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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-12-29
THE FRANKLIN AVENUE AFFAIR.


THE action Of the CITY Council In
revolving the license granted to tho
Franklin Avenue show house people
to sell liquor, has been declared by
Judge Anderson TO be invalid. His
opinion will be found In mother part
Of this paper.
II possible that the Council, In Its
haste to suppress public evil and TO
exercise its chartered powers to "pro-
mote the prosperity, improve the
morals, peace, good order, comfort aud
convenience OF the city aud the 10.
habitants thereof" was n little hasty In
its method Of proceeding. The mistake
was made ia the first place by granting
the license at all, when 1t was very well
understood what would DO the conse'
quence. After the license was Issued
and the money received, the
holder OF the license acquired certain
right. OF which he could not he deprived
without due process Of law. In revok'
Ing the license the Council aimed al
doing right, aud meant TO suppress
wrong. Its action was approved by
the public, without inquiry rs TO the
legality OF ia methods, anu the general
sentiment viii be one Of regret that
the course Of the Council has not been
sustained by judicial action.
As 10 the powers Of the Council In
this case, examination Of the charter
shows that It may mskc ordinances for
the punishment Of persons who violate
the provisions and terms OF license,
but the revolving Of license lisa differ.
ent thing. The holder OF n license
could DO sued on his bond for not com
plying with the terms. Aud under
the chatter the show house
where tho liquor was sold could be
closed by the reyoking Of It's license,
under the provisions OF article Four
par. 81, which gives powcr to the city
Council 10 "liconse, tax and regulate
the keeping Of orilnsries theatrical
and other exhibitions, shows, amuse.
ments," ETC., and 10 revoke such
lcrnss a. p,eaaHe.D
The objections to the franklin
Avenue concern have been that com.
munIcalion was opened from the
liquor department into the show dc.
psrtment. that lewd females were EN-.
Moved 10 dlsneuse llauor 10 the p~ple
IN the show house, that semI.in,oxl-
Gated peponz were robbed. TINT eStor-
tion was practiced, and that lasclyious
conduc, was promoted there, all Of which
was In violation Of the ordinances,
OF morality. of good order and OF pub.
lie policy. And the decent pcople of
this city looked 10 the Council to sup.
pr.s, tho nuisance.
n th, ne,hod ndonted Ia mt leyal
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-12-29

consideration which such measure
requires.
1t should he made comprehensive
enough to cover the whole ground Of
public needs In this city for some time
to come, and wat;au, the repeal Of all
former charters and their amendments,
30 that Salt Lake may have one mu-
uicipal code that can be readily referred
to and will not need patching or to DO
compared with other charters TO learn
what Ia existing municipal law. The
city IL to be- congratulated In having
the work placed In such good hands.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-12-29

We have received n copy OF resolu-
tIons OF respect to the memory OF
Brother Richard Harper, passed by a
High Priests Quorum, Of which he
was an exemplary member. Those
who forwarded the document unwlt.
tingly made several omissions OF essen
tial particulars. The date when the
death Of deceased occurred Is not
given; neither IL that on which tbs
resolutions We're passed, while the
place from whence the communication
came Is not named. The absence Of
these particulars preeludes the practic.
ability of Publishing the resolutions,
even II II were otherwise advisable to
do 50.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-12-29

Pickles.
CROSSE x BLACKwELL's.
" Chow Chow,
Z" Gherkins,
4" Mixed Pickles,
" Picked Walnuis,
i" " Onions.
CALIFORNIA GooDs.
" Mixed Pickles,
" Chow Chow,
Tiny Timms,
Brownies.
Dressing.
Durkees' Salad Dressing,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-12-29

New Raisips.
Dehesa Raisins, finest,
London Layers,
Loose Muscatell's,
Sultana Raisins,
Onduras "
Seedless California Rnisin
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-12-29

Canned Meats.
Boned Turkey,
" Chicken,
Chicken Slute,
Deviled Ham,
&" Turkey,
" Chicken,
d" Tongue,
French Entrees
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1891-12-29

John J. III gman, the well.dretsed
and handsome mnu who called at the
residence Of Cornelius Vanderbilt on
Saturday night and ooOlly stated that
the object Of his visit was to kill that
gentleman that he might aDAly1e the
brains Of his Victim with a view 10 a..
ccftalulng the reason for the disparity
between the financial condition Of
himselgand tAr millionaire belongs to a
iyfc which is rapidly increasing, Sucl
fcllowsas bc make tho heads OF crown.
ltss kings hv uuyaVily on their Pillows.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-01-03
A Great Railway Scheme.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26.-Information has
been received that the government of Col
Ombia has signed a contract with J. L..
Cherry of Milwaukee for the completion
of the Cauca Valley railway from BuenO
Ventura, the chief port of Colombia, to
the cities of CALI and ManiZales, with the
privilege of continuing the road to the
Gulf of Darien on the north and the
frontier of Ecuador on the south. and
eastward to the navigable waters of the
Amazon river. This road. when com
pleted, will give a portion of Colombia
that is very rich in both agricultural and
mineral resources, access to tide-Water.
The government guarantees an interest OF
s per cent. in gold for eighteen years upon
All expenditure of $Sa3S,OO0 in gold per mile
and the exclusive privilege for seven years
of operating the railway within twenty
four miles on either side of the route sur
veyed and accepted, the title to all gold
and other mines that may be discovered
within the twenty four mile limit and
freedom from all duties and taxes for ten
wears.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-01-03
De.tructive Flamcs at neadwood.

DEADwooD, S. D., Dec. 25.-Last night
at s O'clock an alarm of fire was turned in
for the first ward and the extensive hog
pen was consumed. Another alarm at 1:30
this morning from the same ward an
nounced a fire i'll the frame hotel OF e.. q.
Fargo aad the flames were quickly COM
municated to adjoining buildings, the fire
being beyond the limits Of toe hose OF the
department. A general contlagration fol-
lowed, destroying a blacksmith Shop, gro
Gerry store, livery Stable, John Benter's
general store and a number OF residences.
Most OF the personal goods were saved, but
the loss is fully S25,00U. Again q later fire
alarm wa turned in from the third ward,
the Keystone hotel, the largest in the city.
being On fire. This fire threatened the de-
structiOn Of the city but was within reach
Of the department and was soon eXtln-
guished. The first fire was clearly the
work OF an incen.liary and The second pos
Sibly so, but the third was caused from a
defective flue. f'tiere has been no rain or
snow worth mentioning since early last
summer and every Thing IS as dry rs finder,
and the high winds that swept down the
gulch threaten destruction Of the city at
any outbreak Of lif,. Forty policemen
paraded the streets last night. Upwards
OF 1000 graders from the railroads were in
the city OF a spree yesterday, and in order
tO quell their disturbance the mayor had
ordered the hose turned On them. 1t is
thought the first two fires were set by
rumOrs prevail that threats have been
made TO lay the town in ashes before morn
ing. Short work will be made OF any in
cendiary who may be caught.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-01-03
A Train Murder.
[From Bismarck Tribune, 2sth.

Iron Bismarck Tribune, 28rh.
The Mandan Pioneer gives particulars of
a fatal shooting ARRAY in which D. A.
Shannon, a one-armed news agent, was
killed. Shannon is known somewhat by
the boys in Bismarck, where he formerly
quite frequently stopped a day or so while
off duty. The Pioneer says: ID. A. Shan
non, a One-armed newsboy who u n be-
tween Dickinson and Helena, was shot by
Lewis e.. Bnss yesterday afternoon on
train No. l Will in transit west, between
Andrews and Little Missouri in Billings
county. The ball entered the brain back
of the left ear. Buss, who is from Sac
City, Iowa, on his way to Seattle, jumped
from the train and ran as soon as the act
wa committed. The train was stopped
and the passengers gave chase. BuSs
showed fight and was handled roughly and
may be seriously injured. Shannon, who
is from Mason CITY, Iowa, died shortly
after the shooting. Buss is in Jail in Dick
inson. He is said to be about 80 years of
age, and there is a rnmor 10 the effect that
he is half witted. The report is that there
was some dispute between Shannon and
Buss relating to a mattress that the pas.
senger had had, and that Buss stuck a
knife into an orange belonging to shan
non After demonstrating with Russ,
Shannon turned to walk away, when Russ
drew a revolver and shot him. 1t is need
less to say that the utmost Indignation
prevails on the part of all who saw or
heard of the occurrence, against Buss."
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-01-03
that Dakota appreciates Senator Pierce as

that Dakota appreciates Senator Pierce as
do his associates here in congress and that
the state will speak for her own interests
Senator Henderson is also numbered
admirers Of Senator Pierce ,' Of North
Dakota and has been very outspo-
ken in his opinions concerning
that gentleman's return. Said he, very
earnestly, "All who have watched his
short senatorial career cannot but agree
that 1t has been exceptionally brilliant
and particularly valuable both to his young
state and to the country at large. Senator
Pierce brought to the performance Of his
duties a varied and rich experience. A
lawyer by profession as we'll as a journal.
ist, he shows in private association and
public speech that he has kept pace with
events. Having
SERVED DURING THE WAR OF THE RE.
BELLION
with distinction, he is keenly alive to the
just demands of his comrades, and ex-
soldiers find in him a steadfast friend.
His life in the northwest and his career as
governor OF the great territory of Dakota,
give him a thorough knowledge of the
needs Of the section of the country he rep
resents. He is an effective and forcible
speaker, and with personal qualities that
have made him many friends or both
sides Of the chamber, it would cause gen.
eral regret in the senate ii his term of
service were to expire March 4, 1891"
Senator G. X. Davis Of Minnesota, in
speaking Of him, referred to the "Com-
handing position he at once attained in
the senate"
These high opinions of men having
every opportunity for making accurate
judgments must, if brought to the atten-
ton Of the Dakota people, convince them
that they have made no mistake in their
first choice. To quote from others, both
republicans and democrats, were 10 mere
ly multiply expressions of admira-
ton, and confidence in the ability Of the
senator from North Dakota. Senator
Pierce as an ex-newspaper man, com
mands the friendly interest of the frater-
nifty, especially those who at any period
had the pleasure of his acquaintance when
members of the same newspaper staff.
Such Journalists, to a man, will go out of
their accustomed way to serve 80 brilliant
and honorable an example of that pro-
fession.
WILLIS B. HAWKINS.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-01-03
Died for His Republicanism.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3O.-President Har-
rison, with the assistance of Postmaster
General Wannamaker and General White
field, first assistant postmaster-general, is
making an investigation into the recent
killing of j. P. Mathews, postmaster of
Carroilt0n, Miss. Among the applicants
for the place when Mathews was appoint
ed, was Miss V. A. E. D0ss, who in her
application for office stated that her BROTH
er was at n time postmaster at Carroll.
ton. and "died for his republicanism,"
NOT ON ACCOUNT OF POLITICS
WASHINGTON, Dec. Ex-senator George
to-day received a letter from a Baptist min
lister at Carrollton, Miss, the senator's
home. in regard to the killing of Postmas-
ter Matthews. The writer says the killing
was the unfortunate result of a personal
difficulty between the two men, and poll:
tics did not enter into the case in the
slightest degree.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-01-03
Two Students Drowned.

ANN ARBoR, Mich. Dec. 25.-The sad
drowning OF two students made this a
gloomy Christmas for the students who re-
NAMED at the college during holidays.
Last night about z o'clock, Frank f. Dick.
inson and Minnie Brundage left for the
mill pond to skate, telling their friends
they would return about 10 O'Clock. They
did not return, however, and as time
passed by, Mrs. Brundage grew worried
and finally, at 8 o'clock this morning.
found a hole in the Ice and a muff lying
near by. They commenced dragging, and
at 8 o'clock this afternoon found the bodies.
Both victims are medical students, Dickin-
son being from Dubuque, Iowa, and Miss
Brundage from Long Island.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-01-03
Crime Rampant at Kansas City.

KANSAS CITY, Dec. 25.-No less than four
ARRAYS of either fatal or dangerous results
made up a portion of the Christmas chap
ter Of local crime. Late last night William
Barnes, colored, quarreled with George
Taylor. also colored, over the formers
wife. Taylor struck Barnes over the head
with a Ratchet, producing q fatal wound.
Taylor was arrested. William Rockwell,
. laborer, called on his former mistress,
known as Mrs. Rockwell, at the latter's
place Of employment. He attempted to
persuade her to return to him. She re-
fused and he shot at her. The bullet car
rted away n of her fingers and the wO-
man tainted. Thinking he had killed her
Rockwell turned the weapon on her little
daughter and fred on her, the bullet pro
ducinR . flesh wound in the arm. In
sHelvs Half Acre. Oliver White quar-
relied with Alice Lawson, split her head
open with an axe and escaped. The w0-
man is fatally injured. Ats negro dive
.Vinegar Tom had an alteration with
Charles Morton. The latter drew his re-
vOlver, and In q scuf1e for its possession 1t
exploded, the bullet striking John @.
Adams, an aged c0l0red man, In the thigh,
producing Q dangerous wound.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-01-03

placed before the president at one end of
the table, while the other n was placed
before Mrs. Harrison, at the other end of
the table. There was cranberry sauce,
s petsteas se'f Il took 5eR y ,o ss!et tK|ms sns q l sst = tss
turkeys, and when that was finished, they
had been at the table for half an hour.
Then the terrapin was brought in. It was
great, l can tell you; but 1 don't like it
myself, even if 1t is fashionable. But,
everybody else likes it, and all. the Har-
ris0n family enjoyed 1t. There was lettuce
salad with plain dressing, to accompany
Harrison herself. Then came the dyspep-
STA part OF the meal, consisting of mfnce
pie, plum pudding, ice cream, cakes, ap-
Piles, Florida oranges, bananas, grapes,
pears and figs. After all, the grown:up
folks finished with little cups of black
coffee, served in china so thin and delicate
that you could see through it. Now,
wasn't that nice? l don't believe any
on Christmas Day.
There was q big tree in the great east
room, and it was fairly covered with
Christmas presents which had been sent to
the members of the family of the presi-
dent, by prominent officials, not only In
this city, but throughout the country. 1t
PNROA JuoS W AAOAsotvh WIZ OlAAOAOAV RAOCO
ents and tell who sent them. None of
these things were seen by the family of
the president until Christmas morning.
They had all been arranged by the white
house officials, assisted by Mrs. Harrison,
who OF course knew what was going on,
as all good mothers and wives must know
at such times. Mr.. Halford and Mr.. Pru-
den superintendent the decoration of the
tree, as we'll a. the arrangement of the
flowers and plants, which were artistically
located all around the magnificent palatiaI
apartment.
In the homes of all the members of the
cabinet there was evidence of the presence
OF the same good st. Nicholas. The gov
eminent clerks, storekeepers, mechanics.
laborers, everybody was busy for a week
or more buying things and carrying them
home for Christmas. The expressmen,
the letter carriers, the messenger boys, all
were busy delivering presents. In tire
afternoon, at about O'clock, the Christ
mas club gave a dinner to the children of
the poor, IN a great hall on Pennsylvania
avenue. One of our newspapers gave a
dinner to all the newsbOys in town. Char
liable societies worked successfully to-
gether, so that it is believed that Christmas
cheer entered the homes of the poor and
the lowly, and not one good boy or girl in
the city was neglected. The greatest hap-
plness comes to those who bring happiness
in cooperating with Santa Claus in bring
ing happiness to Mamie Dunbar Fry, a
very charming little lady who has aided
me in the writing of this letter. by splitting
ink on the Manuscript, standing on the tail
of the kitten and pouring moIasses'O on the
head of a shaggy little pet dog.
Smith d. Fry.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-01-03
Two Tough. Killed by an omcer

H1NcKLEY, Mimi, Dec. ga double
tragedy occurred here TO-DAY. Three Of
the Kane boys visited this place, having
come here from their camp in the lumber
regions. and at once proceeded to get in
toxicated. Becoming troublesome, they
we're placed under arrest by Marshal
Booth. Two of them resisted arrest and
set upon the officer, trying to escape and
also punish him for their arrest. He shot
bot ,h shr o Q the fIv;n head = is one h dying Inns Instantly shay
dying. They were tough characters and
had defed everyone. The surviving one
vas placed in Jail. They were single men.
and hail from Hastings, Mimi. Their
bodies lay in the hospital, awaiting the
result of the %coroner's inquest. Marshal
Booth gave himself up to Sheriff Nc
LauRhlfn.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-01-03
Business of the Pension Office.

WASHINGTON, Dec. GA statement
prepared at the pension office, shows that
up to December 20sh, claims have been
filed under the act Of June q, 1890, as fol-
lows: Original invalid claims, 174,4O5;
original widows claims. 55,bS1: additional
claims to others on file, 301, 1868. Total,
531 1893. During the week ending Decem-
Der 20, 1890, 9,l13 claims of all kinds were
received and 5,57S disposed of; LISP. O41
December 20, 1890. OF the claims disposed
of during the week, 1896 were allowed and
1912 rejected.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-01-03
One Thousand Laborers Destitute.

PORTLAND, Ore, Dec. 27.-The situation
OF the discharged laborers from the Union
Paclfic's Puget sound extension is growing
more serious every day. At present there
are about 1000 in this city and the number
is Increasing hourly. Most of them are
destitute and unable to get money on their
time checks, which were due December
18th, and a large number are beng fed and
lodged by the city. Owing to the inability
tract, to secure money from the Union Pa
citic, the mel are being put Off from day
to day, and as the money is not yet forth
coming it is difficult to foresee the out
come, as the men are growing desperate.
Some are sorcly pressed and are discount
ing time checks AT so per cent. j.. IL.
Smith is now at Omaha e~ndeavGring to Sc
cure money from the Union Pacific com
OaDV.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-01-03
A Northern Pacific Newsboy Shot.

ST. PAUL, Dec. pa special to the
Globe from Dickinson. N. d., says: d. A.
Shannon, a one-armed nowsboy who runs
between Dickinson and Helena, was shot
by Lewis G. Buss this afternoon on a
Northern Pacific train while in transit
west between Andrews and Little Missouri
i'm Billings county. The ball entered the
brain back OF the left ear. Buss, who is
from Sac City, Iowa, on his way to Seattle,
Jumped from the train and ran as sOOn as
the act was committed. The train was
stopped and the passengers gave chase.
Buss showed fight and was handled rough
ly and may be seriously injured. Shannon,
who ia from Mason City, Iowa, will prOba-
bly, die. Buss is in Jail here.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-01-03
No Alarm at Ber,hold.

Indian Agent Murphy says there is no
cause for alarm at Berthold, and that his
charges are all right. quiet and orderly.
The TRIBUNE cleaned its information the
other day from the Washburn Mail, which
published a sensational yarn about the
war like attitude of. the Berth0lds. If the
TRIBUNE had considered a minute or two
it would have recollected that Editor Brit
ton of the Mail is dead "agin" Major Muir
ply, and would be liable TO ''c0l0r" a little.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-01-03
A Murderer stands or 400 Men.

MARQUETTE, Mich, Dec. 80. = Mike
Downey Of Saginaw was shot and killed at
Even, Ontonagon county, this afternoon
by Joe Thomas. Downey fell at the first
fire. but Thomas continued to fire into his
victims PROSTATE body until his revolver
was emptied. The murderer then fled to
took refuge under the bed in q homestead
er's cabin, and being fully armed,
was able to stand off the crowd for
two hours, but finally surrendered.
no motive Is known for the crime. Even
Is in q newly settled homestead country,
and is the toughest hole In the upper PEN
IN tns n;as. T TIE VILE village gels Is f u :. OF d iumber .ss,n
:Iew Years celebration in the shape of a
finish prize fight and four sparring match
es. Theirs are no police. and Thomas will
probably be lynched before morning.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-01-03
1t Was Good Whiskey.

CINCINNATI, Dec. 27.-Thc freight depot
of the Little Miami railroad burned at $3.50
o'clock Tonight. The length OF the build
ing was fifteen car lengths (about 600 feet
by about 1876 feet wide. At the time OF the
fire it contained about forty-iliree car loads
of unloaded freight, though only four
freight cars We're III the depot. Among
the freight were ninety barrels OF whiskey
and thirty bales OF cotton. The fire spread
with great rapidity. and within half an
hour the building was a total wreck. The
the loss on the building will be about $685.
600; no insurance.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-01-03
The Senate.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29.-The senate to-
day confirmed the nomination of Henry G.
Brown of Michigan to be associate justice
of the United States supreme court. The
bill providing for the disposal of the aban-
in Montana, under the homestead and
mining laws for educational and other
purposes, was reported favorably by the
senate public land committee, which also
agreed to the bill providing for two addi-
tiOnaI land Offices in that state.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1891-01-03

ST. PAUL, Dec. 26.-The current number
of the Northwestern Railroader says:
"That it is the intention of the Great
Northern to push its line through to the
Pacific coast, there can be no doubt. The
contract for building the extension from
the summit of the Rockies to a point be-
You'd the Kotan river has been let to Shep-
hard, Seims & Co., of st. Paul. This makes
the extentiOn from the main line at Havre,
Mont, about 500 miles, the first twelve
miles of which has been completed and
turned over to the operating department.