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president. Secretary Alger had Just
left The tender of the war portfolio
was made to Mr.. Root Friday after
the conference at the white house
-1lihu Root is one OF the beSt known lawyers
OF New York, and his counsel has frequently
been sought BY his party When Gov ROOse-
welt was preparing an amended bill for a tax
franchises he summoned EIfhu Root TO Albany
60 draw up bin that should stand every legal
test II was EIiAu Root who was called on to
draft the New York police bill which the
recent legislature barely defeated It was
on the opinion Of Elihu Root that the rspub-
lean leaders decided there was no legal Obsta-
Gle to ROOSevelts becoming governor OF New
York The new secretary Is 81 years old His
father was prOfe SSOr OF mathematics in Harnil-
ton college, and the son taught school and paid
his own way through that college After he
was graduated in law at the University Law
school New York he entered q law ONCE in the
civ his connection with municipal reform
began In 1871 and eight years later he pOlIed
large vote as republican Candidate for judge Of
the court OF common pleas. but was defeated
He was chairman Of the republican county
committee Tor two years and under President
Arthur served as United States district attOr-
ney for the Southern district Of New York
1r. Root has been counsel in many famous
trials He was counsel for Tweed in the ring
frauds Tor Judge Hilton in the Stewart viii
contest; for the executors in the Havemeyer
viii contest and for the city Of New York in the
aqueduct litigation He IS counsel for several
banks and railroads and has been chief counsel
for the Metropolitan line in New York. He is
also attorney for several large private corpora
Gov. Pingree Defends AIger.
Detroit, Mich, July 22.-Gov. Pin
gree gave to the Associated press pre-
pared, signed interview to-day contain
ing what the governor asserts to be
facts which are absolutely reliable,
bearing upon the relations between
Gen A1ger and President Mckinley,
with which the public is not familiar
At the outset the governor says: II have
no hesitation in saying that the course
pursued by the president IN this matter
is little less than cOwardly."
Otis Answers Correspondents.
Washington, July 22--The war de
partment has issued a statement quot
ing certain dispatches from Gen. Otis
IN answer to the press correspondents
round robin" The general says in
substance that the correspondents
wish to send statements that i'm
peril operations; that they had
no specification to support their charges
against him and that these charges
were untrue. He denies that he mini
mixes the work Of the navy and quotes
from naval dispatches to justify his
statement.
Otis VIII Have $4,000 Men.
Washington, July est has been
determined to place a large force Of
cavalry at the command Of Gen Otis,
as troops Of this character can be used
with great effect upon the FIipinos.
He viii have about &, 200 cavalry in all
and by the time the troops which are
now being withdrawn from Cuba and
Porto Rico reach the Philippines about
90, 600 men VIII be In the field.
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ID - Arrlculture Il 80.

Ames, Ia, July s6.-Prof d. A. Kent,
late Of the Iowa Agricultural college,
has been selected as an instructor in
farming to the Turkish empire The
sultan needed a man versed IN the eul-
tivation Of wheat, corn and fruits and
requested the Turkish representative
at Washington to procure such a per
son Prof Kent was recommended by
Seeretarv Of Agriculture Wilson.
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The Grindstone Coal 1Iine Disaster.

Brownsville, Pa, July 26--AnOtheF
body was found in the GrindstOne coal
mine by the searchers to-day, making
nve killed and two injured In yester-
days explosion. The fifth victim was
identified as Mike Nehale, aged g
years. The injured will recover.
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me sheridan Reaches Manila.

Manila, July 25.-The United States
transport Sheridan, which sailed from
San Francisco June . with reinforce
ments for Gen Otis, arrived here yester-
day. On July 10 a great waterspOut
was discovered directly in the course
OF the ship and to avoid 1t it was nee
essary TO make a detOur Of several
nils
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Three 1Tore Necroes I,vncbed.

cambridge, Ga, July 24.-Three
negroes were lynched during last night
near Stafford, Ga, and the mob is hunt
ing for five more who are believed to
have been members OF a gang that
robbed J. Z Ogletree, agent Of the
Plant system. at Stafford. Saturday
night, afterward binding him and as
saulting his wife IN his presence.
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ELIHU ROOT NAMED.
Famous New York Lawyer Selected
to Succeed Secretary A1ger.
The New Head OF the War Departments Is
81 and Is Trusted by Gov. ROOse-
veIt-PInEres DenOuuces
Ayers Treatment

Washington, July e4.-Elihu Root,
Of New York, has accepted the war
portfolio IN President McKinIey's cabi-
net. The telegram Of acceptance was
received shortly after noon Saturday.
while Secretary Long was with the
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his END CANE SUDDENLY.
Robert G. InEersOn. the Noted AgnOstio,
Died Of Heart Disease at His
New York Home.

New York, July s2.-COl- Robert G.
IngersO1 died at his home, WalstOn-
On-HudsOn, near DObbs' Ferry, yester-
day. His death was sudden and unex-
Pected and resulted from the heart dis
ease from which he suffered since 1896.
In that year during the republican ma
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-07-28

Paris, July 26.-M. Mazeau, president
Of the court Of cessation recently told
denee submitted there was nothing to
establish the guilt Of Dreyfus- II.
Mazsau has always been an anti=EeFi-
siouist.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-07-28

New ArriyaI-How much fer a nights
lodgin', pard2
KlOndike Hotelkeeper - SIX dollars
ana half One dollar, please
"ODe dollar? What fer27
ser asl1n' how much il I'D be-
Judge.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1899-07-28

New Orleans, July pa dispatch
from TaI1uiah SAYS that the I'VE Ital-
ians who were 1ynehed Friday had
been living in Madison parish for some
years and had ali fled their declare
tons 20 become citizens. Some had
applied for naturalization papers
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23
THE GENTLE ART Of WRESTLING
By ERNEST ROEBER,
Worlds Greco Roman Champion
Worlds Greco Roman Champion.


During the past two or three years
there has been an invasion OF this
country by several alleged Turkish
wrestlcrs, each OF whom has claimed
to be the champion Of the Ottoman em-
pire. and each Of whom has In turn
declared that he has defeated all COM
ers, including the ones who were here
before him. Now, az a matter OF fact
none Of these men was a wrestler ac.
cordlng TO our standards. They were
simply very strong men who endeavor'
cd to win by first hurting or Gripping
their opponents by breaking their
bones.
Now that IL all wrong and does the
sport no good. want to win by square
out and out wrestling. and not the foul
means such as they employed. The
first time / met one OF these Turks he
tried 10 fire me bodily over the ropes
and did throw me out OF the ring. The
second time met him l was on TO his
little game, and so he couldn't repeat
the trick. Instead he tried TO hurt me
by throwing me against post, and
consequently won on a foul.
In conclusion let me state that am
wlling.to defend my title Of champion
Greco Roman wrestler Of the world
against any reputable opponent proyid-
ed he puts Up the proper forfeits and
stake money and gives me six weeks to
get into condition. ] wrestle at $50
pounds weight and require at least that
time TO get into shape.
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HINTS FOR wHEELMEy.

Wheelmen in general agree that the
feeling Of exhaustion at the end OF a
run is oftener due TO the improper adj
justment of the wheel than to the dis
lance covered. Saddles tilted at I'M
proper angles and handle bars poorly
adjusted force cyclists to assume bodily
positions that make cycling q discom-
sort and the wheelmen a sight The
expert rider, who Is able 10 mend tire
or adjust a loosened part, knows how
to arrange his wheel for comfort, but
this sort Of rider is not In the majority.
The conformation and adjustment OF
the handle bars on a bicycle would
seem 10 be a detail on which popular
ideas are hopelessly confused. In de-
termining the position Of the handles
practical consideration has TO be given
to the physical necessities of the rider,
The object should be to place the ham
dies where they may be most COM
fortably reached and advantageously
employed not only In the guidance OF
the wheel, but also for counteractlng
pedal pressure when this is sufficiently
severe TO lift a rider out Of the saddle.
In order that the handles may be well
within reach, experts agree that they
should be brought back so that the
knees, when raised, overlap them COM
pletely. The bars themselves should
moi be fixed horizontally but should
have a perceptible drop toward their
extremlties. Otherwise any pressure
put upon them is borne chiefly by the
caps at the ends and becomes painful to
the hands in a long ride.
Another important consideration Is
that the handles themselves should not
be set parallel to the wheel, but the
ends should be turned outward TO some
extent. The ridiculous convolutions
given TO some Of the raised handle bars
are unnecessary, and force the lelsurely
rider TO assume as unsightly a position
as the scorcher. II often happens that
the handles are not brought back near
enough TO the rider, on the assertion
that they will interfere with the legs
In turning sharp corners, but the objec-
ton is readily obviated II the handle
bar is OF the proper width. Mishaps to
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6024A1
WANTED TO BUY ANNIE OAKLEY.

Annie oakley tells a good land true)
story about the difficulty Buffalo Bill
once had in persuading a certain party
that he was telling the truth. II oc-
CURED when Miss Oakley was with the
Wild West show and colored poten-
tate from Africa was among the spec
tators. He was from Senegal. whero
lions and other beasts Of prey cause lots
OF trouble.
The good king thought II would be
good scheme. as we'll as a great boon
TO his subjects. If he could secure the
services Of Miss Annie oakley as lion
killer IN ordinary TO his dusky majesty.
Accordingly he made an offer TO Buff
falo BIZ, naming a price that was quite
high for even expert lion killers. When
Colonel Cody told the old gentleman that
Miss oakley was not his property, and
anyway could not be sold as a mere
piece Of goods. the king thought that
he had not named a price high enough
and that that was Codys polite way Of
putting Il. SO he named a bigger one.
only to be met with the same answer.
Miss Oakley is not my property and is
not for sale"
The colonel says he has often told
an untruth and been believed at once.
but that in this case II was a hard
matter to convince the would be pur-
chaser that he was telling the truth.
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THREE FAMOUS wREsTLERs.

another giant In stature. being consld-
cradle over feet in height, while | am
but feet ~ inches. Olsen is common
ly known in Europe as the Great Dane.
because Denmark is his native land. He
is said TO have defeated all adyersaries
with such amazing ease that his coun-
trymen believe him invineible. Nat
urally. am confident OF defeating him
and shah do my best TO keep the cham
pionship Of the world In this country
few years longer,
| have twice made tours Of Europe.
wrestling any one who would meet me.
and In 1885 | brought home with me a
sheepskln emblematic OF the champion
ship Of Europe. While there met and
defeated 100 men in II months, often
meeting four and five men In one even
ing The wrestlers over there are not
TO be sneezed at. for they are good
men. but we have better over here.
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band. Sydney De Grey OF THE Girl
From Paris"
A play has been written dealing with
the Boer war. An attack on an armor-
ed train is the principal sensation.
Ezra Kendall is going on the road
next season In a farce comedy written
by himself
The stock company at Days theater,
New York. may now be regarded as a
permanent institution. II appeals to
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23

athles. King Henry III could not re-
main alone in room with cat. The
Duke Of Epernon tainted at the sight
OF a leveret. Tycho Brahe was all in
a tremor at the sight Of leveret or a
fox. The young marshal Of Albret was
made III II young wild boar or a suck
ing pig was served at the table where
ne sat. The famous scholar schalinger
shook all over at the sight Of water
cress. Lord Bacon swooned away at
an eclipse OF the moon. Bayle went
into commissions at the sound Of water
running out Of faucet. Lamothe 10
Nayer had nervous commissions at hear
ing any musical instrument.
But the most extraordinary OF all was
King Ladislaw Of Poland. who fed pre-
cipltately at the sight OF an apple. Had
he only been in the place Of Adam the
temptation Of Eve would have been Of
no avail.
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the old time Daily audiences, and that
is a sufficient guarantee Of its excel
lence. The Maneuyers OF Jane" is
most pleasing performance,
He-That mans got a nerve to come
into the theater beastly drunk and go
to sleep in his chair, She-Well. he got
all he wanted before he came in. and
he's not annoying any one by going
out between the acts.
Ellen Lewis Lee. lineal descendant
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be from the pen Of Augustus Thomas.
The piece was written originally for
Nat Goodwin.
Major Tot. a midget who Is well
known all over the country. having
formed the leading attraction In many
an exhibition. died recently at his home
in Morrlstown, N. j. He was SO years
old. His real name was Ulrich Por-
trails.
Loie Fuller. the dancer It Is said, IL
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TO receive $4,000 for six months work
In Paris next year.
Mrs Jennie Fisher, the veteran ac-
tress, living In Plalnneld, is recovering
from the severe accident which she
sustained recently. She viii be oblig-
ed. however, to keep her arm In splints
for a month.
Mildred Howard De Grey. who used
to be known as the Barefoot Passion
Dancer" has separated from her hus-
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OF Betty Washington, is a pupil OF the
Stanhope-Wheateroft Dramatic school
and will soon appear at her first public
performance in Madison Square the
ater New York.
II took General Lew Wallace seven
years to write "Ben-Hur." which is
being produced on the stage In New
York city. The general says that these
seven years Were the best years Of his
life.
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GooDWIN's TIT FOR TAT.

II seems that the little laughmaker,
Marshall p. Wilder, made a big Eng
llsh hit by telling story that ran like
this:
"Oh, yes that reminds me; the night
before left New York went to my
phone and rang up central. Ting'a-
ling. What number? Gimme the
Hoffman House bar. Ting-a-ling.
Hellol
"IIellol Is that the Hoffman barr
Eyes
"Is Mr.. Nat Goodwin there?'
Eyes
THAT'S very strange. Goodby.'"
This little tale excited the Brit
lsh rlslbles to the point Of hys-
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,s sven companies are playing Uncle
'sa a Cabin" in various parts of the
sr II is possible to even Kill
,a'. out this play seems to be Inn
b S.'oS are frequently engaged by IL
,r., s'ors as models for pictures Tor
" Vel is Della Fox on the road to
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h'aie s'o'' H'''' rs Mr. Nat Goodwin
selt thereT
"Ah, yes, that
reminds me. The night before left
New York | called up central on the
telephone and asked for the Hoffman
House bar Ting-a-ling-a-ling! Is that
the Hoffman House bar?
yes
els Marshall p. Wilder thereT
ayes
"Is he buying anything"
Yes
That's very strange Goodby"
And the boys say that Marshall rang
of that telephone story so quickly II
would make your head snap.
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recovery that she is having new op-
eretta written for her which VIII be
called 1.-THE Little Tomboy."
lisa Bowman. the original Alice In the
stage arrangement Of Lewis carrolrs
Alice In Wonderland" will soon pub
lIsh her "reminiscences Of the late Mr.
Carroll.
Willie Golfers next production VIII
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HAD TO HURRY.

A couple Of summers ago Chauncey
Olcott spent several weeks in small
village near Dublin, Ireland. During a
walk one morning he came across a
"ge, an ak" Irishman painting a fence.
II was warm, lazy day, but the son Of
Erin was painting at a terrific rate OF
speed. Mr.. Olcott, with true American
curiosity as to why this particular
fence should be painted in such a hur-
~. stopped and asked the reason
Scarcely looking up, the Irishman re-
piled. sure, an don't OF have TO be In
O hurry whln me paint is afther giyin
out an orm half true?"
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MARCELLA sEMBRICH.

Tat any moment have ielt that acting as
an art Is regarded by some simply as lux.
ny, think Christmas day above all others,
should serve to impress a higher and more ex.
iiei view than this Of the players labon.
10 very many people look forward to a visit
to The theater on Christmas as an added
pleasure TO this greatest Of all holidays 1t Is
sheh that the player denied the day for his
eEn enjoyment, exerts all his powers for the
hpflness and edidcation Of others, assisting
% make merry this beautiful anniversary and
nus 'alhlling in his own way the precept
particularly applicable at this season, 1T is
more blessed 10 give than TO receive"
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STRANGE ANTIPATHIEs.

II is said that Richard Mansheld's
greatest antipathy is TO appearing on
the first night in a new role. II
amounts with him TO a positive nervous
weakness. Often as he has faced crowds.
applause. personal praise and all the
publicity OF his professional eminence,
he cannot get over the horror Of first
night. Antipathy, like fear, is some
thing unreasonable: It is an instinct.
and therefore absolutely unconquer-
able.
Many men have suffered from antip-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23

Christmas Is always TO me the season most
suggestive Of home Our wandering lives lead
% artists about the world, so that there is Tor
Us little home beyond that we make temp
fihy ior ourselves in strange lands. But
Christmas is likely to carry all Of us back to
lhs thought Of that real home We SEE 50 little.
] have been in Russia, snowy and frozen. and
% ihe Mediterranean with the flowers bloom
Ing in the sunshine on Christmas day. Twice
] have seen the holiday in this country, but
ny heart and my thoughts have been always
Ilth fhoal la she HON. I 1ova
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JAMES YOUNG.

As one Of the wandering children Of Thespis,
Christmas to me Is usually the saddest festi'
val Of the year, since ] am seldom able TO
spend it in my own home. This year It finds
me in London, where, in spite Of traditional
English chccr--roast beef, boar's head and
plum pudding-we American eSiles look long
ingly back to the land Of turkey and cranber.
~ sauce.
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WILTON LACKAyE.
London.

A Christmas sentiment There is only one,
and every normal creature feels It Just about
Dec. %. And TO that one sentiment We may
strive to give fresh novelty by clothing II In
new words. But LET the wording be simple
or ornate. let IL cover seven pages or let Il
embrace only the original seven words Il will
stil be the samc-two thousand years old
and yet never old Peace on earth, good
will Ia men -
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HARRY cORsoS CLARKE.
Ikespeare says somewhere On Loves La

Shakespeare says somewhere lin "LOvs's La
Dor Lost" think:
al Christmas time ] no more desire rose
Than wish a snow in Mays newfanged show. !"
As a osntatriee naturally cannot subscribe
10 this quite natural sentiment (the only
lines indeed in the master which do not
wholly appeal to mel, for ! love roses, and
especially in December, the height Of the
musical season, when they come to me as
fragrant tribute 10 the art in which ] strive
70 excel. But when your poet observes, so
hallowed and so sacred is the time | feel
! underestimate. who am Of the race Of him
who inspired the words.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1899-12-23

Speaking Of Christmas gifts, In stage life as
in social life we notice the same amusing TACT
wiz, that the most valuable presents are IN
nriably given TO and received by those who
can best afford TO buy expensive articles for
themselves Now, instead Of giving presents
Of gold or silver to Miss Pdma Donna (~ho
probably possesses more Of the same sort than
she knows what to do With or box Of tat
Periectos 10 Mr.. Comedian (who doubtless
prefers his own brandt, bow would It DO to
quietly insiuuste a 81 bin into the hand Of
Mr. Property Man, for instance, who Is a hard
working accommodating fellow, with a small
salary and large iamilyi This is Just lit
tie. modest Christmas thought, 1t doesn't even
.arninrA d. La a Nllunnatlnn
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ih W lNAtIts
VIOLA ALLEN.

Great Britain and the United States are 50
united in blood and sentiment that pray
g'a The future may only serve to cement
S''tr the friendship and tie closer the bonds
mat bind them together this Christmas II
s'ald break my heart to think Il were posi-.
oe ior the horrors Of such a war IS is now
"s'hg In South Africa 10 be transferred TO
ny own dear country or to this equally dear
ahd that has adopted me. God bless them
's'h Is my best and most earnest Christmas
payeT Tor their unity would indeed give
peace on earth, good viii to men,"
(OnA IHQIIHAuI pQTTEu
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WILLIAM NORRIS.
London.

As the mimic father Of the "Children Of the
Ghetto" the fact which appeals to me most
on this festival Of the Christian Messiah is
the Chistlike liberation which has become
the rule Of civilization. Every honest Chris.
tian heart beats in sympathy with Dreyius
the Jew, in the persecution to which he was
subjected.
will spend this Christmas In England,
where people make more Of the holiday than
anywhere In the world. though fear my
heart will be in America.
NlIIION IACKANE
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ANDREAs DIPPEL.

:, me fault we have TO find with Christmas in
England Is that 1t always brings with II
sNhll'y Of bills. Dut ! am hoping 10 enjoy
lesuve season immensely over here be.
~, ,-l'e shall be out Of reach Of the aforesaid
.ls | suppose both countries keep the les
wa Ia much the same way and whatever
sIg'nces there may be will be very inter
s,lhg 10 note. And these my reflections on
NuIttmas mus. end. Excuse their triteneS.