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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-09-22
A DRINK OF POISON
Mrs. Mater, of Denver, Quietly
Commits Suicide.
SHOT ON ACCOUNT OF A WOMAN
John G. Jennings Kills Henry Knoblock-
Wantfthe Utes Removed-The Pacific
Hotel Safe, St Joseph, No., Robbed.

DENVER, Colo, Sept. 2l.-[Special tele-
gram to TIE HERALD. I-On Saturday
morning Mrs. Mater, at 1924 Thirteenth
street, warned her husband from drinking
from certain cup. A few moments later
she announced to her husband that she
would die in a few minutes. She immedi-
stely became unconscious. She died at
7:30 o'clock last evening. Mrs. Mater was
of English parents, born in india, and was
the daughter OF physician. She spoke
six languages, was an artist with the pen
Gil, and was apparently well informed as to
drugs and their effects. 1t is reported that
she had said to another lady in the house
at one time that she know the action of
morphine, and that when she took it the
work would be final. From this, it is be-
leved she planned her cwn death. She
married Mater about six weeks ago. and
although they lived quietly, it is said they
did not agree. On Friday they had q quar-
rel, but no one seems to know what was
the cause. They settled their disagreement
amicably, and during the rest of the day
seemed to be content aud happy. The
cause of the suicide is believed to be the
loss Of money invested in real estate.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-09-22
MAY NEED BISMARCK
Emperor William May Recall the
eX-ChancelIor.
THE SITUATION GETS CRITICAL
Naval Demonstration In Chinese Waters
Probable-German-A American Catholics In
Conventional hengrin" in Paris.
Especial toTHE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Dispatch

Especial toTHE HERALp-Examtner DISPATCH. I
NEW York, Sept. 21.-A Sun cable
from Berlin says: AS fears of war and
lamlneancrease and troubles thicken around
the Emperor, remors of reconciliation with
Prince Bismarck are revived. 1t is said
that the Emperor, finding the situation
more difficult than at any time since he
assembled the throne, feels the need of the
advice OF his old counsellor, and overtures
nave been made to him through other emf
nent personages. 1t is certain that last
week Prince Luitpold, regent of Bavaria.
VINO during the recent visit of the Empe-
ror to Munich was placed in harmonious
ana conhdentlal relations with his majesty.
hao secret meeting with Prince Bis
uIdrck. a gentleman who happened to be
Waltlng Tor the train at Hammer
Muhle, station near Varzin, saw the
regent and Prince Bismarck meet on the
platform. After talking togetherfor about
nve minutes they entered a saloon car,
where they remained in earnest converse
uon forty minutes, the station master at the
same time keeping off all 1ntruders. NV
informant says he saw the regent hand Bis
harck letters which the ex-chancellor read
several times and treated with so much
respect as to give the impression that il
could only come from imperial hands.
When they Issued from the car Bismarcl.
was IN the highest spirits. Luitpold offered
10 accompany him to his carriage, which
was waiting to carry him back to Varzin,
Out Bismarck deferentially persisted and
escorted the regent to the saloon car. After
an exchange of farewells the distinguished
persons parted, the train moved out OF the
station and the ex-chancellor drove off. ap-
parently enveloped in the deepest thought.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-09-22
LA PLATA MINES.
The La Plata and Shutdown Min
ing Companies Consolidate.
The New Road to Logan Completed Strikes
reported Dally-Gold Finds General-Rich
Copper ore-COal Discovered.

LOGAN, Utah, Sept. 81 Especial tele-
gram to The HERALD. 1.-The La Plata and
Shutdown Mining companies consolidated
on Saturday, The directors are Moses
Thatcher, John w. Thatcher, A. E. HYDE.
l. ID. Haynes and H. Graeble, of Butte.
q. w. Thatcher is president Moses
thatcher treasurer, l. D. Haines vice
president and R. w. Sloan secretary. The
capital stock is s1,0O0,0OO. Work will be
prosecuted vigorously at once. A hosting
engine is being ordered and ore shipments
oy way OF Logan, where the company's
offices are located, will be continued all
winter. The mines are looking better
every day. new road from Logan TO
La Plata was finished last Thursday. The
distance now is twenty-five miles. and
the trip can be made in about three hours
1t is seven miles shorter to rail than anv
road Ogden can build. New strikes are re-.
ported daily in Logan ano Blacksmith Fork
canons, assays showing gold, silver and
copper, the copper running so per cent.
One assay from La Plata, not of selected
ore, shows SIS in gold, 80 per cent. lead and
three ounces of silver. The find is bona
tide. Gold finds are now more general than
Ealena. Logan is steadily improving, con-
hdence is felt, and the most unbelisvinp
are now yielding. Coal also is found in sir
different places in the valley, and while the
quality cannot be determined, samples are
brought in that burn readily.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-09-22
:Priesten verin Congress

BUFFALO, Sept. 21.-Behind closed doors
this afternoon there went into session in
this city the twelve apostles Of the Priest
en- Verin or German American Clerical
union. 1t was the first of series of meet
lngs OF the congress of German American
Catholics. Vicar General Won Muulsippen
OF St Louis, president of the verin, called
the meeting to order. The business was
scrutiny of documents, resolutions and the
motions to be brought before the congress-
All day delegates have been arriving here
10 lake part in the congress which meets
to morrow. General interest conferred in
the torchllght parade announced for this
evening.
In the parade tonight over ten thousand
people were in line. Along the line of
march German Catholic residences and
other buildings were profusely decorated
and illuminated. Great effort was made bv
German Catholics to make large showing.
Indeed the parade and congress have
stirred up much bitter feeling
In Buffalo. Local papers have teemed
with columns of war of words
In which the terms 'tliar'' and sfalsehood,i
occurred. Father Zurcker, a temperance
advocate and strong opponent of Cahenslv-
ism, has offered to carry the banner of
Archbishop Ireland in to-nighps process
sion, and the comment and reioinders en-
suing were close to point where personal
violence would appear inevitable. The
offer, whether originally Jocose or other
wise, was ignored and neither Archbishop
Ireland nor Father Zurcker cut env fionre
in the parade.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-09-22
ITATA LIBEL SUIT
The Acknowledgement Orders the
Second One Dismissed.
APPRAISERS FIX HER VALUE
The Present Action Was Brought without MIL
ler's AuthOrity-RepOrt Of Balmacsda's
Death Confirmed After Garcia.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21.-The attorney
general has directed the United States dis
trlet attorney to dismiss the second libel
against the Itata and she will be- immadi-
a1ely released and free to resume traffic.
1nis new libel was filed against the vessel
unknown and unauthorized by the attorney
general. With the consent of the attorney
general the ltata was released on bond. but
Oelore bond was taken, appraisers were
appointed who appraised the vessel and
cargo The bond accepted will now be- re-
Sponslole Tor any damages against the yes
SET 1orth In the indictment for libel. DC
toOer ~ has been set for consideration of
the indictment against Trumbun and
brunt, the agents of the vessel. the libel
case to be considered immediately aftor
wards
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-09-22
THE PACE THAT KILLS
Tragic End of the Mad Career of
a Musicians Wife.
Having been Untrue to Her Husband and Es-
capaded All over the Country Bessie Luders
Suicides In the Rapids Of Niagara.
[specialto THE aERALp-Exan,ner D,sn..

[Specialto THE HERALD-Exam1ner DISPATCH. I
New YORK, Sept. 21.-Mrs. Bessie
Luders was scarcely twenty when she
married. She was shapely and pretty,
blue-eyed and goden-haired. Her hus-
band was Gustave Luders, a composer and
musical director. He was the most atten-
tive OF husbands. That was five years ago.
The wife was lively temperament and
soon became known among the jolliest of
the spirits in Mr.. Luders' calling. Mat
tiers went well for time. Then there
were frequent quarrels and reconciliations.
Suddenly, Mrs. Luders left New York.
The next heard of her was in San Fran
cisco. There her life was gay. Through
IL oil the really affectionate nature of this
errstlc woman often asserted itself. Then
she wrote to her husband and he was always
forglVlng. About year ago Mrs. Luders
lett San Francisco and started east. She
stopped IN Denver where she lived preten-
tlously and had many admirers. Her let
tiers to her husband soon became full of
contrition and he consented to take her
back. In May she left Denver for New
York. Luders had become musical director
OF Leavltts Spider and F'ly'' company.
Luders met his wife at the Coleman house.
She was under the influence of liquor.
While he was in the hotel Mrs
Luders received mole from a man
whom she met on the cars. OF course there
was quarrel. Leaving some money for
her, he left the hotel. Luders' sister fixed
up the trouble between her brother and
her s!ster-in-law and for awhile they
lived apparently happily on Fourteenth
street. While the husband travelled with a
theatrical company, however, Mr.. John
son frequently called on Mrs. Luders.
Friday, September 6, Luders went to
Washington. The following Tuesday Mrs.
Luders said she was going to Join her
husband. Mr.. Johnson was there Tuesday
morning. Mrs. Luders left the house about
O'Clock. The next morning her husband
was surprised to learn Of his wife's alb
sence ana also that she had left orders that
her trunk should be sent to Chicago. OF
course he prevented the trunk being sent
away. Thursday morning woman who
had registered at the Cataract house.
Niagara Falls. jumped into the rapids. A
piece of cotton behind her ear identified
her as Mrs. Luders. Luders was playing
last week at the Howard Athenaum in
Boston. He came to New York FRIDAY
night and learned that the suicides body
had been recovered. He telegraphed to
have it held for Identification johnson
and Luders reached Niagara Falls Satur-
day morning The oody was identified and
buried in the Catholic cemetery
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-09-22
To Protect Americans in China.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21.-A week ago
Secretary Tracy remarked eff American
missionaries and American citizens in
CHINA are to rely upon gun boats instead
OF the Chinese government, our feet in
those waters must be very largely in
creased"
While there is no formal alliance, yet the
United States government has reached an
understanding with the governments
OF Great Britain, France and Ger
many by the terms of which in
the event of the failure of the Chinese gov
eminent to afford adequate guarantees for
the protection of the lives, property and
interests of the citizens of those nations
that duty is to be undertaken by the gov
ernments of Great Britain, France and
Germany acting jointly. In case of riot or
other disturbance the vessels of either of
the TOUR nations will afford refuge to the
cltlzens OF other nations and will under
take to protect their consulates.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-09-22
American Pork in Austria.

VIENNA, Sept. 21.-In an interview to-
day with the United States minister to
Austria, Colonel Fred Grant, in regard to
the reported intention of the Austrian gov
eminent to remove the prohibition placed
upon the importation of American pork, he
said: II have great hopes American pork
products will soon be admitted into Aus
tria- Hungary, but no definite action can be
taken until parliament meets. There has
been much official correspondence on the
subject, resulting in position which leads
US to expect an early and satisfactory set
tlement of the question y
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-09-22
Presidential Action in Court-Martial C,sos

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21.-The President
this morning acted upon three court-mar-
tial records that have been before him for
some time. In the case of Lieutenant
Miner, Ninth infantry, sentenced to be dis
missed from the service on the charge of
breach Of promise to abstain from intoxi-
csnts, the President confirms the sentence
In the case of First Lieutenant Sharn
twentieth infantry, sentenced to be d 2,
missed on the charge of drunkenness, the
President committed his sentence to sus-
pension from rank under half pay for one
year.
In the case of Ensign William S. Clarke
United States navy, sentenced to dismis
sal on the charge of absenting himself from
The cruiser Baltimore, while in Peru. after
the expiration OF his leave, the President
mitlgated his sentence to suspension of
rank and duty on furlough pay for two
years, the culprit to retain his present
number in his grade during that time.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-09-22
WOODS THE WINNER
He Bests Davis, of San Francisco,
in Thirteen Rounds.
Inc Men Weighedin at About Humid ed and
seyenty-six Pounds-The Californian
Was The FaYorite at First.

SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, Sept. 21.-Billy
Woods, of Denver, and Jack Davis, O
Omaha, met at the Pacific club tonight fol
a $4,000 purse. The men were very evenly
matched, weighing about one hundred an(
seVenty-six pounds each, but the gooC
showing which Davis made in his figh
with Choyniski, the well known San Fran
CISCO heavyweight about year ago, made
him slight favorite in the betting tonight
Davis was seconded by Bob Fitzsimmon,
and Danny Needham; Woods by Bat Mas
terson, Martin Murphy and Paddy Cor
man. JACK Dempsey was referee.
First round-After some fem ting Woods
landed light right hand body blow, sub
sequently Woods struck wild and nearly
fell
Second round-Davis landed a right on
Woods ear. Subsequently he.urged Woods
to the ropes, bringing blood from his nose
Third round-Davis led the lighting bu,
without great effect.
Fourth round-Both led, falling short
ard Woods firally landed left on Davis
cheek.
Fifth round-Woods' left glazed Davis,
jaw; Davis got in left in the face and 3
right IN the ribs in quick succession.
! WOODS landed twice on Davis Jaw. The
latter rallied and returned two on the law
staggering Woods
Sixth Round-The men fought eau
tlously, Woods clinglng to the corners and
disposed to clinch.
Seventh Rounds-Woods countered with
MS lett on the jaw. and lodging returned
anc landed short On the Jaw, STAGGERING
Davis. Near the close of the round Davis
finally landed two hot ones.
| Eighth Round-Woods was sent to the
ground twice with right swing as the
round closed.
Ninth Round-Davis chased Woods
around the ring, the latter hiding his face
and Davis landing right on the neck.
Woods suddenly retaliated with right on
the Jaw, and both then slugged each other
until dazed. Woods fought Davis as the
round closed, and the latter went down
and was carried to his corner.
Tenth round-Davis rushed Woods
around, striking wildly and finally going 10
the floor with his own effort
Eleventh round-Davis slipped to the
floor from the effects of Woods two
handed drives, dazed and bleeding. He an
peared blinded and the round closed with
woods smashing him in the mouth with his
right.
Twelfth round-Woods was tired but
confident, Davis was shaky but gay,
Davis still receiving punishment
Thirteenth round-The referee gave the
fight to Woods
1t was claimed that Woods struck Davis
nearly i've seconds after the gong struck
in the critical ninth round, but the foul. if
such 1t was, was condoned by Davis
seconds allowing the fight to go on. The
confusion was such at the time that few
spectators heard the gong sound Opiu-
ions differ as to whether Davis was &C
tually over the ropes when Woods struck
him in the last round, but the decision of
the referee was against this. Davis was
punished badly. Woods was little marked.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-09-22
Alerton Equals His Record Again.

INDEPENDENCE, Iowa, Sept. 2l.-Allerton
went another mile in 2o9A to-day, thus
putting an end to all disputes as to the
stallion championship.
The Independence driving park associa-
ton to-day made a proposition to match
Nancy Hanks, Nelson and Allerton for
purse of $4,000, no entrance fees, the
money to be divided, as Doodle and Nelson
may agree, the race to take place over this
track between October 10 and November
a. Word has been received that Doodle
accepts. Nelson has not been hearu from.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-09-22
The Odd Fellows, ConcIova

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 81. The first day of the
seventy-second conclave of he SOVEREIGN
grand lodge of the Independent Order of
Odd Fellows opened cool and pleasant.
much to the delight and comfort of the
thousands who participated in the parade
and many thousands more of persons who
are here to see 1t. The reception commit
tee was at the Union depot early this morn
ing and the large delegations arriving were
promptly received and escorted to their
assigned quarters. Many of the railroads
ran special trains, bring in cantons and
lodges from towns within 200 miles of the
city. The delegation from Springfield, Ill.
outnumbered all others. 1t is estimated
over 5e,OOO ODD Fellows and their families
are in the city besides many other thou
sands who came simply as spectators
Everywhere land in all directiods could be
seen the uniforms and regalias of the
lodges. Shortly after = o'clock the column
began to more.
First came the grand marshal. and Past
Grand Master Woodward and staff. Fol-
lowing were Major Sloan and staff. com
manding the division of the Mississippi:
Northumberland Underwood and staff.
commanding the army of patriarchs mill
tsnt; Brlgadier- General Cadle and staff.
commanding the first brigade of the depart
ment Of Missouri. The first division, under
the command OF Colonel Harris, composed
OF Missouri cantons. Colonel Abercrom bic
commanded the second division, made I'D of
cantons from Missouri Ohio and Ken
lucky. The third division, under the com
mand of Brigadier- General Crocker was
composed of cantons from Chicago, Peoria.
Springfield and Decatur, III. In the fourth
division were cantons from different parts
of Indiana. Then came Assistant Grand
H. bal dnrf n1n
civic division, followed by members of the
sovereign grand longe in carriages.
The procession at first made its way
slowly between the immense crowds gath
cred to witness the parade Thousands
OF citizens and visitors lined the side
walks and filled every available space
and II was with great difficulty an opening
could be made through the wall Of human
lty that literally packed the streets. The
line of march was through the principal
streets to the exposition building, in which
was concluded the exercises of welcome.
These consisted of cordial addresses by
Governor Francis, on behalf of the state:
by Mayor Noonan, on behalf of the city:
by j. b. Jewell, grand master and grand
patriarch, on behalf of the order. and re-
plies oy the deputy grand sire and others
At Twelfth and Olive streets the parade
was reviewed from the stand erected at
that point On the stand were Liutenant-
General John G. Underwood and staff.
many of the Grand Army officers, Governor
Francis, Mayor Noonan, the city fathers
and the president OF the board of educa
ton; the three division commanders. Mrs.
Rea. of Pennsylvania, president of the
national convention Of the Daughters of
Rebekah, and others.
The seventy second grand encampment
of the sovereign grand lodge of Indepen-
dent Order of Odd Fellows was opened by
Deputy Grand Sire DIR. G. L. Campbell.
Grand Treasurer Isaac A. Sheppard, Of
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-09-22
The Rush for Indian Lands

GUTHRIE, L T., Sept. 21.-From early
morning the streets of this town have been
blocked with wagons, horses and people,
men, women, boys and girls scrambling to
get here to take part in the race for gov
eminent lands. Everything is wide open.
Liquor is plentiful and gamblers are here
with their outfits Governor Steele will 90
TO the county seat, named Tecumseh. The
intention is to clear the town and with a
signal let the race for town lots commence
Trains continue to arrive bringing people
anxious to secure homes. Men are in line
before the land office still determined
to make an entry. Halls, printing offices.
stores and shops are taxed to their utmost
capacity. Some establishments, especially
those of newspapers, are seriously crippled
on account of their help leaving to join in
the race.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-09-22
A Circular to Phos phate Land Owners.

OscEoLA, Fla, Sept. 21.-A call has been is
sued to all phosphate miners and owners
OF phosphate land in Florida for general
meeting to be held for the purpose of
forming an exchange for mutual protec-
tior. Necessity for concert of action is
doubtless found in the present lower prices
in the European markets, and the great
advance in freight rates to the united
kingdom and continental ports. The ship
ment of grain will probably keep freights
up for some months to come, and even at
present there is hardly any tonnage offer
ing. movement will probably be made at
the coming meeting to control the monthly
output of Florida phosphate in the interest
of companies and owners
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-09-22
Sir John Gorst and the Land Question

LONDON, Sept21.-Sir John E. Gorst, po-
litical secretary for the India Office, in an
interview to-day upon the English land
question declined to commit himself to any
definite plan for settlement of this griev-
ance. He said, however, something must
and will be done or revolution is certain.
81 DO not mean bloody revolution, but l
mean the people will demand possession of
the land they live upon they have now the
power to do SO, ana they are dissatisfied
with their present lot, consequently they
Wan have things altered"
considerable attention has been at
tracted toward Sir John Gorst who is a
member of the royal labor commission,
since JUNE last when in remarkable out
purst OF plain speaking in the commons he
expressed contempt for certain members of
the ministry. His present utterance
would seem to indicate the appointment of
Sir James Ferguson as postmaster general,
Wnlch CAUSED him to break out in a new
direction.
The Star to day predicts he will be the
leading TORY Democrat and intimates he
is preparing to bid high for the rural vote.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-09-22
A Hurricane on the Mersey.

LIVERPOOL, Sept. 21.-A hurricane swept
over the river Mersey to day doing consid-
cradle damage to shipping. The Berwick
life-boat went out twice to the Danish
schooner Freys and the schooner Auka-
thor Both vessels were wrecked but the
crews, with the exception of one seaman.
were saved with the aid of rocket appara-
tus. Navigation Of the Tweed is danger
Gus on account of floating trees and wreck
age. Several yachts have been sunk at
Llanfacifexhan. Heavy floods prevail in
Edlnburg district. The railway bridges at
Penlculnck and in Esk district have col
lapsed and traffic is interrupted. The gale
mas caused immense damage in the high
lands
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-09-22
The Pacific Short Line Sale.

OMAHA, Sept. 2l.-[Special telegram to
The HERALD. The Pacific & Wyoming
Short Line will be sold on October %, or
rather another attempt will be made to sell
the road on that date. Judge Dundy has
issued an order directing Receiver Bier
bower to advertise the sale of the road for
thirty days and offer 1t for sale it for sale
at the north door Of the federal building on
October %. Gould and the Santa Fe are
now after the road as well as the Burling
ton