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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-07
A Great flood at Melbourne.

SAN Francisco, Aug. 6.-Auckland sd-
vices by the steamer Alameda are to the
effect that great food, and something like
a tidal wave, prevailed at Melbourne, July
Is. The waters in the harbor rose above
the level of the surrounding towns and
several small vessels were wrecked. The
floods were the most severe since 1862, and
the course of the Yarra river presented a
scene of desolation for miles. In South
Richmond, another suburb OF Melbourne.
whole streets were submerged and 1900
people rendered homeless. Business was
almost entirely suspended in the city and
efforts made TO relieve the wants of suffers.
The loss of life, it is believed. did not ex-
coed ten. A schooner, name unknown,
disappeared off Toronto and is believed to
have been lost with all hands. On the
plateau of Danedenong range an avalanche
Of earth tfty acres in extent swept down
the mountain side engultng the residents
there. The imates escaped. Railroads
were partly washed out for twenty miles.
A great number of sheep were drowned.
IL is estimated the total loss will reach
half millioun pounds. At last advices the
Murray was rising and floods in Albury
district were feared. Much sickness Is
prevalent at Melbourne, attributed to ex-
posture and deposits Of slime left by the
floods.
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III. VI. Stanley'S Percentage.

lSpecialto THE HERALD-Examlner Dispatch
PITTsBURG, Aug. 6.-The Disptch this
morning pu olishes two-column interview
with the step-fsther of Henry NJ. Stanley.
If the records in tie well worn Welsh
Bible are authentic, the story throws light
on the early history and origin of the ex-
plorer. Watkin James is the step-father.
He is a Welshman, siXty-three years old,
living in Homestead with his fourth wife.
MIR. James came TO America with his fam
lily in 1879. When asked why he did not
write TO Mr.. Stanley to cell him who he
was, he replied that Stanley was a great
man; he was afraid to bother him. .'Mr.
SANKEY'S correct name" said Mr.. James,
lis Henry Rowlands. His mother was
Eleanor Jones: MS father was Jacob Row
lands. Both were born in Port Rees, near
Newcastle Emleyn, Caymarthenshire,
South Wales. Henry was born in the
same town, and is now between forty-nine
and fifty years old. Stanley's father was
a bookbinder by trade, and very clever
ore, but good-for- nothing man. When
Stanley came to know all about him he had
little respect for him. Stanley's mother.
whom / afterward married, was an in
Iensely religious woman. Jacob Rowlands
was not good husband, and when Henry
was about four years old his parents sepa-
rated. The father took the boy and the
mother the girl to raise. Shortly after
this Rowlands sold Henry to q sea cap
tain. Preacher Davis, of Cardigan, was a
witness to the papers binding the future
explorer to the skipper"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-07
THE GOULD PARTY.
They Pass Through POcatello on
Their Way to HALEY.
They VIII Hunt and Fish-The Railroad
King is In Much Better Health Than
for a Long Time.

PocATELLo, Ida, Aug. Especial tele-
gram to THE HERALD. jay Gould and
party passed through the city this after
noon. A stop of nearly an hour was made
during which time the entire party, led by
Superintendent Calvin, of the Idaho divi-
sion of the Union Pacific, made an in
spection Of the shops and other points of
interest. From here they went west, and
will not stop until they reach Haley
There the party take 10 the mountains
and will spend their time hunting, fishing
and bathing in the hot springs at HALEY
and Ketchum. Jay Gould looks pale and
much emaciated although the bracing
mountain air had the effect Of making him
much livelier, and one of the party told
your correspondent he looks 80 per cent.
better than when he left the east. He
allows business matters to bother him as
little as possible, although at every point
he stops he has direct wire TO New York
and is kept posted on ttocks.
The sale of town lots was concluded to-
day, much sooner than expected. The
total amount taken in for lots is $4,000.
Out of Is, 500 lots only 1900 remain unsold.
and they probably will ali be bought in at
private sale. There is talk of having a
grand celebration soon, to which the peopi e
Of the entire state will be invited. All the
people speak in the highest terms of the
land officials and Special Indian Agent
Parker. The latter will leave fer Wash
ington. ID. c., as soon as he has made an
inspection of the Indians.
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Louisiana Farmers Alliance

LAFAYETTE, La, Aug. 6.-The State
Farmers alliance to-day adopted the re-
port of the conference committee with the
Anti-Lottery league, but the report was
not made public. 1t Is understood, how
ever, that the alliance asreed to give the
Ants four places on the state ticket
Lieutenant governor, attorney general,
auditor and secretary of state. Hon.
Thomas 5. Adams, president of the alli-
ance, was unanimously endorsed for gov
ernor. Tonight those opposed to the al
lance and anti-lottery compromise sent q
telegram to President Polk of the National
alliance, asking HAS the Farmers union
OF Louisiana power TO bind its members
against their will to support ths Demo
cratic party or faction thereof. based
upon a strictly Democratic platforuP' II
is quite certain Adams will not De csndi-
date for governor unless nominated by the
regular Democratic convention.
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ON COMMON GROUND
The Catholic Total Abstinence
Union Of America.
1T KNOWS no SECT, NO CREED
All In ,ited 10 Join to Aid the Temperance
Cause-Foreigners in China Will
Defend Themselves.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6.-At to-cay's meet
ing of the Catholic Total Abstinence union
the report Of the committee on resolutions
was presented, wherein 1t was resolved
that ia their efforts to overcome the evils
of drink. en- the lines laid down by the
Baltimore Cstholic congress, there was no
race, no creed, no color, no national dis
tinction il this common struggle, but also
q common hope against a common foe
Catholic women were appealed TO to iml-
tate the Woman's Christian Temperance
union and cooperate with it. The resClu-
tions declare that sound pubic policy
does not seem To sanction the sale OF liquor
at the Worlds fair. nor does II require
the existence of traffic privi-
legged 10 curse this fair land with
breweries, distlleries and saloons, and
which is wreckiug homes, breaking hearts
and grinding down souls into the mlre OF
wretchedness and woe. The following
resolutions were adopted after a lengthy
debate.
THAT we consider il the duty Of all tenn
perance men to support candidates for pub
lie Office who honestly pledge themselves to
labor for the enforcement OF the Sunday
laws, and the closing of liquor saloons on
that day. That we deem 1t the manifest
duty of every temperance man to discoun-
tenance any candidate for public office who
declares himself, or is known to be CONT
ted to the support of the liquor interest"
The sentiment of the convention seemed
to De against legislative prohibition, but 1t
was not deemed expedient TO so declare in
the resolutions. Indianapolis was selected
as the place of the next convention. Bishop
Cotler, of Minnesota was reelected presi-
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Sudden Death Of a Young Lady.

KAYsvILLE, Ut, Aug. 6.-[Sptcial tele-
gram to THE HERALD. Miss Cora d.
Pope, Of SalU'on City, Idaho. has been
visiting friends in Kaysville for about a
week. At about 10 o'clock this morning,
while in the garden, she complained of
feeling overheated and started for the
house. That'was the last seen of her until
nearly II o'clock when she was found near
the house, where she had fallen in an
epoleptic fit DR.. Ingram was summoned
and restoratives were administered, but
these were of no avail as the vital spark
had fed. Coroner Rose summoned a Jury
and held an inquest this afternoon. A
verdict was rendered in accordance with
the above facts. Deceased was q years of
age. Her parents, who reside at Salmon
City, were Immediately telegraphed news
of the sad event, but no answer has yet
been received,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-07
Kansas Great Crop.

NEW YORK, Aug. 6.-''Give the Kansas
farmers two more crops as good as their
present one aud they will be out Of debt,'
said Martin Mohler, of Topeka, secretary
of the Kansas state board of agriculture, TO
a reporter. On the farms of Kansas are
products now growing worth 500. 600, coo
over and above the amount the farmers re-
quire for their own use. Mohier added
''If the owners of those farms psy 81, 0o0,-
600 for groceries and clothing they will
have S65, OO0, 900 with which to pay their
debts, and the largest estimate ever made
of farm Indebtedness was 500, 000, 900"
Mohier said the figures be named were not
guess work, but based on reports received
from his agents IN several counties of
Kansas.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-07
Escape Of Insane Convicts.

AUBURN, n. Y, Aug. 6.-Early this
morning seventeen insane convicts in the
state asylum over-powered their keeper,
secured his keys and escaped. They scat
where great excitement prevailed Eve
of the escaped convicts were recaptured
and large force OF keepers are in pursuit
of the others.
Two of the attendants in ward had
gone to breakfast, leaving but two men in
charge Nine crazy convicts set upon the
two keepers present without warning
The keepers made gallant struggle but
were overpowered finally, one of them
being stabbed twice kinder the right shout
der blade.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-07
Cornering the Wheat Crcp.

KANSAS CITY. Aug. GA special to the
Times from Topeka, says J. b. French, Sec
rotary of the state alliance, states tina. the
alliance has completed arrangements by
which it will handle three-qusrters Of the
Kansas wheat crop, of $4,000. coo bushels.
Arrangements have been maze to store AZ
least half OF the crop in elevators in Kan
sas City, Chicago, St. Louis, Cincinnati
and Baltimore, and other large cities for
an indefinite period, or until the owners
desire to sell. Arrangements have also
been made in the east to secure an advance
on wheat stored at rs per cent of the pres
ent value of wheat. This new move has
practically cornercd the Kansas crop.
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AUGUST

paired health. He was born in Franklin
county, Ohio October 4, 1919 was educated
at Oberlin and the Western reserve col
leges In 1851 he went TO California and
was prosecuting attorney of Amadon county
in 1854. He was sent TO Congress from the
First congressional district of California
in 1861, and reelected two years later. In
1874 he was appointed by President Grant
Governor of Utah Territory and then
transferred by President Hayes to New
Mexico. Subsequently he was appointed
chif justice of the supreme court of New
Mexico, from which position he resigned
in May, 1855. Since that time he has been
engaged in the practice of law in Santa E'e.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-07
IT WAS A FIZZLE.
The Sullivan WhalOn Fight in
Park City.
The MIL Lasted Ten Rounds. Which We're
Very Iame-Tbe Referee Declares the
Thing DRAW"

PARK CRY, Aug. g. Especial to THE
HERALD. The Sullivan Whalon fight
came off here tonight and resulted in a
draw. Jim Donelson acted as referee. and
Colonel Ed Kelley and Captain Murphy as
timekeepers. 1t was spar and clinch from
start TO finish, not dozen hard blows
being struck, although Sullivan bled
freely. Many claims of foul were made,
but the referee either could not or would
not allow the claims and made them 90 ten
rounds. In the sixth, Whalon claimed that
Sullivan tried to bite him. At the end of
the tenth, the referee announced that the
contest was q draw.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-07
Boston Property Attached.

Boston, Aug. 6.-United States Deputy
Marshal Mcdonald attached the property
of the city of Boston this afternoon for the
sum of 100000. The suit is an action in
court brought by w. a. Birckill and
others, citizens of New York. Nothing in
regard 10 the nature Of the case was
learned, except il is on account Of some in =
fringement OF q patent right A similar
attachment for the same parties for the
amount of $4,000 has been placed on the
property OF Cambridge.
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Ladies OF the G. A. r.

DETROIT, Aug. 6.-The fifth national con
vention of the Ladies of the Grand Army
of the Republic to-day received the frater-
nal greetings OF the Grand Army Of the
Republic encampment ana elected officers
for the ensuing year. National president,
Mrs. NJ. j. CARTRIDGE, Kansas; senior vice
president, Mrs. Alice Bishop, Massachu-
sets: Junior vice-president, Miss Nsttie
Sanford, Chaplin, Iowa; treasurer, Mrs.
Anna Grubb, New Jersey; chaplain, Mrs.
AlonZo Sage.
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The Strike on the Atchison.

TOPEKA, KaD., Aug. 6.-The strike of 400
boiler makers in the shops OF the AtchisOn
road is spreading to other departments.
To-day several blacksmiths struck In sym
patty. One OF the engineers refused 10
take out his train Tor the reason that the
boiler of his engine had not been inspected
before being made ready for the run. If
the other engineers take this for cue, the
strike will have serious results.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-07
Choynski Did Defeat owen sullivan.

SAN Francisco, Aug. 6.-Australian ad-
vices by the steamer Alameda confirm the
report of the defeat of Owen Sullivan, ex-
barrier champion of Australia, in two
rounds at the hands of Joe Choynski, the
California pugilist. The Alameda passed
the Mariposa at Auckland, New Zealand.
July Is. John l.. Sullivan and his theatri-
cal troupe were aboard the Mariposa on
tho way 10 Sydney. 1t is reported Sullivan
INDUCED in liquor on his arrival at Auck-
land to such an extent that Captain Hay
wards Of the Mariposa had been con-
strained 70 order him confined to his cabin.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-07
Cowboys Kin a Navajo.

ALBUQUERQUE, n. NJ, Aug. 6.-Word
was received from Wingate station, near
the Navajo reservation, that several cow
boys killed an Indian over a dispute over a
horse. The Indians are considerably
worked up over the killing, and the band
are in hot pursuit of the murderer and his
companions. Should the parties meet a
deadly encounter will result.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-07
Famine Imminent in India.

MADRID, Aug. 6.-Thoughs the monsoon
set in some time ago in some parts of India,
dispelling all fears Of failure Of the crops
in that portion of the country where rains
had fallen. there has been no rainfall in
Chingleput and north Arcot districts in
this presidency. and all hopes Of averting q
famine are abandoned. The heat Is un-
REscedented. Standing grain and other
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-07
International Socialist workmen's Congress

BRUSSELS. Aug. 1.-THE Brussels Inter-
national Labor congress-, or as it is called
International Socialist Workmen's con-
The meeting will be largely attended and
important Norway, Sweden, Holland,
France, Germany, Austria, Switzerland.
Hungary, Spain and Italy will send dele
gates, while for the first time in the history
of labor movements Poland will be repre-
senten. A contingent from the United
States is likewise expected. Among the
subjects to be discussed will be proposal
to hold the next international congress in
Chicago in 1Sg3
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-07
qrumbull Answers the Libel on the Itata

Los ANGELES, Cal, Aug. Richard L.
Trumbull to-day filed an answer to the
libel on the arms and ammunition seized
on the steamer Itata. Trumbull says he is
owner in trust of the arms and ammuni-
tior, and that no one else has anything to
do with them. Judge Ross is absent on
his vacation. but on his return an effort
will be made to at once push the litigation
10 q conclusion.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-07
Monui Indian Snake Dance.

WINsLow, A. T., Aug. 6.-The famous
Moqui Indian snake dance, which is held
every two years, commenced yesterday on
the reservation, sixty miles from here, and
will continue sixteen days. II is reported
the government is taking steps to stop the
dance and that this will be the last one
hal
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-07
Worlds Fair Matters.

CHICAGO, Aug. Ga rumor reached Chi
cago this afternoon fromtS San Francisco
that Director General Davis had appointed
new chief of the horticultural bureau.
Inquiry failed to confirm the report. The
directory of the body to which the nomina-
ton would be admitted by the director
general was not in session to- day. 1t is
understood to be Davis intention not 20
name any one for the place until both the
directory and national commission are in
session, so that the bad results of q failure
TO confirm by either organization is reduced
to q minimum. The national commission
will not meet until August 18th.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-07
A Town Burned.

CEDAR RAPIDS. Ia, Aug. 6.-Word was
received here tonight that the city of
Comanche, Clinton county, was burned up.
Help was sent for to Lyons and Clinton
and two engines and two hook and ladder
trucks were sent on special train. but as
the town has no waterworks teey could do
but little to check the flames. No figures
on less or insurance are obtainable.
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Crawford County. Pa. for Blaine.

MEANWHILE, Pa, Aug. 6.-The Crawford
county Republican convention to-day de-
clared for Blaine for President in 1892.
/ Crawford county is the home OF Chairman
Anderson, of the Republican state COM
mittee. close friend of Senator Quay and
this action is regarded as significant
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-07
National Ear Association

BosToS, Aug. 6.-At the annual meeting
of the National Bar association to-day, the
report of the committee on international
law was adopted, providing steps be taken
for the organization OF an international
bar association to meet at the Worlds
Columb ian exposition in Chicago in 1893
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-07
The Davis Will Case.

BrTrE, Mont, Aug. 6.-The testimony of
Witness Steckel was continued in the
Davis viii case detailing the peculiarities
of the handwriting of James jacques, of
Ottumwa, Iowa, was examined, testifying
rs to the signature of James Davis, one of
the alleged witnesses of alleged will, which
he maintained was not his aud gave reasons
why be thought so.
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A Catholic Priest Tarred and Feathered.

SEATTLE, Wn., Aug. 6.-This morning q
mob effected an entrance to the house Of
Father Quay, a Catholic priest at Sno-
homish, dragged him from his bed and ap-
piled q complete coat Of tar and feathers
He fought desperately. He is accused Of
enticing children Of both sex into his room
and after supplying them with liquor,
practicing various forms Of immortality
npop them,
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crops have succumbed to the long drought,
and are ali wiltered aud burned. Already
the effects of the scarcity of food are being
felt, and there is great suffering among the
inhabitants of the districts. Many deaths
from starvation have been reported. 1t Is
also impossible to get food for cattle,
horses. COWS, donkeys and other live stocs,
which are dying in large numbers eve. :
where in the districts.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-07
The Freight Conductor to Blame

New YORK, Aug. Ga West Shore
official says: "F'rom what can be learned
there is no doubt the accident this morn
ing was the result of neglect on the part Of
the conductor of the freight train to send
back fiegman to warn trains moving on
the same track"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-07
Ex-Goyernor Axten Dead.

AloRRIsTowN. n. j., Aug. 6.-Ex-Goy-
erpor Samuel B. Axtell died this after
noon at the residence of his son-in- law,
Charles M. Phillips, after brief illness.
Mr.. Axtell came on Q visit from Santa Fe
81. M, four years ago TO regain his i'm
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-07
Frsneo-Russiau Treaty OF Allianc.

PARIs, Aug. 6.-Lc Pair today publishes
m article which says Baron Mohrenheim,
Russian ambassador to France, has re-
ceived cipher dispatch from the Russian
foreign minister announcing the treaty of
alliance between Russia and France has
been signed
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Rain and Hall.

!, CRooKsroN, Mimi, Aug. 6. "A terrible
rain and hailstorm passed over part Of this
county this morning, accompanied by con-
adorable wind The rain was the heaviest
known in this section. In the southern
mart Vt the county stzip 81 country amile
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-07
Rumors of War from Bulgaria.

PARIS, Aug. 6.-Telegrams received hero
from Sofia, the capital OF Bulgaria, bring
rumors that active preparations for war
are being made by the military authorities
of that country. The rumors are not con-
hrmed, however.
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Hon. Thomas $. Rocnck Dead.

LYNcHBURG, Va, Aug. 6.-Hon. Thomas
S. Bocock, for a number of years member
OF Congress and speaker OF the confederate
congress, died last night, aged 90.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-07
The Cherokees Reflect Mayes.

TAHLEQUA, 1T, Aug Collection returns
from all districts in the Cherokee nation
give the Downing party the chieftaincy,
re-electing j. B. Mayes. The lower house
favors Downings, while the senate is
divided. The allotment ticket lost.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-07
Dillon Denies the Rumors About Union Pa
eifie

New YORK, Aug. 6.-Sidney Dillon, pres
ident OF the Union Pacific, denies the ru-
mors about that company and says it is 10
more affected than other companies by the
condition OF the bond and money market
All talk of q receiver is a stock iOObing
scheme. Russell Sage said the rumor that
he and Gould were selling their stock IL
false.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-07
sale Of Nutwood Colt.

INDEPENDENCE, Ia, Aug. &C. w. VII
liams to-day sold to w. H. Huegle, of Des
Moines, the two-year-old Drifton. by Nut
wood, dam Miss Radmon, for s., 800.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-07
Seyere storms In Austria.

VIENNA, Aug. 6.-Severe storms are
spelling the crops in many districts of Aus
tria and Hungary. Several persons have
been killed by falling trees aud houses.
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In the House OF Commons.

LONDON, Aug. 6.-In the commons yes
terday notice was given that at the next
session resolution would be introduced in
favor of the conclusion of a treaty between
England and the United States in which
the two nations will agree to submit to
arbitration all differences.
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Extra session of Tennessee Legislature.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Aug. Ga proclama-
ton calling an extra session of the legisla-
ture to convene August 81 will be issued
tomorrow by Governor Buchanan. Twelve
subjects are In the call, the principal of
which is revision of the convict lease sys-
tenn and the Worlds fair appropriation.