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The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-03-29

ters and add To them an ~ tack on The
uppuslIion for it, ruitrn war record, fur
it, roVuery ~ embalmed beef. for It's
steals Of contracts. thrr' would be no
doubt of Democratic success
just head the above ideas with de.
mand for the immediate free and un-
limited coinage Of silver and gold al
the established ratio of 10 To !. without
waiting for the consent OF any other
nation, aud we have Platform 10
which every Democrat or even every
ciIizcn should subscribe. We believe
that by 1900 Democrats will he pre-
pared to support such n platform, aud
with a candidate to head our ticker
such a. Bryan, Teller or any other true
man of that stamp, we can win from
the party Of Hanna, trusts aud en-
balmed beef.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-03-29
HE 49,.

The Juab County Republican refers
To our editorial Of last Wednesday in
regard to State senator A. o. Smoot.
aud heads It's article. You say he's ali
right. but is hep Again we repeat,
He Is" The Republican now denies
that it made any charges against Sen
aior Smuot, thus red cling It's former
article simply Ia innuendo ana insinu-
alton. the coward's weapons. 1t infers
that no charges were made against
Senator Smout during the session for
bribery because "the Legislative com.
mitt-e did not want to. did not try, TO
Investigate The Republican editor
well knows hat the charges of bribery
against Mr.. McCuue and Others, came
directly from the office OF the Salt Lake
Tribune; we know that every Effort
was made by reporters acting for the
Tribune To obtain some shadow of evl
dence against Senator SmOOi; we know
these rfforls were n most complete
failure. vet the reporters did ihrlr best
aud they are o. the brightest ~ tn" Salt
Lake newspaper sleuihs. Why did they
fail? Because Senator Smnol was not
In the market. aud because he acted
honestly and strnghtforwardly all dur
Ing The Senatorial contest. In regard
IN the newspaper bill the Republican
says. "When the Utah Press Assocla-
tlon bill was Up for discussion he never
opened his head.n That is an unquali.
fed missl atement. The Republican
need only refer TO the members Of the
Legislative committee If the associa-
ton 10 prove the falsity of It's own
statement. DuIing the three weeks or
more the bill was pending Seuator
Smoot assisted the Associations com.
miliee In interviewing members OF the
Legislature. secured their attendance
before the printing committee OF the
Senate, advocated the measure himself
brfure that committee, aud when the
bill was reported for passage he made
one Of the strongest speeches OF the
session In advocacy OF the bill as pre-
pared by the Association. The editor
Of the Republican undoubtedly knows
these facts We are therefore forced TO
the conclusion that he Is INDUCING In
wlliful Misrepresentation To satisfy
personal spitel The Republican makes
few comparisons between Senator
Smoot and other honored citizens OF
Utah county. No criticism can be
offered honestly against any OF the
gentlemen named, aud their reputn-
iiou would neither be any more en-.
HANGED or lowered by anything the
Republican might say than would that
OF Senator Smoot.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-03-29
THE STATE FAIR.

The officers of the Deseret Agricul.
tural and Manufacturing society have
issued an address To the citizens Of
Utah asking their corporation for the
he held On the exposition grounds In
Salt Lake City October 3rd to 7th in.
elusive. We hope such cooperation
IN The part Of the people will be sub.
>tan,ial. enthusiastic aud general all
over the State. and particularly in Utah
county. There will Inc departments OF
agriculture, horticulture, Horticulture,
manuf clures. mining. education, art
and womar's work, In all of which
Utah county should shine. No county
Ia the State has greater natural Or
developed resources than has Utah
county, aud We should make grand
>huwiug at this ihir Such n Siate fair
~ p aimed Will reduund greatly To the
advantage OF the State MS whole and
every city, town and county III the
State. H. will hell every industry IN
he state. 1t will b'a source oi edu
cation FOR both old and young. Prem
lums will be offered for all classes Of
exhibits ant we hope Utah county will
carry away her share. Let people be-
gln u prepare their exhibits AT once
aud be ready for big showing when
the fair opens IN Oclouet.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-03-29
KING FAvoRs TELLER.

Sundays Herald prints portion of
an interview from the Washington
Post In which Judge King Of Utah is
reported AS fsvoring Senator Teller of
Colorado as the Democratic candi.
date for President Ia 1900. Every one
appreciates the merits ana abilities nf
Srnalor leler. No man has dune more
than he for the west aud Western inter-
esis. On the other hand we belieYe IL
10 be a laet that VIM. j Bryan can
secure almost the unanininus support
OF western and SOU heru Democrats for
the nomination. We also believe that
be would make nm ideal President
Praise Of b yan Is no delraclion ~ the
merits ~ Teller and vice versa. Either
ore as the Democratic candidate
would DO worthy OF unanimous Dsmo.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-03-29
OUGHT TO Be A CHANGE.

The change In time on the Oregon
Short Line which took Eject week
agn lasr Sunday Is most unsatisfactory
TO the people of American Fork. Provo.
Springvillr, Spanish Fork aud Paysou.
The freight train announced TO make
Connections in the morning at LehI
aud carry the mail Is never on time,
aud thus causes great annoyance. The
cnange In toe passenger train now 90
ing south in the evening and north in
the morning is equally unsatisfactory
TO Uah county passengers. The people
of Nephi have formulated vigorous
petition for double train service aud
we should like TO see the citizens OF
Utsh county towns affected do like.
wise. by united action something may
be done. The Salt Lake Herald says
editorially about the matter:
The change in the Short Line train
schedule ,or The south Is by no means
satisfactory To the people residing
along the liue from Lchl TO Nephi,
They are anxious To have morning
train put ON 70 give That section the
benefit Of morning mail service, and
II certainly seems that the railway com.
pany should heed he Complaints and
Hccede to The wishes OF the people. Ii
Is a section OF considerable Importance
and the business transacted by the
Rad In that locality Is ot such magni.
tude that no one can afford to treat
lheir prlitions with disrespect. The
Herald hoprs thai the Short Line viii
suun see It's way clear 10 make the
needed change and put on a morning
train
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-03-29
BLAND ON THE ISSUE.

The last issue OF the Utah State
Jouual (Ogdeu) publishes letter from
Congressman Silver D,ck'' Bland or
Missouri on he coming Presidential
campaign of 1900. We reproduce the
letter in full:
The approaching contest for pollli.
cal supremacy in this country Will he
fought out between the Democratic
and Republican parties on the lIaes of
the Chicago platiUrm Of 1876 with VII.
liam J. Bryan MS the Presiden Al eau
didale OF The Democrats aud probably
William Mckinley again as the caudi.
aaie OF he Republicans The Demn-
cratic party will undoubtedly, adopt
Substantially tue Chicago platform,
especially That part of 10 that demands
the free coinage of silver ~ The raiio OF
l6lu1. This will raise the issue un The
inunry question, an issue that will
dominate aud control all others
he f,rces that are lighting for the
free coinage OF silver are also fighting
Against the truss, large sanding
armies aud impeiihliSiie truiencies
generally. The Republican party has
bee, IN. thr party of Capitalization 90
p0wrr, an advocate on trusts, nnper.
ialisn, aud enOrnutls laxttipn and con-
tric ion ~ ne volume 1T money Ia
which theiaxes are To he paid The
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-03-29

The Salt Lake Tribune refers to
what it calls 1.-THE Doodle gang in con
srol Of the Democratic party Ia UAn
The Tribune tried hard 10 prove some
boodlng during the late Legislative
ses lou bat failed. It's failure probably
accounts for It's peeyishuess. But what
a bright and shi ,ng example OF per-
fectnn the Democracy is beside hs
"nou-parlisan" Tribune parry Of Salt
Lakel
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-03-29

ONE Of the most Important acts OF
the lale Legislature TO agricultural coui-
nunlties was lhe passage or the Hor-
licural law The law provides for a
State Board OF Horticulture. county
fruit tree Inspectors ani uelntles With
sn'tabie salaries. Under the system Of
inspec ioh provided ftuitraisers should
sosn enjoy inmunlty IRON orenald
pests, aud Utah sheuld become fam,
o1s irult-gwwins State.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-03-29

THE resignation OF w. IL. (Coin) Har-
vey as general manager of the ways
and means committee OF the Demo-
cratic National Com nltlee, Is u maller
for regret uwiug 10 Mr.. Harvey's ag-
gressiyenrss and knowledge OF the
questions at issue. Alr. S. b. Cook, his
SUCCESSOR, will however prove worthy
aud able successor.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-03-29

THERE is some lively lighting In pro-
gress In The Philippines. In this war
against the insurgents America las
certainly assumed its share OF the
"Whhe Man's Burden"
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-03-29

CONGRESSMAN LEWIS of Washington
proph' cles that the iickels Ia 1900 will
be: Republican. Mckinley and Rpose-
vel D,mecralic, Bryan AMI Schley.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-03-29

THE March number OF New Era OF
New York contains an interesting ar.
tic!e eulille The Land II UTAH from
the pen Of joel Shoemaker. formerly u
well known newspaper man OF this
State. The article is a literary gem
aud well worlny OF careful reading.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-03-29

SYDNEY WEBB OF London, chairman
OF the English National Euuc ,Iional
board says The purcst city IN Amer
leu Is the Mormon Salt l. Ike Guy
We suppose that reflects little glory
on all Utah. Thanks.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-03-29

UTAH soldiers have been singularly
Fortunate In the 6ghling IN the Philip.
pines. Despite tn, tact that they have
been Ia the 'front.' at most uf the bat
ties. they have mlraculously escaped
with but very few casualties.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-03-29
GREAT MUSICAL EVENT.

In such terms eau fttingly be de-
scribed the coming Goduwsky concert
which Will take place In he Provo
tabeInacIr nexi Saturday evening. A.
4, pi aIisl Godowsky stands the peer ~
aderewski, his only rival, and by
many renowned musical critics is re-
arird ms The superior OF that greaI
uastrr of the piano Press report
from newspapers OF the highest stand
Dg IN the country are unanimous in
rhrir praise IF GOdUwsky and his per-
f"rmauce. The people Of Provo are to
be conSral ulaLeh on the musical treat
they have IN store. THIS entertain
ment is undertaken nj great expensr
10y Professors Cluff, Mcclellan aud
Bnshard aud IL any profit Is made IL
viii he divided between the tabernacle
choir and the musical department Of
. he Brigham Young Academy. Thus
by your patronage you not only enjoy
"A musical feast, bat at he same time
assist two Of our most worthy local
INSTITUTIONS. The tabernacle should
be crowded with music lovers land all
people should he music lovers On the
uccasiOn Of this great event next Satur-
day evening
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-03-29

AN arkansas coroner III case Of some
nrg,os ynched returns verdict that
the men ''came 10 their death from
natural causes or were frozen TO
death" Sounds like rather lar.
fetched jest.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-03-29

IT Is now reported that Mckinley
Inns no definite policy respecting the
Philippines Nor about anything else
until he receives his orders from
Hanna.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-03-29

The Supreme CourI Of Utah says that
lawyers may testify Ia cases in which
they are employed as counsel. The
Supreme Court e,ideuily believes lhat
LAWYERS snmeLimes tell the ruth.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-03-29

PRovo politicians seem To have
overlooked he fnct that We have a ci y
election tins ial. So Tar We have
failed TO hear The mention OF a possible
candidate.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-03-29

STILL the light between The Salt
Lake daIIiss over "Youug Utah" con-
tInues. IL Is not dong eli her Young or
old Uiaa any good. and had better be
dropped.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-03-29

THEY shoot lawyers IN Ohio. In
Utnb they only hit them with their
fists. The west Is Ia the van OF civil.
ization.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-03-29

SECRETARY OF WAR ALoER got lost
while on hl- way to Havana. Pity the
loss was not permanent.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-03-29

ANOTHER awful blizzard reported In
Colorado. We should he glad we live
In the baliny Utah valley.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-03-29
ROBERT NORRIS. COLOMBO

cratic support, and either one as Pres.
ident would be vast improvement
over our present fgnrehead.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-03-29

WhNTED 81: SS:" S'$ $ $;:@! "a" ~
every city ana town IN
Utah county. Liberal commission allowed on
all business. We shall also be pleased to re-.
ccivC Communications as TO local happenings
ofintcrcst As soon rs possible our manager
Will visit the different precincts of the county
with a view OF securing correspondents and
agents. Address nll communications to
THE UTAH COUNTY DEMOCRAT.
Provo City. Utah
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-11-13
CA.N4L BOAY morn UP.
Sank al Market sheat Pier Last Night Man
Seen Running Away.

canal boat. supposed to be the c. c. Mon
ton. loaded with 800 tons OF coal consigned to
Wynn Brothers, stovedores at All East Twenty
third street, sank AZ the pier at the foot OF
Market street at O'Clock last night. The
sinking ~ tho vessel Ia surrounded 10y
unusual circumstances No one on the
pier last night knew whom the boat had come
in or whether there was anybody aboard
her when she sunk, although the Waterman
on nelghborng pier said she had
tied up at IL o'clock in the morn
ing. Policeman Smith OF the Steamboat
Squad made an investigation. Christopher
Eylers, the watchman on the lighter Tellnr,
and William Williams. who was on the lighter
Ada at the same pier. told the policeman
they had heard a heavy explosion Just be-
fore the boat sank. They said her deck broke
amidships, and a mos ent later they saw a man
running up the pier. Several detectives were
sent to the pier from the Madison street sta
ton. but they didn't succeed in learning any
thing more about the cahalboat's sinking. The
police were inclined to believe that the boat
was blown up by gas generated from the coal
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-11-13
CROKER xGREKs WITH BRYAN.
But Doesn't specify what Democ ratio
Nominee WIN Carry Ohio In 1900.

But Doesn't specify What Democ ratio
Nominee Wan Garry ohio In 1900.
Richard Croker took drive mp the
Speedway yesterday afternoon with his son
Frank. He returned to tho Democratic
Club in good humor. He told ro-
porter that some Of his friends had
been asking II he shouldn't postpone bis an
nual visit " England until after the opening Of
the Legislsturs. Mr.. Croker didn't express his
opinion Of his friends suggestion. IL he went
to England, no said, he would sail late this
month and would be back in two months,
Speaking of Mr., Bryan he, said that he en-
dorsed every word OF the Nebraska leaders,
statement In the morning papers.
You still think Bryan vii be the Demo-
cratic candidate next yearr' asked the re-
~ don't want to iiscuss that" said Mr..
Croker We'll be- for the nominee And
Ven carry, Ohio, Kentucky, Nebraska and
ut = said that you are in the new tslsphons
First I've heard OF It. I'm not now and
never have been Interested In my corporation
that might have dealings with the CITY" re-
Piled Mr. Croker with emphasis.
sulzsr. who was standing near Mr., Croker
When asked What ha thought would be done
by the Republicans at Albany this winter, Mr..
Croker said. "Oh. suppose they'll try to pua-
fish us for being Democratic city
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-11-13
THE SITUaTIOY at LADrsMITH.
One Report That the Naval Guns Are Work.
Ing -Boers Said to re short OF Food.

spec,ai caSI, DsIssich,i 10 TuH sus.
EsTcouRT. Natal Nov. 1.-THE sus's cor
respondent here has received tho following
despatch from Ladystnith dated Nov 3:
by an agroeme nt with Joubert our wounded
and civilians have been allowed to leave.
These people and the railway stan under
Brereton and the telegraph stan under Weight
man have gone to a place four miles outside
the town. The stat VI the railway and
telegraph departments are regarded As non
comba,ants. and were allowed to 60 with the
others to u point where they would not DO In
danger from the Boer hom bal dment
Ninety eight wounded from Dundee, In
Guiding Beckett Hammerschiey and stan.
CAPT NcLach'an Of the FightsCnth Hussars.
Boultbso OF the ROYAL Army Medical Corps.
Perrean. Dblsy and siIty-two men OF tho
Dublin Fusiliers and Weldon OF the leicester
sh!rss. were scat Ia here yesterday under .
inG OF truce. All are doing well.
The tombariment was discontinued ester-
day and thsre has beon no nriDg to-day 1t
will Urobably 10 resumed 10. morrow"
Heavy firing was heard in the direction OF
Tadysmlth on THURSDAY. Some officers say 1t
was heavier than in any OF the previous en-
gsgsments 1t is believed that this 10 because
the heavy British naval guns arc at last work
ing
At Estcourt everything 10 quiet. The camp
10 constantly on the alert. however. The men
get up at 4 o'clock every morning. They are
ready FOR any emergency and have their kits so
arranged that they can to removed at mo-
ment's notice.
Lieut. Hooper OF the Fiith Lancers. who WAS
anxious To r.lon h'a regiment at Ladysmith
left here on Sunday and arrived there safely
LoSroS. Nov. l3.-An Esteourt despatch to
the Mail dated Nov. 9. ears II Ia reported that
the Beers who are investing Lady mitL are In
sore straits for food.
A despatch from FietsrmaritEburg dated
Nov. 4. says: The opinion here 10 that the
Bosts. when driven back over the Draken-
berg Mountains. will go to the Zout
ran.burg district whero they will make
a stand. II tho Beers take IN a position there
Il will not be easy 10 dislodR. them. The
Transv,al Govsrnn ont h,s been provisioning
thi. district for months"
4 despatch from Estcourt. dated Nov 7. says
that heretofore the htts n pts at helograrhina to
Iadysui'h have failed because the signal men
could net distinguish tho letters through the
haze.
The latest news received 10 that the concrete
platforms erected for the big rava' gun. we're
found to be inadequate when test shots were
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-11-13
hRITI'H IoR1IEs FROM xIMBERLEF.
"o"f' Refuse to Accept Battle at Close
ouarters-Soms Smelling Kept Up.

"o"f' Refuse to Accept Battle at Close
"usHers-Soms Smelling Kept Up.
"r"ial Cabl. Dapatcha to TIE SUI.
LONDON, Nov. 1.-THE War ONCE has re-
SVsa tho following despatch from Cape Town,
Sa,ea Nov II. lO:+O +. M:
heHeWch ths British Com mander at KIM
s'no'l reports the enemy very active on Nov.
,ptHopaIly with the object OF driving on
ta,u'' The Free state Beers retired rapidly
Fe COL Turner without Offering any resist
SUI Al l2;3O r. N. the TransVaal Beers i'd
Iaoee on henilworth, Ia village near Kim bsr-
~ MAJOR Pakeman with squadron OF the
h',moerey Light Horse was In hiding In the
~ "hH gave the enemy Ii warm reception.
me Beers retired firing.
No' Iarhsr was reinforced by Major Pake-
S "H' Al I2'4O the enemy opened! with one
TeVe OF artillery at u range OF 1000 yards.
"o guns OF the Diamond Fields artillery
on WI" sent to support Turner. but tho ensmys
NJ. "s 'tased iIrIng after tho hfth round and the
H'hl Fields artillery did not got into
,sn Tho enemys artillery caused no dam
'" Their shooting was bad. Major Aylir OF
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-11-13
GOOD DEFEECE OF MAFEEISG.
Col. Bnden.Powell's Reports of the Situa
tion up to Oct. 81.

Col. Badsn-Pow-Ips Reports of the situa-
tion mp to Oct. 81.
Special Gable Disath 10 THr sur
LONDON. Nov IA despatch to tho War
once from Cape Town. under yesterdays
Cate. says:
Col. Powell telsgraphs from MAIZE
fhg. under date OF Oct. %. an follows: All
well After heavy bombardmsnt OF two days
me enemy made a general attack on three
,'des They were repulsed by our Maxlms.
our casualties few. Lieut. Llswellyn with
several armored trains drove on tho enemy at
crocodile Poo. killing eight
Another despatch from Col Powell dated
oc' 2dsays: Enemy renewed attack to-day
WIN animation. They have now drawn on
thd are not pressing the attack
Another despatch from Maisking. dated
u'-" via thurman. says Enemy have one
''lt'Eonndsr which does little damage
report has hsen received that a Boer com
manno was NJ Phokwani Yesterday. marching
h4'hwnrd Natives say they heard II was in
,eh' % this force to march from the Orange
~ state aide Of the border TO tho frontier,
WIN view to intercept recnforcemsnts from
o'anIe River bridge for the NORTH"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1899-11-13
WARWICK }. PRICE HRLD.
Makes No Statement as TO His Alleged
Theft OF Revenue stamps.

Warwick J. Price. head clerk OF the policy
Department Of the Mutual Life Insurance Com
pany. who was arrested on Saturday on the
charge o. stealing several thousand dollars
worth OF revenue stamps, was held by MaEs-
trate MAYO In the Centre street Police court
yesterday In $4,000 bail for examination on
Wednesday. John A. Meade. who 10 charged
with receiving the stolen stamps. was held for
examination to-day.
II. A. Julian. who has charge Of the Revision
Drpnrtinsnt OF the Mutual Life Insurance
Conrany, where Price va, EN- p Dyed. said yes
tsriny that the accused man cnma from q
family prominent 10 Springfield. Mass. ana
had heretofore borne an irreproachabls repu-
tntlon. He was graduated from Yale. and for
three ysars taught school In ~. Paul, MINI.
His sister Is the wife OF Attorney-Gensral
Price was married on oct IL to one Of the
best knovn women In Springfield sooisty. and
the wedding was the greatest social afair OF
the season. Since his marriage he has lived
Price had berA 10 the employ OF the company
about two years. Three months ago tho COM
pany's accountants began to miss revenue
stamps, and called In Central q Nee detectives.
with the result that Price was detected selling
decoy stamps In Nends's store Theodore
smith. = clerk. asserted In court yoste rday that
he had seen Price take stamps from the
former District Attorney John d. Lindsay,
Price would make no statement Meade
denied all knowledge OF any theft His busi-
ness. he said, was TO purchase reyen!e stamps
at a discount OF 3 per cent and dispose OF
them at their face value.