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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-01-01
HEBER HAPPENINGS
Plenty of Snow and Merriment Entertain
ments During Holidays.


The CHRISTMAS HERALD is it hand. 1t
IS a daisy, and we are pleased to note its
continued success.
Sleighing is excellent, and the young
people are making good use of the time
while it lasts.
Christmas is once more past and with
Il some very cold weather Christmas
night being one OF the coolest we ever had.
There were two parties held here Christ
mas night, one IN Turner's hall and one in
the Heoer hall, both well attended.
Many of the young men who have been
away attending school this winter are
home spending the holidays during the va
cation.
President Hatch and family started for
Salt Lake last Wednesday 10 spend Christ
mas. but on reaching Park City, they found
the train had been been snow-bound, so
they were obliged to return home.
The Christmas tree gotten up by the
Primary association was a success. The
little folks were made happy by the many
comic sayings and beautiful presents of
Santa Claus.
December %, the S6th anniversary of the
birth Of the prophet, Joseph Smith, was
celebrated here by picnic party held in
the Heber hall. The public in general, both
old aud young, participated in the amuse-
ments of the evening. The event is one long
to be remembered by the people of Heber
Monday night, December q, the people
OF Heber turned out by the sleigh loads to
attend the grand opening ball al the new
hall in Charleston, where they were well
entertained by the good people there.
The Weber brass band was in attend
ance, and executed some very fine music,
after which there were speeches and COM
ments on the resolution and energy of the
people of Charleston by President Hatch.
Bishop Murdoch, Judge Watson and
Others Next came the dancing which
continued until late hour M.
Dec. 2s, 1891.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-01-01
THE CoUNTERFEITERS
Their Capture in Denver Confrmed-They
VIII Be Returned to Salt Lake.

Their Capture in Denver Conflrmed-They
VIII Be Returned to Salt Lake.
THE HERALD's special Of yesterday from
Denver was the first announcement made
of the capture of Sprague and Thompson
in that city, charged with being Implicated
in counterfeiting gold coin.
This seems to be the second chapter in
the act. AS the curtain fell at the close of
in this city on Christmas eve, appeared to
have escaped from the officers. Contrary
TO expectations the rest of the birds were
flushed ana did not hover in these parts.
The usual precaution was takeh by the
officers here TO notify those at leading
points in adjoining states and as a result
the arrests were made as wired The HER
AID.
The presence of a large amount of spuri-
Gus money in this region has caused the
secret service bureau at Was hington to
offer a reward of $500 for the capture and
con viction OF each violator of the law and
ii is needless TO say our police are on the
look out Special Agent J. A. Walker is
now in Salt Lake for that purpose. 1t
seems the parties arrested in Denver are
well known here as members in high
stan ding in crooked circles
An officer will leave for Denver to-
night to bring home the bagged game.
At an early hour this morning Marshal
Young pulled in three more of the showers
OF the queer, Mark King, a barkeeper, who
passed the money at the Tivoli restaurant;
VIII Cronk, a horsetamer, and George
TAFT hac5man,
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Southern Pacific Telegraphers' trouble, Set

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 3i.-Au agreement
signed between Acting Grand Chief Ram
say, of the Order OF Railway Telegraphers,
and a. n. Towne, second vice pre- sident
and general manager of the Southern
Pacific, will end the strike of railway tele-
graphers which began on the Southern
Pacific some days ago. The Southern
Pacific withdraws the Objectionable at
fdavit and will henceforth permit its
operators to be mem oers of the order.
The student regulations in the ritual of
the Telegraphers' order have been con
siderably modified. When railway officials
place students in offices where members
are employed, the latter may give notice
and information thereof to officials of the
order. According TO the agreement Ram
say will use every effort TO keep in this
district the officials of said order VINO NAV
not be obnoxious to he railroad officials,
and who will use their best efforts to
work in harmony with the railway officials.
The railroad also agrees to re-employ the
striking telegraphers as nearly as practic-
able in their former positions. Some are
to resume work al once. others to resume
within the next fifteen or twenty days ex-
cept at points where telegraph offices NAV
not be reopened. In addition to recalling
the Objectionable affidavit the company
agrees no objection shall be raised to lis
present operators becoming members of
the order, nor Will it discriminate against
any seeking employment who may be a
member of the order.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-01-01
Escapa of Cheyenne Prisoners

CHEYENNE, Wyo., Dec. 31.-[Special tel
egram to THE HERALD. Harry Griffin, a
junior deputy sheriff, was knocked down,
gagged and tied hand and foot, in a
twlnkllug, when he went into the county
jail to lock up. Tonight two highly priced
prisoners and third of little consequence
are at large out in the cold, dark world, in
August ranch costumes, except boots, they
having but carpet slippers on their feet.
The thermometer is lowering about zero
and the stars are out of sight. Charles
Miller, the kid double-murderer, William
hinyan, cattle thief, and Henry johnson a
negro soldier awaiting trial for giving
whisky to Indians, are the men who have
vamoosed. Miller has been sentenced to
hang, but his case is in the higher court on
motion for new trial. Klnyan had eight
years in the state prison before him. a
large posse is out after the men
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-01-01
The Situation on The Rio Grande

WASHINGTON, Dec. 31.-Officials at the
war department are watching the situation
on the Rio Grande with deep concern, but
aae without news from General Stanley
this morning. They are apprehensive
Captain Bourke's force may be very much
outnumbered by the reVolutionists but
they feel confident that that officer will
conduct himself with all necessary pru-
dence and that he will soon be rein
forced.
Minister Romero said this morning he
had heard nothing except from the news
papers about the assassination of General
Garcia and the deserat!on of his troops
to the revolutionists. He did pot credit the
the character OF the Mexican soldiers on
the frontier are more inclined to accept it
as probable.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-01-01
COLU MBUS' REMAINS
Evidence Going to Show They
Are Still in San Domingo.
HERR CRONEN's INVESTIGATIONS
Prof Adams, Of Cornell, summarizes the Re
suit of Them-The First Landing Was
on Watlings Island.

WASHINGTON, Dec 3l.-At the last days
session of the American Historical society,
President Adams, OF Cornell university,
read an interesting paper on "Recent Dis
coveries Concerning Columbus" Volumes
had been written on the subject of the
landing place of Columbus in the new
world, and the final resting place of his
remains. Prot. Adams is of the opinion
that these questions are definitely settled
by the recent investigations of the Ger
man explorer Rudolf Cronen, who went
about year ago to the Bahamas TO study
the questions. President Adams paper
reviewed the work of Cronen, and gave
the first information of the result of the
explorers labors.
Cronen's conclusion is the first landing
was on WaUltng's island and at or near
Graham's harbor on the west side of the
island. TINS conclusion was arrived ut after
the most careful Inspection OF the authori-
ties, IN comparison with Columbus journal,
etc. OF stlll more Importance is the inves
ugatlon In regard to the resting place of
the remains OF Columbus. He is con-
WINGED the Spanish authorities are mis-
taken IN supposlug the remains were trans
ierred to havane from SBn Domingo in
100. Ou Gue l.Iu Vi ldSL CrOuGu,
in the presence Of the archbishop anu
number OF civil officers, as well as
consuls of foreign governments at San
Domingo, opened the caSket believed by
local authorities to contain the remains of
Co.umous. These had been sealed up at
the time the vault containing them was
discovered in 1871. Cronen photog raphed
all the Inscriptions with the greatest care.
They are found to differ very consider bly,
from the representations previously pub
llshed, and, IN the opinion OF the explorer,
are lnconLestably genuine. The situation
of the vault indicated it was constructed
before that which contained the remains
was taken TO Havana. The remains of
Columbus were taken from Spain to San
Domingo about l541, whereas the remains
OF his son and grandson were not trans
porl ed till the beginning of the seven teen tn
century. 1t seems impossible that the
leaden box containing the remains of
Columbus would have no mark by which it
coulu be Identified, as was the case with
the box taken to Havana in 1905. The box
discovered in the vault opened in
1oG contains five inscriptions, and
Cronen believes the charge Of
fraud brought by the Spanish officials
against the authorities OF San Domingo
unfounded. He says theinscriptions them
selves when carefully studied show they
are old; that the process of oxidation
which has gone on since they were made,
precludes the possibility of their being
modern. In conclusion he links the proof
should be regarded as complete that the re-
mains of Columbus are still at San
Domingo.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-01-01
Tia "Reminiscences Case.

DENVER, Dec. 31.-Judge Bedford to-day
resumed argument for the prosecution.
II will read some of DR.. Graves letters to
show you how corrupt he was ana how ut
terly helpless this woman with her i'm
mense fortune has been reduced. This
letter is dated July S and is addressed to
Miss Hanley. He fastened upon Mrs.
Barnaoy spy. The letter was addressed
to Miss H6nley, but there was an enclosure
for Mrs. Barnaby. 1t is registered to Miss
Hanley. Was there some secret inStruc-
tion in it! Why register this letter! The
whole conduct of this man seems snake
like. 1t is registered to Miss Hanley TO
save you the trouble of postofice receipts,
he says. Why, if he did not wish 10 bother
her with postoffice receipts, did be register
the letter. He says he should prefer her
to pay Bennett as little as possible in order
that he might pay him by check. Do you
remember the childlike question Mrs.
Barnaby asked Worrell ir., when he was
driving her about the city when she was
thinking of investing here! Can have q
power of attorney to sign my own
checks" Think of this, gentlemen, they
point out Barnaby as wretch, and before
the dew is cold on his brow. Graves and
Ballou are plotting to divide $50, GOO be-
tween them"
continuing MS argument, Judge belIOr4
said the first will made by Mrs BarnGby
was drawn up by Colonel Ballou. two
weeks before compromise was effected
on Barnaby's will. In this document DR.
Graves was bequeathed $4,000, and Judge
Bedford said be believed Ballou and Graves
forced Mrs. Barnaby to make this will
before they would attempt to break
Barnaby's will.
Judge Furman, counsel for defense, then
hi n 10 hrTIT INF
argument but failed to touch upon many
vital points made by the prosecution
against Graves. At the conclusion of his
speech court adjourned until Saturday,
when District Attorney Stevens will make
the last argument for the prosecution, and
it is the intention of both sides TO allow
the jury to retire Saturday night.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-01-01
New York Republican Leaders in Consulta
ton.

New York, Dec. 3L-A morning paper
says the Republicans of New York are
holding consultations relative to the recent
contested election results in this state
The paper says there was meeting of the
Republican leaders of the state last night.
Those present included Senator Hiscock
and eX Senator's Platt and Warner Miller,
Collector Hendricks, Chauncey NJ. Depew,
the chairman of the Republican state com
mittee, Brookfeld, and Colonel George
Bliss and Joseph Choate as counsel Just
what will be done none of the gentlemen
present would say, but all were unani-
nous in saying every legal means will be
exhausted before surrender is made The
general opinion is the Republican senators
will refuse to join in the organization of the
senate until the Democrats are prepared
to act fairly
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-01-01

men. including police and firemen, were
fighting the flames, but they soon found
out they could not control them until the
entire plant and immense amount of lum-
Der around it were destroyed. Next to the
barrel factory were the chemical works,
which were saved after hard work. The
building was filled with barrels, both com
plete and unfinished, and about the struc-
ture, which was $50 feet long, 200 feet
wide and three stories high, there were
great stacks of cut lumber ready to be con-
verted into barrels. The machinery in the
burned building was valued at over $780,
900. The loss is now officially estimated at
S50O,0OO.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-01-01
Layton Will Not Sell.

The following is a copy of letter re-
ceived at this Office from Mr.. c. A
Smurthwaite, the secretary and treasurer
of the Layton Milling and Elevator Co,
1.-The stockholders of our company met
on Wednesday afternoon to consider the
proposition of the English Syndicate now
being organized TO purchase -four milling
properties of the territory. The matter
was laid before the stockholders in detail,
and after being discussed in all its phases,
a resolution was introduced and carried
by an unamanious vote respectfully de-
clining to become a party to the move
mentn
1t will be remembered that the high
patent -four Of this company captured the
diploma at the fair held last October,
and the stockholders are to be congratu-
lated upon having the courage to '-hold
the fort while other concerns are fearful
of the odds that may be against them in
the presence of an English syndicate
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-01-01
Russian Plot to Blow Up Paris Bindings

PARIS, Dec. 31.-To-day the people Of
Paris were startled by rumor published
in the SoIea and other newspapers that
plot had cen discovered in the Russian
colony, having for its object the destruc-
ton of the building in which is the cham Der
of deputies and also the building occupied
by the Russian embassy. The conspira-
tors, it was said, had arranged to blow up
these buildings with dynamite. knowledge
of the plot came to the police in some IN
known manner and an investigation was
Immediately set on foot. The rumors must
have had some basis in truth, for many
refugee Russians residing in Paris and
subuI bs have been taken into custody. A
number of houses occupied by suspects
have been searched by the police and it is
reported quantity of discriminating docu-
nents have been found.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-01-01
A Conviction Looked for in the Graves Gas.

A Conviction Looked for in the Graves Case.
DENVER, Dec. 3l.-TSpecial telegram to
The HERALD. In the Graves trial to-
night Juror NJ. L. Stein interrupted Judge
Furman while he was speaking for the de-
tense and announcing the jurors had been
listening to stories in the Jury room for
weeks; stated that they now wished to
have the law laid down to them to have
the evidence discussed as bearing on the
law of the case. Shortly after this court
adjourned till Saturday morning. The
case will be given to the jury by Saturday
night. 1t is thought this interruption
argues badly for DIR. Graves. A conyic-
ton is now locked for.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-01-01
Powder Shin ned to San Franctsco.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 31.-Within the past
two days 45, 900 pounds of brown powder
and $4,000 pounds of gun cotton have been
forwarded from the east to San Francisco.
The brown powder is intended for the
great naval guns, and the gun cotton for
shells and torpedoes. Beyond these facts
there has nothing been learned at the de-
partments this morning concerning war
preparations.
Secretary Blaine introduced the new
French minister TO the President this
morning, and then received the Mexican
and Chilian ministers at the state depart
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-01-01
gpeaker Crisp Improying,

WASHINGTON, Dec. 3l.-Speaker Crisp's
ply stefan said, to-day, his patient is making
rapid progress toward recovery, aud he
thinks he will be able to preside over the
House on Tuesday The speaker, he said,
had no symptoms of pneumonia.
A reciprocity arrangement was signed
today between Secretary Blaine and
Senior Calvo, diplomatic representative Of
Costa Rioa ct Washington.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-01-01
Decrease of Government Revenue for Deem
her.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 31.-The revenues of
the government for the month of Decem-
Der were S2S, 500, 900, or s., 500, 900 less than
the expenditures for the same period
This had the effect of reducing the treas
ury cash balance to $50, 4O5, 749, including
Sl4 000,0 900 in subsidiary silver and So, 1856,
927 on deposit with national banks. The
balance for December was $50, 126, OH.
There has been decrease in the bonded
debt to the extent of the ~ per cent.
bonds redeemed, but the cash balance
available for the payment debt is less than
on the 1st instant. The principal item in
the disbursements for the month was S13,-
125, 900 on account of pensions
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-01-01
Chilli an Honorable and Peaceful Settlement

JhiIl an HOnorabIe and Peaceful Settlement
LONDON, Dec 31.-The Santiago de Chilli
correspondent Of the Times to-day afirms,
on what he declares to be the highest
authority, that Chill would not feel humil-
lated in helping to the utmost Of her power
to terminate peacefully aud in g manner
honorable to both herself and the United
States of the conflict which but for the
lengthy aud secret form OF criminal pro-
cedure followed in Chill, which allowed
constant false reports hostile 70 a good
understanding to be propagated abroad,
could never have attained such exaggerated
proportions. The correspondent said il is
evident it is the tirebrands who are anxious
for the inauguration of war which would
be disastrous to the best interests of both
countries concerned.
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day that on November % last a nobleman,

day that on November % last nobleman,
high in position at court, called upon
Prince Bismarck and asked him on what
conditions he would consent to return to
power. The chancellor replied: II will
never again accept the titles and functions
which have been taken from me. will,
however, consent to give the Emperor my
services as private counsellor" In
further conversation he especially desired
two things: First, the withdrawal Of
Caprivi as chancellor, and secondly the ap
pointmrnt of my son as minister of foreign
affairs.''
A rumor is current that it is possible
means of reconciliation will be arrived at
by the giving of an embassy to Count
Herbert Bismarck as in this case the ex
chancellor will be satisfied.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-01-01
Aspirants for Plumb,s Place.

KANSAS CITY, Dec. 31.-A Topeka special
says the most sanguine applicant for sena-
torial honors this morning Is ex-Congress-
man Perkins, but Mayor Morrill, seems to
be in the lead. The last candidate to be
presented is William Buchan, of Kansas
City, Kan. The governor will give no in
formation except that he will make an ap-
pointment this week
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-01-01
standard oIl Barrel Works Burned

BAYoNNB, N. j., Dec. 31.-The great
barrel works of the Standard Oil company
at Constable Rock are burned down. The
fire started at 9 80 last night in the head
ing room of the barrel works. The entire
Bayonne fire department quickly responded
to the alarm sent in. Over five hundred
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-01-01
Bismarck May Return to Power.

ISpecialto THE Observation-Disclosures Dispatch
BERLIN, Dec 31.-The report that steps
hay recently been taken by the Kaiser to
sound Prince Bismarck as to the condi-
tions on which he would go back to public
affairs is regarded as confirmed in the
highest quarters by the statement made to-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-01-01
A Disastrous Wreck Near Pueblo, Colo.

DENVER, Dec. 3L-A disastrous wreck
occurred on joint track of the Denver,
Texas & Fort Worth and Union Pacific
railway, a few miles north Of Graneros, a
small station midway between Pueblo and
Trinidad. Fireman H. Grubb, of the Den
yer, was instantly killed, Mail Clerks
Wolcott and Erbeit and Evans badly in
jured The train was heavily laden with
passengers, but so far as learned, they es-
capped serious injury.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-01-01
An oxonian Bombards the House Of Corn

An Oxonian BOmbards the House of Commons.
LONDON, Dec. 31.-A man named Borlas,
a graduate Of Oxford university, was ar
rested to-day while he was amusing him
self by BON harding the house OF commons
with q revolver. In court Borlas declared
he was an anarchist and he wanted TO show
his contempt for the house of commons.
lie decided shooting at the house to be q
proper course 10 show his contempt The
prisoner was remanded for further hear
ing. 1t is the opinion the man is mentally
unbalanced
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-01-01
Escaped French Convicts Recaptured.

PARIS, Dec. 31.-The five criminals whose
escape from the Montpelier prison was re-
ported yesterday, have all been recaptured.
They were mobbed on the way back to
prison. The Infatuated crowd nearly sue
ceeded in lynching them.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-01-01
Jacob H. l.. Wight Suicides.

BALTIMORE, Dec. 31.-Jacob H. L.
Wight, one of the best known tobacco
at his residence this morning with re-
volver. Wight became melancholy on &C
count of continued sickness. His family
fear Mrs. Wight may lose her mind owing
to the great shock and mental strain.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-01-01
The Great Arizona snow storm Over.

ALBUQUERQUE, n. M, Dec 3l.-The great
snow storm is over and the weather is
again clear and pleasant. The blockade
on the Santa Fe is entirely lifted and
officers of the company report all passenger
trains between Chicago and Pacific juno
ton again running on schedule time.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-01-01
Henry e. Titus & Co. Assign.

NEW YORK, Dec 31.-The stock broker
age firm of Henry E. Titus & Co. made an
assignment to-day.
Titus disappeared two weeks ago and has
not yet been heard from, and charges Of
defalcation are made by customers and
creditors. 1t is said his accounts are short
$4,000.
Newell 81 Presby, woolens and dress
goods, assigned to-day, with preferences
aggregating S47, 000
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Mexican Troops Heing Forwarded to the
Frontier.

CITY OF MEXICO, Dec. 31.-At the war
department to-day it was ascertalned the
Mexican government is moving troops
from interior garrisons to strengthen the
army operating against Cara. 1t is now
estimated there are fully three thousand
soldiers guarding the long frontier from
Laredo 10 Matamoras