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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-14
1mportant DEVELOPMENT in the Davis viii Case

BUTTE, Mcnt, Aug. 13.-[Specisl tele-
gram to The HERALD. lin the Davis will
case to-day E. w. knight, cashier of the
First National bank of Helena. testified
that between 1873 and 1850 he drew will
for the now dead millionaire and kept the
document in the bank vault for three years
thereafter at the request of the man whose
millions numerous parties are now fighting
for. At the end of three years Davis called
for the viii and tore it up in room Of the
bank. This will was signed by two wit
nesses, and to the best of his knowledge
and recollection made provision for nearly
all the relatives of the dead man. The
reason given by Davis for tearing Up the
document was that he desired to make a
new one. This is the only important de-
velopment SO far unearthed in the great
case.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-14
Queen Victoria Sends Condolences.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13.-The acting sec
rotary of state has received through the
British minister at this city. the following
telegram from the Marquis Of Salisbury: :
1.-The Queen desires me to express her sor-
row and regret at the news which has Just
reached this country OF Lowell's DEATH
Sir Julian Pauncefote requested that
this telegram be laid before the President
and by his direction copy was immedi-
ately transmitted to the family of the
deceased.
Wharton in answer to Sir Julian's tele-
gram, wrote as follows: The President
directs me to acknowledge the receipt,
through you, OF q telegram from the Mar
quis of Salisbury conveying the Queens
condolences on the death of Lowell, and to
convey the expression of the Presidents
appreciation Of her majesty's sympathetc
message"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-14
"A Bill to Down Gillian InsuIgent Acts.

SAN Francisco, Aug. 13.-The steamer
San Juan arrived to-day from Panama.
Her officers had no information regarding
the seizure of the City Of Panama, as the
latter left Panama at later date than the
San Juan
Panama papers state bill has been dis
cussed in the Gillian congress to disown
all acts of the revolutionists IN order TO lay
civil and criminal responsibility upon those
supporting the insurgents, and also warn
ali neighboring nations against dealing
with them.
An epidemic of smallpox in Santiago has
been followed by the announcement OF 8
number of cases at Valparaiso.
Balmaceda's troops have returned from
Coauimbo and gone further south. Many
troops had rebelled and gone TO Vsllensr
and Ereinina-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-14
To Compel China to Protect Foreigners.

LONDON, Aug. IA dispatch from
Pekin says it il evident from the action
taken by the powers they intend TO compel
China to protect foreigners residing within
her borders. Representatives of several
powers there addressed a fresh Joint note
TO the Chinese government yesterday in
relation to outrages perpetrated by Chinese
mobs upon missions, missionaries and
others in Yangtse kiang valley, demand
ing that China take Immediate steps to
protect the lives and property Of
Foreigners.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-14
Civil Service Promotion by Competitive Ex-
animation.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13.-The President,
upon the recommendation of the civil SER
vice commission, has made important
changes in the rules governing the classi-
fed service Under these amendments all
promotions hereafter made in the classified
service will bs upon strictly competitive
examination, conducted under direct
authority of the civil service commission.
Promotions, like appointments. will be
made upon merit entirely. In the exam
nations for promotions much weight will
be given to the office records of clerks as
to punctaality, diligence and efficiency.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-14
No Rain for Eighteen Months.

SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 13.-There is great
scarcity of money in the lower Rio Grande
section of this state. There has been no
rain to speak of for eighteen months;
ranchmen all in debt and farmers have
been unable to raise enough for their actual
needs. The scarcity of money was empha-
sized yesterday at Roma, where pa fat
and healthy sheep, capable of growing
cents q niece
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-14

the United States in the case Of Wan
living. The latter is laborer and wanted
to land on the ground Of prior residence.
The court held no Chinese merchant or
otherwise could land in the United States
unless provided with consular certificates.
To obtain a certificate he must prove he
was conducting mercantile business in the
United States which would be almost an
in China Phelps holds this
excludes all Chinese except
those connected with the diplomatic
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-14
A German View Of the Uksse.

BERLIN, Aug. 13-At first it was be-
Eeved the Russian ukase was directed at
Germany, but the government now appears
to be convinced t was prompted by econo-
mic motives. Tho German import of rye
IN the last decade amounted to only about
one-sixth of her own product, but the fail
ure Of the German Drop this year makes
the situation more serious. Tho latest
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-14
EDITOR Rastor,s Remains Interred.

CHICAGO, Aug. 13.-F'uneral services over
the remains of the late Herman Rastor,
editor of the Stats Zeitung OF this city,
who died in Germany last month, were
held at the family residence this morning.
Many prominent people were present The
services consisted of musical selections
and addresses. In;erment was at Grace
land cemetery
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-14
A Coal Dealer Murdered.

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. ID. - job Hans,
aged 60, a coal dealer, was found dead in
his office this morning with his skull
crushed. A club and Ratchet covered with
blood were lying on the floor of the office.
Colored men seen lurking in the vicinity
are suspected of having committed the
deed, but have not yet been apprehended
The motive for the crime is supposed to be
rohbery
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-14
stanaars Plate Glass Wor..s Receives.

BUTLER, Pa, Aug. 13.-The Standard
Plate Glass works to-day passed into tbs
hands of a receiver as the result of an am
icable ARRANGEMENT between the creditors
of W.. E. Schmertz's estate and the stock
holders The Schmertz estate held large
block of stock and w. E Schmertz was
treasurer of the company. HIS failure
made the appointment Of receiver neces .
nv his creditors The glass company IL
rot embarrassed and will pull through al
right ID. K. Wheeler is receiver.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-14
Grand DIXIE Alexis Cheered.

PARIS. Aug. 13.-Grsnd Duke Alexis has
left this city for Vichy. AS the carriage
of the grand duke passed along the streets
crowds cheered him enthusiastically, and
as he smilingly bowed in response TO the
hearty greetings rendered him, the crowd
broke out into cries of 'Vive la Russia ct
la France" and ''Vive lie Gar" When the
grand duks reached the railway station
there was repetition Of the scenes of en-
shusiasm witnessed on the streets.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-14
A Pacific short Line suit,

New YORK, Aug. 13.-The Fidelity Loan
and Trust company of Sioux City. Iowa,
with an office here, has brought suit against
the Manhattan Trust company, Francis o.
French. Amos Il. French, Edward z.
Gemney, George r. Blanchard and Wen
deli Goodwin of this city, and Donald Mo
can. of Utah, to recover IS, coo subscribed
for stock in the Pacific Short Line, alleged
70 have been obtained by false representa-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-14
To Raise Funds for Minnesota's Exhibit.

ST.. Paul, Aug. Is. - The convention
called TO consider the raising OF additional
funds for Minnesota's exhibit at the
World'ssColumbian exposition at Chicago,
was called To order this morning by l.. Z.
Hunt, secretary of the state Worlds fair
commission. He read estimates of the
money deemed necessary for a proper ex
hibit, which is S175, 600. The legislature
appropriated but So, 900, and none of this
is available for a state building. The COM
missioners, however, and asked for slOO,
600 additional.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-14
Murder ana Suicide.

GAYLORD. Mich, Aug. ia. w. Wilcox,
living two miles east of here, aged seventy,
this afternoon split open the skull of his
granddaughter, Mrs. West, then suicided
by shooting with a revolver. Before
shooting himself be took dose of Paris
green. He was angered at his grand
daughter because she, who had been keep
ing house for him, was going away.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-14
Searching for Negro Who Assaulted q
Woman.

Especial to THE HERALD-Exeminer Dispatch.I
GREAT NECK, l.. l., Aug. 13.-Nearly all
the men of the village are hunting for John
Amelman, a negro VINO attempted to as
sault Mrs. Neimeyor yesterday morning.
The woman is Frustrated from her terribI
experience. While talking about the affair
to-day Mrs. Neimeyer says she cannot tell
how long she fought with the brute till she
finally escaped him. She successfully re-
risted the negro. Amelman, when fifteen
years old, tried to kill woman for whom
be worked. He also served seven years.
Imprisonment Tor an assault on fifteen
year-OlG girl.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-14
Rroker Abraham Backer Arrested.

New YORK, Aug. 13.-Broker Abraham
Backer, who recently assigned for the ben
eft Of his creditors, was arrested at noon
to-day on a warrant sworn out by William
d. Hardin, presiding justice OF the city
court ut Savannah, Ga, who charges him
with defrauding him of debenture bonds
and certificates valued at $12, 600. Backer
was arraigned before Justice O'Reilley,
but the hearing was put on until to-mor-
row. The prisoner was released on SIS, 600
bail
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-14
Lilled by a Railroad Engine.

DENVER, Colo, Aug. 13.-[Special tele-
gram to The HERALD. Mrs. Develin, the
wife of Denver old timer, now living at
Semper, several miles ont from Denver,
was run over by an engine on the track
near Young's brewery, North Denver, this
afternoon at o o'clock. She was intoxicated
at the time and had bottle with her full
of liquor. Both legs were cut off and she
died a. 10 o'clock.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-14
Rowing Events at Detroit.

DETROIT, Aug. 13.-The Senior events Of
the Mississippi Valley Amateur Rowing
association meeting were rowed to-day.
Results: The Senior single was won by
Edward Durham, OF Toronto, in 1O:4g11.
The pair was won by Detroit in 10:l5. The
fours by Detroit in 9:l4IS; the double by
Toronto in 49, The six cared barge race
was won by the Modocs, Of ST. Louis, in
A
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-14
swindler W. =. Mortimer Fails to Appear.

CHICAGO, Aug. l3.-Postoffice Inspector
Stuart late last night received a dispatch
from w. +. Mortimer, the missing secre-
tsry of the National Capital Savings,
Building and Loan association OF North
America, dated Minneapolis, stating he was
leaving for Chicago. Stuart went to the
depot this morning to meet him, but he
came not The inspector thinks he changed
his mind when he Learned there was war
rant out for his arrest
Receiver Filkins, Of the insolvent con-
Germ, to-day demanded and received from
the postmaster all letters addressed to it
which have been received since MOrtimer's
disappearance. They are supposed to con-
tain remittances. which will be returned TO
the seEders-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-14
Landing Of Chinese stopped.

SAN FRAScIsco, Aug. 13.-The landing
of Chinese from the steamer Oceanic was
stopped this morning by order Of Collector
Phelps. The order is due to circular re-
ceived from the treasury department quot
Ing the decision Of the supreme court Of
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-14
A. Robber Arrested.

New CASTLE, Pa, Aug. ia man Civ
ing the name of Edward Longsn. Of Cleve-
land. was arrested to-day while attempting
10 enter the rear room OF the First National
band Longan answers the description of
the burglar and murderer who recently
robbed the bank At Columbus Grove, and
will be held for Identification.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-14

murdered three weeks ago, this morning
found skull and cross bones nailed to her
door, warning her to leave the country of
she would I'LL coffin. 1t is the same
neighborhood where Mr.. and Mrs. S. A.
Donnelly were so mysteriously purdered
week ago. The people are greatly excited.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-14
J.sepb Bros. 4 Co. Confess Judgment

CHICAGO. Aug. l3.-Joseph Brothers &
Company, dealers in dry goods, confessed
judgments this morning amounting to $40, =
QUO. The firm claims to have a stock of
goods worth from S6O, 900 to $4,000 Be
sides the judgments confessed the firm is
indebted to merchandise creditors for $685.
600 or thereabouts.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-14
The Uka.e a Possible Political Move.

LONDON, Aug. 13.-The Times correspon-
dent at St. Petersburg says: In certain
well informed circles here 1t is maintained
the harvest is in no way as bad as pre-
tended The rye crop is not small enough
to warrant prohibition. The ukase is
rather considered political move against
Germany and Austria
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-14
TWENrY-SECOND YEAR-N

statistics, however, leave ground Tor nope
that the harvest VIII be better than ex
pected. Reports of rise in the price OF rye
in Holland caused further rise Of one
mark here to-day, but toward the close the
price receded two marks. Wheat advanced
81 marks On unfavorable reports from
New York.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-14
DR.. Holmes Much Affected.

BosroN, Aug. 13.-Dr. Oliver Wendell
Holmes was much affected by the death of
his lifelong friend, James Russell Lowell,
although, as he says, he has known it was
coming for long time. He declined to
talk on the subject for publication.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-14
Fatal Quarrel at q Picnic.

WILMINGTON, Del, Aug. 13.-The South
Jersey farmers had their annual outing at
Peupiyille To-Day. In the afternoon two
young men quarreled and friends took up
the fight, which soon became general. As
n result one man was fatally injured,
twenty badly hurt ana two hundred re-
ceived cuts and bruises.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-14
Relief for Russian Distressed Provinces.

ST.. PErERsBURG, Aug. 13.-Relief meas
ures for the distressed provinces are being
randy pushed Committees are advanc-
ing money TO small farmers TO provide food
and seed Transportation rates already
have been reduced.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-14
blaine on Lowell.

BAR HARBoR, Me-, Aug. 13.-Secretsry
Blaine, when informed Of the death of
James Russell Lowell, expressed his deep
est sorrow. When asked if he would not
make some statement of Lowelrs career as
diplomatist, ne declined.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-14
The White Keene Engagement Denied
-Gnacia nj 70 1ur Hrp AIn,-h,Namtner Disnnfch

Especial TO TIE HERALD-Examiner DISPATCH
New YORK. Aug. 13.-The persistently
engagement of Mrs Frank
Work White TO Mr.. Foxhsll Keene
IS now emphatically denied by the
family of Mrs. White. The en-
gagement Of these two young persons
was talked about early last spring, but
until now il VAS not thought worth while
TO deny the truth OF it. Mrs. White is at
present the guest of Mr.. Frederick w.
Vanderbilt at Newport
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-14
CaptaIu Davis Sentence COMMITTED.

CAPE MAY, n. j., Aug 13-The Presi-
dent to-day COMMITTED to one years sus-
pension from rank and duty, on half pay,
the dismissal from the service sentence
rendered last month by the court martial
against Captain William Davis, Tenth cav
Airy, at Apache. Arizona
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-14
Destroyed by Fire.

DETROIT, Aug. 13-The factory Of the
Henry G. Hart Manufacturing company
was completely destroyed by IRE this even
ing. Estimated loss, Sl20, 900; insurance,
s75. 900. Three hundred and fifty men are
thrown out CT employment
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-14
Whittier Much shocked.

NEwBURYPoRT. Mass, Aug. 13.-John
GreenIeaf Whittier was much shocked to
hear of Lowelrs death. TOO bad, too
bad" he said. at is indeed great loss to
American letters and to the wOrld.n
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-14
General Butler at Home and Well.

BosToS, Aug. 13.-A rumor that General
Butler died yesterday suddenly on his
yacht was circulated in this city last night
and caused some excitement. 1t was
ascertained from Lowell, where the gen
eral lives, that he is not on his yacht but at
home ENJOYING his usual good health.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-14
Dropped Dead.

HARRIsBURG, Pa, Aug. 13.-Chsrles S.
Wolf, who was this afternoon elected ex-
ecutive commissioner of the Worlds fair
by the state commissioners, dropped dead
this afternoon within an hour and a half
after his election, of heart disease.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-14
Irving to Form an Illinois Peoples Party.

SPRINGFIELD, Ill, Aug 1s--The move
ment to start Peoples party in Illinois
aid not open very auspiciousiy. When the
meeting was called TO order at the state
house this morning, not over forty persona
were present They represented all por-,
lions Of the state, however. and among the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-14
Wife Murderer Hanged.

ST. LOUIS, Aug. 13.-Henry Henson, the
wife murderer, was hanged at 7:ll this
morning. The condemned man refused to
have the death warrant read. and at his re-
quest no religious services were read on
the scaffoid.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-14
Chris Young Hanged.

LEXINGTON, Mo-, Aug. 13.-Chris Young,
slayer of Steven Ferguson, was hanged
this morning.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-14
A FLOOD AT MANTI
High Water Brings Down Much
Mud and Debris.
Various Streets Made ImpaNsable-The Dam.
age Will Exceed $1,000 Doctor Com
PEELED TO Drive for His Life.

MANTI, Utah, Aug. 13.-[Special tele-
gram to The HERALD. AT 30 p. m. to-
day Manti was visited by its annual flood,
which for high water, pure mud and debris,
exceeded any previous food. The track Of
the flood was very much the same as usual,
but the unusual amount of mud, coal
houses, logs, etc, caused all avenues OF
escape to be blockaded, hence it is more
distributed than usual, and the streets ra-
dating from the track of the flood present
a decidedly rocky condition, supplemented
very generously with moistened dust Mr..
John Wilon is one of the heavy losers from
its destructive effects, and the city will be
loser to at least the extent of 81, 900. Main
street, especially, is in deplorable condi-
ton, and nearly ell the bridges are washed
away. DIR. w. j. Hosford reports that at
Six Mile canon things are just as bad as
here, and were it not for the good metal Of
Of his horse, ne would have been engulfed.
As it was, it followed him up enough to
give him good wetting. ~
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-14
Threaten to Murder.

ARKANSAS CITY, Aug. 13.-Mrs. ia Wick
line, who was brYtally aaaaulted and pearly
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-14

T1ne Herald H. the
only salt Lake paper
Delivered Dx Carrier
i'm O~aeK. Rates, the
came as inn salt Lake
City
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-14
Bad Crop Prospects in Burmah.

LONDON, Aug. 13.-Bad crop prospects
are reported in Burmah, owing 10 drought.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-14

The semi weekly
HereId now haS -
sworn CITCu1afoH1 Oh
$500 Copies per
Week
Il. HI. Roberts, EDITOR.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-08-14
Excitement Over the Cold Springs Dfssster

New YORK, Aug. 13.-The excitement
over the barge disaster at Cold Springs
grove still continues to-day in Brooklyn.
Most of the injured are still at Oyster Bal
and from what could be learned in Brook
Ign to-day, all but two are doing well. A
corrected list of the killed is: Mrs. Kate
Faller, Katie Faller, 6 years; Otto Faller,
is months; Miss Kunegmund Goetz, Is
years; Robert Schiller. 80, pilot; Katie
Kaintz, 4; Lissie Schoenhart, z; Caroline
Printse, 50; Mrs. Anton Leverink, IS {;
Henry Randall, 30; Hannah Hitler, %.
The body of young lady not yet identified
is at the undertaking establishment.
The hot wave has entirely disappeared
but the effects of the two days excessive
heat continue There were six deaths from
heat cause reported to-day.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1891-09-03
2858-1t
Mortgages Notice Of Sale

IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRO
l. visions of certain mortgage made by
d. H. NAHINU and his wife, of Hookeua
South kona, Hawaii, to Messrs. Bishop &
Company, of Honolulu, Oahu, dated the
18th dav of July, A. d. 1899, and re corded
in the Registry of Deeds III said Honolulu
in Liber III, pages 1921.
Notice is hereby given that the mort
gagees intend to foreclose the said mort
gage for condition broken, to-wit: non-pay-
ment of principal and interest.
And also, after the expiration of three
weeks from the date of this notice, the
be sold at public auction at the auction
rooms of Jas. F. Morgan. Auctioneer in
said Honolulu, on SATURDAY. the 9Th
day OF September, at II O'Clock noon OF
said day. 10.
Further particulars can be obtained from
Messrs. Thurston Il Frear, attorneys foi
mortgages.
BISHOP & CO., Mortgages.
Honolulu, August 5th 1891.
The premises covered by said mortgage
consist of:
l. All those premises described in ROYAL
Patent 1854, to William Johnson, contain
ing an area of 237 acres at KauhakO South
Kona, Hawaii.
q All those premises described in ROYAL
Patent 1866, to Henry Clarke, 40 acres al
said Kauhako.
3. ALI those premises described in ROYAL
Patent 3347, to ]. M Kealoha, containing
an area of 1017 square feet at Hookena
South Kona, Hawaii.
4. All those premises described in ROYAL
Patent 6637. on Land Commission Award
1O, 295, to Mikakai, containing an area OF
4 4-100 acres at Hookena.