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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-05-18
Perplexities of the Ways and Means Commit

WASHINGTON, May 17.-Heavy pressure
in several directions is being brought to
bear on the ways and means committee as
to the tariff by conflicting sugar interests.
Representative McKenna has announced
that he will submit a proposition looking to
a cut of 80 per cent in the sugar duties, re-
storing the dividing line from No. 16 to No.
13, Dutch standard. California sugar men
will accept this heavy cut rather than have
the bounty plan adopted. Recruits areex-
pected from the southern states. Mean
while some of the western Representatives
are preparing to lead a crusade in favor of
free sugar, so that the ways and means
committee may have to face another revolt
next week.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-05-18
Irish National Lea ono

NEW YORK, May 1.-THE New York
municipal council has sent to the execu-
tive committee Of the Irish National
league vigorous protest against post
ponement of the national convention. she
cause Mr.. Parnell desired it, and adding
that 1.-The excuse G iven was but a shiftV
subterfuge to prevent the rank and file of
the leagne in America from receiving from
their servant an account of his steward
shiDD
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-05-18
Grayesend Races.

GRAvEsEND, May 17.-F'ive and one
half MISREPRESENTATION won, Eon second
Gregory third. Time-1:11S.
Mile-Burlington won, Cynosure second
Now or Never third. Time :4O11.
Five-eighths of mile-Grey Rock won
Chatham second, Miss Ransom third. Time
i :053l. INC
Mile and -eighth-Grey Dawn won
Badge second, Vengeur third. Time
2:0l15.
Five-eighths of mile-vagabond won
Lord Harry second, Blackjack third. Time
1 &C.,
Three fourths of mile Raymond won.
Puzzle second, Lemon Blossom third
Time-l:1S.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-05-18

pital, burying the inmates, who were
roasted alive The garrison brutally re-
FUSED to render assistance in saving lives
ana property. The bishops and priests
marched through the burning city with
sacred emblems and administered absolu-
lion ,lS to the dying and blessed the dead.
Inc panic-stricken sufferers, huddled to-
gether IN the streets, firmly believed
1ne END OF the world had came, and aban-
aonco themselves to stolid despair. The
storm was followed by a sudden fall in the
temperature, and soon the devastated CITY
was buried beneath a mantel of snow.
winch added singing cold to the sufferings
OF Inc thousands of shelterless men, wo-
men and children.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-05-18
The SuItan,s Obesity.

Especial TO THE HERALD-Examiner Dispatch. 1
Berlin, May 17.-[By cable to the N Y.
sun. Prince Bismarck's private physi-
clan, Dr. Schweinger, is at present en-
gagged In lnstructing Fohry Bey and Behrin
hey, the Sultan's personal medical advis-
ers, now to relieve that monarch of the
OBESITY from which he suffers. The Turk
ism physicians will practice on similar
cases Tor six months in this city before
undertaking to cure their ROYAL master.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-05-18
The Cuts in PASSENGER Rates

CHICAGO, May 17.-More vigorous pas
senger rate cutting was INDUCED in to-day.
the Northwestern announcing rate of 50
to st. Paul, the Burlington and Atchison
roads making sweeping cuts to Denver.
Inc Limos Central announced a So rate
from chicago to St. Louis and 50 to Spring
field. The Missouri Pacific Announces q
from Kansas City to Omaha and s. from
81 Louis to Omaha. The Atchison emf
from the Missouri river to Colorado points
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-05-18

suitable memorial would be placed upon it
OF Lincoln and Grant
Edmunds hoped that however inadequate
IN the long and final sense this equestrian
statue might be. and however much Con-
gress might desire, by and by, on some
memorial bridge or arch to paw further
respect to Grants memory, this simple
thlng shall be done now. He moved to
omit the word Equestrian and this was
agreed to. The bill was further amended by
increasing the appropriation to $4,000 and
passed. After executive session, adj
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-05-18
Murdered and Mutilated ha q Maniac

FREEPoRT, H., May 7.-Superintendent
heislnger, of the county poor farm, and a
1arm hand named Gangle, started out in a
wagon together with an insane patient
named Wilhelm, to build a fence. Rel
singer and Gangle sat in the seat and the
lunatic stood behind Suddenly, without
warning, he picked ap an axe from the bed
OF the wagon, and cleft the skull of Rel
singer. Gangle jumped from the wagon
and ran for his life. The maniac HORRIBLY
mutilated Reisinger's body, and then ran
INTO the woods. He has not yet been
round, and great fear is expressed lest he
will commit other crimes.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-05-18
Mrs. Frank Leslie Denies the Rumors.

Especial to THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Dispatch
New YORK, May III. H. Cramer
business manager of Frank Lesie's pub
fishing house, states in denial of the dis
patch published from London Thursday
relative to the reported marriage engage
de Leuville, that heoreceived from Mrs
Leslie cablegram positively denying the
announcement, Mrs. Leslie having gone to
Europe by advice of her physicion on ac-
count of poor health
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-05-18
An Original PACKAGE sbon in Tonets

TOPEKA, KS, May 17.-For the first time
in five years, Intoxicating liquors are being
sold openly in Topeka. An agent for a
Kansas City liquor house has opened UP an
original package" shop. The unusual
sight of the open ssle of intoxicants at
tracted many people to the Original pack
age" shop, and the sidewalk in front of the
place was crowded all dav
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-05-18
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.
Races at Louisville.

LOUISVILLE, May n.-Mile and one-six-
teenth-Cecil B. won, Blair second, Dolli-
kins third. Time-1 :531f.
Five eighths of mile Georgetown won
Dundee second, Huineme third. Time
/ Oh.
Mile and one-eighth-English Lady won.
Glockner second, Clamor third. Time
1:5S15.
Mile-Silver King won, Julia w. second,
Buckthorn third. Time-1 :46s(
Mlle Mamie t'onso won, Birthday sec
ond, Macauley third Tinle-1 :45sI.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-05-18
Death of Prominent Californians.

SAN FRANCISCO, May 17-William P.
Fuller, one of the most prominent mer-
chants of San Francisco, died this morning
of a paralytic stroke
Ex-State Senator j. P. Ridgton, Cali
fornia pioneer died at at Santa Barbara
to-day, aged g.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-05-18
Confederation and crelono

ST. PETERSBURG, May IL. = Horrible
scenes are reported to have occurred
during the burning of Tomsk, the capital
OF western Siberia. The place was visited
simultaneously by conlagration and
cyclone, the result being the destruction of
three-quarters of the town and loss of hun
dreds of lives. The cathedral is in ashes.
4he walls falling crushed an adjacent hos
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-05-18
General sturm's Mexican Concession

CITY OF MEXICO, via Galveston, May II.
The government has granted General
Sturm, OF the United States, a concession
on a railway from this city to the Pacific
coast via Cuernavaca and Oaxaca. 1t is
assumed the government making return
to General Sturm for fayors to Mexico
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-05-18
Colonel Canady Will RESIGN

WASHINGTON, May 17.--Colonel w. P.
Canady, sergeant-at-arms of the Senate.
has decided to resign his position, and it is
said tonight that his resignation will be
communicated to the Senate Monday.
Colonel Canady will remain in Washington
to represent the interests of several large
corporations at Washington. He has been
sergeant-at-arms of the Senate since 1881.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-05-18
FIRST ASSISTANT POsTMASTER-GENER
CLARKSON

says of DR.. Tibbits, oculist and aurist: sHe
is a gentleman in all best senses of the word.
is well known, thoroughly respected. of
decided personal and professional merits.
A physician who has Won unusual success.
an enviable rank and state reputation. i
have known him for many years and go
speak from thorough personal acquaint-
ance. | recommend him to the best faycrs
and friendship of any good people,
Office, No. Is e. First South street.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-05-18
Marquis de Leuyille is Very wrotb

Especial to THE Observation-Disclosures Cable.
LONDON, May 1.-THE Marquis de Leu
vile expresses great indignation over the
comments of American newspapers upon
his proposed marriage to Mrs. Frank Les
lie. He says he will sue some of the pa-
perS for libel r.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-05-18
A Cabinet Factory Burned

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich, May 1.-THE
Oriental Cabinet company's factory. the
largest in the city, was burned this morn
lug. Loss, $3.50 900.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-05-18
A Thief Enters Ingalls, House.

WASHINGTON, May IA thief entered
the apartments of Senator Ingalls, TO-DAY
during the temporary absence of the fam
lily and secured jeWelry valued at severa
hundred dollars.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-05-18
The Owner of Castawap.

Especial to THE HERALD-Exaniner Disna,ch !,
ALBANY, N. Y, May lit is said M.
M. Nolan, owner of Castaway, which won
the Brooklyn handicap, placed heavy
sum on the horse at 600 to /.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-05-18
Order of Railway Conductors.

ROCHESTER, N. Y, May 1.-THE Order
of Railway Conductors to day elected
Delegate Clark grand chief conductor.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-05-18
.rlisle Elected Senator.

FRANKFORT, KY, May 17.-John G. Car.
Isle was elected United States Senator bv
the assembly in joint session.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-05-18
The VILE de Tangier,s Boiler Evn,os,on

MARsEILLEs. May 1.-THE boiler of the
steam Vile de Tangier exploded. Three
were killed and four badly injured. The
steamer was badly damaged.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1890-05-18
Standing of the Ball Clubs.

CHICAGO, May 1.-THE following is the
standing OF the ball clubs, including the
games played to-day Saturday.:
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-10
DECLARED It A DRAW.
DaDforth and Brennan Fight Eight
Rounds and Darkness Stops
the Hostilities.
THEY MAY HAVE ANOTHER BATTLE.
New York Baseball Capitalists Have Few
Words to Say About the
PittSburg Meeting.
THEYMAYHAyE ANOTHER BATTLE.
WENDELL BAKER BREAKS A RECORD.
Row at Local Dog Fight-Genersl Sporting News
Of the Day.
ESPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DISPATCH

rSPECIAL TELEGRAM TO THE DIsPATCH.l
MEMPHIS, Tenn, November 9.-The
battle between Tommy Danforth, of New
Orleans, and Freddy" Brennan, of Streator,
ended in a great disappointment to-day.
After fighting eight rounds darkness pre-
vented the contestants from fighting any
more, and the affair was declared draw.
The entire party left the city early this
morning, and owing to some misunderstand-
ing about the battle ground, the latter was not
selected until a late hour this afternoon. The
ring was pitched at point within 100 miles of
this city.
When the contestants entered the ring they
both looked in good condition. Brennan was
about l3O pounds and Danforth pound or so
heavier Fitzimmons and Jimmy Carroll sec
onded Danforth and Billy Myers and Hugh
McManus looked after the Streater represent
stive. The fight as long as it lasted, needs lit
tie description, as there was no noteworthy fea-
ture In il. Ranforth was favorite and had little
the best of the battle But when the fight
TO a finish because darkness was SO near at
hand. Neither man was much punished and
this fact induced the referee to call the affair
draw.
The Danforth party want to finish the hght
as soon as possible, and this may be done.
Danforth was confident of victory. but bren-
nan stood up better than was expected. The
crowd was thoroughly disgruntled at the man.
sgement of the affair.
During the day Fitzsimmons said that he
is quite ready to fight Dempsey or any middle
weight in the world.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-10
HER SONS REPULSE.
Rather Than Have His Mother Dis
cover That He Was a Criminal
A MURDERER DENIES HIS NAME.
Monongahela Miners Undecided as to
Whether They Will Strike.
RECORD OF EVENTS IN THREE STATES

ESPECIAL rELReRAM To THE pIsPAToHI
YOUNGSTOWN, November 9.-The recent
death, in Canada, of Mrs. Sterling, mother
Of Charles M. Sterling, who was executed
here for the murder of Lizzie Grombacher,
has unveiled the facts concerning an Incl
dent that occurred shortly before his execu-
tion.
His mother came here from Maxwell,
Canada, and, though he had left home when
but boy, with mothers intuition she
recognized him. When brought TO his cell
Sterling, without the quiver of muscle,
said:
"You are mistaken, madam; am not
your son."
She implored him to recognize her, but
he refused, and she returned home half
convinced that she was mistaken. To his
counsel Sterling said:
'She was my mother. but 1 could not break
her heart by telling her that her son would be
hanged. Keep it secret until she dies"
Her death last week caused his attorney, w.
S. Anderson, to break the seal of silence to-
day.
'It was the greatest dramatic scene 1 ever
witnessed" said Mr.. Anderson. II have seen
all the tragedians of the past quarter of CEN
tury. but none that compared with the scene
on that occasion. The mother. with every line
in her face showing the most intense suffering,
and her heart nearly broken, pleading Tor
recognition. while the son, knowing that the
truth would kill her. stood like statue. his
face showing the pallor of death, answering
her that she was mistaken. Such intensity OF
action was never produced on any stage. 1t
mn ha
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-10
A RARE BIRD,

Known as the Butcher Bird, is Caught by
an Ornithologist of Brooklyn.
From the New York Sum-
Mr. John Akhurst, of Brooklyn, has recently
come into possession of shrike. He says that
during an experience of so years with birds
this is the first specimen of shrike, also called
the butcher bird which he has known to have
been shot on Long Island. The bird is fire.
uuently met with in the West and occasion
ally in the Eastern States. The one referred
to was probably migrating southwark when
taken.
This bird will kill great many small birds.
many more than IL can eat, and has the pecu-
liar habit Of impaling its victims. In South
ern California the thorns of the orange tree
are used by the shrike. and they have been
known to tasten thus horned toads, mice and
kangaroo rats. besides lizards and small birds
Some they tear of and eat, and others are un-
touched Colonel Nicholas Pike, an exper-
fenced ornithologist OF Brooklyn, says that he
never saw the butcher bird impaIe its prey, but
he knows that they do it, especially the Euro
pean species of those found in the West He
captured specimen near Greenwood Cemetery
some years ago, and in attempting to handle il
after having winged it with his gun. the bird
made cash with Its beak in the inside of his
hand, of which he still carries the scar.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-10

NEW YORK, November 9.-If Cal Mccarthy
and George Dixon come together again in a
contest of any kind there will be big amount
of money wagered on the result. Many sport
ing men of this city think that Mccarthy has
made foolish move in signing articles of agree
ment to box Dixon twenty-five rounds with
four-ounce gloves for purse of s., 500, offered
by the Puritan Athletic Club.
Joe Early, Cars old hacker and manager. was
seen by reporter of the Sun Yesterday, and he
said that Mccarthy had lost 25 per cent of the
match before entering the ring by agreeing to
box with fOur-ounce gloves.
Cal shouldn't meet Dixcr," he said, under
any other conditions than to finish with skin
tight gloves. If he had held out, Dixon would
have in time consented to a match of this kind.
If they do fight to a finish with skin gloves I'll
bet Dixon or his hacker 81, 600 that Mccarthy
whips him. The pair of them are very foolish
indeed to sign for such purse when they can
easily get $1,000 gate money by meeting with
skin tights to a finish"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-10
BUCK EWING's VIEWS.
He Says There Must be Settlement of the
Baseball War.

He Says There Must be Settlement of the
Baseball War.
Buck Ewing, the acknowledged premier
catcher Of America, is wintering in Cincinnati
but he is SO wrapped up in his family that he
seldom leaves his East End home to mingle
with the boys. Buck came down street yester-
day, however, to lay in stock of Perfectos and
the latest novels. He dropped into the En-
quirer office to discuss the situation. What
do l think of it?" he said, in reply to an inter-
rogative. why, it looks decidedly like COM
promise to me. l, for one. am heartily in favor
of it. hope the warning factions can come TO
an understanding on basis that will in no way
lower the dignity of either side or cause much
of a sacrifice for either League or Brother
hoods
Are you using your influence to bring about
such result?'
Certainly I am. 1 recognize the hard rock
ribbed fact that the good of baseball aGd the
interest of players demand it Baseball clubs
can not pay good salaries unless they make
money. 1t is foolishness to suppose that capI-
talists will reach in their pockets and pay
salaries that mean big losses to them. 1t has
been proved that clubs can not thrive with a
war in progress 1want nv employers to make
money. Every ball player should feel the same
way. The more money they make the more
they can afford to nay out in salaries am for
compromise first, last and all the time on cer-
tain conditions"
What are those condftions?"
"Simply that do not want the Brotherhood
to get the worst of it. / want the deal to be
made on an equal basis. 1t is not now a Ques-
ton of which organization has the best of the
battle. The time for petty jealousies and rank
partisanship is past. Peace is what we are all
after"
"Will any Of the players be treated shabbily
If the deal goes through?"
mot in the least. OF course, it will be the
survival of the fittest, just would be the case
IL the two organizations went on as they were
conducted the past season. Merit is bound to
tell. Some players who have drawn money on
suspicion that they could play ball will have TO
20 to the stable. The best players will be in
the best organization. ."-Cinciandtt Enquirer.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-10
WAITING FOR THE MEETING.
New York Magnates Won't Do Anything
Until After Tomorrow.

New York Magnates Won't Do Anything
Until After Tomorrow.
NEW YORK, November 9.-The local Play
ers' League Club will take no further steps to-
ward an amalgamation with its National League
competitor until after the meeting of the
Players League at Pitrsburg, if at all. Direc-
tor E B. Talcott says that he will not be able
TO get to Pittsburg for the meeting, but that
the club will be represented by Colonel Nc
Alpin and Secretary Robinson and probably
Captain Ewing. Il know nothing about any
legal action proposed 10 be entered against our
club said Mr.. Talcott. ''and can't see on what
grounds any could be begun. We have done
nothing and propose to do nothing that could
lay US open to legal attacks. We have signed
no agreement or compact of a nature that
would keep US from Withdrawing from the
Players League if we wanted to, but no one
mas the authority to state that we wish or in
tend to pull out. 1t is our wish to see com
promise effected between the two leagues. and
we shall try to bring that end about. What
ever Mr.. McAlpin does at the meeting l will
concur in"
1t had not been decided yesterday by whom
the Brooklyn club will be represented at the
coming meeting of the Players League 1t
was announced, however, that John NJ. Ward
would be one of the delegation. The probable
course of the club is not clearly known. Presi-
dent Goodwin has had several interviews with
President ByTne of the Brooklyn National
League Club, during the past week. and both
maintain grim silence on the subject of ANAL
gamation.
A special meeting of the stockholders of the
Brooklyn Players League Club was held at No
S4S Fulton street, Brooklyn. on Thursday morn
ing. Those present were L. F. Linton, George
Wirth, H. H. Kiffe and A. H. Harrington.
The remaining stockholders were repre-
sented by proxy The session was brief and
was called for the specific purpose of in
creasing the capital stock from $50 900 to
$4,000. This was accomplished, and was
the only business transacted. The increase is
10 meet the clubs deficit. The plan of finan-
cial management with the Brooklyn cl u b differs
from that of some of the Others in that no as
sessments have been levied on the original
Stock Once before, when money was needed,
the capital stock was increased in a similar
manner, five of the stockholders contributing
s. 900 each. The same five will take up the re-
cent addition of 100 shares. A certificate of
the increase will be filed in the County Clerks
Office of Kings county this week.
Two more local players have signed to play
with the Key West team. They are Gilroy and
Doc Kennedy and are now on their way to
Florida.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-11-10
A VALUABLE SECRET.
Gunsmith Crosby, the Hermit, Whom
Uncle Sam Cannot Buy.

Gunsmith Crosby, the Hermit, Whom
Uncle Sam Cannot Buy.
Boston Globe.l
On the wall behind the stovepipe in the
Office of the Stone Hotel at Great Barring
ton, hangs crayon portrait, lifesize, of a
queer genius. 1t is that of roundheaded
man, with slightly convex face, shelving
forehead, somewhat shelving chin, and
with wide-open, wild-looking eyes.
The original of the sketch
years old. Clinton Crosby came from Con-
necticut, the land of inventors, 40 years
ago, and has dwelt alone in the mountains
since. He does not talk much, least
of all about himself and his history.
But this much Is known: In youth and
early manhood he was spruce, smart, good
looking, and his head was packed full of
thinking brains. He fell in love with a
Connecticut belle in a country village, and
the maiden professed to be in love with
Clinton. Finally sHe Tilted him. married
another man and lived very happily.
But Crosby was of different metal; he
took life seriously, and this first affair of
the heart spoiled him entirely. His head
went wrong. He became odd, yet he re-
manned shrewd and sensible enough
withal, soured on the world, turned
hermit and settled in the mountains
about Great Darlington. One morn
ing he suddenly appeared in
that village nearly 40 years ago, bought
lumber, dragged it into the forest. and built
a two-story house over a wild stream in
black gorge among the hills. He has
dwelt there since. Now and then he comes
into the village tor supplies and has few
friends there. The most remarkable thing
about Crosby is, he carries in his head
secret that is worth $500, 900. The United
States Government wants the secret, but
Crosby won't sell it. A mechanic of won
derful ingenuity, he discovered many years
ago method for boring gun and rife bar
rels far superior to any other in the world.
A barrel bored by him is endowed with ex-
traordinary propelling force, penetration
and marvellous precision. How the old man
ever managed to do such work in a shop in
which little machinery is to be seen is a
profound mystery.