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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1889-12-13
VANITY FAIR.
An American Heiress will Purchase an English
man who has German Title.

An American Heiress will Purchase an English
man who has German Title.
Especial to THE HERALD-Examiner Dispatch. ]
NEW YORK, Dec 12.-Another American
heiress is to marry foreigner of title.
The engagement is announced today of
Miss Stokes, eldest daughter of Arson
Phelps Stokes, to Baron Halcctt, young
Englishman whose title, it is said, is not
English, but German, derived in some way
through his mothers family, which is Ger
man. Miss Stokes is not known to the
gay world, as she only made her first bow
at reception given by her parents Tues
day. She is about nineteen, has a strong
interesting face, dark hair and eyes, is
immensely tall, being nearly six feet in
height. She met the baron while abroad
with her parents during the summer. Both
Miss Stokes and younger sister are
helresses. The mother was Miss Phelps,
daughter of Isaac N. Phelps, and their
grandfather's large property, amounting to
several millions, will probably be left to
them. Through their father, who is son
OF the late James Stokes, they will also in
herit large property. Baron Halcott is
at present on his way over, and it was said
last evening at the opera, where the en-
gagement was discussed with much inter
est in the boxes, that the wedding would
take place very shortly. 1t is rumored that
Baron Halcott himself is heir to hand
some estate
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AN ATTRACTIVE INTERIOR.

The already attractive interior of the
Gaiety saloon just north of the Progress
building on Main street, has been further
beautified by the addition of the great Ed
wards & Duckworth crayon that received
such favorable comment in these columns
some time ago. This magnificent piece of
art is feet inches by 10 feet in size, and
set in an attractive gilt frame and behind
heavy plate glass. The picture is one that
makes all admirers of the beautiful in art
pause and study. The representation is
that of nude female figure little over
life size, descending marble steps, and
coquetting with flock of doves that are
fitting about her. The graceful outlines
and loneliness Of the figure are entirely
unembarrassed by drapery, and the beau
tiful anatomy is well set off by the graceful
posturing, and. by the flowing tresses
dressed tastefully at length behind their
fair owner. The workmanship is exquisite,
and crowds of people are daily thronging
into the Gaiety to see this beautiful speci-
menuof art.
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ment of the eight hour laws and Chinese
restriction and agitation of ballot reform
until all the states adopt the Australian
system. The report was discussed and its
recommendations referred.
The report of the committee on organi-
cation recommends an executive council to
bring about the amalgamation of all dual
organizations existing in any one trade in
the case of unions affiliated with the fed
Grafton; that hereafter all conferences of
officers of the federation with officers of
the Knights of Labor relating to trades
Enion organization or mutual interchange
or recognition of working cards cases 0The
ti.stwas referred to special committee
with instructions to prepare an address to
the people of America, stating plainly the
trades unions position and that of the fed
Grafton. Adopted.
After recess, among the adopted resolu-
tions were these: Calling for revival of
the labor press; urging the passage by
other states of the Massachusetts employ
ers' liability statute, and urging closer re
lations with central labor unions. A mo-
ton to institute political party was de
featad
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THE House.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.-Butterworth
brought up the famous Ohio ballot box
contract which figured so conspicuously in
the last campaign by offering a resolution
reciting that Of the persons whose names
appear on said paper all, except one, were
at the time of said publication, and except S.
S. Cox, deceased, and are still members Of
the House or Senate and that a committee
of five be appointed to investigate it. The
resolution further said that if the contract
were genuine the signers were unfit to sit
in Congress. The resolution was adopted
and the report of the Silcott committee was
presented to the House.
The report of the Silcott committee gives
a detailed statement of the assets and la
bilities of the Office on December ). The
shortagei is stated at so, 70S. SO. The report
states that the committee has not yet sufi
GENTLY investigated the matter of dis
counts and notes. Many notes, the com
mittee believe, were forged, to cover defal-
cations already existing. 1t says the com
Enittee cannot too severely condemn the
manner in which the sergeant-at-arms con-
Quoted the affairs of his office.
1t appears that portion of the cash
under the control of Silcott has never been
counted during the six years of Mr.. Lee
dom's incumbency by any other person
than Silcott and 1t does not appear that
I.eedom ever asked for a count until the
evening of the 9Th instant when the de-
ficiency appeared. Mr.. Leedom seems to
have exercised no careful supervision of
the interests committed to his care.
Paysou, of Illinois, Immediately upon the
conclusion of the reading of the report, Of
fered resolution authorizing the commit
tee to examine the accounts, but to take
charge of all the assets of the office until
further order of the House and to receive
any proposal from Leedom for making good
any deficiency, and also to make full re
port as to the effect of any deficiency.
There was protracted debate over this
regarding the responsibility of the ser
geant-at-arms and whether he was acting
as agent of the members or of the treasury
department, and the opinions expressed
were conflicting. Finally Boutelle, of
Maine, offered a substitute resolution di-
recting the committee to report as to the
effect or result of any deficiency, and es-
pecially as to the unpaid salaries to mem
bers, accompanying the report with bill,
if necessary This was adopted as was
also one offered by Hemphill, of South
Carolina, directing Sergeant-atarms
Holmes TO arrange with the treasury de-
partment for the payment of mileage of
members.
Brown, of North Caaolina, introduced a
bill for the repeal of the tax on tobacco in
all its forms. Referred.
Wilkinson, of Louisiana, announced the
death of his colleague, Gray, of the third
Louisiana district and as mark of respect
the House adjourned until Monday.
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The Senate.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.-Wolcott was ex-
cused from service on the committee on
Indian affairs.
Petitions were presented from various
parishes of Louisiana in favor of national
election law, by ingalls,, Sherman and
Evarts.
Among the bills introduced and referred
were:
BY Butler, for the emigration of persons
of color from the southern states.
BY German, for an international exposi-
ton at the national capital in 1892.
BY Stewart, for the free coinage of gold
and silver and the issue of coin certificates.
Gibson offered a resolution, which was
referred to the committee on foreign rela-
lions, instructing the committee to inquire
into the eXpediency and practicability of
acquiring or setting apart territory for
the occupation of negro or colored citizens
of the United States, and also to inquire
how far and in what manner the govern
ment of the United States can and ought
eduitably to aid the freedmen of the
United States, their families and descend
ants to emigrate thereto and settle thereon
and establish system of common school
education.
ingalls, offered a concurrent resolution,
which went over, for holding a recess of
the two houses from December 10 to Jan
uRry 6.
Under resolutions offered by Aldrich and
Platt, the following changes in the COM
mlttees were agreed to- The appointment
of a select committee of fifteen Senators,
20 be called the quadri- commit
tee: increase of the committees OF immi-
grafton. coast defenses, mines and mining,
and public buildings and grounds to nine
members each; of the committee on Indian
depredations to seven members; of the
committee on postoffice and post roads, ter
tories, public lands and pensions, to ten
members; and the continuance during the
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The Great Sugar Swindle.

KANSAS CITY, Dec. 12.-The great sugar
swindle planned by the American Sugar
company has entirely collapsed and the
townships which voted bonds to foster the
industry will lose nothing. All the bonds,
50, 200 in amount, voted in Meade county,
have been cancelled and the scrip issued BY
the various townships in Clark county has
been destroyed, excepting $4,000 voted by
the township and this cannot now be nego-
tiated owing to the publicity given to the
swindle. The sugar company scheme was
"a gigantic one and if it had
been successfully executed a million
dollars would not have covered
the loss sustained by the counties and
townships where the company contem-
plated operotions. Agents have been &C
lively at work in Stanton, Haskell, Pratt,
Grant and Johnson counties, and had sue
ceeded in arousing such an enthusiasm
over the new industry that they came to
regard it as their salvation from possible
ruin caused by the uncertain yield from
other crops than sorghum. The secretary
of the state board of agriculture states that
the company's plan included the promised
erection of hundred mills in various parts
of Western Kansas, for which a subsidy
aggregating over one million dollars was to
have been asked.
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Adrift ON the Atlantic.

New YORK, Dec. 12.-David Dillon, of
the firm of Funch, Edic &:Co., formerly
champion oarsman of Australia, was cast
adrift on the Atlantic ocean in a small boat
yesterday afternoon, when being lowed in
on an incoming bark. When last seen he
was being driven to sea before bowling
gale.
The only chance Dillon had was to make
the Sandy Hook light ship. If he made
the light ship he is safe; if not, he is either
drowned or at sea in an open boat with no
provisions and with slow death staring him
in the face.
Dillon came originally from Australia
and before the days of Searle he was the
champion sculler of that country. He
defeated Kemp, who afterwards made
such game fight with Searle A tug boat
was chartered this morning and is now
looking for him
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On Appropriations.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.-The House ap-
preparation committee met this morning
and completed its organization. The fol
lowing subcommittee were appointed
Sundry civil service: Cannon, Cogswell,
McComas, Randall and Savers.
Legislative, etc: .Butterworth, Cannon,
Brewer, Forney and Dockery.
District of Columbia: McComas, Hen
derson, Morrow, Clements and Dockery.
Pensions: Morrow, Belden, Peters,
Sayers and Breckenridge.
Fortifications: Brewer, Butterworth,
Cogswell, Randall and Savers.
Deficiencies: Henderson, Canon, Peters,
Breckenridge and Clements.
Permanent appropriations: Belden,
Peters, Morrow, Dockery and Forney.
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Stanley Banquetted.

ZANZIBAR, Dec. 12.-Maior Wissmann,
the German imperial commissioner to East
Africa, is suffering from asthma The
British India Steam Navigation company
to-day gave luncheon to Henry NJ. Stan
ley on board the steamer Ardwatta, the
pioneer vessel in the service between Great
Britain and East Africa. Stanley predicted
the rapid growth and prosperity of East
Africa.
The Zanzibaris who accompanied Stanley
on his expedition through Africa were re-
ceived by the Sultan to-day. The Sultan
thanked them for the splendid services they
had rendered, and rewarded them with
presents.
Zanzibar is engaged in feting Stanley and
the members of his expedition.
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A THRILLING ACCIDENT.
Part of Canadian Pacific Train Hangs Sus-
pended over Yawning Abyss.

WINNIPEG, Dec. PA citizen Just arrived
from the Pacific coast tells of thrilling acct
dent to to the Canadian Pacific through express
in the mountains. rail gave way at point on
the mountain side high above the Columbia
river The engine passed over safely, but the
two coaches following swung about and toppled
over. The bank was almost perpendicular and
the cars would have tumbled several hundred
feet into the river had it not been that
the compiling twisted around and held the ire
mendous weight. There were the two cars, one
with its load of passengers suspended over the
abyss. The weight of the engine and the bal
drawing the whole train down. The suspense
was dreadful. The frightened passengers were
compelled to remain in their perilous position
until the train hands built platform around
and underneath the hanging cars, enabling all
to make their escape. The place where the &C
cident occurred is considered the most danger
GUS in the mountains
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GRANT AND DAVIS.
Generous Words About the Con-
queror by the Conquered.
ROBERT BROWNING, POET, DEAD.
Cruelty to Christians-StriEe of Ger
man Miners-CrOnin Case.

Boston, Dec. 12.-When General Grant
was dying at Mt. McGregor, the Boston
Globe instructed its New Orleans CORES
pondent to interview Jefferson Davis. Mr..
Davis was not seen personally, but sent
the following letter to friend in New
Orleans:
Your request on behalf of the Boston journal
for me to prepare critism on General Grants
military career cannot be complied WITH for the
following reasons:
General Grant is dying.
2tThough he invaded our country ruthlessly,
it was with an open hand, and so far as know
he abbetted neither arson nor pillage, and has
since the war, / believe, shown no malign1ty to
the confederates either OF the military or civil
service Therefore instead OF seeking to dis
turb the quiet of his closing hours, would If 1t
was in my power, contribute TO the peace OF his
mind and comfort of his body.
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The Sacramento Flood.

SAN Francisco, Dec. 12.-The water in
the Sacramento river has reached the
highest point ever known, but the indica-
tions are that the rainstorm of the past two
weeks is over, and it is expected the water
will recede soon. Much damage has been
done at points north of Sacramento, par
ticularly in the vicinity of Colusa, Red
Bluff, Redding, Chico and Marysville.
The levees have broken in scores of
places and the country is flooded. Farmers
in many places have had to move their
families and stock to high grounds for
safety. Bridges are swept away or seri-
ously damaged, and numerous washouts
have occurred on the railroad lines. Few
casualties are reported. a farmer living
near Durham, while attempting to remove
his wife and four children in a small boat,
was caught in the current, the beat cap
sized and two children drowned. The othors
escaped.
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WAYS and Means.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.-The first session
of the ways and means committee was held
this morning. The present tariff law was
ordered printed in the shape of bill to
form the basis for a proposed new tariff
measure The following subcommittee
were appointed: On public debt, funding
and payment thereof: Mckinley, Dingley,
Carlisle.
On revenue provisions and commercial
treaties: Burrows, Payne, Mills.
On amendments of customs laws: Bayne,
LaF'ollette, Mcmillan.
On amendments to the internal revenue
laws: McKenna, Gear, Breckenridge.
On life bills and claims: Dingley, Bur
rows, Flower.
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AN IMPORTANT ELECTION.
The Voting for the Control of the New Chicago
Board of Water Ways.

CHICAGO, Dec. 12.-The most important local
election probably ever held in Chicago took
place to-day. 1t was to decide the control of
the newly created board OF nine water way com
missioners, members of which are to have the
raising and disbursing of funds estimated
at from fifteen to thirty millions of
dollars to be used in carrying out the
great Chicago drainage and ship canal
project which will necessitate the employment
for an indefinite period of from ten to fifteen
thousand men. Cumulative voting was per-
mitted, and the Democrats and Republicans
each nominated but five men, the aim being to
secure majority of the board. A Citizens or
independent ticket was afterwards put in the
field, with six names, three former Demo
Gratis and three former Republicans. At
midnight the returns from about half the
precincts indicate the election of the six
Independents and that the three remaining
places will fall to the Democrats. On this basis
the board, which promises to play an important
part in Illinois politics, will stand three straight
Democrats, three Independent Democrats and
three independent Republicans.
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The London Gas Strike.

LONDON, Dec. 12.-Every one of the gas
companies, except the South London COM
pany, has conceded the demands of the
coal porters, pending arbitration. The
South London company is engaging pau
pers from the poor houses.
A conference was held this afternoon be-
tween the arbitrator and the representa-
tues OF the gas company and employees.
The conference resulted in an amicable ar
rangement whereby existing troubles and
a general strike of the coal porters are
averted. Complications exist, however,
with the employees of the Metropolitan
Gas company.
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Victoria Congratulates Stanley.

LONDON, Dec. 12.-The Queen has sent a
cable dispatch to Stanley, in which she
says: my thoughts are with you and your
brave followers, whose hardships and dan
gers are at an end. l again congratulate
you all, including the Zanzibaris who dis
played such devotion and fortitude during
your marvellous expedition. 1 trust Emin
Pasha is making favorable progress"
The corporation of London has invited
Stanley to accept the freedom of the city
The ceremony of presentation will take
place in Guildhall. The parchment con-
ferring citizenship on Stanley has been
closed in gold casket.
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VIENNA, Dec. 12.-The Neue Freie Prose-
has information that Japanese envoy will
be sent to Europe to negotiate treatres
with the maritime states on very liberal
bases. The points proposed will be that all
Japanese ports shall be opened; that the
tariff shall be raised to 12 per cent. ad
valorem; that consular tribunals shall be
established and a supreme court so com
posed that Europeans sitting in it shall be
in the majority
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Buffers Negro Emigration Bill.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12.-The bill intro
duced by Senator Butler to-day to provide
for the emigration of colored persons from
the southern states provides that the head
of any family or for himself, if not married,
may make application to the nearest federal
commissioner under oath setting forth the
fact that he desires to emigrate to foreign
country for permanent residence and
citizenship, and is too poor to pay the cost
of transportation, and certificate shall be
forwarded by the commissioner to the
quartermaster-g general, who shall furnish
to the applicant the necessary transporta-
ton by the cheapest route. For this pur-
pose the bill appropriates S5,OOO,00O.
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present session of the select committee on
irrigation.
Dolph offered a resolution, which was
referred to the committee on library, in
structing the committee to inquire into the
ACCESSIBILITY of the erection in Washington
Of memorial hall at which shall be re-
ceived and retained such statues and por-
traits of public men and eminent citizens
of the United States and such historical
paintings and other works of art as may
be provided by law. After executive ses-
sion the Senate adjourned till Monday.
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Strike of German Miners. "a

BERLIN, Dec. 12.-The miners of Saar-
brucken district have decided to strike.
Those in Louis Euthel and Vouderheydt
pits struck to day. The miners in Silesia
threaten to strike for 25 per cent advance
in wages and shorter hours.
Influenza is spreading throughout the
country Administration of justice in the
courts is suspended because all the judges
are down with the epidemic. tits proposed
to close all the schools, especially at Dant-
zic where half of the children are affected.
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CIief of Staff. S. A. Released.

GENEVA, Dec. 12.-Colonel Clibborn
Booth, chief of staff to the commander of
the Salvation army, arrested for in
fringing the decree by which he was ex-
PEELED from Switzerland, was arraigned to-
day and liberated upon the payment Of e5.
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YALE CATHOLIC CLUB.
is Recognized by President Dwight as q
Yale 0rganization-D Higgins Address.

1t is Recognized by President Dwight as
Yale 0rganization-D Higgins Address.
Especial to THE HERALD Examiner Dispatch
New HAVEN, Dec. 12.-The Yale Catholic
club which was organized several weeks
ago, held its first meeting last night The
club was formally recognized by President
Dwight as a Yale Organization and the
meeting was held in the lecture room in
the cabinet building. Rev. Dr. Higgins, of
st. Mary's church, Prof. William c. Robin
son, of the Yale law school, and number
of prominent Catholic alumni made ad-
dresses. DR.. Higgins, in laying out plan
for the work of the club said: avoid any
theological control with clubs of other de
nominations and unite earnestly and sym
pathetically with them on common
ground" The club has about fifty mem
bers. 1t has but started largely through
the instrumentality of Prof Robinson.
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Mrs. Scott Lords Funeral.

WASHINGTON, Dec 12.--Funeral services
were held over the remains of Mrs. Scott
Lord this morning at the Church of the
Incarnation. President and Mrs. Harri-
son and other relatives followed the casket.
Vice-President and Mrs. Morton, Secre-
taries Blaine, Proctor, Tracy aud Rusk
and ladies, their families and number of
prominent persons occupied pews. The
interment was in Rock Creek cemetery
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Federation of Labor.

BosToN, Dec. 12-The first hour of the
session of the Federation of Labor was oc-
cupied with routine business. The com
mittee on the REPORT of the president re-
ported in favor of the proposition 10 ap-
point committee of seven to which all
matters relating to the eight-hour move
ment shall. be referred, for holding an inter-
national congress in the same city in
which the worlds fair shall be held in
1892. The federation seeks rigid enforce
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SPAIN IS IRRITATED
Over Senator Calls Proposal in
Regard to Cuba.
THE GIGANTIC SUGAR SWINDLE
FlOOd-New Japanese Treaties-SissetOn
Indians ara Signing.

MADRID, Dec. 12.-The papers here mani
fest deal of irritation at Senator Calls
proposal in regard to Cuba and roundIy de-
nounce it. This is subject upon which
Spain is very sensitive, and the mere sug-
gestion of any change in the ownership of
it is apt to be regarded as an offense to the
national dignity. The Epoca says:
This is a mad idea, and it cannot be that any
one In Washington takes it seriously. Even If
repub were established in Spain She wOn1d
not consent to separate from Cuba Spain is
resolved at all hazards to maintain the integrity
of the national territory, and political divisions
do not exist thereon.