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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-04
MARK SHOT THE RABBIT,
Isl. Louis Globe-Democrat.l


This story shows how the joke may be
on the joker, once in a while. One day in
Mark Twains early youth he went out
shooting with some companions in HanTi-
bal, Mo. Marks success at hunting was
extremely bad. Not a rabbit or squirrel
had he seen. But every other person in
the company had met with tOlerably good
luck As evening came on the men pre-
pared to leave for home. Seated in the
wagon in the midst of those whose spirits
had been much enliVened because Of their
fortunate days hunting, Mark Twain was
conspicuous for the disconsOlaue and
downcast look which oversprsad his face.
As the wagon was drawn fast over the
frozen and SnOW-covered ground one of
the men suddenly called out to the driver
to stop the horses. The team came to q
standstill, and, pointing off TO the right Of
the road a short distance he drew the at
tention of the company TO a small bush:
DO you see that rabbit in the midst of
the imbs2" he cried, He is sitting and
looking intsntly at US now. Let me have
a gun, somebody. and I'll soon finish
him"
He was interrupted by Mark Twain.
mo. let me shoot him. he said. 4 have
not had single shot today"
The men consented without word Of
objection. But although the young sports
man took long and steady aim before he
pulled the trigger, the rabbit did not move.
'tQueer" he said, as he again placed the
gun TO his shoulder and made ready to try
the other barrel. This shot, however, had
young man began to be laughed at for the
inaccuracy of his aim, and as the animal
was but a short distance away, the taunts
stung him to the quick Again he shot
but with no results. And. exasperated at
his failure Mark jumped from the wagon
and ran toward the bush. At every step
he expected to see the rabbit spring from
his resting place and scamper away. and
ha held his gun in constant readiness to
bring him TO the ground at the first move.
In this respect. too, he was received. For.
although he had now come close up TO
the shrubbery, the animal did not move
Samuel Clemens was in a QuaRdary
With q Vicious kick he sent the rabbit
spinning over the ground. II still retained
its former posture however. and did not
stir. The disappointed sportsman went and
picked the animal up and examined II.
The discovery which he then made solved
the mystery.
The rabbit was frozen as hard as a rock
BY this time Mark companions were in
an uprOdriouS laughter. And when he re-
turned to the wagon it soon developed
that one Of the men had placed the animal
in the bush some time previously. and
they had planned that Twain should be
the one to shoot al il.
Clemens is said to have uttered not a
word during The entire trip back home.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-04
SYMPATHY AND SUGGESTIONS

The horror of tragedy like that
which accompanied the coal mine ex-
plosion near Scofsld reaches farther
than the community where it was en-
acted It affects the entire state, be
comes national in it's scope, and appalIs
the civilized world. It spreads as fast
as the electric current may run, and
extends as far as the wires bear mes
sages to mankind.
The sickening story Of the dieaster
which has thrilled Utah for two days
is a subject of general discussion in
eastern cities and European capitals.
Messages Of coincidence and regret were
received from President Mckinley and
from President Loubet of France al
most simultaneously Offers of assist
ance pour in from every distance and
direction. Generous contributions have
been telegraphed by Utah men tenn
pOrarily absent from the state, and by
business men in many places Raphel,
Well & Co, wholesale clothiers of San
Francisco, wired $3.50; the Brandenstein
Tea company, Of the same place, 500;
Henry Phipps Of the Carnegie company,
500, and so on through tie list, which
is printed elsewhere in this mornings
Herald.
Every mail brings in rich freightage
of donations and expressions Of sym
pathy from this and surrounding states.
intermingled with which are inquiries
concerning the cause Of the disaster
and theories fixing the responsibility.
At this time the cause is only profile
NAUTICAL To fix the blame is out of the
question now. It > in poor taste for a
newspaper to pass judgment upon such
cases while the public is under the in
huence Of sudden shock and bereave-
ment
The Herald believes there will be an
early investigation, and that it will be
searching and thorough. More lament
able than present death and suffering
would be the failure to learn from this
disaster something IN the direction Of
preventing such tragedies in the future
Some explanation must be found. Some
responsibility must be fixed, either upon
the victims, the company or the system
under which coal'is mined. For it will
not do to go on taking chances with
cheerful optimism, while such calami-
ties are not only liable to occur again
at any time but in any mine where
similar conditions prevail
This however. is a time for sympa-
thy and succor. When the dead are
buried and the immediate wants Of the
survivors attended to, it viii be time
for the serious consideration of precau-
r.Onary measures, or measures calcu-
Of such wholesale destruction of human
Ifsp
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-04

need achievements and need them
badly. They should not spurn a. prof
fer Of assistance. even from an ex-
champion Of silver. They should not,
if they value their lives, look upon
deserters from the cause of independ-
ent bimetallism with that uncisguised
contempt with which the. English re-
garded the acquisition of Benedict
Arnold in a former contest for prin-
ciDle.
As an inducement to its tormentors
to let up and cease taanting it with
its newness in the gold party our con-
temporary calls upon the regulars who
four years ago stood by what the
Tribune has been forced to go to, it
utters this fearful warning:
If they really want to drive fifteen or
twenty thousand voters away from the
party they had better keep on an the
grooves in which they have been running
Of late.
Surely nothing more hair-raising or
bloOd-curdling has been heard since
the witch warned Lochiel # these
idiots. who supported Mckinley four
years ago want to get along without
the Tribune, just let them understand
that the oracle who speaks through its
columns carries from 5000 TO 10000
voters of this state in his vest pocket
say $4,000 all week and 10000 on Sun
days and holidays for display pur-
poses. And these will rehuke the cheer
full idiots for their unseemly levity the
moment the oracle murmurs the word.
From threats it descends to entreaty
and conf1des that which Hanna has
long since confded to his eastern lieu
tenants, as follows. to-wit:
There is an effort to get the Republicans
of the state together, that they may pre-
sent solid front TO the enemy.
There are spoils to distribute, nomi-
nations to secure, honors to seek and
campaign funds to divide; and it is
possible to get together IN this work
of spo-iatiOn if only the idiots" will
set together and shout for the old flag
and an appropriation.
IN conclusion the Republican organ
says:
Under such circumstances we should
lnllk Ine most raDld EOot VINO supported
Mr.. Mckinley four years ago would be
glad 10 see the change, and anxious to
have the fellowship of men who desire
this year TO support the Republican adj
ministratiOn and ticket.
Oh. ''rabid fools" take heed! You
ought to be proud of this acquisition
to your ranks. To be sure, its record
is awkward, but its lungs are strong
on either side of any question. 1t has
seen a great light-a golden light. 1t
wants to support a goldbug admins
tration this year and is willing TO live
on a diet of its own words for six
months as a penance.
Take it back Please do
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-04

Tree baths may be given and many
attractions located. 1t is certainly to
the interest of the city to see that this
property is not GU in two by a rail-
way, whatever disposition may be
made Of the franchise question.
The application for the franchise ex-
pressly states that the road is to be
a street railway and that none but
electric cars are to be operated there
ons Opponents Of the franchise demand
TO know the necessity for another
street railway in that particular part
Of the city, and inquire what business
there is in sight between this city and
Ogden to encourage the construction
and equipment Of a railway which must
cost in the neighborhood of half
million of dollars. But those who
make such inquiries are told that it
is none Of their business
There is a current opinion that some
great railway system is trying to get
a foothold in this way. depending upon
future Developments and efforts to Sc
cure the balance of the coveted con
cession.
And, while no one VIII object to an
other railroad coming into Salt Lake
many streets have already been given
over to this purpose and there ought
to be room enough on one or the other
for any steam railway that wishes to
do business in this municipality.
If this franchise is granted by the
council it should be upon TWO ex-
pressed and emphatic conditions: That
property holders along the right of
way shall have their damages made
good. and that this shall be included
among the franchises for which pro-
vision is made in the bill for an ordin-
ance introduced at recent session by
Councilman Hartenstein touching upon
the right of the city to take possession
of the franchise and road under Ger
tain conditions.
This is a matter Of sufficient import
ance TO demand the patient investiga-
ton and the earnest consideration of
every member of the city council
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-04

eyes to each other and to the lens.
The most intelligent and alive express
sion is got by placing the sitter's chair
at right angles to the lens. then turn
ing the body a little toward the cam
era, the head stiu more, and the eyes
looking right into the lens. See figure
II. The most stupid expression is got
by having body, head and eyes square
as it is the pose that is perpetrated by
every beginner.
But I must hasten on to the problem
Of lighting, which is even more i'm
portant than that of posing and more
difficult TO learn thoroughly. In this
matter I intend to follow the practice
of all the great painters, believing
that what was good enough for them
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-04
PROVO'S RESPONSE.

Proves public spirit and generosity
have been demonstrated again. The
first day after the news Of the mine
disaster was published, the Garden City
OF Utah RAISED a relief fund of Sc. 000
and IN various other ways her philan-
thropfc citizens have done their part
Yesterday. a committee of ladies
weat from Provo to aid The widows and
mothers of the camp in their hOushold
duties, for there is no home at SEQ
field in which there is not sorrow and
no neighbor who is not bowed with 2
grief Of her own This was a very
thoughtful thing fer the ladies' of
Provo TO do.
Fifty Provo men went down yester-
day also to assist in digging the graves.
Provo has responded nobly.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-04
SOCIETY NOTES.

The marriage Of Mrs. Elfe Clark
Green, daughter of ex-Mayor Clark,
and Charles Z. Madsen was solemn
lied in the temple yesterday at noon,
Bishop Winder officiating. In the even
ing a reception was held at the home
OF the brides father. 305 First street
The rooms were prettily decorated for
the occasion with palms and lilaes.
The bride was goWned in white or
candle. and carried bride roses and
ferns. She had no attendants
During the evening an elaborate we'd
ding supper was served. The tables
were laid in the library and dining
room, and were artistically arranged
with white lilaos and ferns. covers be-
ing laid for forty
Mr. and Mrs. Madsen will be at home
Mondays after May 10. at 4T9 Third
East.
o 9 8
F. W. Jennings leaves today for an
Idshc trip
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-04

Our administration friends are very
fond of pointing to an OVERLOOKING
treasury, and the Rockefeller banks
are very glad of the overflow. But
why doesn't some one offer an explana-
ton for the continuance of war taxes,
which are accommodating so fast that the
fund has to be turned over to pet
banks to circulate at a profit to pre-
vent a shortage? Why shouldn't these
millions be allowed to remain in the
pockets of the people, where they be
long, instead Of gathering it up for the
use of the bankers? Will some dear
friend Of Mr.. Mckinley explain this
fiscal mystery?
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-04

wish to see gracefulness in a man,
therefore the double curve should not
be used in male portraiture. Again,
leaning a head away from the lens
suggests meekness; toward it, vivacity
and go. Now you can understand why
some mems portraits make them look
50 submissive. As a matter Of fact,
expression is largely dependent on the
relative positions of body, head and
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-04
Courses of Instruction

I6pTlng Term, lyJ1l
Mondays: American Political Par
ties. Tuesdays: Twenty Lessons in
French Conversation and Recent Scien-
tific Discoveries. Wednesdays and
Thursdays: Golden Ages of Literature.
Fridays: Photography for Amateurs.
Saturdays: Biographical Studies for
Girls. These courses viii continue un-
I'll May 81, 1900. Examinations will be
held at their close as a basis for the
granting of certificates.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-04

Aguinaldo is dead. and has been dead
for six months, according to the best
authenticated reports. This accounts
for the number Of times Otis has cor
nered him of late. 1t likewise explains
the ardor with which valorous imper-
ialists have been assailing him since
December. They are a brave lot, these
Spanish imitatoTs!
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-04
METEoRoLoeIcAL REpoRr.
Yesterdays Record at the Local Office
of the Weather Bureau.
Salt Lake Citv Utah Nav 2

Nf-it 4-stae LItNs Itaul May 8. IylU.
Maximum temperature, II degrees: min
lmUm temperature, 46 degrees. mean tenn
perature. 81 degrees. which is degrees
above the normal. Accumulated deficien-
cy OF temperature since first of month.
degrees. Accumulated excess of ternner
allure since Jan. J, 500 degrees. Total pre-
cipitatiOn from p. m TO p. m. inch.
Accumulated deficiency of DrecipitatiOn
since first of MONTH .16 inch. Accumu-
lated deficiency Of precipitation since Jan.
!, 2.16 inches.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-04

Captain Chadwick, whom the admin
istration is pushing forward to father
the New York Suns disgraceful attack
on Schley, seems to have been an old
offender. incidentally, he is a favorite
of Sampson, and has been made his
chief Of staff And 50 it goes.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-04
ADJUSTMENTS.

Manager Pyper presented another
fairy-tale last night, which was along
the line Of the familiar extTavaganzas,
but better than those recently seen in
Salt Lake. The Evil Eye" is the usual
story Of the power Of good over evil,
and is used as an excuse for innumer-
able sDecialties.
The company is a large one, and the
costuming very attractive. The electri-
cal ballet in the third was. a very at
traCtive feature, and the dancin=
throughout was good. Mr.. Al Wilson
found great favor as a German coined
ian. and Fannie BlOodgOod, the SOU
brette. made great hit with her
heart" song and other specialties. The
two acrObats Rosaire and Elliott, did
clever work, but their pantomime be-
came rather mOnOtonOus at times. MIR.
Zeph GOudreault has a good tenor
voice, and Miss Lowrie also sang well.
Probably the largest house the The
atre has held this season was in at
tendance, every inch of standing room
was packed. The engagement was for
one night only.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-04

sentence. For children and young
people let them be light, for middle
aged people use middle-tinted grounds
and for old people let them be dark.
Have them plain. 1 use a sheet or a
blanket, or focusing or anything that
comes handy, but I viii not use a
ground that has d design Of any kind
whatsoever on it
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-04

That statement of the state coal mine
inspector means a great deal, if his con-
illusions are based on personal and posi-
tive knowledge; and it is hard to be-
lieve an official Of the state would speak
thoughtlessly or otherwise than DELHI
erately under circumstances like those
now surrounding the company which
owns the coal mines at Winter Quar-
terS
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-04

Poor old John W. Hunter of Kanes-
vilIeI He lost fourteen near relatives in
the Scofield explosion. And still his
case is not so pathetic as that of the
housefuT Of children from whom the
only means Of support has been taken.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-04

A fine oil portrait of Alger has been
placed in the war department art col
lection. 1t might have passed without
a label had it been the picture of a
skull and crOsS-bOnes
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subtleness of the gradations. common
" called half-toneH, from the one ex-
IRENE to the other. And even after
they can be detected in the finished
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-04

The next attraction at the Salt Lake
theatre will be the recital of Petchni-
kOff and Hamburg, assisted by NJ.
Anne Lachaume, the distinguished COM
poser and pianist. 1t occurs next We'd
nesday night
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-04
BOOKS AND MAGAZINES.

Harper's Bazaar next week will make its
appearance IN new dress and viii con-
tinue as a weekly .eighty-page magazine.
In the Women of the Bible" series DIR.
DOone has a sketch of Esther. Six books
that are suggested in what Shall the
Children Read?'' as list of first books
Tor the child of are; Fairy Tales: y
Wonderland Carroll, 'Rooinson
Crusoe,' - DE Foe Nights with Uncle
Remus,' Harris Little Women" al
colt" The ninth wedding to take place
at the White House is announced as that
of Miss Mabel Mckinley to DR.. HermanUs
Baer in the autumn,
Among the contributors to the I'm
proVement Era for May are DR.. James z.
Talmage and Professor J. H Paul. The
Life and Labors of Sidney Rigdon" and
Theology in Education are continued.
South Africa's Greatest Problem" is
considered in the weeks Outlook by Ed
gar Mels, former editor of the Johannes
burg Daily News. The natives. Mr.. Mels
says, will prove to be a white man s
burden, at price that will stagger hui
mainly" The term Kaffir is made to in
clude about 1,151 tribes ranging from the
Zulu, who is honest and Clearly. 10 the
HottentOt, probably the most degraded
and immoral being on earth. Under the
caption Gifts and Needs" attention is
called to the help given BY private donors
to educational institutions in this SCUM
u y dlAlouIALillS idSl year 10 over @OtrVa"svUu
Hampton Institute and the Johns-Hoplkins
university are mentioned as in especial
need of generous donations to enable them
to properly carry on the great work they
have undertaken. The eCumenical confer
ence divides editorial attention with the
Westminster confession.
Dean Worcester has an appreciatfve
sketch of General LaWtOn in the May
number of McClure'S. DR.. Watson $
Life of the Master" describes the Sa-
maritans and the Pharisees and their re-
latiOns with Christ The fiction is con-
tributed by Robert Barr, Tighe Hopkins
and Conan Doyle.
The Century for May contains two not
ably well illustrated articles. Ernest
Seton Thompson study of the National
Zoo at Washington, and Richard White
ings Partisan Pastimes" in which the
artist is Andre Castaigne. The studies o.
animal life which Mr.. Thompson has give
us have made a very distinct place 10
themselves in recent literature and ar,
watched for by an audience that grows in
numbers with every publication. Charles
is brought to Windsor in this installmPnt
of MOrley's Cromwell, and the last act in
the tragedy of the kings life is about to
take place. Clara Morris gives a Word
of Warning to Young Actresses in which
that life and its already crowded cOndi-
! ton as to aspirants. DR.. Mitchelrs mar
rative is cOntinued-the reviewer is at
/ a loss for L word with which to character
I iZe the brilliant conversations that are
/ engaged in by Or. North and His
Friends and the unusual people that are
met with in the pages.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-04

The Gibson picture entertainment re-
Gently given for st. Pauls Guild, will
be repeated at the Theatre next Mon
day night for the benefit of the Scofield
relief fund. The Theatre, etc, have all
been donated, and the entire proceeds
viii be given to the fund
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-04

There is a great demand for tickets
for the Orphans Home concert by the
Chaminade Chorus The Orphan 5
Home has just arranged to take fifty
of the ScOfeld children. The concert
for the benefit of the institution will
occur at the Congregational church next
Tuesday evening
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-04

Among the contributors to the I'm
provement Era for May are DR.. James Z.
Talmage and Professor J. H Paul. The
Life and Labors of Sidney Rigdon'' and
Theology in Education are continued.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-04

Dean Worcester has an appreciatve
sketch of General LaWtOn in the May
number of McClure's. DR.. Watson S
Life of the Master" describes the Sa-
maritans and the Pharisees and their re-
lations with Christ. The fiction is con-
tributed by Robert Barr, Tighe Hopkins
and Conan DOYLE
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-04

OFFICE, Progress block. I49 Sorth Main
street, Salt Lake City.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-05-04

F. W. Jennings leaves today TOR an
Idshc trip
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-05
 "LuNETTE"

The mysterious Flying Lady is the best attraction ever seen in Pine Bluff. She charms, puzzles and mystifies every one as she floats ill mid air. defying the law of gravity. Exhibitions from 10 a. III. to 6 p. m. and from D. III. to 10 p. III. At 300 Main street. d1t
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-05

J. A. Adams Suns Company, of Warren, today filed articles of in- corporation with the secretary of state. The capital stock is $25, 900. The ineorporators are ] 4. Adams, ]. E. Adams. G. F. Adams. V. P. Adams. J. B. Kemp, c. A Adams Arkansas Democrat.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-05

The members of the Bluff City Club will hold an election of officers at the club parlors on next Sunday evening at s o'clock. All members are urged to be present.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-05

The exhibit car, which has been showing in this city for the past week, left today for Texarkana, stopping en route at all points along the road.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-05

Mr. H. c. Westmoreland and wife, of Altheimer, are in the city. They are en route to Cotton Plant, which place they will make their future home.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-05

Mr. J. A. Blythe, of Owen town ship. Lincoln county, has been ap- pointed and commissioned justice of the peace by Gov. Jones.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-05

Mir. ". Pete" Nelson. the famous and popular Helena insurance man, paid Pine Bluff visit Thursday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-05

Mrs. J. A. Anderson will enter tain the Epworth League this eve hing from tts II o'clock.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1900-01-05

Rev. and Mrs. c. W. Daniel, of Pine Bluff, spent last week in this eity.-Drew County Advance.