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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-20
HISTORY OF vARloLA.

beiore the general adoption of vacci-
nation as a measure of protection
smallpox was dreaded more than am,
plague, not that it was more fatal. but
because of its peculiarly toathsome
features, its disAguring ensets. tine
fact that no age OF condition of life
was immune and the further fact that
it is the most contagious of all dis
eases
The early history Of the pestiIence is
surrounded with doubt It was dee
cribed By PrOcopius in the sixth cen
fury as raging in Egypt Whence it was
carried into southern Europe. It was
not called smallpox, but the descrip-
ton tailed With what came 10 he
known in the thirteenth century by
that name.
Hirsch claims that it is a native of
Africa, just as the bubonie plague
originated in Asia
A a rule one attack of smallpo,,
confers immunity from a occurrences
but there are many exce7uons on
record. This protection, like that of
vaccination, becomes weakened bv
lapse Of time AND, while many per
sons have died from the effects of
smallpox bearing vaccination marks
upon their arms, The marks We're more
than ten years old-the Emit placed
by e.ivOcates of and believers in vacei-
nation beyond which its efficacy does
not extend
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-20
BATTLE BETWEEN BRAINS.
New York world.)

New York WOrld.)
Lord Roberts is S. years old, the product
Of forty-nine years of training in the
military methods which have led to the
collapse of the first campaign in South
Africa. Lord Kitchener is As years old
His military career has been a steady
protest against the accepted British art
of war. steady inststenee upon the con
tinental or modern art of war. It is
therefore to Kitchener that informed
Englishmen look for the restoration of the
empire by tho destruction OF the two re-
publics.
On the other side is that unknown
genius who planned the amazing cam
paign Of the republics which has ended in
the humbling Of Briton's pride the cap
rure or defeat Of her best regiments of
regulars, the ruin Of six of her best gen
erals. 1t is impossible not to recognize in
that campaign the work of some single
powerful brain and villa personality
that ranks with the great military heroes
Of history.
Kitchener has greater resources to draw
from, but he viii be fighting with inferior
troops in an unknown country and will
be making ar offensive campaign. The
Unknown has great resources, has an
ideal army, an army composed o. brave,
intelligent skilful fighting units. an army
battling for two principles mighty to in
spire even puny arms-Home and Free
DOM
A battle royal between two brains is at
hand. How will Kitchener move? How
viii the Unknown meet his moves?
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-20
sALTLAKE HAS WON.

Thanks to the tireless efforts Of the
Utah delegation and the loyal support
of our netghb0rs. salt Lake City has
won the next annual convention Of the
National Livestock association.
This is a victory the value of which
cannot he overestimated. a triumph
over obstacles which, twenty-four
hours before. seemed almost insuF-
mountable. When the delegates from
Utah went away they were hopeful.
for they felt secure in the tacit under
standing that the Texas delegation.
numerically the strongest Of all, would
help them. But complications arose by
which the delegations were estranged,
and Texas formed a combination with
other states TO select Kansas City rs
the next place of meeting.
1t must have taken some pretty live
" hustling. therefore. to overcome this
formidable alliance. and it isn't hard
to distinguish. even at this distance,
the footprints of Jim Leary on the
high places Of the opposition, or to see
where President Smith, Secretary Cal
lister and other energetic and irresist-
ible members Of the Utah association
left their marks in scaling the obsta-
cles
The welcome and Indispensable sup
port of the Idaho delegation, next to
that of Texas in numbers, was q neigh
borly act the people of Utah viii not
soon forget, And, since the choice was
finally made unanimous, TO the evident
satisfaction of all. no grudges viii be
harbored but a cordial welcome is eS-
tended to every state To come prepared
TO have a good time and transact a lot
of important business here next year.
1T may not be apparent to Salt Lake
people at first glance what a benefit
this convention viii be TO the city ana
state. II viii bring a crowd of at least
40O0, including stockmen, their FAM
lilies. many friends and others who are
interested indirectly in the business or
wish To take advantage of the rates.
As a class these delegates are pleasant.
Open-hearted, free-handed men of
wealth and influence, whose presence
VIII directly benefit the city ana whose
impressions will enable them TO say a
good word for the locality when they
go TO their several homes.
1t would be fitting if soIne public ap-
probation OF the work of the deIega-
ton could be shown upon its returnl
from Texas.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-20
AN AGE OF WONDERS.

The nan Who lived sixty hours with
a bullet through his heart IS but a
foreruuner of the man who will yet
live without heart if thia spirit of
competition among patients aud sur
geons continues. There are women
whose stomachs have been removed
stomachs are a nuisance any way. ex-
pensive and unsainly: there are men
who live with a portion of the brain
removed-ehiefly politicians. no doubt:
any number of people who worry
along without vermiform appendices,
and some with only one lung. or Iegs.
Then there are girls who are said TO
be without hearts-they have hubs
that viii bloom into hearts, however
and We occasionally hear Of young
men who lose their heads Truly men
and women TOO, for that matter-are
fearfully and wonderfully made
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-20
Industry Harmed By Peace.
Philade.phia Recordl

x Illditil IL4-- 1LeEuEQ-t
Peace between lhe United States and
Spain has brought misery to the 3000
se2mstresses- who were employed up to
about a week ago at the SchuylkiH ar
senal making solder clothes. For two
years these women had been continuously
employed making the garments at their
homes at wages ranging from $50 to
so week. until at present there are
enough made-un clothes on hand to last
two or three armies for years. and there
is nothing further for them to do The
local arsenal is the most important OF
the I'VE depots in the county. the others
being located at New York, San Francis
co. JeffersonVille Ind. and ST Louis
There are now fun stocks of clothes in the
storsaouses Of Havana. Santiago. Manila
Puerto Rico and san Francisco. while the
storehOuses Of the arsenal in. this city are
filled. besides several specially b1rilr
sheds. A StOrehOuse at Tenth street and
Washington avenue Is also loaded m
with garments made by the local seam
stresses. There are ri 900 pairs OF trou-
sers in reserve in the arsenal most Of
which were made by the women. as very
little work was given out on contracts.
l04c00 bi0UseS and 468,S00 pairs Of draw
ers. The shutdown has brought mvcl,
distress. as many Of the women have
been entirely dependent on the sewing
work. The majority are the widows and
orphans Of men Th0 fought in the arr1v
and navy during the civil war
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MAKING AN IMPRESSION.

Several days ago the New York Mail
! and Express asked a question which
has been provoking answers from diff
ferent parts of tho union, none OF
which, in the opinion of The Herald
seems TO hit the nail on the head
On the day that Senator Beveridges
speech in favor Of the conquest and
subiugation Of the FHipin0s was de-
lvered in the United States senate,
there was a prize fight in our national
metropolis-'pr protected by law, but
nevertheless a brutal and bloody prize
fight" says the Mail and Express.
which notes that all the New York
newspapers next day devoted more
space to the prize fight than they did
to the exceedingly important speech
of the junior senator from Indiana. -
Our New York contemporary asks
''Why?"
The answer is plain Every New
York daily, except one, is in favor of
forcing our government upon the Fill
pinos and keeping it there permanently
in spite of our promises and their
wishes to the contrary These news
papers naturally desire to impress
upon the FiHpinos-who ara said to
read every thing written or printed in
this country-the superiority of our
civilization and the morality of our
LEGISLATION. This, with the exhibition
Mr.. Mckinley has given Of his high
regard for civil service and the well
fare of our soldiers in war, ought to
create a profound impression in the
Philippines.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-20
M'KINLEYS MATE.


Chicago Record: Mark Hanna SAYS the
Republican campaign committee needs
money. Let Mark tell his troubles to the
man he has picked out for vice president.
Cleveland Plain Dealer: If Mr. Plat
Jockey Hanna dog i7ali back on Teddy in
spite of his protestations?
St Joseph Gazette: Secretary Root de
clines To be a candidate for vice president
or the plea that he is needed in the Office
of secretary Of war. Sir. Root evidently
had a zip that Hanna and Platt were
"agin him.
Telluride Journal: Mr. Mckinley is
quoted as saying that he has no choice
for vice president, so long IS the nominee
is a big enough man 10 be president if
need be- How big man does Mr. Nc
Kinley think is needed for the job?
HeleEa Indepeudent. Cornelius Bliss de-
clares he is offended by the persistent use
of his name as candidate for second place
on the ticket with Mckinley. This is not
hattering 10 the latter 10 say the least.
Baltimore American. After a little
while the public man VIII feel that he is
dropping out of public notice whose name
has not been mentioned as candidate for
the vice presidency.
Boston Herald Now Mr. Bliss says ne
mas no vice presidential aspirations what
soever 1t is up to Teddy again
Kansas City Times: Perhaps Root de-
clines q nomination for vice president be-
cause he fears. if elected, he might be
deputized. Ike Hobart was, to coax some
scandal breeding member OF the cabinet
into private life.
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LEASING OF RESERVATIONS.

The delegates from New York attend
ing the livestock convention at Fort
Worth set worthy example which
other delegations, occupying the eamo
position, failed TO follow. When the
roll was called ON the question of Isas-
2ng government lands Cor grazing pur-
poses. the spokesman fer the Emplre
state announced thar, as the question
did not interest them. there being no
government land suitable for grazing
within their state. the delegates would
refrain from voting.
The Utah delegation is opposed IN t,a
leasing Of the government lands. Az
perience having taught them that hig
.yndicates with political pulls generally,
secure these favors to the exclusion 81
less wealthy and less influential stock
s0en who are thus deprived of a free
range for thsir smaller herds ana
noclzs.
II The action Of this convention il to
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His Preference.
New York Life.)


Frau Hingstermeier, the wife of Herr
HiHgstermeier, the lion tanner, was
what may be termed-to put it mildly
viragO, and held Hingst2Tmeier in
absolute subsection.
The lion tanner returned to the family
caravan one evening in a state of hi
larity. which made him feel that he
would better postpone an interview
with his better half until his condition
had worn off. He therefore concluded
not to sleep in the family quarters.
The next morning his wife called him
to account, and he explained that he
had been having a little jollifcatiOn
and did not wish to disturb her sum-
bers oB his return.
Where did you sleep?r she demand
ed.
In the cage with the lions" he re
piled meekly.
Coward" Kissed Mrs Hingster-
meier. with a look as one robbed of her
just dues.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-20
CENSORSHIP IN wAR TIME.

Hanna's home guards have been ever
ready TO fire a volley over the politi-
cal graves of those who questioned the
Justice or denied the wisdom Of ths
censorship established at Manila fol
the avowed purpose Of furthering tho
political ambitions and chances of vii
liam Mckinley
English newspapers referred to the
Otis censorship as one Of which thu
ear of Russia would be ashamed and
comparable in its unfairness and par
tsanship only TO the censors5s es-
;abiished by the sultan OF Turkey to
prevent his subjects from knowing him
as he is. and TO cause them TO praise
him for something ne is not
But when the English became in
VOWED in war in the Transvaal. the
war Office and the colonial department
found it necessary to shield themselves
>at the expense of the people 50 a
strict censorship, modelled after that
maintained by OTIS for McKinley's
benefit was established ia South Az
rica for The benefit Of Chamberlain and
salisbury.
The London Truth. which is moi 4
partisan journal. says that the people
-of England are almost a anit in the
pronunciation Of the censorship, and il
defends The rights Of the people as fol-
lows:
The presence # newspaper correspond
ehls Win an army in tee fiel% IS peees-
saty not merely for the recordlng or
events as they occur, but IN order IRA
me public az hone mag kn5as tte Wn9ie
truth regarding the management Of the
campaign in every detail.
The Truth calls attention &c the IN
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-20
SOCIETY NOTES.

The Athenian club gave a delightful
dance at Christensen's last evening.
The enlarged orchestra furnished an
excellent programme of dance music.
In the internissiOn between dances
punch was served and later tempting
refreshments. Fifty couples were
present.
Mr.. and Mrs Fred Noble, Miss
Lynch. Miss Noble and Mr.. ". p.
Noble occupied a box at the Theatre
last evening.
Miss Katherine Judge entertains on
Tuesday,
Mrs. stuart Stephenson is the guest
of Mrs Montgomery,
Mrs. Clay Clement with Mr.. and
Mrs. c. S Burton. Mrs F. W. Jen-
nfngs and Captain Critehlow made
no a box party at the Theatre last
evening. Later supper was enjoyed at
the Kenyon.
Miss Edna Sherman entertained IN
formally last evening.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-20
LOaRN's MOUNTAIN LIONS.

The killing of a mountain lion in
Logan needn't detract from the excel
lent reputation of that delightful city
as a model place of residence, There
is really no danger in the mountain
lions of theraabouts which are playful
as kittens and add materially to tho
picturesque beauty of the city. This
one died, it seems. from over indul-
genee in mutton-a dangerous diet
with wool at present prices.
The animal was trying To devour
thirteen sheep at ore sittNg. Had it
stopped with twelve the tale would
have been one Of mystery instead OF
one Of adventure. But thirteen is an
unlucly number-a superstition that
even mountain lions should not ignore.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-20
Costly Cats.
dondon TtBits

tLondOn Ift-Bitsl
II London and Birmingham cats are
more highly priced than IN any other part
Of the country. ard there are frequent
sales Of Tables at f55 each. Some choice
cats with rare markings and points
are disposed of at FOO each.
One of the most famous cats in America
is Ajax. owned by d. w. Stevens of Nest
field, Mass. For breeding PURPOSES ifs
actual value has been estimated al from
20 10 fe0. yet it IS doubtful if the owner
would take several times the larger sum
for him.
The famous cat at NicOdemus. which
won the first prize for beauty al a NeV-
York cat snow. cost its owner. who Dur
chased II Of a street urchin In Hester
street New York. the sum of Sd After
the close Of the exhibition the gentleman.
received a dozen offers OF $500 for Il. ana
ole woman bid as much as f40
A lady who controls cat farm in Cali
f0rnia paid 600 for a cat in Paris and con-
sidered it bargain
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-20
HISTORY WE ARE REPEATING.

Blackfeet indians are trying to figure
out how they were euckered out of
their reservations and allowances years
ago, Under a treaty Of 1855 the gov
eminent generously conceded To them
the right 10 have and To hold %. 200. 900
acres of land in Montana, which was
taken from them in 1874, as they aIIese
without compensation and in violation
of recorded agreements.
A full-blOoded member Of the tribe
r. ]. Hamilton. who is also a graduate
Of Carlisle. has been investigating this
matter in the interest of his people He
has found, as he asserts, that the GOV
erument entered into a treaty with the
Rlackfeet, Flatheads, Pigans. GrosveD-
tres, AssiuaboInes, River Crows. BfO3ds
Santee and YaEatOna Sioux, by which
they were given a ninety-nine year
grant 90 all the territory now in Mon
tana and lying north and west of tba
Yellowstone river. He has likewise
discovered that congress took .26. 600. OgO
acres without the consent of the Tndi-
ans and threw 1t omen To settlement
about twenty years later Since which
time the various tribes have been coon
ed up on a narrow tract awaiting the
further pleasure of the so-caIed great
father at Washington. The chiefs who
remember the transaction declare thar
tne government commission. with the
aid Of corrupt Interpreters. made mis-
representations 20 them and defrauded
them
So the matter wiz be taken into the
white mans court for adjudication.
How viii they be received? What
awaits them there? When they ask
what has taken their homes. what has
absorbed their lands, what has han
pened TO them, the answer win De:
.BeneNnlent Assimilation
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have any influence with congress it
would seem taat the voice OF she states
concerned. rather than that Of states
which have no government ranges.
should be the voice to demand stten-
ton. OF what concern it IS 10 the
states composing the majority that IA
vored ieasing2 As dispatches printed
this morning Indicate, the result of the
decision was 50 unsatisfactory that the
entire mater was left to The disere-
ton Of a committee composed of one
delegate from each of the states inter
ested.
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Theatrical Limitations.
RIernnhis Scir,fharA

When Otis Skinner, the famous ro-
mantle actor. played an engagement in
this city recently his matinee perform
ance of The Liars" was graced by
the patronage of a bey'y of the season 5
most attractive debutantes, who enjoy
ed the stage business immensely, and
pronounced Mr.. Skinner too lovely for
anything.
After the curtain went down the pop
ular manager escorted the debutantes
back on the stage, where they met and
conversed with the illustrious actor.
We enj5yed everything very much. -
said one fair lady, but, do you know,
Mr.. Skinner, we could scarcely hear a
word you said?"
Now, that's certainly strange" re-
sponded the actor. I could hear every
thing you ladies said"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-20
SOME GOOD sHoRT STORIES.
streetear as an Incubator.

tCh-cago Chroniele.l
The other day a woman who had been
down town doing her marketing
cllmbed on the North State street car
az Lake street These cars have some
kind OF E red-hot arrangement under
the seats that gets up a soorching tenn
peratuFe There was plenty of room in
the car at that time Of day, so she
placed her market basket on the seat
beside her The bridge turned before
We could get across and We had TO wait
several minutes. The passengers idget-
ed around on the hot seats and two or
three men got up and went out on the
platform Finally the bridge turned
back and ne shot over to the north
side. About Ontario street queer sounds
began coming cut of the woman's bas-
ket, and she looked nervous and alarm
ed BY the time we reached Elm street
the sound was double in volume, and
the woman was badly ratified. AS we
approached Division street she got 50
anxious she couldn't stand it any lon
ger. so she opened the basket and look
ed in You never saw such look Of
CONSERVATION and surprise as came
over that womans face. When the ear
started she had a dozen eggs in her
basket. but the heat from the car seat
had Matched cut six wOOlly little chick
ems from half of them
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-20
The Ruling Passion.
lAtIanIa ConstItut.on.)

'Marse JIM said the old colored
citizen, de rheumatism got me, en- de
doctor say my time is short. I wants
ter ak a favor or you, Marse jim"
"All right-I'I do anything 1 can for
you. What is it,"
You know dat brand er watermilliOn
dat I lax so well2"
Yes"
''Marsa jim, Wen I dead en- bury, I
wants you ter plant some pom top my
grave, en- wen time come fer Tin ter
riDen l wants yer ter come dar Don't
fotch any knife wild you-don't cut 'um,
but tex yO' fist en- bus UNI wide open,
en- let de sweet juice soak thOo' ter ms,
en- I'D git it. Marse Jim-In Sit it,"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-20

the editor Of the Hanna organ writes
fake communication to himself, in
order to give 20 himself an opportunity
to charge that The Herald's Washing
ton correspondent had sent out mis-
leading statements concerning the Rob
eGts case Misleading reports seldom
worry our contemporary; it is the truth
about the Roberts case that ca Uses its
Mysteries The Herald's reports upon
this subject have been fuller and more
reliable than those of any other Utah
newspaper, and the Hanna organ viii
find it Improbable to substitute dis
honest tricks and bunk9 journalism for
honest newspaper effort.
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Mans Gravitation.

fChicag0 Times Heraid.)
MAJ a living contradiction
OF the laws Of gravity,
Look around you and consider
And YOU il have 10 side with me;
That the solid man Is always
At the top you can't deny.
And he never is the lightweight
Who succeeds in flying high.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-20
ADJUSTMENTS.

Nance o'Nel Impressed her audi
ence in fMagda;" she overwhelmed it
in THE Jewess," The great passion
and power of her portrayal of Leah
stamp her beyond question as A
marvel in her art-show that She is
wen entitled 10 the adjective great"
To analyze her performance would be
fmpossible. One may not lay his finger
here or there upon her work and saw
here it was exceptionally strong. or
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1900-01-20
S1z51 q Sa4effS.
q
Wellesley College.
Courses of Instruction.

Autumn Winter Term, 1899 1900.
Mondays and Thursdays; Popular
Studies in Shakespeare. TUESDAYS: The
Worlds Great Artists. Wednesdays:
Desk Studies for Girls and Saoo and
Trade Studies for Boys. Fridays: Great
American Statesmen. Saturdays: Home
Science and Household Economy. These
courses viii continue until Jan. 81, 1900
Examinations viii be held at their close
as a basis for the granting of oeEtifi-
cafes
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Senator Rawlins is making a hard
and persistent fight to secure an in
creased appropriation for the public
building to be erected in this city. The
price of materials having gone up con-
siderably since the appropriation orig
inally deemed sufficient was agreed
upon, there is every reason to believe
the senator's efforts viii be crowned
with success. The sum of S55000G, the
amount now asked for will enable the
government to erect a suitable building
attractive and adequate to federal
needs for many years to come.
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., tpoit Free Press)
Heard about the discovery made II,
Boston," asked Scientificus of a friend
yesterday.
mo, what was it2'
,.''F.sllow down there giving a lecture on
LIQUID air
Yes"
He passed a lot around to the people-
you know it's about million times cold
err ice. and stiH a liquid"
Yes
We'll, strangest thing in the world hap
pened-''
''What?''
Fellow spilled a dipperful OF a Boston
girl
''Yes-what the=l27
1T fr0Ze sOlidt