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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-12-09
Why sherman Hoar Didn't Vote for Crisp

WASHINGTON, Dec. S.-Sherman Hoar, Of
Massachusetts, when asked why he did not
vote for speaker on the roll call to-day said:
Last fall stated that in the coming contest
for the speakership would vote for no candl-
date who would not promise his influence, II
elacted speaker, against the consideration OF
bad financial legislation and the eXtention OF
silver coinage. When Crisp became the Gandl-
date OF the party sent to him and asked him to
give me this promise. which he declined to do.
There was then nothing for me TO do but refrain
from voting for him. In my judgment, how
ever, ne will do exactly what he refused to
promise to do, namely, use his influence as
speaker against the consideration of measures
looking to an exte4tion of the coinage of silver.
feel fairly sure such will be his action. but as
could not get his promise, he could not get
nv yOte.n
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NEW ORLEANS, Dec s.-The 7fmsS- Democrats
San Antonio Texas, special says; There was
considerable excitement here to-day over the
arrest of the grand jury, There is fine OF $50
hanging over each member. imposed by Judge
King, who held they were in contempt in serv
ing an attachment on him while he was on the
bench. The attorney acting in their behalf left
hero tonight with petition to the supreme
court, in session at Tyler, for writ of habeas
corpus. In the meantime the grand jurymen
are in all An indignation meeting was held
by those in sympathy with the jury tonight
Most lawyers say the action of Judge King
was correct that.the grand jury had no right to
rna1efactOr
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The Gunboat Nachias Launched.

BATH, Me-, Dec. s.-The United States gun
boat heretofore known as No. was success
fully launched this afternoon. She was chris
tened the Machias.
Probably eight thousand watched the sigth
me Machias was decked with flags On a
deeked platform were Miss Ethel HYDE, who
was 10 cnrlsten the boat Ex- Governors Conner
and Robbie. At O'Clock the Jyavs wore nos1s
and she began to glide slowly into the Henne-
pee. She Will be fitted for service by july.
Her sister craft will net be launched before
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Joaauin Miller,s Som in Jam for Stage RohberY.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. S.-Joseph Mckay
in Jail at Ukiah for robbing the Eureka and
Ukiah stage, November 10. has been discovered
to be son of Joaquin Miller the poet Of the
Sierras." He is twenty-five years of age and
the son of the poet by his first wife, brilliant
woman known as Minnie Myrtle. She died in
New York few years ago. Joaquin Miller
does not have anything to do with the boy. The
latter says his life might have been different
but he nsver was encouraged at school TO make
ANYTHING OF himself. be worked on o ranch
near Ukish in the fall cutting wood, but told
the sheriff there was not much money in that,
and concluded to try stage robbiug.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-12-09
THE CHEYENNES.
Troops Ordered from Fort KeOgh
to the Agency.
Army Officers Think There is No Cause FOL
Apprehension-General Merritt Sends
His Aide to Tongue River.

MINNEAPoLIs, Dec. s.-A Tribune special
from Miles City, Mont, says: Three settlers
have come in from Tongue river and say the
Indians have noticed surveyors at work locat-
ing claims, and declare white men shall not
hold ranches within the reservation. Since the
escape OF the Indian charged with killing
others, the Indians have been very ugly after
an arrest was attempted. While they are in a
most threatening mood no actual hostilities
have yet occurred. number of troops are
now at the reSerYation.
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In the Senate.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9.-Immediately after the
reading OF the journal oaths were administered
10 Jones, of Arkansas, reelected; Dubois, OF
Idaho, and Call, OF Florida. The papers in the
matter of the credentials of Davidson, claim.
ant for Calls seat were referred to the com
mittee on privileges and elections. with instruc-
lions TO report at an early day Like reference
was made of the papers in the case OF Claggett.
claiming the seat OF Dubois. The Senate then
took recess until p.
Another recess was taken to 3 o. clock after
the appointment of Sherman and Harris as a
committee TO Join the house committee in
q visit to the President.
At 3:2O the senate adjourned until tomorrow
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FOrelqn.
in Rio de Janeiro.

Troubles in Rio de Janeiro.
Two Dominion Nickel Mines Sold.
A Fire is Raging at st. Petersburg.
a Private London Bank Suspends.
France is Building Up Mighty Navy.
An Engllshman Srangles Himself and Wife
King George OF Greece has. the Chicken Pox.
Spain wants a Commercial Treaty with Ger
many.
one Of the West Girls Marries the Prince of
Pless.
Krupp Expects War Between Chilli and Ar
gentine-
The RusSir~ Treasury in vladivostock is
Robbed.
An Attach 100. a French Consul in Spain
and Himself.
The British Bark Hannah handles Stranded
All Hands Saved.
French Manufacturers take Little Interest in
the Worlds Fair.
Notwithstanding her Mishaps the Vicoria ar
rives Safely at Dover.
Turf Scandals Have a Deleterious Effect
Upon Austrian Racing Stables.
Text OF the Hereto Hunting Circular That
Caused the Bl0Odshed in China
The Account Of the Colliery Accident in Pc
land was Greatly Exaggerated.
The Naybrick Executors and Bis Wife's AS
signee VIII Get His Insurance Money.
The Uruguay Government PROPOSES the Els
tablishment OF a National Mortgage Bank.
While Grain in the Caucasus is so Abundant
that il is Left Rotting, Another Famine Mex
Year Is Expected in Russia
The President OF the Swiss Republic Resign,
Because the People Vote Against the Govern
ment Purchase OF the Central Railroad
shili and the Argentine Republic May Go e
War.
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. S-Paul Bergner
special agent for America for the hrupp gur
works Of Germany. arrived here from Mexico
day. he received a cablegram from tn,
Krupp company informing him II was probable
war would soon break out between Chilli anC
the Argentine confederation. and ordering hin
10 proceed TO Valparaiso at once.
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Garfield Park Races.

CHICAGO. Dec. S.-Six furlongs-First Lap.
Won, Diamond Dick second, Red Stone third.
Time-1.23
Five furlongs-Katurah won, Hannah Mo
berry second, Cruikshank third. Time :OS
Mile-Duster won, Quotation second, Wheeler
third. Time :52js.
Five furlongs-Critic won, Glenoid second
Promise third. Time :06Is
Five turlongs-Fred Knox won, Swifton Sec
ond, Johnnie Green third. Time :O9H
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Commercial Convention with Germany

WASHINGTON Dec. s.-While it is impossible
to obtain an official acknowledgement to that
effect, it is known commercial convention
under the reciprocity clause of the Mckinley
act has been practically concluded between
Germany and the United States, and that the
President will soon issue a proclamation an
nouncing the fact. The convention contem-
plates the free importation of Germanys sugar
into the United States and reduction of the
duty on American cereals imported into Ger
many Of from TO 3H marks,
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the purpose OF misleading the recipient.
The address and inscription on the
package was in a disguised handwriting which
we are satisfied we shall be able to prove to
you is the hand of DR.. Graves" Stevens con-
Guided: I'VE shall show you, gentlemen,
Graves was the only person in the world who
could have any motive for the destruction of
this lady. We will show by circumstantial evil
dence this bottle of Fowlers solution was pre-
pared and made by defendant; we propose this
prosecution shall stand upon its merits with
out regard TO what defense is interposed"
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Anti-sub-Treasury Convention POSTPONED

WASHINGTON Dec. S.-W. s. McAnister, of
Mississippi, chairman Of the national execu-
tive committee of the Anti Sub Treasury alli-
ance, who has been making a tour of the states
where his party is strongest, found awaiting
him here letters from his fellow committeeman
urging him to postpone the date OF The ma
tional convention called for Memrhis. Tenn.
December 10. He has decided to do this and
TO- day issued notice postponirg the conven-
ton to o date to be named hereafter.
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Important Decision Concerning Agency.

ST. PAUL Dec. s.-Sensational developments
are growing out of the Bushnell 81 Bushnell and
standard Inv estment company failures. The
two concerns assigned month ago with liabili-
ollitles OF half a million and assets said to he
half that amount The assignee found affatrs
in very complicated condition. In decision
by the supreme court to-day 1t is held the plan
followed by the firm in majority of their trans
actions, VIZ: acting as buyers In one capacity
and sellers in another to the same principal ii,
the same transaction, is moons stent with the
publlshed rules OF law and therefore Illegal
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A disastrous Wreck Near West Plains, Mo.

WEST PLAINS Mo, Dec. s.-The wreck
which occurred two miles north Of here last
night was more disastrous than first reports in
dicated. The scene that followed the coils on
W as horrible. In the caboose of the construc-
ton train were thirty four men, ana not one OF
them escaped injury; four were killed and nine
teen dangerously hurt, some Of them fatally
Many nelEhboring farmers were quickly on the
scene ofthe disaster and did everything in their
power to alleviate the injured. Those injured
who could be removed were taken TO the hos
pisal at Fort Scott. or the injured Ben Martin
and four others will die. The cause of the
wreck was the neglect OF the conductor and en-
gineer OF The construction train.
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Last Hat Trimming Case.

PHILADELPHIA Dec. S.-Judge Acheson has
filed an opinion in the United States circuit
court granting a new trial in the last hat
trimming case in which the government Was
victorious. A new trial is granted because
publications were made in a number Of news
papers which IT is held precluded the chances
OF fair trial and We're calculated to prejudice
the minds of the jury.
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Census Baletin on Pacific Coast Water Trans.
pOrtAtion

WASHINGTON, Dec. S.-The census bureau to-
day issued bulletin on the subject of trans
Portat'en BY water on the Pacific coast, con-
sidered as an industry. The information
furnished relates to the business of transporta-
ton by water as carried in 1859 by all craft OF
over i've tons registered in the ports of Cali
tornia, Oregon and Washington. The tnforna-
ZION Is gwen In detail IL fifteen tables from
which the following summary is drawn Toll
craft, l,s4a' value. s23, 81, so; freight move.
ment by ton. S. SIS, 1853; gross earnings. $40 Ggs-
S16; expenses, S17 274S@I 'St
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Robert Bowmnn's sentence Commut.,

WASHINGTON, Dec. 8.-[Special telegram n
TIE HERALD l-Delegate Game to-day informs
me that in the matter Of the application for the
pardon OF Robert Bowman convicted at SAT-
Lake city in October OF unlawful CONCENTRATION
the President has committed mis- sentence to two
months Imprisonment, which will terminate on
imposed upon him have been RENTED. The
papers will be forwarded TO Marshal Parsons ae
soon as they can be prepared
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Army Officers Discredit the cheyenne Rumors

CHICAGO, Dec. s.-Army officers in this de-
partment are inclined to discredft the reports
telegraphed here that the Cheyeunes at the
Chenne agency have gone on the warpath Cap
tain Higgins. of General Niles staff, says 1t Is
hardly possible the Cheyennes will at this time
attempt an outbreak They are, however, dis
satisfied because the whites who settled on
their reservation were allowed to remain with
a likelihood of getting patent for their lands.
The number of Cheyennes is greatly over es6-
mated In the dispatches, and instead OF 1900,
there are not more than 800 able bodied men on
the reHnrYatiOn
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Ihe Great Stnrm In Oreron.

PORTLAND, Ore, Dec. s.-Tbe storm yester-
day extended over the entire northwest from
British Columbia to the California line, and
east to the mountains On Puget sound steam
ers we're delayed by the heavy wind. but thus
FAR no serious damage TO shipping has been re-
ported. In the Cascade mountains heavy
fall of snow is reported and trains are delayed
several hours. Telegraph wires suffered the
most S~rious damage.
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The Sawtslle Case.

CONCORD, N. H, Dec. SIN the sawtelle
case today, considerable comment was caused
by the fact that the skull, supposed to be that
of Hiram Sawtelle, had, when found, no teeth
whatever in the lower jaw. Mrs. Sawtelle
stated to-day her husband had several teeth in
the upper jaw and those of the lower jaw were
good and regular. The government 1t is said,
is not inclined to admit the skull is that OF Hi
ram Sawtelle until good and sufiuient evidence
is offered on that point.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-12-09
Troops Ordered to the Cheyenne Agency

MILES CITY, Mont, Dec. s.-Orders have
been received from headquarters at ST. Paul
for the troops at Fort keogh to 60 to the Chey-
enne agency, as the reds are dancing in viola
ton of the orders. and have notified the agent
they intend TO make an attack. Since the
order the general land Office is allowing those
settlers who claimed prior rights within the
reservation TO make final proofs thereon.
Trouble is feared, and the Indians have made
thrents
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BERNE, Dec. s-Dr. Wilt, president Of
Switzerland has resigned, owing to q plebiseite
AIKEN few days ago which resulted in o
majority of the electors voting against the
governments purchase Of the Swiss Central rail-
way department. Dr. Wilt also resigned his
membership in the federal council, OF which
oody ne was president. When the other mem
bers Of the federal council learned of MS
action they unanimously asked him to recon
slider his action
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snain Prenarinr a New Tariff List

MADRID Dec. s.-The Spanish government
has concluded the details for loan of Is, 1000
pesetas. The Spanish government is prepar-
ing tariff list with very high maximum duties
for nations not negotiating treaties with Spain,
and minimum duties for those applying for
reciprocity arrangements. Spain reserves
her right to concede rates below the minimum
to those nations consenting to reciprocity
treaties with the Spanish government. The
new treaty is a complete victory for the protec-
JionistS.
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Appeal For Aid for Starving Russians.

ST. PAUL Dec. Ex-Governor Merriam to-
day issued a circular letter. Many thousand
copies will be mailed throughout the state
setting forth the terrible restitution which
exists in Russia, and asking that the people
will do all in their power TO mitigate the terri
BILE suffering OF the starving Russians.
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slaYln and MitcheIl Coming.

Especial to THE acknowledgements Dispatch.
LONDON, Dec. Sat farewell dinner in
London Slayin said he and Mitchell would re-
main in America four months, and would con-
cede anything to get match with Sullivan.
he said he would fight in California, Mexico,
Texas or anywhere hut New Orleans. Mitchell
New Orleaus
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Maybrick's Executors Get the Insurance Money

LONDON, Dec. S.-The court of appeals de-
oided in the MayDrick case that the insurance
company must pay the amount Of the insur-
ance to the executors Of Mr.. Maybrick, holding
that the policy is only payable to them and not
to his wtfe5 assignee. AS Mrs Maybrick is
now serving life sentence for the murder of
her husband the money will be paid to the
executors OF the deceased who must first pay
creditors OF the estate and then devote the
balance to the children of deceased. The wife 8
assignee, owing to her crime, could receive
nothing.
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A Critical Situation in Rio de Jape,ro

Rio DE JANE1so, Dec. s.-The situation in
Rio de Janeiro is becoming critical. The op-
posing forces are forming themselves. Gov
ernor Portfolio holds Nichtheroyf The insur-
gents nave established provisional govern
nent and selected Paraho as the capital The
are organizing for an attack on Nichtheroy
The government is apathetic
The report of the failure of an important rail-
way will be announced to morrow
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Spain Wants Commercial Treaty With Ger
many.

MADRID, Dec. ga number Of Conservatives
have joined the Liberals with the object OF agi-
tating the establishments Of commercial treaty
with Germany. In view Of the hostile tariff
adopted by the French government, 1t is re-
ported the Spanish ministers will aid in bring
ing about such an arrangement of tariffs as will
allow Spain to compete successfully with
France in supplying wines to the United States.
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Shot Two Negroes.

GOODRICH, Tenn, Dec. SIN q dificu- "
here. Henry Crutcher and Anthony Lockridge
(botn colored) were shot by James Lawson
(white). Loclridge died almost instantly and
Crutcher Is in dying condition. Perfectly
ouer'S Jury.
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"Ringersn Arrestad.

MILWAUKEE, Dec Sd. H. Heiner, secre-
tary of the American Trotting association
caused the arrest in Oshkosh to-day of ]. O.
Clarity, well known trotting horse driver and
captain officer of Tracy, Mimi on the charge of
ringing the horse Josslyn at the Oshkosb
falr rms Is the first arrest under the new
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or ain is rotting at the stations for want Il roll
ing stock TO carry it away. There is much rea-
son to suppose there will be famine next year
also. Autumn wheat is seriously injured by
rain anc 1t is very probable the spring crops in
better than this year Indeed, the outlook in
Russia is very gloomy and everyone is prepar-
ing for q bad winter
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The West Plass Waddinn-

LONDON, Dec. S--Mary Theresa Olivia Corn
wallis West daughter OF Colonel CORVALLIS
west, M p, was married to-day in the church
81. Mnrguerets, Westminster, to Prince Hans
Heinrich OF Pless, former secretary of the
German embassy. The most prominent guests
among the large number present were the
Prince andPrincess of Wales.
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The yictorin Arrivss at noro-

LONDON, Dec s.-The steamer Victoria.
which struck the pier and was unable to make
the harbor last night. arrived safely at Dover
this morning put was badly damaged The
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Democratic Senatorial Caucus.

WASHINGTON, Dec. s.-The Democratic SEN
ators at caucus this morning unanimously
re elected Senator German chairman and SEN
ator Faulkner secretary of the caucus for the
ensuing term of Congress.
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Reciprocity With British West Indies

WASHINGTON. Dec. s.-The British commits.
sioners from the West Indies were in Confer.
ence with Secretary Blaine several hours TO-
day with view to the establishment of re.
ciprocal trade relations with the United Sta+as
1t is understood considerable pIozress was
made toward an agreement for commercial rs-
ciprocIty
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RenublIcan Senatorial Caucns,

WASHINGTON, Dec. s.-The Republican eau
Gus committee, which has the Encouragement
of the Senate committees, held q short meeting
to- day at which it was agreed that efforts
should be made to learn the individual wishes
of the Republican Senators upon the question
of their assignment
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Tom Callahan Defeats willie Ksnnsv.

New YORK, Dec. s-Fully three hundred
sporting men witnessed prize fight to finish
with skin gloves, batween Tom Callahan, Of
England, and Willie Kenney, of Jersey City,
last night at q resort on Long island. Only
three rounds were fought but they proved
enough, as kenney was no match for the
English champion,
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No Action Taken on the Ferry Casa.

WASHINGTON, Dec. Especial telegram to
THE HERALD. As foreshsdowed in my dis
patch Of last night nothing affecting the status
of the Democratic party in Utah was considered
by the executive committee. of the national
Democratic committee at its meeting this
morning. Dell gate Game was on hand early at
the Arlington this morning TO look after the in :
terests of the straight out Democrats OF the
territory, but after talking freely with several
members Of the committee he learned that
nothing affecting the local status would be con-
sidered at this time.
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An ItaIiau-American ExposJttou.

ROME, Dec. S-Committees have been organ
lied in all the principal towns aud cities of
Italy for the purpose of promoting and holding
an Itaiian-American exposition in Genoa in
1892 to celebrate the fourth centenniary OF the
discovery OF America by Columbus. This pro.
posed exhibition is not intended to be rival to
the Chicago exhibition to be held in 1893.
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CHICAGO, Dec Sin the tug of war contests
tonight at the Battery America won two s,c-
cessiYe victories defeating Italy and France
Scotland defeated England, and Ireland beat
Germany NSAS
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Fatal Dust Exploslon in Planning Ann.

BUFFALO, Dec. ga fire in the planning mill
OF the Holland company this morning caused an
explosion Of dust, which toppled over wall on
number of workmen. Escaping steam en-
veloped the buried workmen, killing one and
badly injuring three Others The name of the
dead man is Louis Louisch
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A Conductor and Engineer Held for Man.
slaughter

TRENTON N. j., Dec s-The conductor ana
engineer Of the train which obstructed the
course of the New York express. causing col
lsion on Thursday last on the PhiladeIphia 4
Reading railroad, have been held to this grand
oner's Jury
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curtis Refused Admittance to Bail.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. s. - Chief Justice
Beatty, OF the supreme court of California to-
day denied the application Of the actor, NJ B.
| Curtis, "Saml of Posen.' TO be admitted to
bail, pending his tridl for the murder of Police
man Grant
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Murder and Suicide,

MADRID, Dec. ga dispatch from San Sc
bastian, an important port in the province of
GuIpuscoa, the Bay of Biscay. says the chief
chancellOry OF the department OF the French
consulats mere has shot and killed the French
consul De ST. Sauveur. He then shot himself
70 death. No reason is given for The crime