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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-03-28
A Suspected Poisoning.

OMAHA, March 27.-What is suspected to
be an attempted poisoning of the family of
j. s. Hascall, prominent politician, was
brought to light to-day. Last Tuesday
while Hascall was away from home, five
members of his household were taken sud
denly sick after dinner, and next morning
Emma Anderson, the housekeeper, died
Inc others are recovering. The family
Kept the matter quiet until to day; but the
probabilities now are that the housekeeper,s
body, which was buried at ST. Edwards
Neb., will be exhumed, and an inquest be
held. Hascall is divorced from his wife
and it is alleged the Anderson woman was
the cause of the separation. 1t is claimed
threats had been made that she would not
die a natural death.
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CORK, March 27.-While the judge was
summing up today in the case of the gov
eminent against O'Brien, Dalton and
others, the court house was set on fire, and
but for the GOODNESS of the police and Judge,
many people would have been injured AS
it was in spite of the panic, all were gotten
out safely. The police are investigating
the affair.
The flames spread rapidly and the court
house, including the municipal council
chamber and city and county offices, were
totally destroyed. Some Of the archives
were saved out many documents, some OF
them dating back for centuries were
destroyed. When the flagstaff, which sur
mounted the building burned away and the
union jack fell into the flames, on-lookers
set up great cheer. The ire is attributed
to a defective 1ue.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-03-28
Salisbury Wants Confederation.

OTTAWA, Ont, March 26.-It is learned
in reliable quarters that as partial solu-
ton OF the New Foundland question Lord
Salisbury is using every effort to bring
about a confederation of that colony with
the dominion. A member of the cabinet
said to-night he believed Newfoundland
would be great acquisition to the domin-
ion and the government would gladly well
come any reasonable proposition by which
a union might be attained The main OBJ
stacle in the way of a federation would be
the determined opposition that many lead
ing merchants of Newfoundland would
offer, as it would destroy the monop-
oily that they now enjoy in trade.
Speaking of the proposed commercial treaty
recently negotiated between the United
States and Newfoundland, he said nothing
more disastrous coule befall the CONNER.
cial welfare of the dominion than ratifica-
ton of such treaty independent Of Can
ada. 1t was for this reason Sir John inter
Tered and used his influence with Lord
Salisbury in defeating the scheme of the
Observation-Disclosures.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-03-28
Arbuckle, the Coffee Man, pea 4.

New YORK, March 27-Charles Ar
buckle, the millionaire coffee merchant, is
dead. His remains will be cremated in
Pittsburg.
MIR. Arbuckle was IS years of age. He
gained considerable notoriety in the breach
and promise suit in which Miss Clara
Campbell, of Ironton, Ohio, recovered a
verdict OF $4,000. The letters will be re-
membered in which Arbuckle was called
her "paby bunting" and Miss Campbell
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-03-28
Death Of a Chicago Pioneer.

CHICAGO, March 27-John M. Douglass,
one of Chicagos pioneer citizens, and for
number OF years vice president of the Illi-
nois Central railroad, died last night of
pneumonia, following an attack of the grip.
Mr.. Douglass was native of New York.
After coming west he practised law at
Galena, Illinois, for several years, coming
to Chicago in 1857 to accept the position of
general solicitor for the Illinois Central.
He served that company in various capa-
cities until 1876, when he retired. In 1881
he was receiver for the Ohio & Mississippi
road
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-03-28
Minister saltchieff Assassinatsd.

SOFIA, March 27.-This evening while
Premier Stambuloff and Minister of FL.
nance Baltchieff were out walking. a man
suddenly confronted them and fired three
shots from revolver, killing Baltchief
instantly. A crowd Immediately collected,
but the assassin succeeded In escaping in
the darkness. Some people who witnessed
the shooting declare the assassin was ac-
companied by three other men1 The great
est excitement prevails. The police sur
mise it was intended to assassinate Pre-
mier Staubuloff, and that Baltchieff was
mistaken for him in the darkness.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-03-28
Automatic Couplers on Freight Cars.

NEW YORK, March 27.-The Engineering
NelcS viii publish this week statement of
the progress in the equipment of freight
cars with automatic couplers and with
automatic air brakes. Railroad companies
owning over seven hundred thousand
freight cars report they have equipped over
nlDety-nlne thousand cars with such
couplers up to the first OF this year. The
statement says about one hundred and
fifty thousand freight cars are equipped
with automatic air brakes.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-03-28
Raising the Price of Beef.

CnTENNE, Wyo., March 27.-TSpecial tele-
gram to THE HERALD.-The citys butchers
have walked up the community by agreeing
to increase the price of cut meats 20 per
cent. all around. They declare they have
been losing money for mouth. Any sort
OF critter now sells for four and a half
and it is good one that dresses over so
per cent. carcass. Range weather con
hnues good and the only happy pesple on
the state are the herd owners
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-03-28
Trying TO Save the GaIena-

VINYARD HAVEN, Mas, March ga
steam pump has been put aboard the United
States steamer Galena, ashore at Cav Head.
and an effort will be made to clean her ont
and save what is in her hold.
Efforts will not be made to float the
Galena. Coal and light articles have besn
removed from the tug Nina. The ting
Triana, ashore on Cutterhunk, is break
ing up rapidly. Her boilers and machinery
will be removed
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-03-28
Cramps Buy the Port Richmond Works.

PHILADELPHIA, March 27.-The ship
bllding firm of William Cramp & Sons has
closed negotiations for the purchase of the
Port Richmond ironworks of l. P. Morris
q Co. The consideration is said to be a
large one. By this purchase the Cramps
secure one of the largest ironworks in the
country and adjacent to their own ship
yard. Among iron men the Port Richmond
works are famous throughout the United
States. They cover about five acres of
ground and employ about five hundred
hands
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emphatic in his assertions and belief that
this man committed the murder of both
hnttinger and Wright. He declares a
Willingness and ability to positively iden-
THY the bodies as well as the mysterious
stranger if he has the opportunity. In
telling his story, Nuss became greatly ex-
cited, leaving the impression that he was
conceallng important facts in the case.
Nuss thinks that the stranger, knowing
that Ruttinger and Wright expected to re-
ceive a large sum of money in New York
with which TO buy his (the strangers)
Ohio farm, followed up the men and killed
them.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-03-28
Texas Fever AMONG Missouri Cattle

JEFFERSON CTR, Mo-, March 27.-Texas
fever is now raging among stock in Mis-
souri,, causing some alarm. The state board
OF agriculture in session here this morning
adopted resolution requesting the gov
ernor to issue u proclamation to quarantine
cattle from affected sections. The governor
he would issue proclamation
without delay prohibiting the bringing of
cattle into the state from Texas, Arkansas
and Indian territory.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-03-28
Double Murder and Suicide.

SPOKANE FALLS, Wn., March ga
double murder and suicide occurred today
at the Casino variety theatre. Charles Ell
lott, faro dealer who was occupying a
box near the stage, drew a pistol and fired
shots at the performers One bullet took
effect in the left breast of Mabel Debabian,
killing her instantly. Another lodged in
the back of Carrie Smith, also a variety
actress, intiicting fatal wound. Elliott
then placed the muzzle of the revolver in
his mouth and blew his brains out. 1t is
said the shots were intended for an actress
who was on the stage at the same time. of
whom Elliott was insaneiy jealous.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-03-28
Italy Nav Not he at thn Rai-

LONDON, March 27.-The Chronicle, Rome
correspondent says an influential body Of
political and newspaper men are aritatiug
in favor of the Italian government refus-
ing to participate in the Worlds fair.
Chicago, as a reprisal for the recent lynch
ing at New Orleans. The Chronicle thinks
Lord Salisbury's official recognition has
assured success for the Chicago Worlds
fair by indicting to other nations to fol-
low
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-03-28
Fleeing from his Wife,
" " ' w HE''
Especial to THE HERALp-Examiner Disna

Especial to THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Disuatch !,
CHICAGO, March 27.-Dr. E. D. Lyon
jumped out of a second story window this
afternoon with bullet hole through his
ear. The bullet was fired by his wife dur
ing quarrel. Both are young, handsome
and wealthy. DR.. Lyon is the son OF rich
merchant at Elgin. The wife's father owns
large ranch in South Dakota Mrs. Lyon,
VINO Is said to be very jealous, was arrested
and held in bonds of $4,000 to answer the
charge of attempting to kill her husband.
Inc latter appeared to be badly scared
man
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-03-28
A Malta Murder in the Tyrol

VIENNA, March ga dispatch from
Kufstein, town of the Tyrol, near the
Bavarian frontier, says prominent mer-
chant was assas sinated in broad daylight
by an Italian who, when arrested, proved
to be a member of the Malta. He killed
the merchant in mistake for a compatriot.
whom he had bean detailed by the Malta to-
put out of the way. The murder has ere
ated great eXcitment and feeling of dan
gerous indignation is growing against
the Italian society.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-03-28
The Financial Crisis in Lepborn.

LEGHoRN. March 27.-The National Bank
of Italy and the Bank of Tuscany are in
tervening to save the creditors embar-
raised by houses in this city. The crisis
is due to the suspension of large sugar
refinery in Ammonia. 1t is believed the
present troubles are exaggerated and the
houses involved will be able to tide over
the difficulty.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-03-28
The Closing Down of tie Anaconda.

Especial toTHE HERALD-Examiner Disnatcb 7
BALTIMORE, Md, March 27.-The state.
ment about the closing down of the Ana.
conda mine was shown at the Office OF the
Baltimore Copper company whose presi-
dent, William Keyeser, is president of
the Montana Copper company. The secre-
tary of the company, Joseph Clendenin
said that the Baltimore works have con.
siderable stock of copper matte on hand
and large quantity en- route from the
works, but as the works were running their
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-03-28
The sayward Case May Not be Called.

WASHINGTON, March PA local paper
says it is probable the case of the Cana
dian sealer, Sayward, will not be called for
trial in the United States supreme court
as originally Intended. This is said to be
the result of conference between Choate
leading counsel for the Canadian govern,
ment, and member Of the present admin
istration. The matter was discussed at
length, and it is understood when the rem.
resentatives parted the way was clear to
an amicable adjustment.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-03-28

SAN Francisco, March 27.-The Chronicle
says; An attempt is being made by a
syndicate of local iobbers to control the
brandy market. Agents of the syndicate
have been buying up all the brandy in
sight. Independent producers will fight
the brandy trust and it is stated will con :.
vert large quantities of wine now on hand
into brandy.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-03-28
Zoe Carton Wins Her WAGER.

New YORK, March 27.-Zoe Clayton, who
started from San Francisco several months
ago to walk to New York on wager, ar
rived at 6:25 O'Clock to night, thirteen days
ahead of time She is said to have walked
a distance of 1886 miles in months and
rs days, and will receive for her trouble
about 81 400
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-03-28
A Mailman Shoots a young Girl.

BELFAST, March 27.-At charity ball at
Stragandi, County Donegal. last night. an
insane man suddenly appeared armed with
a double barrelled shotgun. Before he
could be disarmed the mailman fired both
barrels of the gun. One young girl was
shot IN the back. She was removed from
the ball room in dying condition. The
mailman was arrested.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-03-28
A Temperanee Crusale Rlot.

T1FFIN, Ohio, March 23-There was a
riotous demonstration last night at Bloom
vile in connection with the temperance
crusade, g mob of people attacking ths
saloon OF William Miller, and not only com
pletely destroying his stock, but partially
demolishing the building.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-03-28
Baseball Matters.

CINCINNATI, March 27.-The National
League of Baseball clubs held a secret
meeting at the Grand hotel to-day. Moth
ing definitely is known, but it is believed
the question was discussed, and perhaps
will be decided, whether or not to turn the
Cincinnati club over to the company organ
lied by John t. Rursh, of indianapolis.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-03-28
The Cantnre of Bill Huggins.

PARIS, Tex, March 27.-SiIce the cap
ture OF Bill Higgins and a number of mem
bers of his gang recently, the officers have
secured information showing Higgins
connection with at least four murders that
heretofore have been mystery. The
crimes were all committed in Indian and
Oklahoma territory.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-03-28
A Woman Found Dead.

CAMDEN, N. j., March 27.-The dead
body of Nellie Ryan, woman about forty
years of age, was discovered early this
morning in clump of trees. 1t is thought
the woman was outraged and killed The
woman was last seen in company with a
negro but whether he killed her is not
known.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-03-28

ReV. Francis j. MacCarmack and against
canon John Mahoney of the Catholic do
cese OF Cork. Captain O'Shea sues the
reverend gentlemen mentioned for alleged
i!oelous utterances in regard to his rela-
lions with Parnell which have been attri-
outed to the bishop of Galway and Canon
Mahoney in the puolic press.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-03-28
General Gibbons Order Recruiting Indians.

SAN FRANCISCO, March 27-General
Glbbon, commanding the department of
the Pacific, in compliance with the re-
cent order of the war department, has is
sued an order directing that Indians be re-
cruited for organization as follows: For
troop L, Fourth cavalry, at Fort Sherman,
Idaho; for company l, First infantry, at
Fort Bidwell, Cal. for company I, Fourth
infantry, at Fort Spokane, Wash. and for
company l, Fourteenth infantry, at Fort
Townsend, Wash.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-03-28
BuIkeley's Requlsition Honored.

PROVIDENCE, R. l., March Ex-Governor
Buckley, of Connecticut, has sent re-
QUESTION for Thomas Garnet, who is now
IN the penitentiary here. Governor Davis,
when asked If ne would recognize the re-
QUESTION, said that notwithstanding he
thought Morris the legal governor, he
would, as the document bore the seal of
Connecticut.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-03-28
AlI QuIet in the Coke Region,

PITTsBURG, March 27.-Affairs in the
coke region are quiet to-day, though the
operators are gaining steadily in spite of
the obstinacy Of the men. Two new plants
OF the trlcke company started today. The
labor officials assert the men who have gone
to work have done SO under false impress
Sinn
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fun capacity, turning cut over one hundred

full capacity, turning cut over one hundred
tons of copper daily, any longer suspension
of the Anaconda mines viii of necessity
close the Baltimore works Both the rail
roads and the shipping interests here will
feel the effect of the, suspension OF these
works as the entire product, of the Ana
conda company is handled at Baltimore.
The magnitude of the Anaconda business
may be inferred from the fact that its
freight bills alone amount to from two to
three million dollars per annum.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-03-28
The Bell Telephone Case.

BosToN, March 27.-The government to-
day granted an extension of three months
In which to Introduce evidence before the
examination of the case against the Ameri-
can Bell Telephone company.
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Won Boetticher,s Lone FnrIonob

LONDON, March 27.-The Standards Ber-
lin correspondent says Minister Won
Boetticher mas been granted a long fpr-
Tough, ostensibly for his health, but event
ually he will resign on account of the Guelph
fund scandal.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-03-28
Storm Movements.

WASHINGTON, March 27.-The storm
central yesterday on the middle gulf states
has split in two, one portion going east to
the Carolina coast and the other portion
going north to Indiana. Another storm
moved from the Pacific coast to the
northern plateau region.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-03-28
sss u:Three People Burned in q Hotel

AUSTIN, Pa, March 27.-The CONNER.
clal hotel was burned this morning. Lizzie
McGarrick, domestic, Jack Mccarthy, a
boarder, and an unknown man, were burned
TO death. The pecuniary loss is small.
-Four others were badly burned, of whom
two will die
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-03-28
Chicken Thief Killed by Spring Gup

KANSAS CRY, March 27.-The farmers in
the vicinity of Rosedale have been suffering
from the depredations OF chicken thieves
A number OF them placed spring guns in
their chicken houses and last night an up-
known man was killed by one of them. He
was probably a professional in the bust
pase
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-03-28
Secretary Proctor in Texas.

SAN ANTONIO, Tex, March 27-Secre-
tary Proctor spent yesterday inspecting
Forts Davis, Hancock and Bliss His re-
ported retirement from the cabinet July l,
he said. was pure gossip.
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MADRID, March 27.-The Hispano-Ameri-
can treaty negotiations show good pros
poets of success. The only trouble is
America insisting upon the maintenance of
the Mckinley tariff in the matter OK
superior Havana tobacco
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R. Newborn & Co. in Trouble.

MILWAUKEE, March 27.-The wholesale
clothing house Of R. Newborn & Co. Is In
the hands of the sheriff The assets and
liabilities cannot be ascertained yet.
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Kansas County officials Arrested

WICHITA, Kas., March 27.-County Clerk
Curry, Treasurer Glodery, County Com
mlssioners Morton and a. Cole, of Conan
che county, have been arrested on informa-
ton charging them with malfeasance in
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-03-28
Anniversary of the Louisyille cvc,ono

LOUISVILLE, KY, March 27.-To-night is
the anniversary of the great cyclone in this
city a year ago. Three large meetings
were held in commemoration of the event
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New YORK. March H.-At midnight DR..
Howard Crosby was very low, with a Dos
sibility Of dying before morning.
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Captain O'Shea Sues Catholic Bisbop

DUBLIN, March 27.-It is announced that
Captain O'Shea has brought suit against
the Catholic bishop of the united dioceses
OF Galway and Kilmacdaugh, the Most
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-03-28
schaefer Accepts Carriers Challenge.

CHICAGO, March 27.-Jake Schaefer to-
night accepted Eugene Carter's challenge
to play match game of billiards 500 points
balk line to be played in Chicago for the
championship of the world and purse of
$780,
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Bad Outlook for Russian Whaat

ODESSA, March 27.-The winter wheat
crop in south Russia is very unpromisine.
The small farmers are in a hopeless con
dition in consequences
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WASHINGTON, March 27.-The offerings
of silver to-day amounted to 1886, 900 ounces
OF which $4,000 were purchased at prices
from $50 to .9S25.
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Burned i'm her Bed.

BANGOR, Me-, March 27.-Tne house of
Mrs Caroline Tuck, at Haybesville, was
burned this morning and she was burned
In her bed
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Gold for France.

New YORK, March 81 Lazard Freres
to-day took 100000 in gold from the sub.
treasury. alt goes on La Bretagne to
Paris.
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The Snow I'm PennsvIvanio

READING, Pa, March 27-The snowfall
through this region to-day is very heavy.
Tonight it turned into rain and the rivers
are rising rapidly. a
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John Plankington Critically III.

UOfrII IIuIihInsNUII III,
MILWAUKEE, March 27.-John Planking-
ton is critically i'll with pneumonia.