Mormon
people were given statehood.
Tribune-Was the purpose from the
first to deceive the American nation?
Was the constitution itself. and the
framing os it merely to carry out a
bunco game? Was the passing of a
statute making that crime a misde-
meanor and attaching a penalty to it,
just for buncombe?
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-10-09

Tribune-Now. the Mormon people
are IN the majority: they are liable to
be for a long time to come. They cannot
be killed; they cannot be imprisoned,
and they cannot be driven out. Their
right to take part in the political af-
fairs of the territory is secured It IS
Il clear case that they are going to be
a majority of the people here for
long time to come; then what effect
are all these dispatches concerning the
action of the reconvened conventioD
going to have? VIII it not be to give
Utah black eye?
Tribune-We opposed him (B. H.
Roberts) three years ago because he
was Democrat, but we did it fairly
and honorably, and all the time felt a
thrill of pride that he, high churchman
that he is. was still a true American,
and was superb example to young
Utah of one who could be devout be-
lever in the dominant creed of this
state and could still hold aloft the ban
ner OF Americanism, even as his church
superiors had. the previous year, de-
clared that all Mormons might.
Tribune-Beyond all that, the matter
of faith was not touched upon by the
pronunciamento IT WENT ONLY TO
THE POINT OF PLURAL MAR
RIAGES, WHICH HAD BEEN
TAUGHT AS A HOLY SACRAMENT,
MUST NOT HEREAFTER BE SOL
E1MNIZED. We believe that the rule
then laid down has been as sacredly
kept by THIS PEOPLE as it would
have been by any other people; that
the Mormons and GentiIes have hight
to say that the change amounts to a
transformation.
Tribune Editor.It won't make a bit
of difference to Utah what is in this
constitution in regard to that partic-
ular matter (Dolygamy), the idea is to
HAVE SOMETHING TO PRESENT
TO THE PRESIDENT WHICH He
AND HIS FRIENDS CAN FIND NO
FLAW IN
IT IS NOT WHAT IS TO BE AFTER
STATEHOOD, BUT IT IS HOW TO
OBTAIN STATEHOOD.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-10-09
TWO M'KINLEY MEN.

Republican success in Utah this fall
means a black eye to the cause of sill
yer. The election of a Republican con-
gresham from a state that rolled UP
such an. immense plurality for silver
two years ago would fill Mark Hanna
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-10-09

The Tribune has never once asked
that the people refrain from voting for
the poIygamists on the Republican
ticket. Wherein is there any more
danger in voting for poiygamists on a
Democratic ticket than in voting for
them on a Republican ticket?
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-10-09

A Paris doctor puts forth the theory
that when a person has been decapitat-
ed he retains his senses of hearing,
sight and smelling for an hour. The
common sense of people will brand the
theory as arrant nonsense, no matter
what scientific sense may say. The
learned doctor should produce some de-
capitated head that will testify to the
correctness OF his theory.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-10-09

The Paris correspondent of the Mad
rid Impartial thinks he is very severe
and disparaging when he says the
members of the American peace COM
mission look like Cooks tourists. Pos
sibIy they do. but like those famous
tourists, they Will get there all the
same
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-10-09

Alma Eidredge stands on the St. Louis
platform. and he stands there endorsing
its declaration against free silver and
in favor of the maintenance of the gold
standard. All of which Simply shows
that Alma Eidredge, Republican can
1idate for congress, is a goldbug.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-10-09

Many of our conference visitors have
left and by tomorrow the town will be
quite deserted in appearance to what it
has been for few days past. Most of
them will come back in the spring when
the birds return, and they will be just
as welcome as the birds.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-10-09

There is one man in the Republican
party who thinks the Hon. Alma Ell
dredge is the ablest and wisest man in
the party, that not to have nominated
him would have ben a political blunder.
This man is the Hon. Alma Eldredge.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-10-09

When the Tribune demands that the
Republican ticket be purified of po-
lygamists, the people may give some
heed to its assertion of its honesty
and sincerity in attacking Hon. B. H.
Roberts.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-10-09
COMMENTS OF THE PRESS.

New York Tribune: They are gone,
God knows wherer' is the significant ac-
count given of the reconcentradoS by one
of the chief Spanish officers in Cuba
That grim statement is the lifting cpl
logue of the history of Spanish rule in the
Pearl of the Antilles.
Omaha World-Herald: Two women near
Elkhart, Ind. recently held up picycle
rider and robbed him Of his wallet and
diamond. Women have often been held
up by bicycle riders, but it was the bust
ness of no one but the woman and the
man in each individual case.
Chicago News: Joaquin Miller, the
poet of the Sierras. has returned from
the Klondike and built a pyre on Which
he dies. Joaquin probably got so thor
oughly chilled in the land of cold that ne
looked upon cremation as a delightful
promise.
St. Louis Republic: Waterproof oysters
for church fairs Will crowd out the india
rubber article that has so long occupied
the soup plates, and wall paper with eV-
cry shape and design of wall flowers on
il can be had almost for the asking. The
time appears not far in the future when
tho Steel and Iron, the Sugar, the To-
bacco, the Oil, the Gas and even the MIX
trust will bow down before the Corn
Stalk trust.
Cincinnati Enquirer; 1t is rather dis
couraging TO hear that the work OF the
peace commission may require several
months Didn't we lick the SDaniards?
And haven't We established the right
to take all we want in the way OF Islands
with which we have come in army or
navy contact? Perhaps the main diff
Guilty is to reach a conclusion as to what
we want ourselves. With our plans prop
erly formulated in advance the work
ought to be brief. The Photographer who
said that Billy Mason or a New York
editor could get up a suitable peace
scheme in ~ minutes possibly wrote with
more wisdom than he knew of.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-10-09

A member of troop I, Torreys rough
riders, SAYS that Secretary Alger re
moonlight. There always seems to be
something shady about Ayers doings.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-10-09

The termination OF the latest Indian
war is a matter of congratulation. 1t
looked for time as though the out
break would assume serious dimensions,
but it did not. There is no encourage
ment in it for Spain.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-10-09

According to French writer who de-
scribes the domestic life of the car
and czarina, the ruler Of Russia and his
wife lead a regular Daphne and Chloe
life
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-10-09

General Lee is going to take his corps
to Havana the latter part of this
month When he arrives he will call on
Blaneo-maybe. If he does, Blanco will
surely be in.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-10-09

The Tribune has the same tender re-
gard for Utah twins that Herod had
for the babes of Jerusalem, and would
treat them in the same manner, could
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-10-09

stand unitedly by the president so long
as he stands by Alger. The people can
sand much. and do, but they cannot
stand Algerism.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-10-09

If the silver question isn't one for
the people of Utah to interest them
selves in then there is no question for
them to interest themselves in.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-10-09

Prince Victor Napoleon has abdicated
his claims to the French throne to his
brother, Prince Louis Napoleon. Never
was an emptier nothing resigned.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-10-09

Our morning contemporary has a bad
case Of twins pique.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-10-09
WIT AND HUMoR.

Chicago Record: Was Josephine popu-
lar at your summer resort?
Popular? TIE landlord had TO pay her
to retire at night"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-10-09

1t must be that Hon. Alma Eldredge
hides his light under a bushel, for he
fails to emit one little ray.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-10-09
STOCKS AND INVESTMENTS,

Utah Bank and Commercial Stocks. and
other High Grade investment securities
bought and sold
Leans on Stocks.
Dfvidend-paying stocks bought and sold
Investment orders from institutions.
trustees of estates and capitalists VIII re-
ceiye the hes. Of attention.
JOHN c. CUTLER. JR-.
Tel f27 IS Main Street.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-10-09

The Tribune makes a great baby Of
itself crying about twins, but thank
heaven it is not twins.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-10-09

had many narrow escape from being
shot
riders who rushed up that Hill at Caney?''
mo. He was an Adirondack guide for
nearly three weeks
Now ushers in the happy time (die
schoeneh zeit,
The day of cruel war is gone,
The Russian ear comes off the perch.
While the white-winged dove of peace
Detroit Journal
the most considerate chaplain in the
army"
How is that?'
Why. when things begin to go wrong
with his regiment ne puts cotton in his
ears so that the boys may feel free to
talk.
Indianapolis Journal: 'Ha. har' said
the villain. He shall not escape met
Having. by these phrases. established his
Il nave bribed his valet to set his watch
ahead half an hour. He will put on his
evening dress at half-past five. And then
he will be ruinedi Ruinedr
Cleveland Leader: She-They say that
little learning is a dangerous thing.
He-1es. | guess it is. found it so
once. L stopped investigating when L
found out how much property my first
wife's father was supposed to own, with
OUt SVtHS dncdu ana making inquiries
as TO his debts. But III never get taken
in that way again.
chicago Tribune; Pawnbroker-WelI.
my son. what can / do for you?
Youthful Customer-My father told me
l to come here and offer you s25 for a gold
watch. and raise it TO $50 if 1 couldn't set
| 1t for less.
Pawnbroker-My young friend. I haven't
any gold watches for SO, but I've got some
| for $50 that are worth a hundred
| Youthful CuStomer-Im glad of that
| because was to offer you $35 if I couldn't
| get one for $50. Let me see them, please?
| (Pawnbroker retires behind the big safe
| for a moment to kick himself)
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-10-09

The majority of people believe that
the sum of human happiness is about
one million.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-10-09

Why doesn't someone give the Trib-
une bottle of soothing syrup to stop
its belly aching?
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-10-09

Those in a position to know say that
Apostle Taylor referred to 1.-THE Choir
Invisible"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-10-09

Detroit Free Press: You don't mean to
tell me that Doemy's wife circulates
more gossip than he does? 1t seems i'm
possible"
mot at all. She can talk a third faster
than he can"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-10-09

The man who calls B. H Roberts a
chump is himself a chump.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-10-09
Admired By ALI

The new fall Miller. Warburton, Den
ney, Schoble and Halves derby hats.
Sole agents,
BROWN, TERRY & WOODRUFF co.
166 Main St.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-10-09

1.-THE tongue Of the wise useth
knowledge Alright; but the mouth of
fools poureth out foolishness''
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-10-09

Cincinnati Enquirer: .'Dou you believe
there is really such thing as homesick-
ness?"
II know" said the man who has begun
to eat downtown again after a year of
married life, that home grub makes me
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-10-09

Tribune-WHEN THE FULL ELE-
MENTS OF AN ORATOR WE'RE
GIVEN HIM 1T WAS FOR A REA-
SON. He has the voice, presence and
ALI THE OTHER ATTRIBUTES OF
AN ORATOR, and we believe his great
est pleasure lies in feeling that he can
carry his hearers along with him, and
bend their wills to his.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-10-09

Tribune-B. H. Roberts is a persist
ent and defiant lawbreaker. Mr..
Roberts is no exception, what he is
doing is the rule.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-10-09

Puck: Nearpass-I hope the minister
didn't refer to the creditors the deceased
left.
Bennet-He merely said that his loss
would be felt wherever he was known.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-10-09
STATE PRESS COMMENT.

BINGHAM Bulletin: 1t will be demon
strated later on that when the silver Re
publican central committee adjourned and
went over to the goldbugs it did not take
the rank and file along.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-10-09

Chicago News: There's man who has
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1898-10-09
SOME REPUBLICAN eYRATIoNs.
SECOND ACT.

Salt Lake Tribune-Mr. Roberts at
first rebelled and showed his American
ism.