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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-12-03
Foreign.
Dom Pedro is Ill.

Dom PEDRO IS III.
yellow fever at Santos
Influenza is increasing in Berlin.
Healy sues Munro for the Irish funds
The Societe des Metaux is sold for 50, 500 900.
The insurgents in Honduras are aggressive.
Minister Egan is in fresh trouble with the
Junta.
Germany votes 100000 marks for the Chicago
exhibit.
Famine prevails In the main cities of Chiopes,
Mexico.
The Russell scandal divorce suit aired-The
earl Kissed.
Wholesale deaths from Influenza in Paris
Mining Strike ended.
Trouble between the French and American
consuls in Madagascar.
ParnelItes AID McCarthyites engage in a
Serious fight at Limerick.
A Priest Doubts the Reported Massacre of
Missionaries II Mauchooria
Steamer Empress of China Arrives at Van
couVer after stormy Voyage.
A crazy address by the Kaiser: You must
Shoot even your parents at my command. ="
An American Sailor IS Unable to Testify Con
corning the Gillian Massacre on Account OF
Drunkenness.
The Persecution of French Archbishops-The
Pope VIII Protest Against II. The FigqrO
Confscated for Opening q Subscription for the
Church Dignltaues.
Chinese Anairs-The Engagement in Inc
Port of Shaughi Between Italians and Chinese
Boats Doubted. The Revolution was Exap-
gerated. The Vatican Urges the Protection OF
Christians
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nenew Saws Blaine Can Have the Nomination.

CHICAGO, Dec 1.-The Vanderbilt party a.
rived tonight on the regular tour of inspection
of their lines. In an interview Chauncey
Depew, touching on politics. says there is no
division of sentiment in the Republican party
as to Blaine if he becomes candidate for NOM
nation nothing on earth can prevent his nom.
ination il he desires 1t. If he doesn't, Presi-
ident Harrison will be the nominee LAS to pres.
ent relations between uthese two gentle
men, l am told by each Of them that they
perfectly understand each other The idea
fostered by disappointed offce-seekers
that President Harris on was - small
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-12-03
The Russell Divorce Case.

LONDON, Dec. 2.-Interest in the suit of
Countess Russell against her husband, Earl
Russell, for judicial separation, was enhanced
by the publication of the proceedings yester-
day. Long before the opening of court every
seat was taken. Immediately upon the open
ing of court, Sir Charles Russell took up his
cross examination at the point where it was
broken off yesterday by the adjournment of
court, Sir Charles put many questions to the
witness r-garding the relations between the
earl and Roberts and tried in every way to lead
her to contradict herself. Witness, however.
persisted in the statements she made yester-
day regarding Roberts. She also repeated the
statements she made concerning information
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Especial tOTHr Observation-Disclosures Dlsp

Especial 10 THE Observation-Disclosures Dispatch. |
CHICAGO, Dec. IA cablegram received here
to-day from Londonderry announces the death
there Of j. Il. Fisher. Dfr. Fisher was once the
most prominent member of the board of trade
and the largest operator in both grain and pro-
visions, and became especially prominent in
what Is known as the Keepe wheat deal He
remained iE business until 1891, when he retired
on an ample fortune. Since then he has re-
sided most Of the time in Ireland, though max
ing freQuert visits 10 Chicapn
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The Baltimore Affair Investigation-Ye
Enrer

LONDON, Dec.2.-Advices from Santos state,
owing to the prevalence of yellow fever at that
port, 120 vessels are delayed there waiting to
discharge cargoes. Some of the vessels are
departing for other ports with the cargoes with
which they were laden on their arrival
The Times to-day prints dispatch from San
tago de Chilli which says during the hearing
before Judge OF Crimes Foster, who is investi.
eating the attack on number OF sailors from
the American cruiser Baltimore, a witness
from the Baltimore's crew appeared in court in
such state of intoxication it was necessary to
remove him forclbly, Captain Schley, com
mander of the Baltimore, apologiZed to the
court for the condition OF the witness
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The Uprising in Manchooria,

LONDON, Dec. "A cable dispatch received
from the British consul at New Cheuang. a
treaty port of China in the province of Man
choorian, states rumors were recently current
in New Chenang that the people in the country
$50 miles to the west had risen in revolt against
the authorities. The dispatch adds however,
the rising Is now reported to have been sup
pressed. The consul further says the Presby-
terrain missionary reports a band of bandits re-
Gently looted village in the province of Shing
King. The missionary says sucha occurrence
is nothing unusual in the winter season. The
people as whole throughout the province are
friendly to the native Christians and to Euro
means
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A Disgraceful Row at Limer,cl,

DUBLIN, Dec. "A disgraceful row occurred
at Limerick station to-day. The McCarthyites
had e convention, among the prominent speak.
ers being William O'Brien and John Dillon.
Wien they reached the station. after the meet
ing q large number OF Parnellites present In.
suited them. Trouble followed. and lively
scrimnage with sticks ensued many Parneli
ites being hurt. several so severely that thelI
wounds had to be dressed at the hospital.
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A Priest Doubts the Stories from China.

PARIS, Dec. "A priest who has long been
engaged in foreign missions, recently returned
here from mission in Manchooria In an in
terview in regard to the startling events which
have occurred of late in that land, he expressed
doubts as to the truth of the reports telling of
massacre at the Belgian mission. He is unable
to believe the story that the insurgents are oc-
cupylng towns and not meeting with any resist
ance. The government. continued the clergy
man, had lQOO0 troops at Lead Long all armed
with the latest and most improved style of Eu-
ropean weapons. They are also supplied with
krupp guns and thoroughly dri led in military
tactics 1t is estimated the number of Chris
tian in Manchooria amounted to Is 900 persons
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The Honduras insurgents Aggressive,

CITY OF MEXICO, Dec. "A telegram from
Honduras, received here day, states Domingo
Vasquez commander of the Honduras insur-
gents at Naicome, has said if President Leyva
does not attack him he would march on the
capital tonight and make another attempt to
capture Leyva, who is intrenching himself at Te
gueigalpa, where he is awaiting reinforcements
before following VasQuez. The same telegram
also states number of American miners are
coming to the aid OF Leyya, being expected to
arrive tonight, while the rebcls count on the
Salyadorean refugees to aid them. Another tel
egram, however, states Vasquez is ret:eating.
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Almost Asphyxiated by Natural Gas.

DETROIT Dec. Last night, through some
machinery getting ont of order the flow of
natural gas was suddenly shut of, remaining so
Tor some time. When the flow resumed the
gas permeated many houses the inmates of
which were all asleep Although patrolmen
were at once sent out to notify the people of
their danger from asphyxiation. several persons
were not reached until they had suffered greatly.
II is thought there will be no fatalities
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MANY INQUIRIES FOR sII,vER

specify new coins. 1t is believed but for the
prejudice against small coins showing any
signs OF wear, the treasury would long since
have been relieved of good portion OF its load
fractional silver. The treasurer points out
that this prejudice. in the case of silver coins.
is altogether groundless, since they derive their
currency not from weight but from the stamp
OF the mint, and are received at the treasury
for full value so long as the stamp can be
recognized, provided loss of the metal is due to
natural wear. Nearly s67, 100000 of national
bank notes have been redeemed, an amount
much above the average. Deposits of new .
per cents. exceed Withdrawals of old bonds,
and there was an issue OF new notes amounting
to about 81, $4,000.
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The Robbers Got About s75.Onn.

ST. LOUIS, Dec. s2.-The Adams Express
company, 1t is now stated, will lose about s75,-
OOO py the robbery of the Frisco night express
car near Glendale Monday night by six masked
men. superintendent Damsel refuses to deny
or confirm the story that the total loss reaches
o'0UJO, but admits it exceeded $4,000, the
Ihe ROBBERS seem to have gotten safely away.
as tne detectives failed to find any trace OF
them.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-12-03
Report of Chinese Disturbances Exaggerated

BERLIN Dec. 2.-Dispatches received here
to-day from Pekin state it is oficially an
nounced there the reports OF disturbances in
Mongolia are grossly exaggerated The move
ment, the dispatches add is a purely local one
and entirely devoid OF danger to the imperial
government. Notwithstanding the receipt of
these dispatches it is believed the revolution
airy movemsnt is of much greater import than
the Chinese government would have the out
side world believe
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-12-03
Tine Texas Expires Robbery Was Henrr

PARIS, Tex, Dec. 9.-The through Texas ex-
press, which was robbed Monday night at
Glendale, Mo, reached here last night The
express messenger who relieved MESSENGER
Mulrenen says the haul made by the robbers
may run up into the hundreds Of thousands OF
collars The run was heavy one, as at this
season southern banks are getting large sums
for cotton payments
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The Uprising Marauding Expedition,

LONDON, Dec 2.-The Chronicles correspon-
dent at TienTsin telegraphs as follows: sI.i
Chung Hi informed me through the British con-
sui he has no doubt the rising in Mongolia is a
marauding expedition prompted only by greed
OF plumber and there is no reason to regard it
as revolution. ALI Is quiet here and in Pekin.
The American gunboat Palos arrived to-day
The port is about to close for the winter. ,,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-12-03
DECREASED REVENUE
Treasurer Nebekel's Report
Shows a Falling Off.
SURPLUS REVENUES CUT DOWN
Surplus Revenues Cut Down Over Sixty-Eight
MilliOns-Comptroller Lacey's Report
on National Bank Operations.

WASHINGTON Dec. 2.-Treasurer Of the
United States Nebeker has submitted his an
nual report to Secretary Foster. The ordinary
revenues Of the government for the past fiscal
year were 5000 412, Az, or $40, 1856
LESS THAN THE YEAR BEFORE
The net ordinary expenditures, exclusive of
amounts paid in premium on bonds purchased,
1886, 6s4, an increase of 49, 698 19S The sur
plus revenues were thus cut down from $685.
344, 493 to s37, 500 762, which last summer was
applied to the reduction Of the public debt.
The postal revenues amounted to SS5, 762, 9O8
and the expenditures to S72, 067, $50, an in
crease of about 100000 on both sides.
The reduction effected during the year in the
principal of the bonded debt and circulating
notes, which cannot be re-issued, amounted to
Sll6,59O,z73 and required an expenditure of
sl26. S9l,S94, including premiums ON bonds DUR
chased. This sum was made UP by taking
SIS. ISL, 73l from the reserve in the treasury in
addition to the surplus revenues of the year.
me consequent reduction in the annualinterest
charge was 81, 392, o92
According to revised figures the
AMOUNT OF MONEY IN THE COUNTRY
on the 30th of June, exclusive of certificates in
circulation for treasury held deposits, was
IL dU7S102 OF which $3.50 412 019 belongs to the
treasury, and 81 i95, $685. 83 was in circulation
There was net loss Of $40 GC0, 600 of gold; net
and consequent contraction of about SO, OO0, U0t
in the whole volume. The treasurer computes
during the past ten years there has been an
average increase OF $50 200 600 from the end OF
June to December in the amount OF money ac
tually in circulation, followed by an average
decrease of SIS, g00O0 from the end of Decem
Der to the end OF June. The increase
realized in the past year has beer
nearly double this average of s38 00O, 900
and in the last Two the average has been ex
ceeded by S43OO0OO0. Unusually large amounts
of notes of small denominations have been semi
out to the west and south since the 1st of July,
chiefly. For deposit in the sub-treosury in New
York, the aggregate up to the middle o.
November reached upward of $40 100000 as
against SOL co., 003 for the whole preceding year
Measureably an improvement in the condition
of the coinage, particularly in silver, has beer
effected, nearly 1905, 600 OF uncurrent coins in
| the treasury having been restored to full
weight. AS result of this and some specia
efforts in other directions, the amount of frac
ttonal silver in the treasury has been much re
duced
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The Hearing Prstnoned.

OMAHA, Dec. 2 The charges preferred
against the Missouri Pacific and Burlington s.
Missouri roads, alleging violation OF the. inter-
state commerce law, which were to be investi-
gated before the federal grand jury, seem to
have fallen short of the mark on account of the
inability to procure necessary Witnesses. 1t
has been decided to Indefinitely postpone the
hos
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-12-03
CYRUS WEST FIELD
His Son RObs Him of All His
Possessions.
THE SON is DECLARED INSANE
A Distinguished Career Closing in Sorrow
u The Family Plunged in Mourning
An Honorable Life Disgraced.
Especial to THE HERALp-Examiner Dispatch. ]

Especial to THE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Dispatch
NEW YORK. Dec. Edward NJ Field, who
wrecked the firm of Field, Lindley, Weichers
& Co. who has stripped his father, Cyrus w.
Field, of all his possessions, houses lands and
securities, and upon whose life there is an in
surance of 100000 has attempted suicide. In
what manner he sought to kill himself is not
reeited in the papers on which he was COM
mitted yesterday to the Vernon house at Mount
Vernon, as
v4ia~.s DANGEROUS MADMAN.
Judge McAdams, of the superior court. when
he reached his home last night was met by two
reputable physicians who asked him for COM
mitmeut to enable them to take Mr.. Field to
the asylum. In the affidavits presented the
doctors swore that e. NJ. Field had tried to
kill himself. The Judge issued the necessary
papers and Field was formally committed to
the asylum at Mount Vernon.
Cyrus W. Field, who is now, it is feared,
dying IN his house on Grammercy park which
was his so long, has been stripped of his pos
sessions by his mad son. The following story
came from the lips of the impoverished man
himself on his sick bed and is repeated by
the friend who heard it to illustrate
at the same time Mr.. Fields
integrity and the strange conduct Of
Edward. This friend attended the funeral Of
Mrs. Field. At that time Cyrus had an idea
that the firm of which his son Edward was the
senior partner, was in trouble. He had nc
clear idea Of the extent of the trouble but he
felt that disaster was impending. His son Ed
ward had not given his father his confidence
but three days after the funeral
EDWARD ENTERED his FATHERS SICK ROOM
and told his father some OF his difficulties. AS
the friend relates it, Cyrus Field told me thai
his son Edward came to him and said he must
have money to save him from ruin and dis
grace. He must have money Immediately. He
said he did not tell his father the extent of his
troubles. He said he must have money to tide
him over for short time. Cyrus Field dt-
rected that the KEY to his private box should bt
handed to Edward and he told his son, There
is the key to the box containing my securities
Take enough of them, my son, to help yoI
through your troubles Edward Field took the
key, and he Furthermore took every security IL
the box, and Cyrus Field told me that he wa
now as poo- as OF the day he entered the world
to-
THE AMOUNT OF SECURITIES TAKEN
on this occasion by Edward from his father wa
in the Deighborhood of $500 600. Assignee
| Gould heard the story of the skinning Of Cyrus
| W. Fields strong box by his son and expressed
his amazement. Still he was prepared to be
| lieye almost anything now. Mr.. Gould paid
| high tribute to John F. Wiechers, who had up
parently lost every dollar he had through Ed
ward Field. The loss of Mr.. Weichers ID put q
| $500. eco, and that OF his father and uncle a
| about $500, 900 more"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-12-03
Charles Walters Found Dead.

PROVO, Dec. Especial telegram to THE
HERALD. 1.-The man who was found dead near
Tintic is Charles Walters, grader on the Tin
TIC Range railway. His death is thought TO
have resulted from drunkenness
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Fanny Davenport Ill.

KANSAS CITY, Dec e.-When the curtain went
up at the Coates opera this evening where
Fanny Davenport is engaged in cleopatra. it
was announced Miss Davenport was too i'll to
attempt to play. Afterwards 1t was learned
she was suffering from nervous prostration, due
to the high altitude of Denver, where she had
been playing last wee'->
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-12-03
TIE DUTIES OF DIRECTORS.
The DIR. Grarea Trial

DENVER, Dec. 2.-The Graves jury was nearly
completed this afternoon 1t is expected the
arguments will be begun before Tomorrow
adjournment Two would-be smart taesmen
were 10 daJ sent to Jail for several hours for
giving contemptuous replies to questions asked.
Another was fined s..
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 2.-Secretary Foster
continues to improve slowly nut does not gain
strength as rapidly as his friends expected.
lie wiz go TO some point in the south early
next week for o few days recuperation before
resumIng his official duties
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-12-03
suisun Sold at KeIIoge,s Sale

CHICAGO, Dec. AT the kellogg horse sale
to-day the best price realized was for the Elec-
tioneer mare Suisun, she selling for 8. $50 To
her previous landowner, Sam Brown, of Kala-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-12-03
No Disnatch About q skirmiah Received

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. at is stated at
the Chinese legation there has been no dispatch
received there stating preliminary skirmish
had recently taken place sat the port of Shang-
hal between two Italian gunboats and the
Chinese navy and the two former were sunk in
deep water.
The minister said he believed the story to be
without foundation.
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today decided the assemblies raided were I'M
lawful ones. He fined the leaders 500 each
instance of the city prosecutor were at once
suspended. This action is presumably taken
for the purpose of averting an appeal to the
higher courts. 1t is understood, however, the
defendants will appeal nevertheless.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-12-03
Indians Coal Miners Strike settled.

INDIANAPOLIS. Dec. "A special to the Sen
tiHset from Washington, Ind, says: The strike
is ended here at last. AT q meeting today OF
Cabel & Co.. and representatives of their men
an agreement was reached on the asIs OF 10 G.
con screened coal, miners equivalent, and
laborer's proportionately advanced. This is a
virtual concession TO the miners demands
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-12-03
Attitude of the French Catholic Bisbops.

PARIS Dec. I'm the chamber of deputies
to-day Hubbard gave notice of his intention to
question Minister Fallieres in regard to the at
titude of the Catholic bishops and demand that
the government notify the Vatican of the ter
minatlon OF the concordat at the end of the
year. The newspaper Figaro has been fine
500 francs for opening a subscription for The
benefit of the CONDEMNED archbishop Of Rix
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-12-03
Senator Brice Sued for Taxes

LIMA, Ohio. Dec. 2.-The treasurer Of Allen
county fled suit against United States Sen
ator Brice this morning for s17e5o delinquent
taxes The senator has constantly refused to
pay taxes here the last few years, alleging
whenever pressed for a settlement he had no
residence IN this city,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-12-03
More Incendiartes Arrested.

ST. PAUL, Dec. 2-Julius Rosenthal and Miss
Ida Gees were arrested to-day as accessories in
the plots OF the inceudiaries arrested last night
The evidence secured showed Michaels and his
accompIces have been engaged in their Grim
inal work for the past year.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-12-03
Hopkins County, KY, Bank Burglariz.d.

CINCINNATI, Dsc. "A dispatch from Madi-
sonville, KY, says: Burglars last night rob-
bed the safe Of the Hopkins County bank of
S. 600 in gold coin and bills. The stockholders
held meeting as 5000 as the loss was known
and voted to reimburse the bank.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-12-03
Curtis Sues Out Writ of Habeas Corpus

SAN FRANCISCO Dec. 2.-Actor NJ B. Curtis
''Sam'l O Posen,'' who shot Policeman Alex
ander Grant, has sued out writ of habeas
corpus returnable before the supreme court to-
morrow night Curtis is now in the county Jail
awaiting trial for murder and wants TO be re
leased on bail, which was refused him by Judge
Iroutt The committing nagStrata
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State Board of Uanyassers Meet.

ALBANY, n. Y, Dec. 2.-The state board of
canvassers was called to order this morning.
All the members we're present. After canvass
ing the vote for Congressman the board ad-
1ourned until to- morrow.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-12-03
Healy Sues Munro for the Irish Funds.

DUBLIN, Dec. 2.-Timothy Healy has com
menced an action against Munro to compel him
to restore the Irish funds to those entitled to the
possession of the money.
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BAIL WILL BE ASKED FOR HIM,
Expelled from the Trotting Association.

CHICAGO, Dec. 2.-The board of appeals of
the American Trotting association in session
here has rendered decision expelling J. w.
Wlgton and f. M. Dorsey. of Ponca, Neb. for
ringing" the pacing gelding Lucien W under
the name of John w.
The delegates from the western and south rn
trotting circuits have arranged o programme
for next year with purses aggregating $3.50 600
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-12-03
Murder and SniciEe

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 2.-Samuel Pollal1.
aged 81, restaurant proprietor, this morning
shot and fatally wounded his wife and then
killed himself-jealousy.
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Fatal Accident on the Harlem RAILWAY.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2.-In crossing at the switch
at Forty-ninth street this evening, the rear car
of q train Oh the Harlem railway was thrown
from the track on its side. An unknown man
two car-clesners and another employee of the
company were killed. Two others were in
iured
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1891-12-03
Germany's Exhibit at the Fair.

BERLIN, Dec. 2.-The budget committee OF
the reichstag voted 100000 marks to be devoted
to providing a proper German exhibit at the
Chicago Columbian exhibition