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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-06-01
Parnen on BaIfour,s Land Bill.

NEW YORK, May 31.-The North Amert-
can ReUielC has an article by ParneE stat
ing the Irish party's objection to the Bal
four Irish land purchase bill. ParnelI
characterizes the measure as Inns efficient
and dishonest" 1t is insufficient because
it would not reach more than one out of
every four Irish tenants, and then
there would be many in the fav-
ored minority who have no right
or claim to enjoy the benefits Of
land purchase at the expense of the state.
1t would take upwards of el06, 000, 900 ster-
ling to enable all the Irish tenants entitled
to do so to become owners of their hold
ings. The state would never advance the
vast sum necessary for the purpose, as
every one comedies that e33, 600 600 ster-
ling is the utmost sum British taxpayers
can be induced to guarantee. The Irish
party hold, therefore, that the land
act of 1881 should first be so
amended as to secure tenants
improvements from the infliction of rent.
Great abuses have attended the working
of the land purchase measure. Resources
are being scandalously thus spent while
the question is left unsolved. More over,
the grossest favoritism has been shown
in the selection of estates for whose pur-
chase advances of public money are to be-
made. Up to December, 1881, 1888,
$50 owners sold their estates
to tentants for $685., eco. OF
these $50 owners, thirty four walked
OFF with 2,251 900 pounds. This is not the
manner in which the question should be
settled. Other objections are set forth.
The consideration, Parnell says, which in
f1uenced him as largely as anything else in
opposing the measure is the existence Of
coercion in Ireland, which renders it i'm
possible for tenants to contract freely with
their landlords in arranging the terms Of
sale
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-06-01
Alabama Democrats Nominate a Goyernor.

MONTGOMERY, Ala, May 3l.-Colonel
Thomas G. Jones was nominated for gov
ernor by the Democratic convention
The platform adopted reaffirms alleg1-
ance to the principles of the Democratic
party as promulgated by jefferson. ede-
Tended by Jackson and maintained by
Grover Cleveland. 1t holds that any inter.
ference on the part of the government in
the selection Of Senators and Representa-
tives in Congress is usurpation of power
unwarranted by the constitution. I'm
alterable opposition to the present high
tariff is declared and a liberal and thorough
system of public schools is favored II
further declares that the welfare of the
entere people of the state, without regard
to race or color, depends upon
the continued administration of
public affairs by the Democratic party
which alone combines the intelligence. eX-
perience and virtue necessary to perpetu-
ate the blessings of free government
therein, and that the continuation in power
of that party is the highest duty of all
white men.
The convention this afternoon finished
its nominations as follows: j. D. Barron.
secretary of state; Jonn L. COBB. treas
urer; c. o. Hogue, auditor; w L. Martin,
attorney general: John G. Harris, super
intendent Of education,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-06-01
LOVE AND CRIME.
Young Russian Steals Money to buy d
Sweetheart, and Then She Comes to America

| Especial to THE Observation-Disclosures Dispatch !
MER1DEN, Conn, May 31.-A curious
plot came to light in this city yesterday.
In little village in Russia some three or
four months ago there lived poor family
named Meaks consisting of the father,
daughter and two sons. The daughter
was handsome young woman who had
many admirers In the same village lived
a rich man named Lapeau, who had a son
who was infatuated with the poor mans
daughter and wanted to marry her. The
girls father would not consent to the
match unless the young man paid him a
! certain amount of money. Young Lapeau
then stole $4,000 from his wealthy father
and gave it to Meaks as the price of his
daughter. The youth wanted an early
wedding and this was promised him.
Meanwhile the Meaks family packed up
their goods and came to this country,
| settling IN this city. The money obtained
from Lapeau was used to purchase a house.
Lapeau came to this country in search of
the Meaks family arrived here few days
ago. He found where his sweetheart was
living and called on her. She soon con-
WINGED him that she was not glad to see
him and that she did not intend to marry
him. Lapeau then demanded the money
back but when 1t was not forthcoming, he
attached the house to recover his $500.
Meaks telegraphed for his son who lived
in White Plains Junction, Vermont.
Lapeau was persuaded to abandon his pro
posed suit aud take the girl and cali it
square. To this Lapeau consented. Megks
then persuaded Lapeau to go with him 10
White Plains Junction, saying he would
set him up in business. He agreed to give
him some goods to sell on commission.
W hen the two got TO White Plains Meaks
gave the young man lot of goods anC; coilI-
PEELED him to sign a paper in which h5
agreed to return the goods in a certain
time or pay for them. Then he lett
Lapeau in desolate place in Vermont aud
thought he had seen the last of him. The
young fellow tramped back to this city,
however, and made another demand for the
girl or his money. The son was again tele-
graphed for and he arrived last night and
had Lapeau arrested for embezzlernent
Yesterday morning number Of Hebrews.
who had taken an interest IN Lapeau'S
case, sent to New Haven for an attorney
to come up and see what he could do for
the young man. The Judge heard Lapeau's
story and dismissed the charge of embez-
Element.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-06-01
The Work of an Incendiary.

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., KY, May 31.-This af-
ternoon an unknown incendiary started a
fire in the rear of Highlands grocery store
on Cumberland avenue. The flames were
soon beyond control and spread rapidly.
The fire ragged several hours, and when
finally subdued four squares containing the
best buildings in the city as well as great
number of residences were destroyed The
loss will amount to S35O, 900, with
one hundred and twenty.tv thousand
insurance. Several persons were badly
burned, but none will die Two thousand
people are homeless and not only their
houses, but in the majority of cases, all
their household effects are gone When
the fire started it was found the town fire
engine had been tempered with and made
practically useless. Thel e is no clue to the
miscreant.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-06-01
INTERCOLLEGIATE Records Broken.

New YORK, May 31.-The fifteenth
annual field meeting of the Inter-C Collegiate
Association of Amateur Athletics of
America was held this afternoon at
Berkely hall. Fully 5000 spectators were
present Nearly every one of the fifteen
colleges connected with the association
was well represented. The principal
feature of the days sport was the break
ing the record for 220 yards hurdle by j.
z. Lee, of Harvard, who covered the
distance in 251 seconds. Other features
were the running of Sheriff. in the 100 and
220 yards events in 10 Is and % Is seconds
respectively. Also of Dohr in the half
mile in l 81 and Williams in the 30 yards
hurdle race in 16 1-5 seconds. Five inter-
collegiate records were smashed by Lee,
Dohm, Sherill and Williams. The cup For
the college scoring most points was
captured by Harvard.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-06-01
Memorial Services at Johnston. pa.

JoHNsTowN, Pa, May 31.-The annivers-
airy of the flood was observed today by a
general draping of business honses in
black The first twelve months after the
disaster finds the city well to do in bust
ness and manufacturing way. AS regards
general building there is woeful waste of
lands and Johnstown today is rude and
rough town as compared with the hand
some city of a year ago. In all the churches
and charitable institutions memorial ser
vices were held and immense services over
hundreds of unknown dead in Grand View
cemetery. The startling feature of the
day was the finding of two unknown bodies
in an abandoned cellar while the memorial
parade was passing.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-06-01
Serious Charges Against Army Officers,

New York, May 31.-A Washington spec
ial says that June 10 court-martial will
convene at Tucson, Arizona, for the trial of
Captain Alonzo E. Miltimore, assistant
quartermaster, charged with defrauaing
the government. Late developments re-
suited in an order from the war depart
ment for the trial of three other officers
Majors Joseph w. Wham and Albert S.
IoWar, CT the pay department, and Major
Amos l.. Kimball, chief quartermaster of
the department of Arizona. The quarter
masters are charged with fraud in having
rented room in their personal quarters to
the government for sum nearly equal to
the amount paid for the whole house, thus
getting the rent practically free and their
regular ALLEGIANCE for quarters in addition.
The charges against Miltimore are various
fraudulent transactions, such as carrying
his wife on the pay roll as clerk, his SER
want as janitor, renting his property fraud
ulently TO the government. Kimball will
be charged with neglect of duty in not dis
covering or reporting these fragrant cases
of fraudulent administration.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-06-01
JOHN WIEDERKHER'S FATE.
He Stopped in Chicago to Visit His Brothers
and Then Mysteriously Disappeared.

Especial to THE HERALD-Examiner Dispatch.
CHICAGO, May 31.-The whereabouts of
John Wiederkher is a problem that his
brothers, Joseph and Andrew, would be
glad TO solve. Less than two weeks ago
John arrived in Chicago from San Fran
cisco en- route from Australia to Switzer-
land. Twelve years residence in the anti
podes had melted snug little fortune for
the Swiss, and his purpose in visiting his
native land was to enjoy a long holiday on
the fruits of his labors. He stopped in
Chicago for brief visit to his brothers,
one of whom is manager of Sohl & Middle
| toms south side museum Tuesday last
the three brothers left the museum at II
O'Clock p. m. They stopped on their way
home to take glass of beer at q saloon
near the corner OF Van Buren, and State
streets. They remained in conversation
TILL midnight, after which the two brothers
walked as far as the Brunswick hotel,
where John was staying, bidding him good
night at the door step. Next morning the
| brothers called at the hotel and found the
door of their brothers. bed room locked
Receiving no response from within they
procured the keys at the office. On enter
ing the room it was found that the bed had
not been slept in the night previous and
everything IN the room was in an orderly
condition. Inside Johns valise was found
a draft on the, bank of Australia, Lon
don, for 5000 and a certificate of deposit on
the First National bank of Chicago for
$50. Aheavy gold chain, a valuable PIN,
and other iewelry of the missing man was
also untouched, but there was not the
slightest intimation in the shape of note
to tell of the whereabouts of the late occu-
pant. No tidinCs have been heard of him
since his absence. His brothers are of the
opinion that some one overheard their con-
versation in which frequent reference was
made to Johns comparative afiluence; that
seeing fitting opportunity he was set
upon by thieves at the narrow stairway
at the entrance of the hotel and carried off
probably killed, in the hope of rich booty
being found in his pockets.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-06-01
Republican Senators Considering the Tariff
Bill

WASHINGTON, May 31.-The Republican
members of the Senate committee on
finance resumed consideration of the tariff
bill this morning and remained steadily at
Work until 40 p. M, when a recess was
taken. Schedules A and b, covering
chemical earths, earthenware, pottery and
glassware, were disposed of and several
pages of the schedule on metal and manu-
facGures of iron and steel. Changes from
the House bill are said to have been COM
paratively uniinportant.
Before the committee adjourned it was
said the metal schedule was practically
completed, and some OF the members ex-
pressed the opinion that they would he able
to report the nill within a week.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-06-01
THE DENVER RACES.
Some Very Good Sport and Some
Very Good Time.
AT LATONIA AND MORRIS PARK
The Players League Schedule will be Con.
tinued-Better Times in Baseball
Looked for In the Near Future.

DENVER: May 3l.-TSpecial telegram to
THE HERALD. AT the second days races
che weather was cloudy but pleasant and
the track in fine shape The attendance
was slightly diminished but the enthusiasm
was unabated
The first race, one mile and furlong.
had three stareers, Hart, Bob Ingersoll and
Hindoo Rose with the latter the favorite,
winning easily in 1853 Ingersoll fair
second.
The second event was the Prairie stakes,
sweepstakes for two-year-olds, five fur
longs There were twenty-five nomina-
tici's aud eight starters: Minnie Elkins,
Bon Ton, Joe Woolman, Celia, Alamosa.
Francesca, Clara G. and John Winfield.
Elklns was strong fa> orite in the pool.
The start was poor one, with Francesca
and Aiamosa well in the lead, Celia fol
lowing wei up and the favorite nowhere.
Entertng the stretch Elkins managed to
crowd Woolman, who was running second,
. but Celia won with Woolman second,
Elkins third. Time-1 :04]5.
Third race, running, handicap for three
year-olds and upward, one mile, five start
ers: Sympathetic's Last, Billy Duncan,;Ad-
vent, Luke Dubois and Dan Weeks. r~he
horses got off well together after three
trials, with Smypathetic's Last leading,
Billy Duncan a close second, the others
punched closely. AT the first quarter. Dun.
can went TO the front, Dan Weeks third,
and they came in on this order with a
lively finish, Duncan winning by half a
length. Time-l ISL.
Fourth race, trotting stakes, mile heats.
There were fifteen nominations, but only
four starters; Murtha, Dazzle, Leroy and
Ellie Reene. Leroy won first and second
heats and the race, Murtha second. Time
2:3414;2 80.
Last race, trotting, 1884 class. The
starters were Sierra, La Sale, ]. c., Hail
strom, Monarch, Prince Mahon and Min
ME Almont. The first heat vas taken by
La Sale, J. C. second, Hailstrom third.
Timc-2 Is.
Second heat. C. won, after a hard
struggle; La Sale second, Mahon third.
Tlme-2 20.
The third heat was won by ]. c., Mahon
second, Minnie Almont third. Time
2;2615.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-06-01
ENGLISH JOURNALISM.
A Specimen of the Manner in Which They
Are Copying American Papers.

Especial to THE Observation-Disclosures Cable !
LONDON, May 31.-A striking instance of
the way in which English newspapers are
adopting American methods is shown by
the extensive report the Daily Nelcs gives
to day to the swindle of the gullible youths
Robert Peel and Clifford Talbot, who con-
fidingly gave their money and jewels to
Swindler McDermott, arrested in Delmon-
ico's, in New York. Thursday night.
The young men represent the
genus British swell,n who, spoiled
allowed to, drift into manhood with
out vocation. But these lads have
been knocking about long enough to get
their eye teeth cut. Talbot is another
Jubilee Benzon, except he is of
noble birth, whereas Benzon was Of
commonetocls, but both of them managed
to run through large fortunes with amaz-
ing rapidity. When Talbots father died it
was the general understanding that the
young man would come into property
yielding an income of 100000 year. He
at once cut adrift from the conventional
dullness of the exclusive set to which he
belonged and rose to the top wave of wild
freedom, typitied by those who fiocl1ed to
the Corinthian and Gardenia clubs where
after midnight they danced till dawn.
Peel, though not so rich, was even better
connected than Talbot. He is a grandson
CT Sir Robert Peel and son of Sir Robert
Peel who was defeated for parlia-
ment for Brighton few months ago,
and who distinguished himself during the
campaign by pitching into the blue Dlooded
Primrose danes who massed themselves
against hin. For the present young Peel
is living on what his father allows him,
but will come into large property some
day through his mother, Lady Emily Peel,
who is sister to the Dowager Duches of
Wellington, one of the most famous beau
ties of England The real reason why
young Peel was sent to America was be
cause he was madly in love with Marie
Tempest who became so intimate with him
as to create a public scandal. Peel's pa
rents were promptly notified and sent their
son to travel in America. Talbot went with
him as companion.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-06-01
Serious Chargeg Against Northern Pacific
Officials

MINNEAPOLIS, May 81. = The Journal
prints sensational story affecting promi-
nent officials of the Northern Pacific. IT
charges that on the night of February 4,
the Western Union Telegraph wires were
cut two miles east Of jamestown, N. d..
but investigation proves the work was don e
by prominent Northern Pacific officials and
two operators, it is supposed at the in
stance of still higher official, who, it is
claimed, worked the wire himself in Bis
marck. AT that time great many tele-
grams, both for and against the Louisiana
lottery project. were passing over the
wires. The operators side-tracked those
unfavorable to the lottery and rushed
others through. 1t charges that they ad-
vised the friends of the lottery of the con
tents of the messages intended for the
anti-lottery people in advance of their de-
livery to those entitled to them. Long pc
titions and lists of names in favor Of the
lottery were, 1t is said, rushed through
without charge, while protests against the
lottery were delayed. The Western Union
made full investigation of the charges, OBJ
tanning satisfactory proof of their truth.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-06-01
Baseball.
AMERIcAN-BRooKLYN.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Brooklyn. |; St. Louis, 6.
SYRACUSE.
Syracuse, 4; Toledo, 3.
ROCHESTER,.
Rochester, 4; Louisville, l.
COLUMBUS
Columbus, .; Athletics, 3.
PLAYERs-NEw YORK.
New York 2-Keefe, Ewing.
Pittsburg 3-Tenner, Carroll.
BROOKLYN, Ny.
Brooklyn 2-Murphy, Daley.
Cleveland 3-Bakley, Snyder.
PHILADELPHIA.
Philadelphia 2-Sanders, Cunningham
nnd Milligan.
Chicago 10-Baldwin. Farrell.
STANDARDIZATION.
Boston S-Clarkson, Bennett.
Plttsburg 9-Jones, Baker and Wilson.
eight innings.
PHILADELPHIA.
Philadelphia S-Gleason, Clements.
Cleveland 3-Lincoln, thinner.
BRooKLrN.
Brooklyn 7-Lovett. DAILY.
Chicago 4-Coughlin, Daily.
BOSTON.
Boston Madden. Murphy.
Buffalo G-Haddock, Holligood.
NEW YORK.
New York S-Sharratt, Sommors.
Cincinnati 12-DIryea, keenan,.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-06-01
An Original Package Decision.

BURLINGTON, Iowa. May 31.-The Ha,ul-
eye will publish tomorrow an article
to Judge Hurstoon, of this city, which
brings to light decision of the United
States supreme court several years ago, re-
ported in ia U. S., p. 622, paragraph in
principle to the recent Iowa original pack
age decision and in which the court
reaches an exactly opposite conclusion. The
court held that after property was i'm
ported into a state and reached It's destina-
ton, it was at once a commodity and be-
came part of the mass of property in the
state without having passed out of the
hands of the consignee. The former de-
cree had been apparently overlooked.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-06-01
Mormon Emigrants and Contract Labor

New YORK, May 31.-Leading lights of
the Mormon church are in a state of
anxiety over the question of the admit
lance of a thousand or more converts who
will arrive next week. Elder Cannon and
others had long conference to-day with
the contract labor inspectors and assured
the officials no Mormons are imported
under contract; all come on purely reli-
gious grounds and no effort is ever made
by the church to have them come here
otherwise After much talk it was decided
not to detain any, but to take full memo
randa and afterwards should investigation
disclose any contract, the people could be
easily reached. The elders were pleased
at the result of the conference.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-06-01
The Scotch.Irish Congress-

PITTsBuaG, May 31.-A very large num-
Der Of persons attended the Scotch Irish
conference this morning. After President
Harrison's reception, Governor Campbell
Of Ohio, was introduced by President Bon
ner and delivered an address upon the his
tory of the Scotch-jrish in Ohio. lie spoke
of their industry and thrift, mentioned the
pumberleSs governors, cabinet officers and
other prominent politicians who during the
past century have been drawn from the
race in that stats. In religious, educa-
tional and newspaper circles many CT the
most prominent nleu III The country came
from tie Scotch Irish homes o. the Buck
eye state. He mentioned the names of
| Horace Greeley, Nhileiaw Reid, Colonel
Cocizrell and a dozen or more others.
Among the Scotch-lrish soldiers OF Ohio by
birth were Grant. Sheridan, Custer, Mac
comb and Rosecrans.
DR.. H. A. White, of the Washington and
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-06-01
A Whole Family Poisoned.

CHICAGO, May 31.-The night before last
the family Of Frank e. Kuhn, wealthy
real estate broker, was taken violently i'll
after supper with symptoms OF arsenical
poisoning The hired man died in a short
time, but the doctor did not think the cases
of the others serious. To-day, however,
Mr.. Kuhn died and his wife is in a critical
condition tonight. 1t was at first thought
the poison was in pie bought at bakery,
but number of other pies made at the
same time, were sold to families in the
neighberhood and produced no sickness.
The police are Investigating matters.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-06-01
A Bold Street Robbery.

ST. PAUL, May 31.-This morning while
Mrs. Mary Casserly was walking down
Fourth street with satchel containing
5000, young man snatched it and ran.
Officers pursued, the fugitive drawing a
revolver and fired at him as he ran, hap
PLY without taking effect. Finally he
crossed the railroad bridge and ran into an
old storehouse. While he was watching
one officer near the entrance and trying to
draw bead on him, another slipped in
behind and captured him. The prisoner
name is James Dougan and he is said to
have come from SnoSane Falls
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-06-01
A Disastrous African Expedition.

Especial to THE HERALD-Examiner Gable. |
LISBON, May 3l.-Advices from San
Filipe de Benguela on the west coast of
Africa, 300 miles south of st. Paul de
Loanda; report that the expedition sent out
from there into the interior got no further
than mile on the frontier of the province
OF Benguela. The entire caravan was
stopped, surrounded by natives and finally
surrendered.E The men were stripped to the
skin and most of them driven forth into
the wilderness, where several persisted by
famine. Some of the prisoners were held
and are now kept in chains The survivors
report that fourteen members of the expe-
dition were killed by the natives. An ex-
peditionary column will be dispatched to
the scene of the outrage.