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, 1889-11-24
WOODRUFF'S WORDS.
President Woodruff on the
Mormon Investigation.
He Calls it the Periodical
Mormon Sensation"
And Intimates That it is All a
Political Dodge.

CHICAGO, Nov. 23.-In response to a
a telegram from the Associated Press ask
ing for a statement concerning the pres2nt
investigation in Salt Lake City, President
Woodruff OF the Mormon church sent a
dispatch in which he says: .
This is the periodical Mormon sensation
which we are accustomed to expect in No
yember. Congress meets in December
and 1t is presumed the usual efforts will
be made to secure legislation against Nor
mons. In addition, we are on the eve Of
an important municipal election here
which the anti ormons hope to carry by
preventing the naturalization of Mormons.
There is absolutely nothing in the Nor
mon religion inconsistent with the most
patriotic devotion to the government of
the United States. The revelations and
commandments of the church require that
the constitution and laws of the land be
upheld. 1t is also part of our belief that
the time will come when the country will
be distracted and general lawlessness pre-
vail. Then the Mormon people will step
forward and take an active part in rescu-
ing the nation from ruin.
In regard to the claim hat the priest
hood, or chief authorities of the church,
assert the right to control the Mormon
people in all temporal matters. including
political affairs, | would say that l am
the head of the church and | do not
make any such claims. 1t would be i'm
possible to enforce il If | did. The charge
of undue interference in elections is abb
surd. Balloting is strictly secret and all
management of elections in the smallest
details is in the hands of United States
government appointees. That Mormons
are United politically is largely due to their
being constantly and vindIctively assailed
by a small minority who seek to control
the majority.
A good deal is being made of the form
of prayer based upon two verses in the
sixth chapter of Revelations. St. John
in the New Testament relates to praying
that God might avenge the blood of the
prophets. An attempt is being made to
connect this with avenging the deaths of
Joseph and Hyram Smith. 1t can have
no such application, as the endowment
was given long before the death of Joseph
and Hyram Smith and has not been
changed. These men were murdered by
a local mob disguised.
Concerning the cry about blood atone
ment there is this foundation. Our re-
liglous faith is belief in %atoning the blood
Of Christ. We believe in the scriptural
doctrine Whose sheddeth mans blood,
by man shall his blood be she'd" We
also believe all that executions for murder
shall be under the law of the land and by
its officers only.
The statements of those apostate Nor
mon witnesses that the endowment cere-
monies involve the death penalty upon
those who leave tie church and disobey
the priesthood are simply untrue. Nor
mons on the stand have the right to de-
cline to disclose the innocent formula of
endowment Just as Masons have the
right to refuse tie disclose Masonic rituals.
, 1889-11-24

HELENA, Mont. Nov. 23.-The lower
house of the legislature was organized to-
day in two chambers, the Republicans
meeting in a hall on Main street, the
Democrats in the court house. The Re-
publicans had thirty members, two more
than a quorum and were called to order
by State Auditor Kenney and sworn in by
Justice Blake. Organization was per-
fected and A. G. Wetter OF Beaver Head
county was named as speaker. A full
list Of subordinate officers was elected
and a recess taken till 3 O'Clock.
The Democratic members of the house
met at the court house and perfected or
ganization. Blakely of Gallatin county
was elected speaker and che members
were sworn in By a notary public. The
doors were closed and guarded BY Demo
Gratis and no one was admitted except
those holding certificates of election from
the county clerks. The house has taken
q recess.
The senate met at the court house but
Democratic members absented themselves
and there was no quorum. Lieutenant
Governor Richards called the senators to
order. The roll was called. eight Repub-
licans beng present. They were sworn
in by Judge Hunt and then adjourned
till Monday morning
In the caucus of Republican senators
and representatives. this evening the ac-
ton Of the Republican house members in
organizing separately was explained. 1t
was stated hat the Republican action was
based upon the proclamation of Governor
Toole that none be recognized as having
the rights as members except those hold
ing certificates Of election from county
clerks. 1t was stated further that the
new constitution in force since Oct. l ex-
pressly provides hat all returns be an
vassed by the same board created by the
enabling act to canvass the returns on the
constitution. The Republicans stand
unanimously on the proposition that only
such as are found to be members by the
state canvassers are entitled to seats and
all power to determine further rights is
vested wholly in the separate houses and
at no time in the governor.
Without notice the governor ordered
the members to meet in certain places
that until the last moment before the
hour appointed were locked and guarded
with no prospect but that such places
would continue under the governor per
sonal control. and rather than submit to
such supervision and restrictions the Re-
publicans with the officer designated by
the law to call the house to order pro
oeeded to organize elsewhere.
, 1889-11-24
Burglar Hope Released.

ALBANY, N. Y, Nov. Ex-Governor
Hill to-day decided the case of Jimmy
Hope, the famous bank burglar. In view
of the facts presented the governor has
revoked the warrants heretofore issued to
arrest Hope. 1t appears that Hope was
compulsorily brought into this state from
California on & requisition from Delaware.
Governor Hill has filed an elaborate de-
cision holding that Hope was entitled to
reasonable time to return to California
after his release and hence his arrest was
premature. The point of law is an inter
esting one in regard to which there have
heretofore been many conflicting decis-
ions. Hope is now in custody in New
York and under the decision must be dis
charged and given an opportunity to re-
turn to California is he so desires.
, 1889-11-24
SERVICES
In Cheyenne Churches During Da,
and Evening.

st. Mdry's Cdthedral-Masses at 7,
$3.50 and 1890 a. m. Vespers at 1880
p. m.
Second Congregational Church-Rev.
A. w. Villains, pastor. Services at 4
p. m. Sunday school at 3 p. IN.
Young Mems Christian ASSOCIATION
Rooms over Union Mercantile company's
store, 1914 Ferguson street. Prayer meet,
ing to-day at 4 D.. m Subject: "a Young
Man Who Tried to Upset Gods King
DOM"
First Baptist Church-Corner Fergu.
son and Eighteenth streets, Rev. L.. d.
Lamkin, pastor. Services at IL a. m.
and 1880 p. m. Sunday school at 1915.
Morning subject: "a Solid Grip"
Evening subject: "a Beautiful Old Age"
st. Marks Episcopal Uurch-Corner
Nineteenth and Central avenue, Rev.
Geo. G. Rafter rector. Sunday school at
10 a. m. 8 a. M, celebration of the
Holy Eucharist, IL a. M, Mathis and SER
mon. 1880 p. M, evensong and sermon.
Organ recital at the close.
First Congregational Church-Corner
Nineteenth and Capitol avenue. Rev. A.
w. Williams, pastor. Service at IL
a. m. Sunday school at 1915.
Young peoples meeting at $50.
Lecture at IL a. m., 'Paul's Preaching
at Rome" No preaching in the evening.
First Presbyterian Gurch-Corner Fer
guson and Eighteenth streets, Rev. r. Il.
Field, pastor. Services at ii a. ~, and
1880 p. n. Morning subject: THE Story
of BALKAN" Mrs. Helen Bullock
will lecture at Z o'clock p. M. Subject:
Narcotics" After the evening lecture
an organ and sacred song recital will be
given.
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Corner OF Central avenue and Eighteenth
street, Rev. S. A. Bright. pastor. Ser
vices at IL a. m. and 1880 D. ~. Sunday
school at 1890 p. ID. Young peoples
service at $50 p. m. Preaching at
II a. m. and 1880 p. IN. Rev. H. l..
Wriston, A. b. of Laramie City will &C.
cupY the pulpit both morning and even
ing,
, 1889-11-24

New YORK, Nov. 2S.-Maj. Gen.
Howard OF the United States army at a
meeting of the Military Service Institute,
held this afternoon in Military hall on
Governors Island, read a paper on the
military and naval pensions of the United
States. The general, after reviewing the
history of pensions, advised the appoint
ment of a special commission to revise
all pension legislation, At present the
people IS not in favor of the general ser
vice pension. He considered it right to
begin the payment of such pension in
1915, which would be fifty years after the
close of the war.
Gen. Horatio King said it was time for
public sentiment to be aroused to
strengthen the weakness of our represen-
tatiyes in congress and stop the annual
raids made upo the United States treas
ury.
, 1889-11-24
sufocated In a Mine.

SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. % AN Erani-
liner special from Butte, says fire caught
this morning IN a cross cut on the 500
foot level of the St. Lawrence mine and
the draft is blowing it into the Anaconda
workings. Great volumes of smoke are is
suing from the Anaconda shaft. Patrick
Murphy. Henry Page, Jerry Sullivan and
Tim Kepler are known to be suffocated
in the Anaconda mine. They could not
live two minutes in any part OF the mine.
The worst results are feared.
The latest reports is that there are nine
men u~naccounted for and if in the mine
they are are undoubtedly dead by this
time. The Anaconda mines constituted
the greatest system of copper mines in
the world and the capital is estimated at
$40, 0O0, 900.
, 1889-11-24
MaIietoa is King.

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 23.-Advices9 b
the steamer Zealandia from Samoa dated
Nov. 2 say that everything is quite there,
the reports of fighting last month having
been incorrect. Notwithstanding the
provisional election last month which re.
suited in the choice of Mataafa as king
and Malietoa as vice king, the followers
of Tamasese held an election the first
week in November resulting in the choice
of Malietoa as king and Tamasese as vice
king. The selection of Mataafa last
month was but a temporary arrangement
and both natives and foreign residents
are looking to the three powers to settle
the difficulty.
, 1889-11-24
EATEN BY SHARKS.
The Fate Of an Aeronaut at
Honolulu.
Suicide of a Clergyman at
Council Bluffs.
Nine Men Suffocated in the An
aconda Mine.


SAN Francisco. Nov. 23.-The Gee
anic steamer Zealandia arrived from Sgd
dey and Auckland via Honolulu at noon
to-day. She reports that as she was en-
tering the harbor at Honolulu on Nov. l6
Prof. VanTassell, the balloonist, made an
ascension from the shore and dropped
from the balloon in a parachute. He fell
into the ocean about two miles from shore
aud one mile from the steamer. He was
seen no more and it IS supposed he was
eaten BY sharks. VanTassell left San
Francisco a few weeks & for Honolulu
and Australia where he expected to give
exhibitions.
, 1889-11-24
SPECEAL SIZE

" OUensber S5, and continue
ing for one sCeeE only, ace
sUiH sell 1S-i,sch plush, all
cOlOrs, at 40c; S4-tnch
plush at CSC; Goats y
Kerr's thread 45c per dOs.,
purchases limited 10 one
dozen; Turkish bath tOlCetS
eItrA large, ESE44 inches,
15c each. THsS Is about one
hair the regular price.
Gents iUhtte and grey inert
no shirts and draaUerS only
go cents each.
, 1889-11-24
A Mail steamer Aground.

NEW York, Nov. 23.-George Gould,
president of the Pacific Mail Steamship
company, received a cable from London
to-day stating that the new steamship
China, had gone aground in the harbor of
Yokohama. She was bound for San
Francisco. She had on board a largo
number of passengers and a valuable car
GO. The vessel was valued at 81 900, 900.
, 1889-11-24
The Weekly Cattle Market.
special Dispatch to The Leader.

6pcclhl Oisputcn ~ u l<ctdci.
CHICAGO. Nov. 23.-The cattle mar
ket rules barely steady with trade slow.
Increased receipts, wretched weather and
weaker markets abroad have united in
depressing the deal here. Each day as
has been the case for some time past a
few loads Of natives which were of fancy
quality or which exactly suited the within
of buyer have brought good prices.
Several sales have been made at "a. 20t9
1928 and Wednesday a bunch OF fancy
beeves were sold at IS. 25. the highest
figure of the season. Such transactions,
however. arr few and far between. The
export demand Is a disappointment.
English markets are at the lowest point
touched for some time almost shutting out
American beet. Late private cables
quote refrigerated beef dull at 81 pence or
scant 7 cents per pound and American
live cattle are selling at 9(9l1c for the es-
timated dressed weight. In this market
the bulk of the cattle that sell at "a. SOFA
5.25 are now going l5925c lower than
they were three weeks ago, while medium
and common natives are down around low
water mark. This latter class drag in a
most tantalizing way and go at almost
any prize a buyer offers. OF course the
fact that the poultry and game season is
in full blast accounts for some decrease in
the demand but the trade ought to have
no trouble in getting away with the sup
ply of 10, 900 to IL. 200 head per day.
The soft weather doubtless has a de-
pressing influence. Sales are chiefly at
80. 25(94 rs tor ordinary to choice ship
ping steers and transactions at above
"a. so are comparatively scarce. Most of
the native cattle Just now sell TO dressed
beef men.
Texans show very little change as the
receipts are light and are wanted by local
Gamers; native butchers stock. however,
is off l09l5c, especially the low grades
that have to compete with the cheap
Texans. Cattle from the Northwestern
ranges have practically all been marketed.
There may be a few shipments scattered
along toward the end of this month from
punches that are being held in pasture
near shipping points in hope of better
prices. 1t is the stoppage of the supply
from this direction and the reduced run
OF Texans that prevents e break in poor
natives. Choice COWS and heifers are of
course always wanted. A great many
Texans are being held back and many
dealers predict that if prices should 20 up
a few points the run this year would end
in a big rush. Through Texans sell at
81. 1902. Is for bulls and cows and at
50. O0(93.0O for steers, while Western
rangers fetch $3.00@3. 40.
Stockers and feeders are in fair demand.
Tho pda and cheapnaaa of corn
and the low prices now ruling have in
creased the business in the branch of the
market very much.
Advices from Kansas City report dull
and lower markets. Omaha is weak and
New York barely steady. Considering
the above it is not to be wondered that
shippers are cautious.
A few head about ten-of premium
steers from the fat stock show have sold
at IS. SOFA G. 90.
Closing quotations here range as follows.
, 1889-11-24

Sheep are in good demand and steady. all
prime stock selling rapidly. Receipts of
inferior grades have increased somewhat
and the low price of poultry makes the
market for such a little slow. Offerings
of fed Westerns are increasing while
shipments direct from the ranges are
about at an end for the season. Late
sales are at So 50@ 3 90 for poor, at 50. rs
GA 90 for medium and at "a. 25@5.0 90
for good to extra. Most Of the trading
il AT az. 75(G4 rs.
, 1889-11-24
A C~Iergyman,s Suicide.

COUNCIL BLUFFS. Nov. % AT noon
to-day the body of the Rev. Martin Sor-
ensen. an Episcopal clergyman. was found
in a wood shed in the rear of his premises.
A deep cash was in his neck and another
on his left wrist. He had bled to death.
1t was evidently a case of deliberate sui
eide. Insanity is the reason ascribcd.
Sorensen was Ga years of age.
, 1889-11-24

DETROIT, Nov. ga special from
Ishpeming says: About 200 pounds of
quartz carrying gold at the rate Of $780,
600 a ton, was taken from the main shaft
of the Michigan gold mine last night.
Assays of three samples of quartz give
$2l .63l. $5l,553 and $40, 95S per ton
respectively.
, 1889-11-24

BISMARCK. N. D., Nov. 23.-In joint
legislative session to-day johnson lacked
one of a majority for United States sena-
tor. Adjourned till I p. m. Two ballots
were taken in the evening without cleo
ton and adjournment was taken till Mon.
day.
, 1889-11-24

Have You Seen Truckey's Kids,
We mean kid gloves They are nothing
to be sneezed at-an obby line.
TRUCKEY, II HALTER & HUSTLER.
, 1889-11-24
believed Polygamy Right.

SALT LAKE, Nov. 23.-In the Mormon
investigation to day James Tallmadge,
principal Of the Mormon college, testi-
fed that pupils were taught by revelation
to regard plural marriage as from God;
that the constitution was properly admin
istered and did not interfere with the rev.
Citations of God. Witness believed poly
gam right and laws against it nnconstitu-
tional Notwithstanding the decision of the
United States supreme court.
, 1889-11-24
Notice.

The semi-annual election of officers of
Irish Benevolent Society will take place at
the next regular meeting on Tuesday
evening, the 26th inst at 7 O'Clock. All
membere are respectfully requested to at
tend. PAT kEELAN.
Recording Secretary.
, 1889-11-24

Iae largest stock of fine brandies, old
Whistles, choice iqueurs and superine
cigars at George Masten's well known
house, corner Sixteenth and Ferguson
, 1889-11-24

The best meals in town at the Occiden-
tai hotel.
, 1889-11-24
Mrs. Southworth.

NEW York, Nov. 23.--Mrs. South
worth, who murdered Pettus yesterday,
spent a very restless night in her cell.
This morning she was slightly improved
in condition. Her lawyer says her defense
will be insanity.
, 1889-11-24
BOOKS,

Full bound IN cloth and
cir, only S5c, aCOrLh s5c.
Rem esabe1-, these prices are
for. this sCeek only.
, 1889-11-24

We don't buy for any one set or class of
people. We seek to suit everybody.
TRUcKEY, THE HALTER & HUSTLER,
, 1889-11-24
.APPLES.
MICHIGAN

MICMEGAN II
Vorthers Speys, Bell
HOiCer.s, Greetings, Bald
sUtss's SsUeet Cider, MeaU
BMcksUheHt flour, Mapte
syrup, etc.
A. Underwood r. Bro.
, 1889-11-24

Fine Greeley Potatoes at
E. S. JOHNSTON & Bros.
, 1889-11-24

historical Dept; Cheyenne, Hyo,
, 1889-11-24

noc,,ment I'M noon nh6torraphic condition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-03-04
4 BIG STEAMER BURNED.
THE KILL VON KULL TOTALLY DESTROYED At
ELIzABErHPORT-A LOSS OF $4,000

THE KILL Won KCLL TOTALLY DESTROYED AT
ELIZABErIIPORT-A LOSS OF $4,000.
The saloon steamer Kin Won Kull was totally Dc
stroyed by fire at her wharf In ElizabcthpoIt ~ j.,
last night. The flames first discovered in the
enenc-rOOm. Every effort was nado 10 save the
boat, but without The fire spread rapidly
and in little whlo was entirely beyond control and
1t became apparent that the big boat was doomed.
Tho rapid spread Of tho flames was largely due 10
the infammable nature Of the material that fcd then
The light homework and heavily painted wood fur
niShcd excellent fuel and made all efforts to struggle
against the fire hopeless The loss on the boat and
Its contents IS estimated al $4,000
The XIII Won Kull was a large boat. and Piled
between Elizabcthport and Pier 40. H. North River
She was operated by the Central Railroad Of New
jersey She wa- orc Of the oldest steamers IN New
York liarbor, and during the War was used by tho
Government as transport, Since then the boat
has been entirely rebuilt at a cost Of S125,ooO Two
years ago She was fully repaired and handsomely
fitted up.
The first alarm Of the fire was given by the watch
man, who blew the steamers whistle Immediately on
discovering tho flames In the engine room. The city
firo Department and several tug boats responded to
the call for aid, but all that could be done was 10
save the companys extensive freight docks and car
repair shops.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-03-04
FISHING IN CANADIAN WATERS.
A GREAT FALLING OFF IN THE MAcKEREI

a GREAT FALLlNU OTr ~ AA-4@
CATCH-THE MODUS VIVENDI.
Ottawa Ont, March 3.-The report Of the Fish
cries Protection Service Of Canada for 1883 has been
issued The expenditure reached $1,000, out Of an
appropriation of $4,000. The Minister Of Fish
cries says the past season has been unevenfu one
The total number OF United States fishing vessels In
the Gulf eighty three, which less than was ever
known TO be there in any previous season. The
catch Of these vessels is reported at lo42o barrels,
as against II SOS barrels in 1857 The number Of
Canadian vessels engaged In the mackerel 6sh!ng dur
ing the past season IS estimated az about 100
The only seizure during the season of small
sloop-rigged boat found fishing in the Bay of Fundy
near Campobello. The boat was subsequently givon
up to its owners upon the payment Of expenses for
safe-keeping Of same.
The American catch is represented at only 10000
barrels II is impossible yet to state what tho catch
BIZ tho Capadians been, but Il WITH be far below the
average recent years probably not exceeding 40
pe- cent OF last years catch. Much OF the Gulf boat
catch exported fresh.
Admiral Gordon, OF the Fisheries Protection Service.
saws: The mackercl catch by United States sciners
fell nom $4,000 In 1855 10 10000 in 1SsS, and the
Canadian catch fell from 14S,450 TO 10000. l be
licVc this decreased prductVcneSS to be largely due
10 increased deStructvcncss Of means Of capture and
the use Of these means al improper times
Commander Gordon adds that American fishermen
I'm many Instances satisfied with the workings OF
the mOdus vivendi.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-03-04
4 CRUEL PRACTICAL JOKE.
ROUGH USAGE OF YOUNG MAN UNDER PRE-
TENCE OP AN INITIATION.


TENCE oP AN INITIATION.
A shocking case Of brutality to an inofcnsIve man
by gan= unfeclns practical !okers discovered
late on Friday night by Officer Moses Osborne while
his way to Be,lcville y. j.. through the Frankyn
road. Midway between Dcllevillc and Fianhyn
stood deserted building. To the constablcs sur
prise he lights fitting through the rooms In
she'd near by stood several horses and wagons Ihe
constable raped sharply the door but received
response The lights were instantly cxtlnguished,
end then followed confused shuing of feet. Revol-
vcr IN hand, Osborne smashed In side window and
sprang into the room. He rushed to the upper
floor. and as he heard the rattn. Of carriage wheois
on the road without he hurried to the window, Just
in time 10 he last ot the carriages disappearing
he hurried down st2lrs again. and man
huddled in The man half naked, and
was bound and gagged. Osborne released him, but
when the unfortunate follow essaycd to speak. he
suddenly became unconscious The constable after
halthours hard work. had the satisfaction Of noting
his returning consciousness. With great deal OF
difficulty, he explained the strange circumstances
under which he had been found.
My name is George Hannersley,n be said, and I
have lived In Franklyn nearly year. Two wccks
ago James Fryer suggested that join secret organ
ization known the Friendly Brothers. consented
and tonight was fixed upon for my initiation. Fryer
aud drove here together and he took me to room
from bend and and @ Shndodea uVag %as hdn led to
and stripped Of all my clothes, except my
trousers. My hands were tied to my body, and
next thrown into large vessel Of ice-cOd water
They then laid mo upon the floor and tied rope to
my feet with which was pulled up 10 the ceiling:
became dizzy with the rlsh OF blood the head, and
when upon the point Of Inconsistencies lowered
into All empty barrel head first. and In this was
rolled about tho until scarcely abc TO breathe
They next hoisted me TO board placed across the
top OF barrel and commanded me tD whistle and
dance 81. When I could not do this was beaten
with Inflated bladdcrs- Suddenly they pulled tho
board from under me and I plunged again into
nv town rf,oI
room. ! managed to crawl out of the barrel and
made my way down stairs whore l tainted with ex
The victim of the Friendly Brothcrs's initiation was
so completely exhausted from the severe usage 10
which he had been suhjcctcd by the jokcrs that he
was with difficulty assisted homo. Fryer has left
twn bnt an effort Is being made 10 capture him and
his COMPANIONS.