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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-05
a REALLY GREAT GUN.

Il AR BE 1T FROM THE HERALD
to claim greater knowledge Of the
uses and possibilities of great guns
than that possessed by the ordnance
experts of the Watervliet arsenal, but
we cannot help believing that some
money has been wasted on the latest
product of that factory 1t is the first
of a number of enormous cannons that
are to be used for coast defense pur-
poses. This particular cannon is de-
signed to protect New York harbor.
A description says "the gun weighs
in the neighborhood of $50 tons. In
range and energy it surpasses any
other gun in existence. Actual trial
tests alone will demonstrate what it
can do. The gun, it is expected, will
throw a prOjectile weighing 1870
pounds a distance of twenty-One miles.
The projectile will be five feet four
inches in length, and its penetration in
steel at the muzzle is 1913 inches. The
gun cost $15O,OOO.''
We must confess a difficulty in being
able to see just how much good a gun
that shoots a 2,37O-pound projectile
twenty -O4AC A4licS IL SOiHS u 10 NEW
York harbOr. 1t is a fine thing to be
able to say that the United States has
the greatest cannon in the world, but
to be able to use those cannon is an
entirely different matter.
In the event of a war with some for
eign nation, 1T is altogether unlikely
that the defensive weapon described
could be put to any practical use. 1t
is manifestly absurd to expect even
American gunners to be able to hit a
floating target at a distance of twenty
one miles or to shoot with any accu-
raey at half that range. 1t is true
that if a foreign ship should come up
and stand still long enough one of
those projectiles would eventually do
ii considerable damage, but even in
these days of courteous warfare it
would be expecting toe much to ask
an enemy's ship to be patient until
it was blown out of the water.
The cost of using the new gun viii
be considerable, too. Each round will
involve an outlay of some thousands
of dollars, and battery Of the cannon
in action would do considerable dam
age to the treasury in a very brief
space of time. And, by the way, none
Of US will want to have any business
anywhere on the broad Atlantic while
target practice with the monster is IN
der way.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-05
mr.. THOMAS RESOLUTION.

IT HE NECESSITY for the Thomas
resolution providing for the revoca-
ton of licenses for saloons where
knockout drops" are used for pur-
poses of robbery or assault was not
made apparent by the debate in the.
council on that proposition. Under the
present law the council has the power
TO revoke any saloon license when, in
the judgment Of the council, the fur
ther operation of the place would be
contrary to sound public morals.
We are not aware Of any provision
IN the law under which the Knockout
drop" saloon is exempt from license
revocation. The entire debate will
seem TO most people an absurd waste
Of time. There is no good reason for
encumbering the minutes of council
meetings and frittering away valuable
minutes over resolutions that cannot
possibly effect any good results.
1t seems to The Herald that the
council is missing the real kernel Of
this lawlessness nut. Crime was never
yet stopped by resolution. The coun-
cilmen might pass them from now un-
uous session and grinding them out at
the rate of a resolution a minute with
out doing the least particle of good.
Until Salt Lake has a chief of police
who knows his duty and who will at
tend to that duty, the reign of the
criminal will be absolute. unimpeded
and complete The vile doggeries where
criminals assemble to plan fresh crimes,
where sunsuspecting wayfarers are
lured for despoilment ought to be sup
pressed. but they cannot be suppressed
by resolution.
Chief of Police Paul now has control
of the matter. 1t is within his pre-
rOgative to recommend to the council
the revocation of any saloon license
that has been issued in the city of
Salt Lake. Then. if he is able to make
a showing sufficiently strong. the
places objected to can be closed by
the council and kept closed by the pO-
lice department if the latter viii do
Its duty.
The Herald hopes that Chief Paul
will enforce the present regulations
with reference TO saloons. If he will
do that he will be able to drive a great
But there is little profit in discussing
Chief PauIs possibilities.
Apparently he possesses none that
are likely to result in any good, and
the eity's only salvation lies in the
appointment of a new head for the
police department
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-05

Questions involving the extension Of
our foreign trade viii also be investi-
gated, with a view to negotiating reci-
procity treaties wherever. in the judg-
ment of the commission. they would
prove profitable to the United States.
All discretion in such matters is
taken away from the president in sec
ton of the bill, which says that
when said commission shall report
to the president Of the United States
a reciprocal commercial agreement
with any foreign country or colony
that the same is favorable to
the products, manufactures and com
merce of the United states, then the
president of the United States SHALL
transmit said agreement to the SEN
ate, with the recommendation that It
be ratified as a commercial treaty with
said foreign country or colony"
The commission is empowered to take
nice little Junketing trips TO any coun-
tries on the globe it may desire to
visit, all at the expense of this ma
ton. 1t is vested with all the powers
Of United States district court to
enable it tc summon witnesses and to
punish them for contempt. and all
members or employees of any corpora
ton, when summoned before the COM
mission. must come without stopping
for a minute.
Undoubtedly the passage of the bin
would be a good thing for the men
who would hold Office under it, but
The Herald fails to see where the coun-
try would be any better off than it is
without such a commission. altogether
too much. power is placed in the hands
of small body of men, and, while the
tendency to Capitalization of rower is
more pronounced every day., we do not
believe the country is ready for so radi-
cal a step as this.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-05
ociety

Colonel and Mrs. Holmes entertained
at an elegant dinner at the Amelia
palace Wednesday evening. The deco
rations were entirely in red and white,
a punch bowl filed with carnations OF
both colOrs forming the centerpiece,
and handsome candeIa5ra holding red
candles and shaded with red lighted the
board. Red books were used as place
cards. and the whole scheme of deco
ration was most artistic
The ball given by the Council OF Jew
ism Women last evening was a notable
success. An orchestra furnished de-
lightful music. and the dancing was
enjoyed by a large number Of young
people A splendid supper was served,
and the dining room was most artis-
tically decorated with profusion of
cut flowers, which were very generous
" donated by the florists
Mrs. Walter Elerbeck and Miss
Geneve Ellerbeck entertained at cards
yesterday afternoon at the home of the
latter on 3 street. The game played
was euchre, and about seventy guests
were present. At the conclusion of the
game prizes were given to Mrs. J. D.
Spencer. Mrs. L. c. Karrick and Mrs. A.
w. McCune, Jr-
A special review will take place to-
morrow afternoon at ? O'Clock at the
post. when the governor and staff and
a number of society people viii be pres
ent. A reception at the home of Colo
mel Bubb will follow the review.
The current events and current lit
erature section of the Ladies' Literary
club will meet this afternoon at 2
o'clock at the club house Mrs. Dart
will give a talk on The Growth Of
Trades Unionism," and Mrs. A. J. Cor
ham viii give a study of Bret Harte
and Frank r. Stockton.
Mrs. Oberndorfer will entertain at
cards next Monday.
Mrs. Priscilla Jennings gives an aft
ernoon tea on Wednesday next at her
new home On B street.
o @ q
DR.. and Mrs. A. c. Ewing will enter
tain at dinner Monday evening.
st. Paul's Guild will have a sociable
this evening at the rectory, and all the
friends of the church are invited to be
present.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. n. Whitney are at
home for the winter at 504 South Main
street.
The College club met last evening at
Ford's hotel with Miss Alice Rowe.
8 @ g
Today is Mrs. Holmes day at home.
and, as usual, the palace will be
thronged with callers.
g g g
Lieutenant Merrill has returned from
Maine, where he spent the past month
@ g 8
Governor and Mrs. Sparks of Nevada
are the guests of Mr., and Mrs. c. Ira
futile at the KnutsfOrd-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-05
A NEW FOWLER BILL.

THE HERALD has received from
L Congressman Charles N Fowler of
Fowler currency bill fame a copy of
another bill which has emanated from
his brain. This bill should be enti-
tied "a bill to relieve congress of a
number Of arduous duties imposed upon
il by the constitution, and to create
for FIVE citizens Of the United States
fat offices with numerous perquisites
thereto attached"
The proposed law provides for the
establishment of a commission, COM
posed of five members, appointed by the
president for term of twenty years at
salaries Of $500 per year for the mem
bers and $4,000 for the chairman. In
addition, each is to have a private sec
rotary at a salary Of not to exceed
81 200 per year.
The duties of the commission, as out
lined by Mr.. Fowler, are interesting.
The members are to investigate the
tariff and recommend that any part
or the whole of any tax imports, as
they may deem proper, be suspended.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-05
THE GUILTY DEAD.
No Resting Place For Murderers'
Bones in London.


Fourscore murderers' bodies are bur-
led beneath the floors of Newgate jail,
and the authorities are wondering now
these remains are to be disposed of
when the work Of demolition reaches
their present resting place.
No cemetery or public burial place is
likely to receive them except under
compulsion. This is evidenced by the
attitude of the city of London and
Tower Hamlets Cemetery company of
Mile End road. whose officials vigorous
ly repudiate the statement recently
published that their cemetery had been
chosen for the refinement of the New
gate criminals bodies.
This statement, it is urged, is calcu-
lated to injure the business Of the GEM
etery, and we much regret it was pub
lished in these columns. Few people
would not object to the burial of their
dear ones in the company of Newgate
murderers.
Our representative learned at the
Guildhall yesterday that lit is not yet
decided in what cemetery these remains
shall be placed. The work of removal
must be done to the satisfaction of the
medical officer of health.
THE town clerks department has
submitted a special report on the sub
ject TO the city lands committee of The
corporation, ana TINS VIII De discussed
at their next meeting"
Considerable crowds of visitors flock
daily TO view the ancient prison now
that its days are numbered. Admission
is obtained by ticket issued at the
GEildhall. Curiously enough. at least
two-thirds of those who pass through
Newgate's once dreaded portal on sight
seeing intent. are ladies'
The ghastiiest sight of all is the IA
nous passageway under which many
murderers lie buried. The briefest cpl
taph sufices for those inferred. Single
initial letters, roughly cut into the stone
underfoot-that is all
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-05

The multitude of friends George w
Heintz has made in Utah will be very
sorry 10 lose him, but they win rejoice
in the recognition of his merit, which
is indicated by his appointment as gen
eral freight and passenger agent of the
North Pacific Coast railroad, with
headquarters in San Francisco. During
his years of service with the Rio
Grande Western in Salt Lake Mr..
Heintz proved himself a railroad man
OF exceptional ability. With every de-
tail Of his work as general passenger
agent Of the Western he was thorough
ly familiar, and, more than this, he
made a host of friends for the road. To
his new position, where he goes about
the middle of this month, he viii carry
the best wishes Of all who know him.
The North Pacific Coast people are to
be congratulated on securing the serv-
ices of George w. Heintz
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-05
AmuSemeHU.


Caught in the Web" the melodrama
presented at the Grand last night, has
its redeeming qualities. If you can't
enthuse over it, you can at least laugh
yourself to death-and that isn't bad
way to commit suicide. There is de-
tective in this play who goes through
more than Nick Carter. Old Sleuth and
all their assistants put together. But
the villain is the foxy grandpa of the
aggregation. The police got him not
less than six times during the drama,
but his luck never left him. They put
him into bank vault believing he Ger
tainIy was safe there, but that night
burglars blew it open and the villain
got away. The next time he was cap
tured the officers got him as far as po-
lice court, but a friendly thug turned
out the lights at a convenient moment
and the coward dashed for liberty
through a window. There are other
villains in the play. In fact, the Grim
inals were as innumerable as Salt
Lakes, but, unlike Salt Lakes, they
were run to earth finally. just in time
to save the mastication of the heroine S
index finger by the head villain.
Caught in the Web" finishes the
week, with the usual Saturday mat
inee.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-05

We fear there is trouble in store for
somebody connected with our esteemed
West Temple street contemporary. A
long dispatch from Washington pub
lished yesterday was devoted to the
doings of Senator Kearns, but the SEN
ator's name was not mentioned in the
headlines. However, perhaps this was
a subterfuge practiced for the purpose
of persuading people to read the stuff.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-05

An alleged st. Louis bride giver has
been acquitted on the ground that, al
though he signed notes amounting to
$4,000 to secure money which was
used afterward to corrupt aldermen.
he did not know what use the money
was to be put to. Some people would
rather be convicted of bride giving than
of being such a poor hand at business.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-05
Earnings.
philadelphia Press)

CIark-See here, You told me if I took
a course of instruction from you il
wouldn't be long before I'd be earning
$ie0 2 week
Professor Skinner-WeH?
Clark-Well I'm getting SO a week
Professor Skinner-But honestly now.
don't you feel that you re earning sF907
Every clerk feels he earns ten times as
much as he gets.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-05

A Chicago financier, visiting in Salt
Lake, says. according to the head
lines, that he looks for "easier money. %
If he finds any easier money than the
criminals who have infested Salt Lake
for weeks have found right here, he'll
have to look long time.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-05

One of the wealthiest citizens of New
Orleans has been fined SO because he
insisted on sitting in the Jim Crow
section of a street car, the section re-
served for negroes. They seem to work
their laws both ways in New Orleans.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-05

Judge Henderson is now certain that
in the Fifth precinct, anyway, the vot-
ers know good man when they see
him.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-05

Captain links of the Horse Ma
rines," the popular Clyde Fitch COM
edy in which Ethel Barrymore made
the hit of her career, comes to the The
atre tonight for an engagement of three
performances. Miss Elizabeth Kennedy
has the role formerly played by Miss
Barrymore.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-05

Senator Concha. Colombian minister
at Washington. has been recalled.
Somebody must have blown him.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-05

At the Eleventh ward meeting house
last evening the Juvenile Opera com
pany. under the direction Of Nellie P.
Whitney, rendered the operetta, Jack,
the Giant Killer" The main event of
the evening was preceded by a series
of Mother Goose incidents. and in both
the little ones conducted themselves
like old stagers before the big crowd in
attendance. The performance will be
repea ted tonight
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-05
FURNISHING GOODS,
BOYS and CHILDREN's SUITS

We carry only the most satisfactory,
weI-flnished. UD-SO-date and lasting
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1902-12-05

One values a painting, not for the
canvas, but for the skill displayed
by the artist, likewise cut glass is
valued not for the glass it contains,
but for the skin with which the de-
sign is cut and finished.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-04-05
A undIy Timed hath.

I'm DIS biography of Cecil Rhodes.
Howard Urusmau tolls the following
story: ~Elodos. 60 soams then premier
of Cape Colony was TO- open au exc
tension of flc Cape Town suburban
RAILWAY. and many conspicuous per-
soun-es were present ou thc occasion
After luncheon ut Cape Town the
brilliant company adjourned TO the
shore. where the railway station was
located.
Everything was On readiness FOR Ihe
opcuiug ceremony. when suddenly y
was noticed that the central figure
Rhodes. was missing There was some
little Consideration no this. aud messen-
gers were sent ln 400 directions 20 hnd
him. Presently The primo minister was
espIcd calmly enjoying % bath In the
blue waters. totally oblivi0us OF the
fact that he was keeping every one
waiting At length the situation seem
ed 90 dawn upon him. and, hastily get
ting into his clothes. with tie sea- wa
ter dripping from bis hair, Ac declared
the line open for traffic. maintaining
the while q perfectly serious and com
po.pd face"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-04-05
HOLD UP IN MISSOURI
burlington Passenger stopped Just
After Leaving st. Joseph.
SHOT AT EMPLOYEES
Robbers Gained Enirance TO Express
Car by Threat To Use Dynamite.
Conf citing Reports as TO
the Booty Secured.

81. Joseph. Mo-. April i.-Traln No.
IL. on the burlington. road, which left
Sc. Joseph for Denver at ll:io o'clock
Thursday night. was held mp three
miles north OF the city limits by four
masked men. Railroad authorities as
sort the robbers did not get anything,
although ON this point conflicting ro-
ports are IN circulation.
The robbery occurred 10 minutes
after the train had pulled out OF Fran
els street station In this city.
The scene Is very near tho place
where ON the night OF September q.
1898. four Young men OF this city made
futile attempt 20 rob the Burlington
train. two of The party being shot
down on that occasion. railroad an.
thoritics under the leadership of W. G.,
Brown. then general manager OF the
Burliugton's Missouri lines, ran a
dummy train loaded with policemos
and deputy shcrins and the robbers
were taken by surprise. their plans
having been tipped OF by a treacher'
ous confederate.
IN the robbery OF Tuesday no VIC
lrncc was offered 90 the train men and
after holding the train 50 minutes II
was allowed 10 proceed.
Conductor Cox and Engineer kust
IN charge OF the train. ran from the
scene of the holdup 20 Napier the next
ston. and from there reported 20 the
officials ln this city a dozen detect
ives were at once dispatched but thu.
far no tangible Glow has been found.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-04-05

Mr. W. T.. Firth, the artist, once 20.
lated this anccdotc OF % picture coll
lcct0r OF DIS acquaintance. ana irasc.h.e
country squire. The old gentleman free
quoutly dluod with bis country neigh
bors and drove home. often several
miles. late at night Once. after d.u-
Ing heavily. Dee zen asleep and DID uo,
wake when the carriage drew mp uc.
fore his home. The c1Hchman made
the usual lllt-it was thc o,l mans
custom to Dec himself out-aul then.
supras'ug DIS passenger bad u.ightcd,
drove to thc stable.
Some time later. while enjoying n
late supper. tho butler inquired DIS
masters whereabouts. Was Dee spend.
ing the n'eH. outf a brief d.-mayed
coUoquy cusuel but they OWNED thg
situation ana rose 90 &c. T.p,0eIug
stcaltuIy ONT To- the coGrhh0use, they
pccpri Into iho carriage. ueh..d Jos
slumlorus occupant, cautiously Ted
out uud rohlruussol the horses and
drove hlm. a.. snoring. back to h.s
own rr.ut door, wu.go tls butler ven
tural t0 awake h.m and uls.lu.eus.l
ush.rCl l.W 'u.
"U.ss my soul Z must have beer
asieDur ur uutrl dr.vH..y as D..
stumbled up tla steps, hul Doe move.
guessed Uat Doc bad spent % par, oil
The night iu OFFS own culchuousr an'
the two clover servants Ecpythe.r owl
couusel-aud their p.accs-Manchesle
Times.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-04-05
M. Memory Was weak.

An elderly wldowcr was so dun ana
STUPID that IL was very difficult to mar
~ him. When told to give his right
hand. he gave his left. When the min
lister said. "Say this after me- he Inn
medlately remarked Say this atter
me-" but when the words he was to
repeat were given he was stolldly 81
lent.
AT last" says the narrator. "he saw
that | was somewhat bothered by his
extreme stupidity. so In the middle OF
the service he upset my gravity by vol
unteorlng the following apology, 'hoa
see. sir. It's 10 long since | was mar
ried afore that you must excuse my
forgetting OF these things. "-Cornhiil
Magazine.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-04-05
NEWS IN BRIEF.

Hogs and beef are gtill climbing
hlehor IN Chicago Co., Beef l2hac and
hogs Slu3.
Another gold strike is reported from
Cripple Creek. Colo.
J. n. Goddard who assisted In the
capture of John Wilkes Booth Us deau
at Marlboro Mass.
Dewitt Talmagc ls still In a yer" So
r,1us condition at Washlsnion. u. e.
The striking miners OF Mobeg.y. 40
have returned 10 work.
The cotton mill operatives of Geor'
Ella threaten TO strike II their wages
are not increased.
Mrs. Maud Montgomery, held At Sui
phur Springs. Tex. ON a charge OF nav
ing polsoned her husband. was al
mittcd to bail IN $1,000 on examining
trial Her alleged accomplish Is stu
I'm jail.
Mr. Pbifer. n well-to.do farmer. liy'
ing near Jewett. Tex. was kicked by
an unruly mule and instantly killed.
Masked burglars assaulted David Az
mendinger. of BURLINGTON, IA, IN ms
saloon and robbed HIM OF $500.
The will Of Mrs. Augusta Augur
leaving all her property TO her son ia
cob. was sustained by the superior
court az Nowhayen, Conn.
Rev. S. p. Brown has been elected
marshal OF Crawford Tcx.. without be
/ ing aware OF the fact th2; he was II
| the race. ~