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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-04-21
Kansas democrats Endorsa CLEVELAND.


SALIVA, Kan, April 20.-The Democratic
state convention to elect delegates to the
national convention met this afternoon.
Governor Click will head the delegation
Nobody is thought of in connection with
the presidential nomination except Cleve-
land. Frank Lynch, editor of the Leaven-
worth Standard, was made temporary
chairman. He made an eloquent address,
stating in national politics the issue was
tariff reform. Lynch eulogized Cleveland,
and the enthusiasm aroused by the mention
of that rame was unbounded. Recess was
then taken.
When the convention reassembled, the
] temporary organization was made perma-
nent The platform favors tariff reform
and declares for tariff for revenue only,
raw materials to be admitted free of duty.
The section relative to the financial issue Is
as follows:< 1--WE believe gold
basis of currency insufficient, and
the free and unlimited interchange
of gold and silver is demanded by the
necessities of the people as money and not
as articles of commerce, and we invite al
nations to unite with US in securing this
end. We demand the continued use Of
greenback currency" The platform
further urges the election Of United States
Senators by popular vote; favors liberia
pensions and denounces the present al
ministration of the pension bureau Or
the presidential candidacy the platform
speaks with no uncertain tones. 1t in
structs the delegates to the Chicago con
vention TO vote as unit for Grover Cleve
land so long Es his name is before tne con
venuon. The resolutions were unani
, mously adopted. Besides delegates from
congressional districts, delegates at larg
were elected.
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Massachusetts Republican Convention.


BosToN, April 20.-The Republican state
convention to choose four delegates and al
ternates to the national convention met at
fremont Temple, E. S. Draper temporary
chairman. In his address on taking the
chair, he spoke at some length, saying
New England manufacturers were well
satisfied with the Mckinley tariff on wool,
and in opposition 10 free silver. Commit
tees were appointed, and that OF perma-
nent organization reported the name OF
Hon. w. q. Lowering for permanent chair
man, and he was chosen.
The platform opposes free silver and
says in view Of the decline in the price OF
bullion, purchases by the treasury and the
issue of certificates thereon should be sus-
pended for time; declares any changes In
the tariff necessary from time to time
should be made by the friends of protec-
ton, not its enemies; endorses reciprocity:
favors an extension of civil service reform
the enactment Of national bankruptcy
| law; laws for rebuilding the merchant ma
rine and strengthening the navy; for the
exclusion of pauper and criminal Hmi
grants; declares the nation should care for
needy veterans, and endorses Harrison S
administration for vigor, justice, efficiency,
freedom from scandal, brilliant diplomacy,
Blaine coming in for special mention.
The platform also declares the "Repub-
licans OF Massachusetts are in full sympa
thy with every national movement fairly
within the scope of the general government
for the investigation and suppression o.
the evils of the higher tariff"
After recess, delegates to the nationa
convention were chosen. Adjourned.
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MEXICAN SILVER.
The Fall in the Price is a Serious
Injury to Business.
Foreign Merchants in Mexico are Opposing
Reciprocity with the United States-Cen-
trail Americas Peace Threatened.

CRY OF MEXICO, April 2O.-The decline
in the price of silver is working serious in
jury to business generally. The Henne-
quin planting experiments on the Pacific
coast have produced excellent results.
Foreign merchants in Mexico and Cen
tral America are carrying on an active
crusade in opposion to the proposed reci-
procity arrangement with the United
States. Senator Priete Alvarez, who for
some time has been publishing paper in
the interests of San Salvadorean govern
ment, has been dismissed from his position.
He will now publish in San Francisco Ell In.
terndciOndl, the policy of which will be in
direct opposition to San Salvadorean in.
| terests.
The conservative press asserts the policy
of the president of Guatemala is hostile tt
| Mexico because Of the unfrieudly feeling
entertained by Barrios toward this re-
public.
Despite the promises of San Salvadorear
American congress, it is asserted in well
informed circles President Ezeta vii
eventually provoke war.
The San Salvadoresn government has de
manded from Guatemala the extradition O.
General Letona, who, it is asserted, is
conspirator against the government anC
who has sought refuge in Guatemala.
Smallpox is prevalent to an alarming eX
tent in San Salvador.
President Ezeta says peace is necessar,
to the welfare of all the Central American
republics, and without it prosperity is i'm
possible,
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An AnneaI TO Irelaud,s Friends.

New YORK, April 10-The appeal of the
National Federation Of America to the
friends of home rule for Ireland, is issued.
In part it runs thus: "The Tory govern
ment, the implacable enemy Of the Irish
people, has been driven finally to Day. Ad-
vices from the other side point inevitably
10 an early dissolution Of parliament. The
general election following Immediately will
decide the home rule question for our
generation, il not forever. Friends of Ire
land in America, will you aid the Irish
people nova VIII you organize at once
aud give the necessary material sup
port without which the battle can.
not be wonl The Tory party has
arranged to contest every seat in Ire
land. to impose new burdens on our
people, knowing their poverty. Heavy
statutory fees must be deposited when
nominations are made. The necessary
funds should he in our treaSurer's hand:
before the dissolution of parliament il
order TO be available at once. The hour fol
a final effort is upon u.s."
The appeal is signed by Thomas A. EN-
met, president.
II requested that contributions be sen
to Treasurer Eugene Kelly, % Cooper
Union.
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In the Senate.

WASHINGTON, April 20.-After the usual
morning business Sherman notified the
Senate that further examination Of the
Chinese immigration question had con-
WINGED the committee on foreign relations
that the existing Chinese exclusion legisIa-
ton would not expire till 1894. Therefore
there was no pressure for immediate action
on the question. He would, however, call
il up at the convenience eff Senators who
desired to speak upon the subject. There
upon the silver resolution offered by Nor
gan was taken up. Teller proceeded to
address the Senate upon it.
Teller declared the revolt against the
Republican party in 1890 was not against
tariff legislation, but against the currency
| legislation. The great metropolitan Re-
publican journals represented the Presi-
| dent. was against the wishes of the House
and Senate on the silver question, and
standing as a safe guard for Wall street
and the money bags. The silver bill lacked
a majority in the House to-day because the
Democratic party was afraid il the Demo-
Gratis in the House put themselves on
record on the question Of free coinage, the
| stata of New York will cast It's vote for
the Republican party. He said tho banks
of New York city had organized them
selves for the purpose of defeating
silver legislation. He ventured to
/ say there was not national bank in the
United States which was not appealed to
nv the organization to contribute funds in
4 influence to defeat silver legislation. He
asked what was the policy Of the Republic
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Tho Louisiana Elections.

BATON ROUGE, April 20.-Leonard, for
governor, carried East Baton Rouge par
ish by 81 majority, and the McEnery parish
ticket was elected except one member of
the legislature. In the Sixth ward when
the voting was over the Fosterities sent in
proposition to the McEnery leaders pro-
posing to divide and count the negro vote
in the ward evenly between the two. This
proposition was refused. When the count
was finished the Foster commission
ers and clerk refused to sign
the tally sheets and abandoned
the polls. One of the Foster commission
ers at this poll was arrested to-day, and
with other commissioners required to show
cause why they did not proceed with the
count as required by law. No commits
sioners or clerk were allowed the McEnery
side in the parish
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Rothschild,s FRANKFORT Cashier Absconds.

BERLIN, April 20. = A sensation was
caused on the bourse by the report that
Herr Jaeder. chief cashier of the great
banking house of the Rothschilds at Frank
fort, is defau ter for over million marks.
Some time ago he was missing from his
post and as the time elapsed and he did not
appear, partial examination of his books
was made. This resulted in a declaration
that he had absconded. The examination
Of his books is rot yet concluded and the
exact amount of his defalcation is not
known. No denial is made, however, OF
the statement that his stealIngs reach a
million marks. 1t is said Jaeder has the
greater part of the stolen money in his pos
session and under an assumed name is en-
deavoring TO reach a foreign country, prob,
ably the United States.
Herr Jaeger's father has been head
cashier. Jaeger is married and has sew.
eral children. The long connection of hi:
father and himself with the ereas concern
had won for the younger Jaeger the re
spect and esteem OF members of the house
1t is reported he speculated on the bours,
and his ventures proved unsuccessful, ant
to this fact is attributed in great meas
ure his downfall.
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Another PeunsyIyania Mime Horror.

PoTTsvILIE, Pa, April 2O.-Another
horror was added this afternoon to the
Pennsylvania list of mine accidents by the
flooding of part CT the workings of the
Lytne Coal compauy's colliery near Miners
Vile. 1t is said tonight seven or eight
men have lost their lives, and two others
are in jeopardy. Six are Italians and the
others American. The Italians were
driving q Rangway in front of the
main slope and they and John Zerbe
and James Dolbin, who were timber
ing, were drowned. John Buggy,
and William Bell fled 10 the high part OF
the gangway, where they were imprisoned
in what is called the saddle of the vein. A
rescuing party were at once put to work
cutting passageway to where they could
be heard tapping on the coal. At IL o'clock
tonight William Bell was rescued and the
party are still locking for the other man.
The water that caused the calamity broke
| in from an old working.
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Heavy Snow in M1nmIng.

DENVER, April pa Douglas. Wyo.,
special to the Republican says severe
snow storm, which has ragged without in
tSrmission since Sunday night, has killed
hundreds of young calves and many weak
COWS and steers. The cattlemen pronounce
it the worst storm since the spring of 1885,
and it is still showing.
Colonel Van Horn, with three
companies of cavalry. is said to
have left Fort Mckinney Sunday
morning. hey are expected to reach
Douglas Friday, but the severe storm will
undoubtedly delay them. The probability
is they are about Sand creek, seventy
miles away, tonight and cannot possibly
reach Douglas before noon Saturday. They
may send courier ahead, however, and
have special train meet them at Fort
Fetterman, in which case they will reach
| Cheyenne Saturday evening. 1t is be-
/ lieved the so-called avengers have decided
to let the law take its course, and will
make no hostile demonstrations.
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ANOTHER TREMBLE.
Vaca Valley and Adjoining Sec
tionS Again Shaken.
At Winters There We're Three shocks-Fis
tures in the Ground From Which Gas
Escaped-Buildings Destroyed.

SAN Francisco, April 20.-Vaca valley
and adjoining sections, the scene of the
earthquake Monday, were again visited by
a ''tremble' last night and early this morn
ing. The shocks were less intense than
the proceeding night. A dispatch from
Winters says: There have been three
shocks OF earthquake here since the big
one of yesterday morning. In the creek,
one mile above the town, are assures from
one to six inches wide, from which gas
escaped with loud noise. The water
was thrown out of the creek on
the banks on either side TO g
distance of twenty-five feet by
the explosion. Solid banks on each side OF
the creek were broken off for distance OF
seventy-five yards and thrown into the
creek, almost filling the bed up. Not 6
house in town but is damaged, some beyond
repair.
Dispatches from Vacaville, Dixon, Ell
mira, Grass Valley and several other points
tell of recurrence of the quakes. AT one
or two points they were severe enough X
complete the destruction of some building!
partially wrecked the previous day.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-04-21
A Case of n hoIesala Poisoning.

PETALuMA, Cal, April 2O.-The town is
greatly excited over a wholesale poisoning
case. Daniel Shaw is dying, his afisnced
bride, Annie Hinkston, is very i'll. as are
also her mother, two sisters and an aunt.
Mrs Carter. All are suffering from
strychnlne poisoning, administered by an
unknown person. The poison was put
into the tea at supper last night. Mrs.
Shaw and Mrs. Hinkston are likely TO die.
Realizing his critical condition, Shaw ex-
pressed wish to be married before he
d ed, and the ceremony was performed this
afternoon.
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Bitterse.s Between the Two Factions

CHICAGO, April 20.-A Times special from
Douglass, Wyo., says: The evidence of the
bitterness of feeling between the two fac
tions of cattlemen is apparent or every
hand and public sentiment is nearly evenly
divided. Pressure is being brought to bear
by property owners to have the military in
terfere in the interest of order.
Private dispatches from Omaha today
say whenever Governor Barbour sees fit
to call for military assistance 1t will be
furnished from Fort Robinson
The Town of Glenrock is in state of
great excitement. The people are all
warm sympathizers with the rustlers and
reports are they have sworn to kill one OF
the big cattle owners or their friends that
come to town
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-04-21
A Big Judgment.

CHICAGO, April 2O.-,Judge Hutchinson
to- day entered finding against the Nelson
Morris Packing company for S54,5l5 in
favor of Pierre Hibau, the Montana cattle
man. Morris, as agent, contracted with
Bibaux for cattle on his ranch in 1890.
Blbaux claimed $50, 600 and Morris urged
the plea of recoupment alleging the plain
tiff guaranteed better cattle than he de-
livered, and claiming about $4,000 due,
The Judge cut down the plaintiffs CLAIM,
but denied the interest. A motion was
made for new trial.
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Meetlnr of the National Silver Committee.

WASHINGTON. April 2O.-A special meet
ing of the national silver committee, APP
pointed by the first national silver conven-
ton held at ST. Louis, November, 1889, is
in progress to-day in this city. The object
of the meeting Is TO consider the proprlety
of calling another national silver conven-
ton with view 10 more thorough orga1i-
cation of all who favor the restoration OF
free silver bi- metallic coinage in the United
States, the national executive committee
considering that in view OF the recent &C
tion OF Congress, an exigency has arisen
which demands immediate action.
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Conner Men i'm Conferences.

y LONDON, April Representatives of
the chief British copper companies to-day
met the American delegates who are de-
sirous of reducing the output Of the mineral.
The British members Of the conference
declined to accept the proposal made
by the Americans for a 10 per
cent. reduction, declaring such action
quite cut OF the question. They said
while they were not eager for any
reduction in the output they were not
eager to continue negotiations and asked
for further details as to the productive
capacity OF the American mines
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Arrestine Importers and Customs Employees.

New York, April 2O.-Concerning the
mysterious arrest made by government Off
Gals, it is said this is the beginning of a
series of wholesale arrests of importers and
customs employees for defrsuding the gov
eminent by undertaking imports. Some
seventy-fve persons, it is said, are impli-
Gated in the steal. and the sum thus taken
aggregates over $780, Importers, GUS
toms inspectors, weighers and assistants.
as well as some gaugers. formed ring
which appears 10 have been operating sue
cessfully number of years.
John Fortmau aud Otto NJ. Schneider
were held in bail by The United States com
missioner charged with bribing a customs
inspector Schneider is a custom house
broker, Fortman clerk of the firm. The
bride is alleged to have been for the pur
pose of securing a false register of the
weight of consignment of fire crackers.
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ATTEMPTS to Bnrn Louisville.

LOUISVILLE, April 2O.-Seven attempts
to burn this city were made last night In
side of four hours fifteen buildings were
destroyed, all incendiary, and all in the
same section. Saturday night there were
five incendiary fires in the same neighbor-
hood. Two arrests have been made One
man had cotton balls saturated with oil on
his person. The loss is light so far.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-04-21
Montana Stockmen Take Action in the Rustler


MILES CITY, Mont, April 2O.-The Stock
Growers association of Montana has taken
formal action in the rustler matter. They
passed resolutions setting forth tho depre-
dations of the rustiers and pledging its
honor and support to the stock-raisers. tc
assist them in every possible way; warning
the rustlers their work won't be tolerated
in Montana, and appointing committee tc
carry out the wishes Of the association in
every particular.
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A Partisan Anarchi,t,s Pastime.

PARIS, April 90 Great excitement was
caused on Boulevard des ltaliens to-day by
a shabbily dressed man who stopped in
front of Cafe Richie and Dombarded the
windows with stones. Anarchist outrages
came to the mind of the occupants of the
cafe and they fed in confusion. The man
was arrested after he had finished his
amusement and when questioned said he
was an Anarchist.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-04-21
Cyclone in the Trrol.

VIENNA. April 2O.-Trent, in the Tyrol,
was visited by a cyclone to-day. Six per-
sons were killed and considerable property
destroyed. The roofs Of houses were torn
of. trees uprooted, and signs, shutters,
etc, sent flying through the air. Besides
those killed large number received iniur-
les. The roof of the military barracks was
carried of. and buried two soldiers in the
debris. When found both were dead
Huge masses Of rock, loosened by the
storm. slid down the hillside and killed
four persons. Three others were badly in
iured. The greatest excitement prevailed
during the storm.
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sooners Said TO Have Been Killed.

KANSAS CITY, April 2O.-A dispatch just
received from Oklahoma city says settler
from the new reserve reports having seen
soldiers fire into a party of sooners yester-
day, killing eight of them. The settler says
this was done when the party made pre-
mature breaks over the line. The report
is believed here to be false. Captain Wood.
son, commanding the troops, is cool
headed officer and it is thought he would
never issue such an order
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Silver Purchases.

WASHINGTON. April 2O.-Offers of silver
to the treasury day amounted to GA, 600
ounces. The amount purchased was 49,
900 ounces at .S745 to $780,
1t appears the anti-silver men will make
an effort to recover the ground which the
silver men asserted they lost yesterday
through the vote in the Senate upon Kyle's
amendment to the Arizona funding sill fo9
when the bill was laid before the nodse
to-day Delegate Smith non-concurred in
the Senate amendments. The principal
one being the 'lawful money" amendment,
and asked conference. The motion WAS
carried
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-04-21
Charges Against Captain Burke and Troops

WASHINGTON, April 2O.-General Stan
ley, commanding the department of Texas,
has reported 10 General Schofeld, the
grand jury of Duval county, Texas, ignored
the charge made against United States
troops and state troops in connection with
the CARA campaign. The grand jury re-
ported they had investigated the charges
and found absolutely nothing in them.
General Stanley also forwarded copy Of
letter written to him by Captain j. S.
McNiel, OF Company E, frontier battalion,
Texas state troops, saying he personally
investigated the charges against Captain
j. G. Burks. Third cavalry, and found each
and every charge TO be false and malicious.
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Kidnappers Sentenced.

KANSAS CRY. April 2O.-Lizzie Dennis
and Malvin B. Sipoe were tried to-day in
the criminal court for participation in kid
mapping Banker Beale's two-year- old child
last winter. The woman was sentenced to
two years and Sipoe four years in the PEN
itentiary. The prisoners made full con-
fession, duplicating Robertson, a Denver
lawyer, as the instigator Of the crime. He
received the 5000 ransom money and
made aWay with the whole OF it
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Mrrdersr .Iamiann Held WithnEt Bail

QUINCY, Ill, April 2O.-Jamison, the
negro who murdered ex-Supervisor Aaron,
was held to the grand jury to-day without
bail. II is reported that vigilance COM
mittee of neighbors of the dead man has
organized and intend to come to Quincy and
lynch the prisoner. The sheriff mas taken
due precaution. There is great excitement
on the street over the report and the gen.
eral belief is there will be trouble.
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A Hurricane In Texas.

LONG VIEW, Tex. April 20.-A hurricane
struck the village Of Gladwater, twelve
miles west, this morning and demolished
everything in its path. A number OF
houses and eutbuildings were wrecked J.
M. Munger's dwelling was lifted from the
ground, carried fifty yards and then dashed
to pieces. Seven people were sitting al
the breakfast table and all were badly but
not fatally hurt. The storm also struck
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Okarche.s Ira old Growth.

OKARcHE, o. t., April 2O.-Yesterday
morning Okarche was lively depot on the
Rock Island road This morning it has
1900 inhabitants, including twenty women.
There is q grocery store and lumber yard,
both doing rushing business. About the
first men to alight were two drummers,
who went right 10 work taking orders.
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Editor Nichols and Publisher AOwbray
Arrairned.

LoSpox, April 2O.-Editor Nichols and
Publisher Mowbray of the anarchist paper
Commonwealth, were arraigned to-day on
the charge of melting to breach Of the
peace and remanded without bail. Now
bray declares he disapproved of the incen-
diary article at the time it was published.
but his objections were overruled, and
thereupon he severed mis- connection with
the payer. He appealed to the magistrate
to allow his release on bail that he might
attend MS wife's funeral. The magistrate
refused bail, but permitted Mowbray, &C
com panied by an officer, to attend the fun
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