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Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-08-24
BRYAN AND THE BIBLE.

For a Democrat MI. Bryan ap-
pears to have a wonderful famil-
iarity with the Bible. It is sell
dom that he delivers a speech that
he does not interlard it with scrip
tural quotations. His address in
reply to the notification of his
nomination for the presidency was
an example Of his tendency in this
respect. It contained a number
of Bible sayings and wound up
with one.
We are glad Mr.. Bryan studies
the good book. There are other
Democratic politicians who might
profit by his example in this res
pect. A course in Biblicalinstruc-
ton would undoubtedly be ofgreat
benefit to the anarchistic Atgeld
by teaching him respect for the
government of his country. It
ought also to improve the manners
if not the morals of the insolent
and abusive Pettigrew, and would
certainly be a good thing for
Croker, that is provided the Tam
many chieftain has not become
SO hardened in sin that Biblical
truths would fail to penetrate his
mind, which we fear is the case.
W. regret, however, that Mr..
Bryan makes the same mistake
with the Bible that he does with
the writings and speeches Of
Thomas Jefferson and Abraham
Lincoln. He misinterprets its
teachings, just as he does those Of
Jefferson and Lincoln, neither of
whom, were he alive today, would
write or speak in defense of the
political theories advocated by
Mr.. Bryan. Yet he snatches a
passage here and there from their
works and tries to make it do duty
in a bad cause and he uses the
Bible in the same way. In this
respect MI. Bryan greatly resem-
bles the old time Shareholders who
made it a practice to appeal to the
Bible when they wanted to prove
that it was right for them to make
merchandise of their fellow men.
That was putting the good book to
a bad use, and MI. Bryan is doing
the same thing when he quotes
from it to sustain his false politi-
cal theories.
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Especially For Ladies

Are those splendid compartment
cars on the Burlington Limited
from St. Paul and Minneapolis to
Chicago. All the comforts of
home, including an electric heater
for your curling-iron. When you
send for a railroad ticket, insist on
having it over the Burlington
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-08-24
Strayed.

/, On Saturday night, Aug. 18th, a
bright bay gelding, 8 years old,
white stripe on forehead and both
hind feet white, had rope on neck
when last seen. Finder return to
j. W. WH1TFoRD,
22tf Devils Lake, N. D.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-08-24
SHAME ON BOUTWELL,.

AT the anti-imperialist conven.
ton in indianapolis ex- Governor
Boutwell, declared that the admin.
istration of William Mckinley is
responsible for the trouble in Chi.
ma and asserted that instead of
sending troops to the rescue of the
American legation the United
States government should have
sought to effect their release by
means of diplomacy.
This is both false and unpatri-
otto. It is false because the adj
ministration had nothing to do
with precipitating the uncalled for
attack of the Chinese on the for
eigners, and it is unpatriotic be-
cause it would have been rank
cowardice that would have brought
shame and disgrace on the Ameri-
can name, had our government re-.
fused to have joined in the inter.
national movement to rescue the
ministers. E
1t is a good thing for the Unit.
ed States and for Minister Conoo,
and his associates that anti-imper
ialists like Boutwell, were not II
control at Washington. Had they
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-08-24

J. Sterling Morton, Democrat,
hit it off about right when he said:
"The cold glacial style of the af-
frontry which characterized the
condemnation of trustsl.by akthe
Kansas City convention glittered
like an icicle even in.sthe torrid
light of a July sun. The denunci-
alton Of trusts by the only nation
al convention which contained
delegates at large from the New
York city ice trust is refreshing
and refrigerating. It touches 1.-THE
zero of demagogic gall"
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-08-24

Some of the anti-imperialists are
treading dangerously near the
boundary line of treason, and a
few of them, if hints from the
Philippines are verified, have got
clean over on the other side.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-08-24

The pugilists are talking back
and forth at a lively rate, but the
noise of their jawing attracts little
attention amid the din and confus-
ion created by the calamity howl
ers who are crying out loud against
expansion. Jeffries, Sharkey and
Fitzsimmons may be able to deliv-
er the Unit" scientifically and for
chilly, but when it comes to a con-
test of yawp they are not in it
with such champions of CAB as
Bryan, Altgeld and Pettigrew.
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The Pops may we'll Inquire as to
where they are at. Towne has
thrown the vice-presidential nomi-
nation down at their feet in dis
gust, and Bryan acts very much as
though he we're ashamed of their
company. Poor Pops.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-08-24

1t is expected that wheat will be
worth a dollar q bushel before next
spring, but not even Bryan has
been so rash as to predict a CORE
spending advance in the price
of silver.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-08-24

The race riot in New York last
week was almost as bad as the one
that occurred in New Orleans and
has left an indellible stain on the
escutcheon of the American me-
tropolis.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-08-24

The less the anti-imperialists
have to say against the policy of
the government in sending a force
of troops to help rescue the min
listers in China, the better it will
be for Bryan and his cause. The
American people want the honor
of the flag upheld in the orient
and everywhere else on earth, and
the slanderers of the administers
ton will do well not to forget it.
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FATE. sqq ,
Presidential Electors County.
C. n. JOHNSON, Richland.
q. 8. aUIxcH,, Mcintosh
Congress
D. E. MORGAN, Ramsey.
Goyernor-
F. B. FANCHER, Stutsman.
Lieutenant Governor
FRANK WHITE. Barnes.
D. M'MILLAN, Cavalier.
Attorney General
o. D. .COMSTOCK, Benson.
AN. CARLBLOOM, sargent.
State Superintendent
j. NJ. DEVINE, LaMoure
Secretary of State
E. F. PORTER, Foster.
Commissioner of Insurance
FRED LEUTZ, Morton.
Commissioner of Agriculture-
r. j. TURNER, Stark.
Railroad Commissioners
IF. SHEA, Richland.
CD. LORD, Towner.
J.J. YOUNGBLOOD, Wells.
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FRIDAY, G "a, 1900.
Republican Ticket.

Republican Ticket.
$3.50 WILLIAM MCKINLEY,
of Ohio.
For Vice
49, Of New York
LEGISLATIVE.
For State Senator
gagf HENRY HALE.
Eof Representative y
GEORGE w. Il. DAVIS
s NkRRY A.HNICHOESON.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-08-24

Saturdays Minneapolis journal
contained a striking cartoon en-
titled organs cabinet in session"
Altgeld is labeled secretary of
state, Webster Davis attorney gen.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-08-24

The Ardoch Standard entered
uponits second volume last week,
It was started as a Democratic
paper, but now carries the Repub-
lican ticket CALAMITY at it's mast
head and is doing good work for
the cause. Its editor was a SOL
der in the Philippines and has no
sympathy with the anti-imperialst
shouters.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-08-24

The anti-imperialist convention
has been very properly designated
as a "Bryan side show" It was
that and nothing else.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-08-24

Maine and Vermont hold state
elections in September and the in
dications are that both will go Re-
publican by increased MAORI
tias M
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-23
DEATH PENALTY DISCUSSION.

The Massachusetts, Legislature has
recently considered a measure for the
abolition Of capital punishment in that
State. The proposition was lost by a
vote Of 50 10 Sc.
The narrow escape has inspired one
reverend gentleman, Mr.. snliman
Blagden 20 discuss the entire question
IN a New York paper. He takes the
stand that the death penalty finds It's
defense IN the Bible. and that those who
moot the question Of change In that
mode Of punishment are 'unwise" and
wicked" He asserts that It is self
evident that TO DO away with capital
punishment IS. In the. first place, dla-
metrlcally contrary TO the Word Of
God and that It Is also lnexpressibly
foolish, unwlsc. and suicidal and ruin
Gus 10 our security and peace, and to
our very existence.
We do not wish TO enter upon the
discussion. pro or con, as 20 the killing
OF criminals. but &c should be pointed
out that Il Is entirely irrelevant 20 the
question az issue. 10 bring the Old Tes-
lament into the discussion Modern al
legged preachers Of the Gospel Of Jesus
are fond Of displaying their blood
curilng theology. and OF quoting the
old saying; Thine eye shall not pity
him" that Is. the man or woman about
TO be stoned to death, or otherwise des-
troyed. But they forget "unwlsely"
and "wlckedly," that they, themselves
are the first 10 deny that the circum-
stances now and then are similar They
deny the direct influence of God both
IN the state and church, why then,
should they Insist on retaining instltu.
tons established when that influence
was paramount?
The matter Is OF much more import
ance than may appear from a super
dciaI view Of IT, In the Mosaic state,
God was both the law-slver and su-
preme court To Him every case Of
doubt could be appealed, In the last
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-23
A RAILWAY RUMoR.

The report that the Union Pacific
company contemplates changing the
route Of their road from Echo TO Evan
ston VIII put the people OF the northern
part Of summit county on the qui vive.
Taking the line Up Chalk Creek would
place coalyille on the main road. and
prove Of great benefit TO that town and
others IN the immediate vicinity. Il
would also facilitate travel and traffic
between Park city and Salt Lake by
the u. p. route. which is now greatly
hindered because OF the poor connec-
ton through the branch line 20 Echo.
The change would involve iengthen-
Ing OF the main line by about ten miles.
But that would be more than compen-
stated by the reduction Of the grade.
which IS very heavy IN places along
the present route through Echo canyon,
and particularly up the Wasatch him.
There are other inducements limited al
which may also have their influence
with che company, such as blocking the
way Of rival lines from securing the
Chalk Creek passage on which covetous
eyes have been cast for some time.
We presume the change would be
gladly welcomed by the people who
would thus be brought into better and
quicker connection with the capital Of
Utah and with the great railroad system
Of the country. Expectation VIII be
wildly active until the report is con-
hrmad or denied
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-23
TWO LETTERS FROM sALTLAKE

Lees Texas Magazine for May pub
lished az Dallas In that State has an
Illustrated article by Olive Lee entitled
The Wales Of Deseret. It Is an ably
written sketch Of ogden. Salt Lake
city and other places along the line Of
The Rio Grande Western, with cuts OF
our Temple and Tabernacle, City and
County building. saltalr pavilion. Jor-
dan river, etc, with complimentary re-
marks on Utah and some Of her nota.
bles
one thing particularly worth men
uonIng In relation TO this magazine
sketch IS the absence OF anything Ca
aispar'gement Of the people OF Utah
ana me faith Of the majority Of her
people The writer confines her re-
marks TO facts and things as she saw
uhen' and these are presented In o.
Pheasant manner The magazine by
,he way is very neat and entertain
ing publication, and olive b. Lee is
lia editor and publisher
An9.aer chapter on Utah or rather
9ai' ''aNe city is found 90 the p. T.. o.
"eco'o published by the p. p. O. Sis.
..Ihooa' az osceoIa, Iowa. The writer
FRANCES Clayton. says many good
'n'hss about this city ana the oAtor.
mon people. That which came under
hL
nst own observation Is related with
nuS ,. 70 facts. but. like many other
wrlleis who obtain alleged ipforma,Ion
rom en'i-"Aormon' sources sSe W.
p'1'' some absurd actions. For in.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-23
NOT THE "MoRMoN" PLAN.


The San Francisco Chronicle refers
edltorlally to a case Of bigamy In CALI
fornia as the Mormon plan" II has
this paragraph:
THE peril Of adopting the Mormon
plan I'm California was shown In san
Bernardino Saturday when a cattle
raiser with the imposing name OF HER
onymous Hartmann was sentenced 20
two years In state prison for bigamY
10 appears that thirty years ago he
married a poor girl and lived with her
until three years ago. Then he separ-
ated from her. but very fairly gave her
half his property, Recently, however
he married again. his defense being
that his first union was simply an
agreement 20 cohabit together A jury
found him guilty, however, as a wit
ness Of his first marriage appeared to
confound him.
The Chronicle might be presumed TO
know mat the Mormon plan never
was TO abandon one family for another
No greater injustice can be done TO
large and highly respected religious
community than 20 charge Il with a
practice that obtains largely outside Of
Ga ranks
Undoubtedly the fellow. Hartmann. Is
a member OF some % the many re-
iigious sects represented In California.
Perhaps ne IS a Catholic, or Lutheran.
What would be the judgment Of the
Chronicle Of a journal that should on
that account refer 10 his crime as the
Catholic. or the Lutheran plan? Is Il
impossible for some Of our influential
parers to refer 10 "Mormonism' IN a
spirit Of fairness and regard for Truth
Is Il impossible for them to remember
when "Mormonlsm' crosses their field
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-23

instance, through those whom lie had
appointed to stand between Him and
the people. There was no possibility OF
mistake M the verdict. as long as
the supreme Judge could be approached
through those omclating IN the sanetu-
arr. In that state, It was really Cod
I'm whom conferred the legislative, ,eHeeu-
live ana judicial authority-who dis
posed Of NE and death among His peo-
ple. How can any theologIan serious
Iy argue from the Jurisprudence Of such
commonwealth 20 what ought 20 be in
n modern state? Does not the very
nature OF the argument defeat it2
A much better plea for-the retaining
Of that mode Of dlsposing Of certain
criminals was made by Mr Saunders
a member OF the Massachusetts leg
islamre lie said:
"The Americans are q murderous plee,o--
Die. over 10000 a year are kllied li,,l
sheep ot shambles. The iact thal Wy
death penalty had been abolished IN
Maine had really Increased crime saw
teuo had taken bic brother into Maine
to do him 90 death Murdcrers in ali
places had made the attempt 90 aval
themselves OF that immunity
II that is true. there Is strong reason
Tor the continuation Of the death PEN
alty. Ifltisa fact that the killing Of
criminals deters others from commit
ung murder 1t must be done as pro-
lection to society ON this line the
question must be debated and finally
decided.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-23
PROTECTIVE MEASURE.

The Union Pacific railroad people an
nounce 10 the wyoming State Board OF
Health, their intention TO STAMP out
smallpox" along the Wyoming division.
The prevalent disease which is said to
be smallpox has appeared to some ex-
tent in Rock Springs and at Green
River, and Is liable 10 spread to other
places by means Of railway traffic.
The determination 2 check iis adj
yances Is commendable What process
the company intends to adopt does not
yet appear. II vaccination Of employees
Is depended upon, Il viii be found a
very insufficient reliance Granting, for
arguments sake, that It Is all that IT'S
advocates claim for It as a palliatlon,
or even a preventive, that would not
stop the spread Of contaglon. A vac
clnated person can carry the germs Of
a contagious disorder In his clothing. or
hair, or beard, just as dangerously as
can one who is unvacoinated
Probably the most practical means
Of arrestlng the spread OF disease that
can be used by the company Is that
which was recommended by DR. Pink
erton to the o. S. l.. company. OF which
he is the chief consulting surgeon. and
carried out under his direction, on the
breaking out Of the disease In Butte,
Montana. Every car before leaving
that city, was thoroughly fumlgated in
such a manner that disease germs
would be destroyed. OF course that
would not prevent the carrying Of con-
tagion BY persons. travelling from that
point, who had been exposed 10 the dis
ease, but It has no doubt operated IN
the manner intended and saved much
suffering.
Whatever the disease may really be
about which there has been 80 much
dispute, It IS proper that boards OF
health ana common carriers should
unite in rational and lawful sanitary
measures, to prevent IT'S increase and
stamp II out IL possible The sanitary
director Of the road In Wyoming ap-
pears TO be moving in the right dlrec.
lion. Every DrecautIon that can be
reasonably adopted to protect the pub
lie should receive the support OF the
local authorities in the towns along the
line OF the railroad.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-23

It viii be hard for the Colorado off,
GERS TO acqult themselves Of the charge
Of connlvance In the lynching Of the
negro Klmblern at Pueblo this morn
ing lie had committed a most dia-
bolical crime. and the people were
worked up into a frenzy OF anger. They
threatened lynchlng, This was known
to the officers who took no means to
keep the prisoner away from the crowd
but carried him right into its presence,
where there was no chance OF sue
cessful resistance il makes no differ
ence that the negro had forfeited his lie
by his awful crime; the forfeit was to
the State. and II was a violation Of
law, which the officers should have used
every reasonable effort 10 prevent, for
the death penalty TO be inflicted other.
wise than in accord with the State
statutes.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-23

The question OF where the RESPONSE
bllity rests for the commencement OF
the hostiltles In the Philippine islands
has been much debated in this country.
It is now settled beyond a reasonable
doubt by a letter from Gen. Otis. in
which a letter from Aguinaldo dated
at Malolos. January Il, 1898, is trans
mitted In this letter the chief lnsur-
gent warns HIS friend Senior Barrito
Legardo as follows
Il beg you 10 leave Manila with your
family and 10 come here % Malol0s.
but not because / wish TO brighten you
| merely wish 90 warn you for your
satisfaction, although 1t is not yet the
day or the week"
This was written several days before
the first shot was fred between the
Americans ana the insurgents It set
ties the question as to who began the
hostilitles, It was AguInaldo himself.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-23
Chlcnro News.

VIII the delegates succeed better IN
the United States? Undoubtedly. so
far as their reception by the public Is
concerned. Americans as a people have
a ilne s1orn for the diplomatic proprle-
ties which long experience has taught
European peoples the value Of in their
international relations. Otherwise we
would not read OF congressman and sem
ators preparing 90 welcome the ENJOYS
On Washington tOm0rrow,or Of the plans
90 the latter 90 visit the leading cities
OF the United States Din response 90 In
yitati0ns) 20 present their case before
the people. such action In q European
nation would be deemed as significantly
hostile by Great Britain and probably
would be Resented accordingly. In
America, fortunately. Il Is different
Whatever the sentiment a. the Ameri-
can people as "a whole may be, In re-
gard To- Tie justice or injustice Of Great
Britain On The Transvaal war, there ls
no considerable part OF the people that
faVOrs Intervention.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-23

The disposition Of the American peo-
pie TO Keep within the bounds of in
ternatlonal comfy Us feelings on the
South African war has recently been
afforded two illustrations. The Illinois
Republican convention rejected a reso-
luton Of sympathy with the Beers, and
the Missouri Republican convention
voted down. 3 10 /. proposal 20 Invite
Webster Davis 20 address the delegates
on the South African war, Doubtless
IN each convention many delegates who
voted against the Beers were actuated
IN so doing only by the old-time belief
that the affairs Of the Old World are not
THINGS with which one should NEEDLE
unless our national interests are mani
testify affected.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-23
morn ENvors.
Peoria Journal

II Is not too much TO say that II It
had been pertinent and proper 10 inter-
vene In the difficulties between the
Beers and the British there are several
nations Of Europe 10 whose interest it
would have been 90 do so and that %
would have been done long ago. But an
these nations have held their neutral
ground Notwithstanding the fact that
there Is no doubt where their sympa-
thIes DE. nor Is any Of them disposed
to make a national issue Of this foreign
question
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-23

The Boer delegates, judging from re-
ports across the seas, are basIng their
hopes Of assistance from the United
states upon a supposed parallel be-
tween the case Of the South African
Republic and the Venezuela az the
time President Cleveland called a halt
upon British territorial aggression In
sion 0f the questions az Issue 90 arbi-
trltIon The parallel, as a matter Of
fact does not exist and our position In
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-23

and possibilities Of their mission in this
country. one OF their warmest friends
IN the European press The Paris Temps
warned them not 20 eXuect any assist
ance In France. or indeed, anywhere
IN Europe, and added. 1T would be do
ing them an 100 turn 10 cultivate any
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. I'm their minds on this
subject" in the same friendly spirit
q Is necessary for Americans who
think clear and see straight 20 tell them
that. beyond sympathy and good
wishes they can get no aid from the
United States
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-23

The Philadelphia Record has this
paragraph on the necessity Of advertis-
ing In order to succeed in business;
"a man who should plant vegetable
or flower seeds and expect them to ger
inmate and the plants TO flourish and
reach maturity without any further at
tentlon would have his trouble for his
pains A man who should start busi-
ness venture and expect 70 become sue
cessful without the aid Of publicity
would also waste his time and cash.
A business needs advertising quite as
much as plants need air and sunshine
and freedom from choking weeds
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-05-23

The city Council ana a wise thing in
insisting on iron pipe Tor water mains.
The public now know that the most
servicoable pipe available Is being
used With no heavy sum at risk on an
experiment.