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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-13

a contributor 10 Leslle's Weekly, IN
describing Mr. Bryans personal APP
pearance. observes that he is growing
old perceptiby. lie says:
1T Is the verdict Of those who have
but occasionally seen Mr. Bryan during
the past four years that he has aged
greatly. When be was nominated IN
1896 he was but 30 years old. and pos.
sessea a yirility and vigor that made
him a man OF mark In any circle. There
was m alertness OF eye, q mobility OF
mouth, a smoothness Of feature, an abb
seuce Of the lines that denote care and
mental and physical strain and a musi-
cal ring 20 the voice. Today his eye Is
stern the mouth, IN repose. is tightly
closed. and there Is a metallic sound,
faint but yet distinct. in his voice.
There Is a fulness under the eyes. and
about them little crows feet Two
Wall-marked lines dlverge 20 right ana
left from the nostrils. and there Is a
deep indentation I'm the chin where be-
fore We're the merest outlines OF
dlmple"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-13

China is not Christian, and does not
pretend 60 Doe. The United States il
Christian, yet we have had some
shameful massacres of foreigners by
rioters within our borders. OF Chinese
at Seattle, OF Italians In New Orleans.
We settled for them much cheaper
than we should have been able 20 DO II
the suffering nations had been world
powers.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-13

Among the many interesting articles
IN the current number Of Harper's
Bazaar, is one on Mrs. Aguinaldo, which
gives @ fine pen picture Of that lady.
Some space Is devoted 10 Sailing for
Women and to household topics
New York.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-13

Somewhere IN pckin there Is an au-
thority which Is directing the ou,rages
OF these savascs. and u Il be not the
imperial authority 10 Is one superior 20
mat and so responsible This author
49,, whatever 10 is. 10 Is the mission Of
The civilized world 10 seek and master
aud 90 exact from 1t stern retribution
fOf It's uuspeakable crimes.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-13

The act Of the president ordering the
army and the navy 90 invade China.
presents the very worst phase OF I'M
pefihl.sn. IL ls an absolute declara-
ton o. war b The executive without the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-13

What with their explanations and
procrastinauon, the Chinese officials
seem TO BE- making preparations to
charge the European LAMBDA down the
stream with muddyins the water above
the Celestial wolf Il Is a very pretty
game but'in this instance It VIII not
work.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-13

Prominent men throughout the coun-
try are giving their reasons FOR sup
porting one or other Of the presidential
tickets. When analysed their reasons
generally resolve themselves into the
well known woman's reason: Because"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-13

Il is said there Is lack Of concert Of
action among The allied forces in
China. II is regrettable but It is not
unnatural In this as 10 an other cases
where two ride upon one horse one
must ride behind.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-13

Another story Of a kidnapping comes
to the surface. These stories have
been more or less rife Of late and II
there Is any foundation for them they
should be hunted down. There Is no
more serious oftense than that Of child
stealing, while Il Is perhaps the most
distressing Of ALL II any one Is guilty
Of kidnapping children no pains should
be spared to apprehend them.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-13

The Chinese appear to have better
field artillery than the allied forces;
and they are serving It exceedingly
we'll Selling the CelestIals the most
improved modern arms aud teaching
them how TO use them is proving 10
have been very expensive way to
build I'd trade.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-13
RECENT PUBLICATIONS.

The frontlcepiece Of Harper's Week
Is for July Z. Is an exceptionally good
portrait OF Mr. Bryan. The Magazine
has articles on Organism, Governor
Roosevelt Mr.. Platt the Situation IN
China, and the Passion Play.-New
York
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-13

Messrs. Harper & Brothers announce
that they have just published a new
work By Archibald Il. Colquhoun en-
titled Overland 10 China More than
half Of the volume is taken up with the
authors travels IN China. and the
book Is supplied with maps of the
country. Franklin Square. New York.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-13

In The Magazine Of Art for July there
| Is the FIRST instaiment OF an eXhaus-
tive essay by Mr.. NJ. II. Spielmann on
the portraits OF Godfrey Chaucer. I'm
der the heading Of "Alsthetics OF the
Yestry," the magazine contains a pro-
test against the new electric light
standards IN the West End. The fol-
lowing is an extract from the note 1T
seems 20 be part Of the creed OF the ma
iority OF public bodies I'm this country
that any concession 20 art is not mere
~ an extravaganza. but actually an
admission Of a principle that should
be opposed I'm every possible way by
an seriously minded and right thinking
people Endless Instances OF this men
tai attitude could be quoted, Instances
which reflect unpleasanty enough upon
the corporate intelligence Of our YES
tries and county councils. and stamp
the average man as a curious COM
pound Of ignorance and stupid preju-
dice At this moment an Illustration Of
the perverted beliefs Of our lesser Of
fclals may be- studied IN the London
streets The Yestry Of ST. Martins has
been erecting IN It's district "a number
Of standards for electric lighting. and
20 has chosen a type OF lamp-post that
represents the very latest embodiment
Of all the stupidity and an the preju-
dice that have been the peculiar en-
dowment OF many generations Of yes
tryment Nothing more hideous In It's
abiect tastelessuess has ever been i'm
flicted upon long suffering Londoners."
--Cassell a. Co. New York.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-13

When officially notified OF his nomina-
ton President Mckinley did not say he
accepted IT, while Governor Roosevelt
dId. But on the other hand the Presi-
dent dId NOT say be wouldn't
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-13

The capture Of @ squadron OF the
Scotch Guards at Nitlars Mex would In
dictate that the Boer trouble has been
scotched and not Killed
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-13

The July number of Harper's Maya
Zine contains "a short story entitled
Two; and Rose by Alfred Ollivant.
author Of Bob, Son OF Battle.-New
York
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-13

Sea serpent stories this season have
been supplanted by tales Of the Chin
o.n dIaEun.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-13

An order Of Eagles has been started
ia our city. The initiation fee Is, pre-
sumably ten dollars.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-13

Possibly Prince Tuan has gone In
sane, but the whole empire seems 90
have followed suit, Judging by the ac-
lions OF the people.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-13

More American provisions are being
sent abroad than ever before. Uncle
Samuel can not only feed the hungry.
he can olothe the Door.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-13

spain win send no war vessels To
China. Dewey and schley sent them to
the bottom Of the sea for her.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-13

The Boston Herald says 1T is pun
gently asked What shall It profit VIII
liam j. Bryan n be gain i6 to / and lose
New York; The presidency possibly
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-07-13

authority or knowledge OF Congress.
and IL Is without excuse because IL Is
not a necessity
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-01-30
DO Not Throttle the Canal:

We are very glad to notice that the in
dependent press OF the country is begin
ming to speak out against the idea OF start
ing the National Nicaragua Canal project
with an appropriation OF only ten million
dollars. The Hepburn Morgan bill, in its
original form. appropriated one hundred
and forty millions, more than enough TO
cover the cost of the work. and made the
money available as il might be needed.
Tue pairing down of this sum 10 ten mil
lions is we have reason to fear. the last
diroh device Of the enemy to obstruct and,
II possible, to ldll the enterprise. Ten
million dollars will soon disappear in the
heavy preliminary work and then it will
be the policy OF the anti canal lobby to
fight. delay. cut down, and generally Op-
pose further appropriations at each sue
ceCding session OF Congress.
Now is the time TO nail the matter The
whole country is back of the movement.
Its opponents are whipped. Let VS. keep
them 50. There are votes enough to pass
the original appropriation. II should be
pressed and passed.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-01-30
THE FLAG LIKE A FLOWER.
4 Cuban bloom the Model for the
National Emblem.
Prom the New York Tribune)


There is now on exhibition in the conser-
-vatory Of Prospect Park a towering plant
which is known In Cuba as BlancO Estrella
De Cinco Puntas This plant is particular
iy interesting as the Cubans originated the
design of their nag from the flower OF the
plant The box of plants was received By
Park Commissioner George Y. Brewer. with
the regards OF Capt W. Atwood French.
who is stationed At CFisbO, Cuba. Captain
French. in his letter which accompanied
the box OF plants. states that the Cubans
derive the emblematic star in their ma
tionil flag. in color aud the number OF
points. from the flower which is a white
star with FIVE points. The star emblem is
useG by the Cubans on ali the buttons OF
their uniforms. in stick pins. in brooches
and jewelry worn by women. Continuing.
the captain says:
The plant is, truly speaking. a la Gu
ban in almost every particular. except OF
course color, as no one ever saw Cuban
lady as blanco as is this flower, except af-
ter cincO O'Clock p. m. when she sallies
forth with blauco powder thick. accom-
panied by her ehaperon Tin all cases(, usu-
ally a little brother or the old grandmother.
who is on the watch 90 see that she does
not notice the young Cuban beaux and
blush the blase cOloring away. and give
them encouragement. They are exceedingly
shy and reserved. and never look = any
one while taking their daily afternoon
promenade"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-01-30
Mortality Among English Officers.

(From Scribner's Magazine)
At I o'clock this morning the flying
column began marching out OF camp. The
men carried nothing but their arms their
water bottles. and waterproof rug and
blanket FOR each. The officers were SINH
larly equipped. actually carrying rifles. so
that they can be In no way distinguished
from the men. Something must be done to
reduce the terrible mortality of officers ex-
perienced in the first two fights in Natal
In reality. the high percentage of officers
killed is due to the fact that they must
Of necessity expose themselves more than
the men under their command and with the
enormous amount of lead poured into an
advancing force by the modern magazine
rifle the officers who are standing up to
direct their men run & tremendous risk
of being hit. In small skirmshes, how
ever. it is possible that the good rihe-shots
on either side eau click their men carefully
so that the absence Of a distinctive mark
may prove to be II value 20 officers In
any case there can be no harm in making
the experiment of arming them with rifles.
though in the long run their losses are not
likely to decrease to any extent 1t is one
of the myths of war that the enemy pick
of officers, just as it is a common legend
that the enemy. whether he be Boer, Span
lard. Turk. or any other inhdel, il an the
habit of aiming at wounded men and using
explosive bullets.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-01-30
Snunrrin Onr NnNN.

SOmc time ago the statement was made
That American sailors we're hard TO find.
and that even European seamen were be-
coming scarcer. The natural deduction
from this state of things is that Americans
do not find it worth their while to enlist
in the navy or serve in the merchant
marine. The argument which follows Is
that il the United States Government wants
American seamen--and 1t assuredly does
st must offer some inducement to them.
Some facts have come up in this cOnnec-
tion which may serve to explain the scar
city OF naval recruits. 1t is said that the
sailors in our navy are obliged 10 pay for
the clothes they wear. while soldiers are
furnished with uniforms by the Govern
ment. Furthermore, the sailor has to pay
something for medical attendance. while
the soldier gets his-such as it is-for
nothing.
II all this Is true, It is time that condi-
tions were improved. This country cannot
afford TO ignore in anyway the services of
its navy. Edgar Stanton MacIay. one of
the best-bnown writer's on naval affairs.
has made some interesting statements
ABOUT the importance OF the niue AAneEl-
can Navy in the war of 1872 He says.
among other things that our sea forces
captured several times as many men as the
land forces did. and with less expenditure
of life and money. Il is evident that in
any war OF the future the navy must play
an important part. since our long line OF
seacoast can hardly be adequately pro
tected except by this means. and any ag-
gressive movement on our part would GER
tainly require the aid Of the navy. It is
surely necessary that we should have as
many trained seamen of American birth as
possible. in anticipation OF such an event
and It is equally certain that even in time
OF peace il would be better 10 have Ameri-
cans than foreigners in the majority in ouI
crews. Loyal and brave as foreign-borr
sailors proved themselves TO be in the late
! war, II is still desirable that American
I youth should not be crowded out or Ameri-
I can ships By seamen Of any other nation
I ality whatever
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-01-30

country. whom so many Chinese have been
killed by Americans for the simple offence
OF CO ming here and working hard for small
pay. II is stated on good authority that
the number OF inoffensive Chinese thus
killed exceeds considerably the number OF
Americans killed in China. although the
express purpose OF many Of these AmeTi-
cans was to upset the Chinese Govern
ment and destroy the national religion.
Again. the Chinese may reply 20 the ac-
cusatiOn that they have introduced the
opium den into American cities by the
statement that England. a Christian ra-
ton, was the chief instrument in spread
ing this vice in China. and that many
opium dens in this country are conducted
by Americans. not Chinese. In fact, the
one IN which the Philadelphia girl above
mentioned met her fate had apparently
not Chinese connected with II. either as
proprietor or patron. Furthermore, one OF
the pet arguments of Orientals against
American and English civilization is that
IL multiplies saloons. and statistics show
that this allegation is founded on fact
The conclusion OF the whole matter is
that We should not overlook the fact that
we, and not the Chinese, are mainly re-
spOnsible for tragedies of this kind, which
occur among the American population,
especially II they happen in dens kept by
Americans and known to the police of the
city. We may be proud OF our own civili-
cation. convinced that it is superior 10 all
others. and yet able to see that it is not
absolutely perfect in all respects.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-01-30

The Philippine insurreetion having been
crushed. it is the wise and humane pur-
pose Of President Mckinley shortly TO is
sue proclamation Of amnesty to the mis-
guided rebels who have been in arms
against our flag and sovereignty. They
viii be required, Of course, to accept il
and thereafter to behave themselves
-peaeeabIy, Those who reject its benefits
and refuse TO assume the obligations It
will impose, will understand that, after a
certain date, they will be treated as ban
dts and outlaws, and will be strung up
when caught. This punitive provision no
doubt will bring a howl Of anguish from
Pettigrew. Wellington, Hoar. and the other
bolomen; but it will go, just the same.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-01-30

they ought TO fail II both Great Britain
and the Dutch republics should at some fu-
ture time see fit to ask the good Of
fees OF the United States IN an effort to
bring about an equitable and honorable
accommodation OF their differences. we
might feel compelled TO aceede to the joint
request. But even that would be embar-
RAISING. as our manifest interest and policy
where that may be possible with dignity
and self-respect. Any trueulent attitude
toward either OF the belligerents at this
or any other conceivable point in the con-
test would be dangerous to and ridiculous
in rs
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-01-30

Scuba Libre.'-A gentleman OF high
character and intimate acquaintance with
conditions in Cuba has Just returned TO
Washington from the Island and brings
back an interesting report. Because OF
personal interests he objects TO the use Of
his name in the publication at this time
of his observations and conclusions. but il
his name should be used the statements
quoted would bear the stamp Of authority
Il learned the Cuban character well be-
fore we drove the Spaniards of OF the
Island" he said today TO a Times repre-
sentative or went back to Cuba after this
Government took possession and remained
there eight months. I speak the Spanish
language well. and therefore am able 70
understand fully what is said in my pres
enee by Cubaus. At the close OF the war
there was a strong sentiment among the
best element OF Cubans for annexation to
the United States. That sentiment Is now
exactly reversed. and on my recent visit
I heard nothing but stern. resolute demand
for the absolute independence OF the isl
and l know Gen. Leonard Wood we'll
and I know that he now realizes that an
liz possible task has been given to him by
the Administration He was elevated TO
the Governor Generalship for no other pur-
pose than to use his great diplomacy and
popularity with the Cubsns 70 bring them
around to annexation. II the carries out
this task he Will accomplish a miracle
And General Wood himself smilingly told
me at Havana two weeks ago that ne was
not a miracle worker The Cubsns are
going to be patient with us. The hot
heads among them will continue to break
loose and rave every once in a while: but
the great conservative element-the farm
ers and Planters--dO not and will not fol-
low their lead But this element is going
TO insist before long on the withdrawal OF
American troops and all other signs of
American authority. II their demand is
not complied with there will be trouble.
and heaps Il il. I believe General Wood
has already made some very plain repre-
sensations along this line to the Admins
trafion 4"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-01-30
THE PASTOR TALKED OF WAR.
4 Canadian Congregation Disagreed
and Row Resulted.

TORONTO. Jan 2o.-Diaercnces over
the Boer war have caused trouble in the
Presbyterian church at Laskay. a village
in King township. near here and deveI-
oped dissension and difficulty. Two sun
days ago the Rev. Joseph Watt, the pastor,
made some remarks about the war which
B. Q. Harvey, one OF the congregation.
considered unpatriotic- Harvey stated his
opinion. and the congregation demanded
an apology. Harvey. when called on by
the pastor. began to read a statement
which. according to some. only added in
suit TO injury He was interrupted AID
a disturbance followed.
Harvey claims that Pastor Watt took
him by the arm 20 prevent him finishing
the statement. and that member. Of the
congregation hit him on the nose with a
church hymnal. and that he was charged
b. two other members present with tell
ing lies. Harvey threatens an action for
assault.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-01-30
MaryIand's sunday Laws,


SUM
Both the Widc-open Continental SUNDAY and the
old Puritan Sabbath are Objectionable and hurt
full, and neither would be advocated by any large
number of people They are the two extremes
which are equally to be avoided. But there is
a conservative method OF dealing with the sub
ieet which Will prevent fragrant evils and abuses
without prohibiting things innocent and harmless.
Just where the dividing line should be drawn Is
for the legislature 10 decide. but ii should GER
tainly revise the Sunday laws at its present ses-
sion IN such a way as 10 bring them up TO date
both in spirit and letter.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-01-30
In the Hand. of strnnrrru.
From the Ohio State Journal)

TFTVI NC VUIV HTaIG JOurnaI1
The old Harrison homes, cad, =" where one
President lived when elected in $40 has been
sold TO a party outside ut the historic family
This famous property is at North Bend Hamilton.
county Ohio. and has Just been purchased bv
Mrs. Olive o. Hall, Of kOkono, Ind. who Is now
in possession OF the old house, long the Mecca,
of patriotic tourists. The mansion is somewhat
the worse for age. but the grounds with their
green. wooded hills and winding river are as
beautiful A. ever
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-01-30
An Interrupted Confab.



The hero and the drai On in the Wagner trilogv
fell into a discussion while they stood waiting for
the heroine to finish singing her aria
zone would imagine. observed the hero ssfrefn
the way you sooWl and emit fire from your nostrils
that you not altogether happy"
"NO." replied the dragon. 10 be perfectly
candid. | do not hnd the strenuous life by any
means what II Is sometimes cracked M TO be''
At this point further conversation exceDt bv
the society people in the boxes. rendered i'm.
practicable by the obtTusive hOridity OF the or
ChestratiQn."
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-01-30

Trom the Chicago News.l

tfrOm the Chlc1gO NcWs.)
Three Texas steers which ran amuck at the
stociyards yesterday succeeded in tossing, kick
ing, and generally mauling three cowboys and
half dozen ordinary citizens before they could
be surrounded and recaptured. People who yearu
FOR the excitement of Spanish bullfght AID are
contemplating trips TO Mexico or Madrid should
put away their money and engage seats upon the
stoelTa-ds ieR1e A. I1e earliest opportunity