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Show UTAH STATE JOURNAL OGDEN, UTAH. FRANK ). CANNON, EDITOR. RIDICULOUS PRAISE. ter: As might have been expected, a campaign biography has been prepared for President Roosevelt by two of his extravagantly admiring friends. In the course of their remarks Colonel Roosevelt led about him they say: the charge up the blazing heights of San Juan that looked down on the city of SantiThat is a complete mistake. Colonel ago. Roosevelt not only did not lead the charge but was not a part of the charge up the blazing heights of San Juan. His regiment charged Kettle hill and helped to take it. From that point, according to his own book, he watched the charge of the regulars of Kent up the blazing heights of San Juan; and his troops, by his orders, fired over the heads of the regulars at the Spanish soldiers in the San Juan Another statement by his biographers in With the masses he was the this book is: If that be true hero of the war with Spain. of Roosevelt. Theodore it is not to the credit Brave as he was, others performed far greater service. The extraordinary fame which he acquired was largely the result of advertising The by himself and his immediate friends. war of hero with the Spain was greatest block-hous- e. George Dewey, at the time of his mighty maritime achievement not unknown to the American people. After Dewey came a host of others, of whom Roosevelt is but one. The effort to make Theodore Roosevelt greater than he really is, becomes almost ridiculous. ATTENDING TO THE VITAL ISSUES. The pluck of the Denver papers is one of the most commendable features of Western life. While all the nation is indulging in a fit of horror at the calamities and outrages in Colorado, the newspapers of that state, and particularly those of Denver, show resourcefulness in directing public attention to other things which is worthy of the great cause for which they labor, namely: the upbuilding of the state and the city. Despite all the disadvantages and the evil which have attended upon the rioting and bloodshed, the strikes and the walk-outthe deportations and the and the anarchistic military rule dynamiting, which has been established; the Denver newspapers go on talking about other things in their own charming way, reminding one of the smile which a fascinating woman prepares and wears while the dentist is drawing a tooth. While the papers of New York, Chicago and all the other big cities are ponderously laboring with the Colorado' situation, here is the Denver Post under the head, A Neglected Vital Issue, giving its chief editorial space to a discussion of this question: When a young gentleman takes a lady out and persists in asking for a kiss, is it right to grant his wish when there is really no harm in a kiss? O, wise editor of the Post, how we do honor thee! Thou knowest what will take public attention entirely from murder and rapine. Thou gettest the public mind concentrated on the vital question of kissing, and even Sherman M. Bell is forgotten. Good Denver papers! it is spirit and resourcefulness like yours that will enable Colorado to overcome all her difficulties and to continue her growth in population and wealth against odds which would crush a less capable community led by less capable newspapers. s, make? The arraignment by Mr. Roosevelt of Mr. Tyner and the arraignment of Tyner in court are mere trivialties compared with the terrific charge brought against the president in the following paragraphs of Tyners let- - In November, 1903, on the strength of certain charges contained in a report by Mr. Bristow, the fourth assistant postmaster-genera- l, you gave to the press of the country a statement to the effect that gross corruption in the case of Assistant Attorney-GenerTyner has gone on for a number of years, and after referring to me as the chief offender, you say that in my case 'the corruption contook the form of favoring in other cerns and similar schemes; words, the criminals whom it was his (my) sworn duty to prosecute, paid him (me) for permission to After thus givfleece the public unmolested. ing your official opinion as chief magistrate of the nation as to my guilt, you referred to the fact that there were three indictments pend-in- g against me, and you called upon the jury to do its duty. No verdict of jury nor sentence of judge could have had such a farreaching or irremediable consequences for me as this extraordinary proclamation of guilt by you, and the ordinary machinery of justice is probably powerless to fully rectify the injustice done. Immediately upon seeing your charges in the iress I addressed you a letter protesting that on the mere say-s- o of Mr. Bristow you had no right without at least first giving me a chance to be heard in my defense or without confronting me with the charges or t!e evidence, thus prematurely and rashly to prejudice me and perhaps forever blast the good name and character, which for nearly 80 'years I have endeavored to establish. When I wrote this letter I had little hope that a merciful and just God would spare my life long enough to enable me to face a jury of my peers, and I wished merely to record what I believed to be a death-be- d protest against' your unusual, unjust and arbitrary action. Fortunately, I have now had my day in court and, according to the law of the law land, have established my innocence of any crime or misconduct in office. The jury, without a moments hesitation, pronounced me 'not guilty on all the indictments. Such a verdict in a trial brought in good faith would ordinarily be a sufficient vindication of an accused party; but, unfortunately, in this case your official proclamation of my assumed guilt has such weight and is entitled to have such weight that to many it practically. overrides the verdict of the jury. al get-rich-qui- ck PRESIDENTIAL NERVOUS PARTY I PERSONAL I POINTERS! R Parnell la In from the cut-of- f. S. T. Clawson la In the city from Salt Lake. X. George Thomas of Denver la an den visitor. Misses E. R. Wells, Xev., are Mr. and Mrs. Omaha, are the Og- and Louise Allen of visiting In the city. G. L. Earhardt of guests of Mrs. J. C. Armstrong Wing R Allen, manager of the Salt Lake Tribune, was an Ogden visitor yesterday afternoon. Judge Le Grande Toung and Judge Thomas Marshal of Salt Lake are in You accuse me of gross corruption; the the city today on business. A. T. Van Cleve, the popular repreattorneys for the government constantly dis- sentative of the Wyeth Chemical comclaimed any such charges before the jury. pany of Philadelphia, Is in the city. You charge that I was paid by criminals not Fred T. McGurrln, a prominent atto prosecute them; not a scintilla of evi- torney of Salt Lake City, was In Ogdence was offered to sustain such a charge, den today attending to professional business. nor was a single document produced to show Mrs. Louis Lofgreen and Hattie Lof special favors to swindling schemes; or a green returned yesterday from Tooele single violation of duty. Every charge in the county where they have been visiting Bristow report in anywise reflecting on me relatives. George L. Erhard of Omaha left for has been disproved by the recent trial disthe northwest today after spending a proved not by virtue of the verdict, but by couple of days in this city. Mrs. Ersworn evidence of the governments own wit- hard. formerly Miss Edna Armstrong, Is visiting with Mrs. J. C. Armstrong. nesses. In my letter to you I prayed that my life and mental powers might be spared until I had convinced the American public, and you, as chief magistrate, that all my acts have been honest, honorable and straightforward in the sight of God and man. My remaining hours are few, and though my house is in order and with a clear conscience I await from day to day the irrevocable summons, nevertheless, I cannot close my eyes without first . appealing to you, Mr. President, as my chief TYNERS CRY FOR JUSTICE. accuser, to endeavor, in so far as you can, to right the great wrong which you have unwitThe most piteous public document which tingly done me. has appeared in many years is the letter from James N. Tyner, former assistant attorney It is safe to say that when the picture of for the directed Marcus postoffice Hanna shall be uncovered at the Regeneral department, to the president of the United States. Mr. publican national convention it will meet with Roosevelt must be blessed or cursed with a more heartfelt greetings than will be given rhinoceros hide such as his friends and enemies to the name of Roosevelt when he is nominattribute to him, if he is not pierced through ated. Most all Republicans, including Ogand through by the demand of an old man now dens own and only Duke, John D. Murphy, on the brink of the grave. That there was cor- love Hanna dead better than they love Rooseruption in the postoffice department is, of velt living. course, undisputed; that it rioted through the department corridors is generally known; that It is an unfair insinuation that the veteran certain officials conspired with contractors soldier who refuses his pension is insane. As to rob the peoples treasury has been proved dear old Herne used to say in Shore Acres: in court. But there is not a scintilla of right I never fit for no pension; I fit for the counin any human creature to charge that James try. N. Tyner was a party to any of these crimes. He was tried before a jury of his peers and Some people are writing to the newspahe was acquitted. pers and asking why women have more temBut what answer will Mr. Roosevelt per than men. The answer is: They dont. s "V. BOYS, FIGHT ALL YOU WANT TO, BUT AGE MY HAT. narrowly escaped total destruction. She had made preparations to begin washing and had assorted the clothes and strewn them In a heap upon the floor. During the few minutes In which she was preparing clothes line on the outside, the children, a little boy and girl, found box of matches with which they began to amuse themselvea They dropped a lighted match Into the pile of clothes and set the whole mass ablase. The children then ran away as If to hide themselves and before the mother returned to the house the room was a mass of flames. She called for help and several men who were working In and the neighborhood responded with the nld of fhe lawn hose succeed ed In extinguishing the flames. The damage done will amount to about park management change In program which should meet with popular approval. Miss Rice, a harpist and singer of the highest standing in the musical world, has been secured for the balance of the week. The La Renos are doing some heavy and light balancing that Is the finest ever seen here . The De Monives continue to mystify all spectators with their seven silver ring act The Laqrelles, producing their gorgeous and Inspiring are receiving spectacle, "La del, great applause. Baby Marlon, in ragtime song and dance, always receives a hearty encore. The new Illustrated song and are exceptionally moving pictures line. Glenwood park Is undoubtedly offering the best evening's enjoyment for the money, to be had anywhere in fers a mid-we- ek Victim OF Laid to A large congregation of relatives and friends was In attendance at the fu neral services conducted at Mound Fort meeting house this afternoon over the remains of William E. Stone, the victim of the tragedy In Ogden canyon last Friday night IN neral character plums, peaches, To Get a Beautiful nltro-bensin- nltor-sul-phu- Cures Old 8ors. Westmoreland, Kansas, May 5, 1901 Tour Ballard Snow Liniment Co.: Snow Liniment cured an old sore the side of my chin that was supposed to be a cancer. The sore was stubborn and would not yield to treatment, until I tried Snow Liniment, which did the work Ip short order. My sis ter, Mrs. Sophia J. Carson, Mlffln Co., Pa., has a sore and mistrusts that It Is a cancer. Please send her a 60c bottle. Sold by Geo. F. Cave, druggist Allens-vlll- e, Fly Watch Charm With svsry four dollar cash purchase of Fishing Tackle, wa givs 7 absolutely FREE a handsoms Fly Charm. This Is the Last Season We Intend Carrying Fishing Tackle at cost and wa are closing it out . 25 POLES $440 POLES for for $1.75 ap- ples, etc.; the difficulty lies in the digestion of them. Candles flavored' with almond may be regarded with suspicion unless they are made by reliable manufacturers. While almond extract Is readily prepared from the nut Itself, much of it e, Is simply a compound formed by the action of acid upon benxlne. It Is known commercially as essence of mirbane, and Its vnpor Is poisonous. Synthetic flavors, by which are meant those artificially produced, such as strawberry, pineapple, bananas, etc are far less wholesome than the true flavor and candy which contain them should be eaten sparingly, if at all. It Costs Nothing W. E. STONE. of Canyon Tragody Rost Todsy. FLAVORS CANDY. (From Good Housekeeping.) Much of the candy on the market purports to be flavored with strawberry, raspberry) currant, pear, peach pineapple or banana. The flavors of these fruits cannot be extracted commercially, consequently the chemist Is again employed, and any of the flavors in this series Is artificially produced from derivatives of coal tar. One or S100. FUNERAL DAM- Mid-We- FRUIT Workmen Extinguish Flames With the Lawn Hose. The. residence of Mrs. Cornelius Thirty-thir- d street, Stephens, on fire caught yesterday and the building HOPE. YOU WONT Among the speakers were Patriarch two examples will suffice. Pineapple Georg. W. Larkin and the Rev. Mr. "oil' Is common either combined with Chase of the Josephlte church. Bish- butryc acid or dissolved in alcohol. op Taylor presided over the services, Butyric acid is a liquid having the and the music was furnished by the sour, disagreeable odor of rancid buMound Fort choir. President C. F. tter. Pineapple oil la prepared by makMiddleton also delivered an address. ing butter Into a soap and then diThe pall bearers were cousins of stilling gently with alcohol and suthe deceased. There were numerous lphuric add. This transformation hit floral tributes, a large one designed as given rise to the statement that esa broken column being from the de- sence of plneappple Is made from puceased's companions. Interment was trid cheese. Pear "oil Is an alcoholic at the City cemetery. solution of amyl acetate, which closely resembles the pleasant odor of the NEW PEOPLE AT GLENWOOD. pear. Cheap balls of sweetened starch paste and glue are flavored with this substance, dyed and sold as candy Change of Program pears. It Is not difficult to purchase fered to Park Patrons. other artificial fruits of the same geThe Glenwood of- the city. SAVED THE RESIDENCE. I $5.50 ' POLES for for $3-9- $W $225 POLES $3.00 $1040 POLES, for $740 FLIES, LINES, FLY BOOK8, REEL8, LEADERS, everything go Nothing rossrvsd. AINow Goods. Boyle Hardware Go. JOHN A. BOYLE, Manager. |