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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-06-17

peated in musical chorus, "Blaine, Blaine,
Blaine" After the appointment Of COM
mittees the convention adjourned until to-
morrow morning.
This evening was devoted TO receptions
The Lincoln club rendered reception 10
Major Mckinley which was attended by an
immense crowd, including leading Repuoli-
cans OF the state. Senator Sherman made
! brief speech and was followed by Mckln-
ley, VINO received an ovation when he
arose, Senator Sherman having insisted
that the next governor OF Ohio'' should
now speak.
Mckinley in his speech said, in part:
81 congratulate you to- night that the Re-
publican party Of today, like the Repub-
lican party of the past, is right upon every
question concerning the welfare of the
American people. 1t is right upon every
one and ! care not what issue you make,
whether 1t be sound currency for the
American people, protective tariff to pro-
mote American industries, liberal pensions
or whatever it be- the Republican party
leads to day as it has always led the ad-
vanced thought Of the American people
And the Republican party tonight can look
forward with hope and exultation. have
witnessed to-day the largest assemblage
OF Ohio Republicans that ever met in the
state. Their earnest and enthusiastic faces
show that they mean business and Repuo-
TO night that we have not waged political
battle for twenty five years fraught with
greater importance than this years. IL
means everything 20 the republic. because
1t means everything to the Republican
party. which is closely related to the well
fare OF the republic
Major Mckinley then went on to eulo-
gize Speaker Reed, the work Of the last
Congress, etc, and speaking Of the asser-
ton OF the Democrats that they are going
to repeal the tariff bill he said: "They
dare not touch one line Of it for every line
Of it is American. They may try IL but
you will have it on your statute books when
boys OF eleven are twenty-one and ready
to vote prolonged applause You have
not heard a word about Mckinley prices
since last election. All / ask Of Ohioans is
that every man write on his ballot what he
thinks, and if he will do that there will be
no end to the republican majority in Ohio"
Ex-Governor Foraker spoke enthusiast
cally Of the coming success in Ohio.
The committee on resolutions was in ses-
sion until late tonight. There was much
discussion over the money and tariff ques-
tions and there will probably be a COM
promise on both. They We're referred to
subcommittee. The resolutions, so far as
agreed upon, denounce the present state
administration and recent Democratic leg
islature for falsity to pledges; incompet-
ency; extravagance; for the election to the
United States Senate of a financial specula-
tor and nonresident of Ohio who had moth
ing to command him for the high honor but
his money; for unseatlng without reason
the legally elected Republican lieutenant
governor in obedience 10 the decree of a
party caucus; for congressional gerry
ma nder, etc.
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EUROPEAN NATIONS
They May Consolidate Commcr
cially Against America.
1T is A GERMAN SUGGESTION
harcourt Assails the Indian Government
distributing Canadian Portfolios
GrOsvenor Resigns.

BERLIN, June 16.-WIth reference to the
proposed German Worlds fair to be held
IN 1896, Herr Won Siemans, the great cleo
trician, who is leading member of the
committee Of projectors, talking with an
Associated Press representative to-day,
said they will make solid showing of what
they can do In the way of manufacturing.
without any Eiffel tower or similar at
traction. In addition, he said Europeas
nations are becoming convinced they must
consohdate commercially against Ameri-
can aggression. America" said he. sis
not only shutting out many of eur products
oy pronioitlve tariffs, but she also threat
ems our trade with the South American re-
puolcs and even with Africa and Asia
Power naturally makes America aggres-
sive and Europe must take her share of her
interests or be pushed to the wall. If
America keeps on as now, we shall have to
go to commercial war. We will retaliate.p
But" said the correspondent 10 YOU
think Europe, and Germany especially,
Will De the gamer by such pollcyl Do
you know that millions of dollars worthof
your manufactures are exported TO
America every year, that we could strike
serious blow by simply prohibiting your
sugarP
YES" said he, shut we shall find other
channels Of trade. Besides as America
advances she will need less and less OF our
manufactures.
When asked if Germany would exhibit
at the Worlds fair Herr Siemans said he
did not know yet. At present it seemed
folly to exhibit in a country where people
did not buy from them.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-06-17
To Walk Over Niagara Rapids on a Wire.


Especial TO THE Observation-Disclosures Cable
NEW YORK, June 16.-Samuel j. Dixon,
of Toronto, Canada, the only man that ever
walked over Niagara falls on wire. is
now located in this city. He is making
: preparations for several wire-walking trips
over the most dangerous part of Niagara
rapids. Dixon, on September 6 last year,
crossed the falls above Suspension bridge
on q swaying cable OF woven wire only five
eighths of an inch thick. His performance
was most remarkable, but what he intends
TO do some time next month viii be more
difficult than anything he has yet attempted.
II IS his intention TO make about four trips
both ways-from the American TO the Ca
madam side and vice versa. The wire will
extend from the Canadian to the American
side between Suspension bridge and Whirl-
pool rapids. where Captain Webb lost his
life while trying 10 swim the whirlpool.
Dixon intends TO make his last walk on his
last day a memorable one. He intends to
cross the wire about 9 O'Clock in the even
ing He will be followed by powerful
search light as he makes his journey. When
he is midway across the calcium light will
be turned off and fireworks display viii
be given.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-06-17
SHOT BY 4 SHERIFF
A Denver Deputy Tries to Kill a
Restaurant Waiter.
A MURDERED TRAMP FOUND
His Pal is Believed to have Done the Deed
Investigating Denyer's Af1airs-A Ne
braska Insane Asylum Sensation.

\ DENVER, Colo, June 16.-[Special tele
gram 10 The HERALD. Joe Spencer,
waiter in the Brunswick restaurant, 70
might had an alteration with Deputy Sher
tff Robert Halligan. Halligan, who has the
reputation of being bully and bad man
was abusing Spencer, who is good-naturec
and innocent. After some minutes OF this
Ealligan using all the foulest language i'm
aginable, Spencer threw plate at him
Eelligan then pulled his revolver and fired
twice. the second bullet striking Spencer
in the groin and intiicting wound thai
may prove fatal. This is the third time
since January that deputy sheriffs have
tnken shots at citizens.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-06-17
London Laundry Women on Strike.

LONDON, June 16.-The expected strike
of laundry women was inaugurated in q
vigorous manner this morning when thou
sands of female employ ees of laundries went
out for eight hours and AZ pence per day.
Later they formed procession and march
ing from laundry to laundry smashing the
windows of establishments where nom
union labor is employed and dragged out
such of the women as manifested dispo
sition to remain at work. When the police
appeared they were ieered at by the belli-
grent females who went right ahead with
their work Of intimidation. The strike "a
rapidly spreading and promises to become
a most difficult one for the authorities 20
handle.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-06-17
New United States Court of Appeals.

CHICAGO, June 16.-The new United
States court of appeals for this district was
organized to-day. Justice Harlan caused
the entry of the order assigning Judge
Blodgett of the United States district
court Of northern Illinois district as Judge
of this court. Justice Harlan also an
nounced the rules for the various appellate
courts prepared by the supreme court had
been adopted and that the judges Of the
court when in session would wear gowns
similar 70 those worn by the supreme court
judges.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-06-17
Nebraska's Insane ASYLUM Sensation

OMAHA, June 16.-TSpecial telegram to
THE HERALD. "A local paper publishes a
sensational report concerning the alleged
encouragement of the state insane asylum
al Hastings by means of duplicate vouch-
ers and other frauds and corruption. The
state is alleged to have been largely swim
died and the superintendent and steward
are held responsible for the work Secre-
,,fary of State Allen is investigating the
same. 1t is further reported that sensa-
tional developments in connection with the
construction of the Norfolk asylum are
forthcoming
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-06-17
ST. Louis Races

ST.. LOUIS, June 16.-The track was
sloppy. Mile and one-sixteenth-Com
won, Mary Sue second, Reveal third. Time
i :5S.
Four furlongs-Loudon won, Two Bits
second, Sullivan third. Time-:524.
Mile and an eighth--Faithful won, DR..
Neve second. Morris third Time-2 :O21S.
Mile Profligate won, Daisy F. second,
Airaienne third. Time :57i5.
Handicap, mile and a quarter-Palmetto
won, Vlrge dor second, Ed Hopper third.
Time-2:19.
Mile and Observation-Disclosures won,
Bonnie Annie second, Minnie Elkons third.
TTma-1 MI
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-06-17
Knights of Labor Demands on the Treasury

WASHINGTON, June 16.-Much interest is
manifested in regard to the recent action
of the secretary of the treasury in the
matter of the charges against the chief of
the bureau of engraving aud printing for
discharglng seven plate printers made by
members of the executive committee of the
Knights of Labor. Investigation by Sec
rotary Foster showed the men were
dropped from the rolls by his predecessor
He is OF the opinion it would be unfair and
unwise to reinstate the discharged men in
their old places and thus displace men
holding them. However, he promised in
view of the fact that within the next six
weeks large number of printers will be
required the men within that time should
be given presses. The proposition was re-
jected by the knights of Labor representa-
tives who ask that the men be given their
old nlacas
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Investigating Denver's Affairs.

DENVER, June 16.-[Special telegram ts
THE HERALD. The grand jury to-day
began its investigation of the last Repub-
hcan city administration. All the city
officials and ex-officials were on hand. The
investigation will take about three days
and then the charges against Sheriff Barton
will be taken up, Ex-city officials are
charged with gross extravaganza and mis-
management. City Attorney Williams to
day began suit to compel City Treasurer
Place TO give up the checks in his posses
sion representing the outlay of the city,
money during his term of Office.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-06-17
Chicago Races.

CHICAGO, June 16.-Five- eighshs of a
-Strathmald first, Tom Paxton second,
Gee Jay third. Time :03.
Seven-eighths of mile-Burch first,
Ed. Bell second, One Dime third. Time
81.
Mile and three notwithstanding first
Sportsman second, Laura Davidson third.
Time-2:04.
Three quarters Of a mile-Helter Shelter
first, Geraldine second, Roley Boley third.
Time-1:l514.
Mile-Elpnin first. Spectator second,
Leander third. Time-1 :53.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-06-17
Damage hY Floods i'm Iennissee.

KNOXVILLE, Tenn, June 16.-At Neu-
manville, Green county, Saturday, cloud
burst did great damage. The place is
remote from railroad and telegraph. The
fall of water was terrific. The storehouses,
residences and outbuildings of L. n. King
were swept away. The postoffice was kept
in his store, and everything was lost. A
number of other houses were carried away,
and all the crops along the creek on bottom
lands were destroyed. Considerable stock
was drowned, but no life lost. The prop
erty damage will amount to large sum.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-06-17
Marsh PRIMARILY in Brazil.

PHILADELPHIA, June 16.-From facts dis
closed, it is believed that Marsh, the fugi-
tive presidsnt of the keystone bank, is in
Brazil. Bardsley to-day told friend that
after Marsh was released on bail he called
on him (Bardsley) and urged that they both
go to Brazil. Marsh's argument was SO
strong that Bardsley seriously considered
tie matter. Marsh asked for $500, which
Bardsley promised him the next day.
Things got so hot for Marsh, however,
that he left without getting This money.
1t is believed he has very little money.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-06-17
Worlds Fair Matters.

CHICAGO, June 16.-It was definitely de-
cided to-day that the worlds fair fine ART
building would be Put in Jackson park in
stead Of Lake Front This places the whole
exposition, at last, on one single site. The
new chief of the horticultural department
was confirmed to-day by the national
board of control, Commissioner William
Forsythe, OF California, being the man.
The local directory must yet pass upon him
but this success is said to be assured
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-06-17
Pugilism in Ogden.

OGDEN, June 16.-[Special telegram to
The HERALD. Articles of agreementwers
signed this evening for prizefght be-
tween the Montana Kid and Billy Morri-
son, of this city, for a purse of $500, to take
place in about ten days in the Ogden Ath-
letic clubs rooms. The fight will be
strictly first class and no one but members
of the club, their friends and the press will
be admitted. The Athletic club leased the
Union opera house yesterday for a period
of two years. The CLUB will move TO their
new quarters tomorrow.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-06-17
Affairs In Chilli.

SANTIAGO DE CHILL, June 16.-The official
announcement is made that the prest-
dental squadron was bombarded June for
three hours, and Iquique the next day. A
detachment of troops landed at Tocapilla
June 10, collected duty due Balmaceda's
government on salJpeter and then bonn
barded Antofagasta- The squadron later
occupied Chavaral and after spiking the iu-
surgents' battery released a number Of
prisoners held by the insurgents.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-06-17
Mystic Park Races.

BosToN, June 16.-This was the opening
day of the June meeting of the Mystic
park races.
The $40 class, S5O0-Ramona won,' King
Charles second, Twang third, Gretschen
fourth. Best time-2:4014.
The 2 80 pace-Bud Onward won, Mat
tie M. Second Lady Leavitt third. Best
time-2:2654.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-06-17
No Autumn Session of Parliament

LONDON, June 16.-The idea of an au-
tumn session is abandoned. Parliament
will reassemble in January.
The Primitive Methodist conference in
session at Northampton passed a resolution
cersuring the Prince OF Wales for his con-
nection with the baccarat scandal.
A post of natives belonging to the Touree
tribes in North Africa have been compelled
to leave the Sahara region on account Of
the ravages of locusts, and they threaten II
raid Tunis.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-06-17
Chicago Metal Workers Strike.

CHICAGO, June 16.-Several hundred men
were added to the ranks OF the ornamental
iron works strikers this morning by the go
ing out of an additional number of mould
ers and fnishers and some of the black
smiths. One of the bosses has yielded to
the strikers demands and several others
are expected to do so within few days
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-06-17
Grosyenor Resigns from the immigration Com
mission

WASHINGTON, June 16.-Secretary Foster
to-day received dispatch from General
Grosvenor, chairman of the immigration
commission to visit Europe, stating that.
Tearing assaults upon him and misrepre-
sentation will impair il not destroy his use
fulness on the commission, he tenders his
resignation. He cannot afford to hold an
ofIice 20 the Injury of the party 1t is I'M
derstood Secretary Foster will appoint Gen
eral Grosvenor to another position OF equal
responsibility.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-06-17
Failure of the Iowa Coal Miners, striks

Dies MONIES, Iowa June 16.-The Iowa
coal miners strike practically ended to-
day, the Des Moines miners all returning
to work at the old prices and under the old
conditions. 1t is conceded the failure has
been due to outside competition and the
fact that no united effort was made in the
state An eight-hour concession was made
at Dunreph and Agus without striking.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-06-17
No Crisis In Canadian Ministerial Circles.

OTTAWA, June 16.-Al reports as to the
possibility of a crisis in ministerial circles
have been disposed of. Abbott will assume
the position of president of the privy
council, and the railway department will
be administered by another minister Of the
CABINET. No name in connection with the
latter portfolio has been mentioned. The
ministers retain their places
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-06-17
A Murdered Iramn Found.

GREELEY, Col, June 16.-[Special tele
gram to TIE HERALD. The dead body OF
tramp was found near New Windsor to-
day, badly beaten up. The deceased yes
terday sold watch for $50, and it is sup
posed a companion who was with him at
the time murdered him for the money.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-06-17

fair commission for state exhibits. he
bases his action on the provision OF the
state constitution which says no money
shall be appropriated for the benefit OF any
association or Institution not under the ex-
elusive control of the state. He claims the
commission is not exclusively under state
control. The case will be tested In the
courts.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-06-17
National Union Convention.

MILWAUKEE, June 1.-THE teath annual
session of the senate of the supreme body
of the National Union of the United STATES
convened here this morning and will re-
main in session until Friday. The day was
taken up in preliminary work and the read
ing of annual reports. The report of the
secretary shows the present total member
ship to be %, 425 or 495 councils.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-06-17
nistrihuting Canadian Portfolios.

OTTAWA, June l6.-J. a. Chapleau has
joined the new ministry on condition that
he becomes minister of railways after the
session. The railway department will in
the meantime be administered by Mckenzie
Bowel, ex-minister of customs. Abbott,
premier elect, becomes president of the
privy council Sir John Hampson will head
the lower house
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-06-17
The O'Gorman Mahon Dead.

LONDON, June le.-The O'Gorman Ms
hon, NJ. P, is dead. Ae was born in 1903,
and was we'll known as ''the grand old
man" of the Irish party. He entered par
lament in 1880. and was a follower Of Dan
iel O'Conell His full name was James
Patrick Mahon.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-06-17
Reports About the Loss of the Etruria.

New YORK, June l6.-The agents of the
Cunard steamship company scout the idea
that anything has happened to the steamer
Etruria, which is reported either burned
or sunk by collision with an iceberg.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-06-17
Harcourt AssaIls the Indian Goyernmsnt

LONDON, June 16.-The Irish land pur-
chase bill reached its first reading in the
house of lords to-day.
In the commons, Hsrcourt, discussing
the Man1pur outbreak, assailed the Indian
government and urged more Just policy
in dealing with the native princes of India.
Secretary of War Stanhope said the course
of the viceroy deserved the confidence Of
parliament
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-06-17
Chicago Haymarket Theatre Suit.

CHICAGO, June 16-Certain stockholders
Of the Haymarket Theatre company to-day
began proceedings against w. T. Dwight,
president, and others, charging general
mismanagement of the affairs Of the COM
pany. An injunction and accounting are
asked for. The Haymarket is one Of the
largest uptown theatres in Chicago.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-06-17
Gibbons Defeats Jim Yernt.

LONDON, June I6.-At the Pelican club
tonight, Gibbons, OF New Jersey, defeated
Jim Verot, the English boxer, in four
rounds, having the best of it from the
start. Neither of them showed much
mn nishment
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-06-17
1nvestip atipg German Coal OIL Trusts.

BERLIN, June 16.-The minister Of COM
merce Is investigating the coal oil trusts,
which German retailers assert aim to sup
plant them in their business The retailers
assert that the Rothschilds family, who
dard Oil company of the United States,
have entered into an agreement whereby
the Standard is TO control the German mar
bot
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-06-17
rba Rahrinp Sea 0nestion

WASHINGTON, June 16.-The Behring sea
question was further considered at to-day's
cabinet meeting with view of taking such
additional steps as may be deemed neces-
sary to enforce strict compliance with the
terms OF the agreement for closed season.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-06-17
Warner Miller and the Nicaragua Canal.

SAN Francisco, June 16.-Warner Miller.
president of the Nicaragua Canal company,
denies the charge of extravaganza made
against the officers Of the company.
State Comptroller Colgan has announced
that he will refuse to sign the warrants
granting $500, 600 to the California World
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-06-17
Victims Of the Basic Disaster.

BAsLE, June 16.-The first class passen-
gers killed here include Dubeck a director
of the Jura & Simplon railroad; DR.. Vo-
gele and family, of Basic; Prof. Dubeck
and other well known persons OF Basic.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-06-17
Drowned In the Mohawk.

TROY, N. Y, June 16.-Asbury Milton
Foster, jr., a student at Rensselaer, Poly
technic institute, of this city, was drowned
to-day while bathing in the Mohawk river.
His home was at Los Angeles, Cal. He
was a member of the class of 49,
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National Chautauqua Meeting.

WASHINGTON, June 16.-The opening ex-
ercises of the National Chautauqua at Glen
Echo was held to-day in the presence of an
audience of several thousand people. They
were presided over by Rev. A. II. Gillett,
and the orator of the day was Rev. Il.
Dewitt Talmage
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-06-17
A Tornado in Kansas.

WICHITA, Kan, June 16.-A tornado is
reported to have passed over New Burdock
on the Wichita & Western railway this
afternoon. Considerable damage must
have been done to the crops, Wichita got
a slight hailstorm.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-06-17
Deserving From the Army Decreasing.

WASHINGTON, June 16.-Secretary Por-
ter has prepared statement showing that
desertions from the army are less now than
at any time since the war closed. The de-
sertions for the month Of May were less
than half what they were for several years
past and the ratio of decrease constantly
Increasing