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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-02

GEORGE P. CANISTER, mechanic Of Read
ing, has invented cloekwork arrangements for
street lamps which turns oil the lights when the
moon is up, and starts them on again as the
luminary disappears
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-02

DR.. DOMINGO FRERE, of Rio Janeiro,
whose discovery of the microbe Of yellow fever
was received with derision by the medical pro-
fession, now comes forward with claim that
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-02

A WHEELING man who recently moved from
one house to another, found in closet of his
new residence coat with sS5 in q roll in the
inside pocket
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-02

THE passengers on an Ohio railroad train
were almost overpowered on Friday night by
the scent from q skunk which the train had run
over.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-02
Barely Possible,

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.l
It beginsto look as II New York would be
all ready for q worlds fair in another hundred
years.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-02

SOME sanguine Berks county people still hope
to find natural gas within the county lines.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-02

FIRF-PRooF buildings in various parts Of
the country are developing an unexpected
tendency to 80 to Dlazes.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-02
ALL ARE OVER 20.

Ten Relatives Whose Combined Ages AEgre-
gate 7S2 Years.
EMAUs, Pa, December LIN the western
part of Salisbury township, Lehigh county,
within radius of two miles reside ten persons
whose combined ages aggregate 1872 years., all
related by blood or marriage They are: Solo,
mon Boyer, 9l years; Paul Keck, 81 years; Solo
mon Reinhard So years; Gabriel Kline, "
years: Henry Ritter. a years: Mrs. Henry Rit-
ter, 76 years: Mrs. f. Hinkle. so years; Mrs.
John Henly, 20 years; Mrs. Solomon Kline, Il
years; Mrs. Peter Kline, rs years.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-02

A CITIZEN Of Warren, o., claims that two
Ghosts met him on the street one evening. He
recognized both as friends long dead
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-12-02

ON tta summit of Mount Penn, which over
looks Reading. summer resort will be estab-
lisfed
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1889-12-13
Federation of Labor.

Boston, Dec. l2.-The first hour
Of the session Of the Federation OF
Labor was occupied by routine bust
ness. The committee on the report
Of the president reported in favor Of
a proposition to appoint n committee
Of seven, TO which all matters relat-
ing to the eight-hour movement
shall be referred, and the holding OF
an international congress in the
same city in which the Worlds
Fair is held in 1892. The Fedora
ton seeks a rigid enforcement OF
the eigbt-hOur laws, Chinese restric-
ton, and an agitation of ballot re-
form until all the States adopt the
Australian system. The report was
discussed and its recommendations
referred.
The report Of the committee on
organization recommends that the
executive council bring about an
amalgamation of ali dual OrganiZa-
tons existing in any one trade, and
in case of unions affiliated with the
Federation that hereafter all con-
ferences be by officers Of the FEEDER
alton with officers OF the Knights Ct
Labor relating to trades union or
ganizltiOn or 4 mutual interchange
or recognition Of working cards.
The first was referred to a special
committee, with instructions 10 pre-
pare an address to the people Of
America, stating plainly the trades
union position Of the Federation,
and the second was adopted.
After recess among the adopted
resolutions were these: Calling for a
revival Of the labor press; urging
the passage by other States Of the
Massachusetts employers liability
statute, and urging closer relations
with central labor unions. a mo-
ton to institute n political party was
defeated.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1889-12-13
Imnor,nnt Local Election.

CHICAGO, Dec. i2.-The most inn
pOrtant local election probably ever
neld in Chicago took place today.
1t was 10 decide the control OF the
newly-created board Of nine water
way commissioners, members OF
which are TO have the raising and
discussing Of funds estimated from
fifteen to thirty million Of dollars,
to be used in carrying out the great
Chicago drainage and ship canal
project which viii EeCessitate the
employment for an indefinite period
Of from ten to fifteen thousand men.
Cumulative voting was permitted,
and democrats aud republicans
each nominated but five men, the
aim being to secure q majority Of the
board. 4 "Citizens'' or independ-
eEt ticket was afterwards put in the
field with six names. three former
democrats and three former re
publivans. At midnight returns
from about half Of the precincts in
dicate the election Of the six indie
pendents and that the three remain
ing places will fall TO democrats. On
this basis the board, which promises
to play an important part in Illinois
poiitics, will stand three straight
democrats, three independent demo-
Gratis and three independent rerub-
leans.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1889-12-13

KANSAS CITY, Dec. l.. - The
great sugar swindle planned by the
American Sugar Company has en-
tirely collapsed, and the townships
which voted bonds for the industry
will lose nothing. All the bonds,
$1,000 i'm amount, voted in Meade
county have been cancelled, and the
scrip issued by the various town
ships in Clark county has been des-
troyed, except $4,000 voted by the
townships, and this cannot now be
negotiated, owing TO the publicity
given TO the swindle. The sugar
company scheme was n gigantic
one, and if it had been successfully
executed n million dollars would
not have covered the loss sustained
10y the counties and townships
where the company contemplated
operations. Agents have been
actively at work in Stanton, Has
kell, Pratt, Grant and johnson
counties. and had succeeded in
arOusing such an enthusiasm over
the new industry that they came to
regard it rs their salvation from the
possible ruin caused by the uncer-
tainty Of yield from other crops than
sorghum. The secretary Of the
State Board Of Agriculture states
the company's plan included the
promised erection Of a hundred
mills i'm various parts Of western
Kansas, for which 4 subsidy aggre.
eating over Sl,OO0,000 was TO have
been asked.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1889-12-13

MADRID, Dec. 1.-The papers
here manifest n great deal Of irTi-
tation at Senator Call's proposal in
regard to Cuba, and r0undly de-
nounce it. This is n subject upon
which Spain is very sensitive, and
the mere suggestion Of n change in
the ownership Of Cuba is apt to be
regarded rs an ofiense to the na-
tional dignity. Epoch says; "This
is n mad idea, and it cannot be that
anyone in Washington takes il
seriously. Even fla republic were
established in Spain, she would not
consent to separate Cuba Spain is
resolved at all hazards to maintain
the integrity Of the national terri
tory, and political divisions do not
exist therein"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1889-12-13
Tho Gas strikers.

LONDON, Dec. 1.-THE second
shift Of men employed in the gas
works struck at II o'ciOkk tonight
The company is engaging "black-
legs" in the provinces. It offers n
bonus to each man during the strike
in addition to the regular wages.
The committee on organizing the
strike has appealed to the public for
funds.
4 conference was held this after
noon between the arbitrator, repre-
seutatives of the gas company and
employees. The conference resulted
in an amicable arrangement OF ex-
isting troubles, and a general strike
Of porters Is averted. Complications
exist, however, with the employees Of
the Metropolitan Gas Company.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1889-12-13
The Sacramento River.

SACRAMENTO, Dec. l2.-The water
in the Sacramento River has reached
the highest point ever known. but
the indications are that the rain
storm Of the past two weeks Is over,
and it is expected the water will re-
cede soon. Much damage has been
done at points north Of Sacramento,
particularly in the vicinity Of CO.
iusa, Red Bluff, Reading, Chico
and Marysville. The levees have
broken in scores Of places and the
country is flooded. The farmers in
many places have Ind to move their
families and stock TO high ground
for safety. Bridges are swept away
or seriously damaged, and numerous
washouts have occurred on the rail
road lines. a few casualties are
reported. 4 farmer living near
Durham, while attempting to re-
move his wife and four children in
small boat, was caught IN the
current, the boat capsiEed, and two
children drowned. The others e.
clped.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1889-12-13
SENATORIAL cOnnTTEE.
AuThrouEh Gambling.

NEW YORK, Dec. l2.-Charlcs b.
WigtOn. late secretary and treasurer
OF the GlamOrgan Iron Company OF
Philadelphia, who was recently ar
rested in that city and held in heavy
hail for the enlightenment Of 5000
Of the complny's money, lost that
sum inseveral well known gambling
houses in this city. The houses in
which Wigton lost the greater part
Of the money are well known. One
of them Is said to be located in upper
Broadway, and i famgus among
gamblers for the high stakes that
are played there. Ills friends have
secured counsel, who will at once
proceed against the keepers OF these
hells for the recovery Of the money
which Wigton lost there. In order
10 make the recovery dUubly sure,
suits will be brought against the
owners OF the houses in which the
gamblers were allowed TO carry on
their business. Wigton's friends are
said to have in their possession evil
dence that will surely startle the
sporting fraternity.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1889-12-13

NEW YORK, Dec. l2.-David Dill
lon, Of the firm Of Funck, Edic K
Company, formerly champion oars
man Of Australia, went adrift on
the Atlantic Ocean in n small boat
yesterday afternoon while being
towed in by an incoming bark.
When last seen he was being driven
to sea before n bowling gale.
The only chance Dillon had was
to make Sandy Hook lIghtship; If
he made the lightship he was safe;
If not, he is either drowned or at sea
in the open boat with no provisions,
and with n slow death staring him
in the face. Dillon came origin
ally from Australia, and before the
days Of Searle, he was the cham
pion sculler Of the country. He de-
feated Kemp, who afterward made
such a game fight with Searle. \
tug boat was chartered this morning
and is now looking fer him.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1889-12-13
Jefferson Dayi. and Gen. Grant.

Boston, Dec. 12.-When General
Grant was dying at Mount Nc
GregOr, the Boston Globe instructed
its New Orleans correspondent TO in
terview Jefferson Davis. Mr..
Davis was not seen personally, but
sent the following letter TO friend
in New Orleans:
"Iour request on behalf Of Bos-
ton journal for me To prepare n cTiti-
cism on General Grants military
career cannot be complied with, for
the following reasons:
"First-General GIANT is dying.
Second Though he invaded cur
country rithlessly, il was with open
hand and, as far rs l know, he
Allotted neither arson nor pillage,
and has since the war, believe,
shown no malignity TO the confeder-
ates, either Of the military or the
civil service.
"Thercfofe, instead of seeking to
disturb the quiet Of his closing
hours, l would, il il were in my
power, contribute to the peace Of
his mind and the comforts Of his
body"
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1889-12-13
JOINT CITY HALL AND
COUNTY COURT HOUSE.
Premiums Of $3.50 Offered fOr Plans.

TIME CITY COUNCIL or SALT LAKE
City and the Couuty Court % salt axe
County. Utah Territory. Will pay premiums
a. follows.
For the best plan Of ioini CITY and
County Builfirr.............. 70
For the second best plan--...-..--... leo %
The relative merits Of the plan submitted to
be determined BY the joint committee ap-
pointed BY SAID city council AID county
court. said building Is 10 be located on the
corner OF flIst south and Flrst East
streets, a salt Lake CITY. Utah, fronting
north 10 feet and west l5Q feet. 20 be ave
stories and basement, with necessary eie-
vators. vaults and modern Improvements,
to cost not exceeding Si50.oo1= plans 10 be
delivered 70 Hebcr ". Wells, City Recorder,
CITY Hall, On or before Mouiay, December
T., lssq. AZ 10 Am For further information
app.y 20 either % the undersigned.
BY order Of the joint committee.
HEBER NJ WELLS.
City Recorder.
JOHN {. CUII.EE.
County Cicrs.
SALT lake CITY, UTAH, nov. 6. lss9.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1889-12-13
IKOISE.

WASHINGTON, Dec. Fin re-
gard to the report of the Silcott
committee, presented today, it APP
pears that a portion Of the cash un-
der the control Of SilCott has never
been counted during the six years
Of Mr.. LeedOm's incumbency by
any other person than SilcOtt, and
il does not appear that SilcOtt ever
counted the cash or that Lection
ever asked for n count until the
evening Of the 5th inst, when a
deficiency appeared. Mr.. Leedom
seems TO have exercised no careful
supervision Of the interests COM
mitted TO his care.
PaysOn, Of Illinois, Immediately
upon conclusion of the reading Of
the report, offered a resolution au-
thOriZing the committee to examine
the accounts of all the assets Of the
Office until further orders of the
House; to receive any proposal from
Leedom for making good any de
ficiency, and also 10 make a full
report as TO the effect Of any de-
ficiency.
There was a protracted debate
over this, regarding the response
bility Of the sergeant-at arms, and
whether he was acting rs the agent
OF members or Of the Treasury De-
partment, and the opinions ex-
pressed were conflicting.
Finally, Boutelle, Of Maine, Of
fered \ substitute resolution, direct
ing the committee 10 report rs to
the effect or result Of any deficiency
and especially as to the unpaid sal
aries to members, accompanying the
report with n bill If necessary.
This was adopted, rs was one
offered by Hemphill, Of South Car
olina, directing Sergeant-at-arms
Holmes to arrange with the Treas
uTy Department for the payment OF
mileage of members.
Brown, Of North Carolina, intro
duced a bill for the repeal Of the
tax on tobacco in ali OF its forms.
Referred.
Wilkinson, Of Louisiana, an
nounced the death Of his colleague,
Gay. of the Third Louisiana Dis
trict, and as mark of respect the
House adjourned until Monday.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1889-12-13
Cold Wave Coming.

ST. PAUL, Dec. 1.-THE signal
service observer reports cold wave
approaching from the north, and il
is more than 1000 miles wide. This
evening at O'Clock all OF the terri
tory north Of Montana, Dakota and
most Of Minnesota had n tempera-
ture from . to degrees below zero.
At Medicine Hat the mercury
stands this evening at 10 degrees
below zero; Prince Albert, Il be-
low; Minnesota, 10 below: St. VIM
cent, below. The barometer
is very high to northward, and that
is evidence that the wave will lie Of
considerable duration.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1889-12-13
The rortIaeatlons at Halifax.

HALIFAX, y. $, Dee. I2.-The
Mad this afternoon creates a sensa-
ton by publishing the text Of late
order Of the Imperial government
for extensive additions TO the forth
fications, and asserts that concur
sions therefrom are that England
fears foreign complications at no late
day. The order says emphatically
TO put all the works in condition TO
receive an attack. The suburbs are
to he surveyed for an entire new
fort and a system Of brc=lstworks;
50 and COTTON guns are being ship
ped At WoOlwich, England, and will
be here in = month or So. The
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1889-12-13
1rcniIea.

VIENNA, Dec. I2.-The AeuuC
Erois Iresse has information that n
japanese envoy will be sent 10 Eu-
rope to negotiate treaties with the
maritime states On n very liberal
basis. The points proposed will be
that all japanese ports shall he
opened; that the tariff shall be
raised to Il per cent. dd rdlOrenl;
that consular tribunals shall be es-
tablished and a supreme court so
composed that the Europeans sitting
in il shall be in n majority.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1889-12-13
iAII n Mistake.

NEW YORK, Dee. l2.-The report
published today, that General Sick
les daughter had eloped with
bartender named Thomas Dinham,
turns out TO lie n mistake. George
J. Sawyer said this morning the
young lady referred to in the news
paper articles was probably General
Sickles' half-sister, daughter Of his
fathers second wife. General
SickIes' daughter is in Spain and
has been for many years.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1889-12-13
Pound. nn, wouIdn.t submit.

HELENA, Mont, Dec. l2.-The
senate convened at . O'Clock. The
Lieutenant-G Governor inquired Of
the Sergeant-at-Arms If he had
found the absent senators. He re-
piled be had, but they refused TO
obey his summons. The dOOr-keeper
then announced that five demo-
cratic senators were in the ante
room and desired TO have an in
formal talk with the republican
members. a recess was taken and
an informal caucus began with
closed doors. II is stated that ut a
democratic senatorial caucus this
forenoon five democratic senators
announced their determination 10
present themselves at the senate
chamber not Later than next Mon
day or resign.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1889-12-13
A Lawsuit

KALAMAZOO, Mich, Dec. H.
Suit has been commenced by Davis
Fisher, guardian for Charles NOyes,
inventor Of the famous Noyes cart,
who is now in an asylum here,
against Arthur Stone, charging
that he fraudently procured the
transfer from Noyes of the patent,
which. with the royalty, amounts
10 $780, 900. The bill asks that the
transfer he set aside and for an
injunction restraining Stone from
disposing or encumbering the
Patent, and also that he give an ac-
Counting Of the royalty.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1889-12-13

CHICAGO SCALE co. AGENCY,
AL KINDS o. scSLEs--sEE EE-
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1889-12-13
.ya,uabIe stallion.

LEXINGTON, Ky, Dec. l2.-John
Z. Madden, OF this city, sold TO
Leonard Bros, Of the Elsmeade
stud, his half interest in the stallion
Macy, by George Wilkes, dam,
Belle Clay, dam Of Amy King,
o.22l, for SIS, 900. Leonard Bros.
are now the entire owners Of the
horse.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1889-12-13
For Prohibition.

CAPE Town, Dec. l2.-rhe ma
lives Of Swaziland have agreed
upon a triumvirate 70 govern their
country. 1t viii consist Of two
British members and one resident Of
the Trausvaal. The chiefs Of
Swaziland have also Joined in a
petition for the abolition ofthe liquor
traffic.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1889-12-13
TRUTH AND LIBERTY.


garrison is also to be increased 10y
two entire regiments, snd altogether
the people Of Nova Scotia, and es-
pecially those Of the capital, are
much alarmed over these sudden
Warlike preparati0ns.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1889-12-13
International chess Tournament.

OTTAWA, Dec. l2.-The interna-
tiOnal chess tournament between
Canada and the United States, con-
Quoted by correspondence, has been
won 10y the Americans, the score
Standing 81 games % ~.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1889-12-13
Influenza in Germany.

BERLIN, Dec. l.. - Influenza is
spreading throughout the country.
The administration Of justice in the
courts is suspended because all the
Judges are down with the epidemic.
II is proposed to close all the schools
especially at Dantzic, where half the
children are affected.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1889-12-13
letter from ParneII.

LONDON, Dec. 12.-Parnell has
written n letter in which he says he
Is recovering from a cold from
which he has been suffering, and
hopes to be able to speak at Not
tingham on Tuesday.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1889-12-13
more Atroeitie. in Crete.

ATHENS, Dec. 12.-Despite the
amnesty declared in Crete, twenty
Christians were recently brought
before the authorities in chains and
beaten with canes.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1889-12-13

Ii0S COFFEE
is selection Of
nooha lava aEd
Rio, .PToper'
blended and is
conceded by al
20 make the
incest cup of
Cchee in the
land. A 5eauii-
fui Picture Gard
IN every PACK
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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1889-12-13
LIKE CARELESSNESS
The Inquiry Into the SilcOlt Affair,
And Some OF lis
ShOwingS.
YESTERDAYS PROGRAMME IN
SENATE AND HOUSE.
The Emigration of COIored People
From the Southern
States.
COLLAPSE OF THE GREAT sU-
GAR swIEDLE.
Immense Damage Through the sac
ramentO FlOOd.-ImpOrtant
Election in Chicago.
COLLAPSE OF THE GREAT SUI
GAR swIEDLE.
BT Telegraph to the EEws.l
SENATE.
Petitions, Bills introduced. ReSo-
Iutions: An Adjournment

Petitions, Bills introduced. RcSo-
Iutions: An Adjournment
WASHINGTON, Dec. Ex-senator
Wolcott was excused from service
on the committee on Indian affairs.
Petitions We're presented from
various parishes Of Louisiana in
favor of a national election law, hy
ingalls,, Sherman and Evarts.
Among the bills introduced and
referred were the following
By Butler, for the emigration Of
persons Of color from the Southern
States.
By German, for an international
exposition at the national capital in
1892.
BY Stewart, for the free coinage
OF gold and silver and the issue Of
coin certificates.
Gibson offered q resolution, which
was referred IN the committee on
foreign relations, instructing the
committee 10 inquire into the eNpe-
diency and practlcability Of aCquir-
ing and setting apart territory for
the occupation Of the negro or col
ored citizens Of the United States.
and also to inquire how far and in
what manner the government Of the
United States can and ought eituit-
ably to aid the freemen Of the United
states, their families and descend
ants, TO emigTate there and settle
thereon, and establish n system Of
common school education.
ingalls, offered a concurrent rcso-
luton, which went over, for n hoii-
day recess Of the two houses from
December 10 to January q.
UNDER RESOLUTIONS
offered by Aldrich and PIatt, the
following changes in committee were
agreed TO: The appointment Of a
select committee Of fifteen Senators.
TO be called the Quaduo-Centennial
Committee; al increase on the COM
mittees on immigration, on coast de-
fenses, mines and mining, and pub.
lie buildings and grounds 10 nine
members each; of the committee on
Indian depredations TO seven men,
bcrs; Of the committee on POstoflices
and post roads, territories. public
lands and pensions TO ten members,
and the continuance during the
present session of the select commit
tee on irrigation.
DOlph offered a resolution, which
was referred to the committee on
library, instructing the committee
to inquire into the ACCESSIBILITY Of
the erection in Washington Of n
memorial hall. at which shall he
received and retained such statues
and portraits Of public men and
eminent citizens Of the United
states. and such historical paintings
and other works Of art rs may be
provided by law.
After executive session the Sem
ate adjourned till Monday.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1889-12-13
MAIL SCHEDULE.

Following u the Schedule OF arrival and
closing Of Mails 90 salt Lake City Post
Onice, November -. ls>l.