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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-05-06
MINNESOTA.
The Republican Delegates Instructed for Har
rison--Blaine's Great Popularity.

The Republican Delegates Instructed for Har
rison-Blaine's Great Popularity
ST Paul, May 5.-The Republican state
convention for the selection Of delegates to
the national convention met here to-day
Chairman joel Heatwolf, Of the stats com
mittee, called the convention to order. He
spoke Of the coming campaign as one Ger
tain Of SUCCESS on account of the fact that
the party was perfectly united.
Senator Davis was made temporary
chairman. Mention OF the name of Blaine
caused hearty applause. after the appoint
ment Of q committee on resolutions, 8 re-
cess WAS taken Till this afternoon.
The convention reRssemhi5d at 9 o'clock
The report OF the committee was presented
and there being no contests the temporary
organization Was made permanent. Sen
ator DAVIS, on being unanimously made
permanent chairman, addressed the con-
Vention. Governor Merriam followed in a
brief speech. He referred to Senator
Davis as a presidential possibility and the
audience rose in enthusiastic Endorsement.
Congressman John Lind slRo addressed the
convention. The platform was then read
THE PLATFORM.
The platform endorses protection; re-
ciprocity; an abundant currency based on
will make towards al international agree
ment TO fix q stable ratio between the
money metals; endorses the action Of Min
nesota's Representatives in Congress in
endeavoring to secure the passage of legis-
lation TO prevent option trading: heartily
endorses the wise and stetesmanlike
administration Of President Harrison,
coupling the name of James G. Blaine with
h!s on the foreign policy.
The -en0iup VISA p-aatpl with ahaere nd
the resolutions were unanimously adopted.
An additional resolution, deprecating deal
ings in futures and options and requesting
the states Senators and Representatives
in Congress to use their best end0SYors TO
secure the passage of the Wsshburn- Hatch
anti-option bill now pending in Congress,
was offered. The resolution also endorsed
the course Of Hon. w. D. WRshburn in re-
gard to such legislation. The resolution
caused considerable excitement, but when
1t subsidized it was adopted'with cheer.
THE DELEGATES.
The following delegates were chosen to
the Minneapolis convention: Stanford
Newell. eK Gov. j. L. Pillsbury, Hon.
Frank ID. Dougherty and Hon. Frank A.
Day.
After the selection of alternates and
electors-Etlarge, 3 Resolution was unani-
mously adopted endorsing the resppoint-
mept of Robert @. Evans as national com
mitteeman from Minnesota. Evans re-
sponded appropriately. and moved it was
the sense Of the convention Senator Cush-
man w. Davis should succeed himself in
the United States Serste At this the
delegates went wild In enthusiasm. The
motion was finally adopted by a rising
vote, and three cheers for Davis. He was
visibly affected and for some little time
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Baseball.
CLEVELAND.


Cleveland, /; Washington. .. Batteries
-Cuppy, O'Connor; Gillep, MCGUIRE.
CINCINNATI.
Cincinnati, 4; Brooklyn, s. Batteries
McGill, Murphy Iuks, Tom DAILY.
PITTsBUG.
Pittsburg, 5; Philadelphia, 2. Batterie.
Baldwin, Mack; Carsey Clemens.
ST. LOUIS.
st. Louis, 4; New York, 6. Batteries
Duryea, Bird; King, Boyle.
LOUISVILLE.
Louisville, 2; Boston. 3. Batteries
Meekin, Grim; Stivetts CAMEL.
CHICAGO.
The Baltimore game was postponed; Tain.
KANSAS CITY.
Kansas City, 4; Indianapolis, 2.
OMAHA.
The st. Paul and Minneapolis games
were postponed rain.
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Arkansas ProhibItiou Convention.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, May 5.-The state
prohibition convention met here end re-
affirmed the national prohibition platform.
1t recommends equal suffrage, without re-
gard to race or color; money OF equal legal
tender value; tho restriction of immigra-
ton; against convict labor; for the ap-
pointment Of q joint committee by Congress
to investigate the whole liquor question
government control of railroads; and the
settlement of strikes by arbitration.
The convention nominated Judge ]. Nell
son for governor, leaving the other nomi-
nations in the central committee.
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pelaware Republ!can Convention.

DOVER, Del, May 5.-The Republican
state convention met tais afternoon. DR..
Hiram Burton was made temporary chair
man. After the appointment of comittees,
g recess was taken.
Tbs following delegates wers selected ::
Senator Anthony Higgins, James H. Will
son, George Il. Massey, George William
Msrshall, Frank Bacon, George F. Pierce.
They are uninstructed, but favor Har-
rison's denomination.
The Resolutions endorse Harrison and
Blaine; approve the Mckinley bill; favor
the free coinage of silver after the estab-
lishment by an international agreement of
parity Of gold and silver.
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VERMONT.
The Democrats Will Fight for Tariff Reform
The Delegates are UDinstructed-


MoNrPE1!rR, Vt, May 5.-The Demo
cratic state convention met this afternoon.
Hon. Stephen c. Shurtliff was made per-
manent chairman. A resolution calling
for the appointment of committee to in
vestigste the charges of packing the con-
vention Of 1890 was adopted after bitter
discussion. Recess.
The following ticket was nominated:
Governor, Bradley b. SmalIey; neuten-
ant-governor, George NJ. Dearborn; treas
urer, Alexander Cochran; secretary Of
state, John j. Enright; auditor, Elisha
May.
Delegates. D. Hanrshsn, John Robin
son, j. Henry jackson, H. L. Folsom.
The resolutions express determination
to reuew the efforts for tariff reform; in
sist American manufacturers must have
free raw material; condemn the present
tariff law; say nothing can justify the
conversion into money OF more silver than
is required for circulation, as free coinage
is forcing the people to buy what they
don't want at fixed price much above the
market value. Cleveland's admins tration
approved, but the delegates to Chicago
are not pledged to any candidate.
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Rhode Island RepuhIlcans.

providence, R. /, May 5.-The Repub-
licsn state convention met this afternoon.
Benjamin M. Ellsworth, temporary chair
man, declared Rhode Island would be Re-
publican in November. The temporary or
ganization was made permanent After
electing delegates to Minneapolis the con-
Yention adjourned.
No platform was adopted by the conven-
tioD, the resolutions Of the recent state
convention being taken as the sen timent
Of the party.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-05-06

ATTEMPTED BURGLARY THIS MORNING.
At an early hour this morning two bur-
glars were discovered trying to effect an
entrance to the Silver Dollar saloon on
Main street. The landlord was on the
premises and arming himself with six
shooter went after the toughs. He fred
two shots but did not hit either of them
and they escaped safe and sound.
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Chickss.w Nation Nominations.

T1sHIMINeo, L T., May 5.-Robert Harris
has been nominated as governor of the
Chickssaw nation; William, Rerup for at
torney general Harris represents the
Boyd administration, now in power. He is
q half breed and his nomination does not
meet favor With the fun bloods. Harris
will be opposed by Jones Wolf, distin-
Ppished full blood ChickasaW
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Granite Cutters on Strike.
BARRE, Vt, May ga thousand granite
cutters struck this morning.
WITHIN CLOSED DOORS.

The American Natural Gas Company Held an
Important Meeting.
Fifteen stockholders Of the American
Natural Gas company met in the Office of
their solicitor, @. w. Hall, yesterday after
noon.
Business Of the utmost Importance to the
stockholders and the city was considered,
but it was voted to make tbs proceedings a
dead secret.
When approached by HERALD scrlbe
the stockholders were mum and glum, and
while the resolution of secrecy closed their
mouths 1t did not keep their crestfallen
chins from finding their vests.
What ID the nsw phase in the affairs OF
the company could not be learned.
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Lincnln Nnt a Candidnta.

NEW YORK, May 5.-Charles Emory
Smith, minister to Russia, has arrived
here. He stopped at London and had a
long talk with Minister Robert T. Lincol n
He says Lincoln will not be candidate for
the presidency, believing Harrison will be
the candidate.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-05-06
\ AMERICANIZED
M ENCYCLOPEDIA
BRITANNICA


is TIE MRRY THING YOU NEED.
Why Aenzd Encyclopedia Bnnica5 Because that's just exactly
revised amended for American
tell about Grant and Sherman and
HARRISON don't you? Well the
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the Britannica compiled fifteen and
gives biographies persons living that time Maybe
edition contains hundreds bio
garhie specially its including prominent
or n world
about American State than about
county the Encyclopedias Bta1nic
Because
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especially American homes Seer
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AMERICAN TRopTING ASSOCIATION
j. B. Rainier, of Payson, Utah. Must Return
lily Lemons Unlawful Winnings.

CHICAGO, May 5.-The final session of
the board of appeals OF the American Trot-
ing association was held TODAY. The
noted Nelson case was settled. Nelson's
application for reinstatement being denied
a large number Of minor cases were dis
posed of.
In the cases of the American Trotting
association VS.. j. B. Rainier of Payson.
Utah, and F. A. Smith, of Helena, Mont,
with the bay horse Hy Lemon, for fraudu-
lent entry and performance st ST. Angelo.
Tex, and demand for the return of unlaw-
full winnings, the evidence was to
the effect the entry was made
by f. A. Smith, of Helena, Mont,
and was on conditions. The race
was misrepresented by him to ]. b.
Rainier, who drove the horse ny Lemon.
Ordered that r. A. Smith, OF Helen q, Mont,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-05-06
st. Miehaers Church Damaged by Fire.

New YORK, May 5.-St Michaeps Roman
Catholic church was badly damaged by fire
this morning. The total loss is estimated
at $4,000. Fourteen hundred children
were in the parochial school adjoining the
church, but they marched out in safety and
there was no panic.
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could not recover himself 10 return thanks,
which he did briefly. After a speech by
William Henry Eustis the convention ad-
iourned
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Lancaster Gotten Trade Lockout Settled
LONDON, May 5.-The lockout on the
Lancaster cotton trade is settled, both mas
ters and workingmeD having agreed TO re-
sumo operations Monday.
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be fined 500 and suspended until paid, and
that J. B. Rainier and his horse be sus-
pended until his unlawful winnings of
Sl20 are returned
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sas City, Kan. was made permanent chair
THE PLATFORM.


man.
THE PLATFORM.
Tn platform favors such legislation by
Congress as will enable the people of west
eln Kansas, by scientific methods. 10 sub
lect that portion of the state to the profit
able production of agricultural products;
demands the amendment of the interstate
commerce law to make it effective in pre-
venting DETERMINATIONS: urges the passage
OF such laws as will increase the coinage
OF silver, looking to the free coinRge Of the
production Of our own mines as soon as it
can be done without injury TO the business
Interests OF the country; approves the
efforts of the present administration seek
ing the cooperation of the nations of the
world il bringing silver TO parity with
gold; heartily endorses Harrison's admin
the Mckinley tariff and reciprocity, and
praises Secretary Blaine's standardization
of the state department.
TEE NoMINATIoNs.
Elk Governor Anthony was nominated
for Congressman at-large. Ex-senator In
gals was nominated IS delegate-at-lRrge
TO the national convention. and at the men
tion Of Ingalls, name the convention went
wild. His nomination was finally made by
reclamation.
The other delegates are: c. G. James
(colored), Calvin Wood, l.. A. Bigger, Ed
Z. Little and A. H. Ellis.
A resolution was adopted instructing the
delegates to the Minneapolis convention
not to vote for any man for national COM
mitteeman who now holds q federal posi-
ton. Adjourned
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ATTENTION
80. ..-s-.

The big tariff supplement in
THE SUNDAY HERALD of April
II, and THE SEMI WEEKLY
HERALD of April 20, containing
articles on the burning guess
lions OF the day, by Congress-
man Warner, Of New York, can
be had
IN ANY QUANTITIES At ONE DOLLAR
PER HUNDRED,
Postage paid by us. Distribute
them through your clubs.
The Herald.
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New Articles on American Subjects,

;. New Maps, New Biographies,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-06
A WHOLE BLOCK BURNED
New York Lighted Up by an Early
Morning Blaze.
ATTRIBUTED TO STRIKERS.
Hut the Cause Of the Fire is Now Admit
ted to be Unknown-Many Buildings
Quilted and tho Damage Placed st
$4,000.
ESPECIAL TO THE NKxsl

NEW YORK. May 6.-The whole block
of buildings bounded by First avenue and
the East River, between Forty-hfth and
Forty-sixth streets and occupied by
Schwartz. Child e. Seilzberger. meat
dealers, was destroyed bv fire this morn
ing.
The flames broke out at 2:90 and ragged
until o'clock. The block consists of q
series of buildings separated by retaining
walls four stories high. The fire broke
out in the tallow house located In the
building facing the river and used for fat
rendering purposes. A cooper shop ad-
Joins on the Forty-sixth street side.
The flames spread with alarming
rapidity and were soon beyond the control
OF the firemen. Water was thrown on
the burning building from dozen lines
OF hose and the tower, but could not stay
their progress. When the fire WAS finally
under control the entire block had been
gutted and damage exceeding $4,000
caused. The origin Is unknown.
At first the fire was attributed to a
number of workmen who struck yester-
day afternoon and caused so much trou-
BILE In the vicinity of the factory that the
police were summoned.
Thomas Haumkan Of 800 Third avenue,
of Hook and Ladder Co. No. 2, was
struck by falling window and his right
leg was broken. He was taken to st.
Luke's Hospital.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-06
A PISTOL AND KNIFE.
Those Were the weapons Used In Two |
Assaults Last Night.

Those Were the weapons Used In Two
Assaults Last Night.
Michael McKenna appeared before
Judge Cooke this morning charged with
an assault on Peter and Thomas Hanley.
pleaded not guilty and was held in $500
surety for trial May 10.
Mckenney boards with his brorher-in-
law Thomas Healey at Ill Sherburne
street, and last evening, became involved
in a row with Peter and Thomas Healey
who, it is claimed, made an assault on
McKenney. McKenney got away from
the men and passed into an adjoining
room and gained possession Of revolver
belonging to one of the boarders.
Coming out he raised the weapon and
scalp of Peter Heaiey. inficting slight
scalp wound. The police were notified
and Mckenney was arrested and locked
up in Station 5. Healey received medical
attendance, but his wound was found to
De very slight.
Soon after o'clock last evening two
men, John O'Rourke and David Byron,
became involved in row on Chester ave-
hue and during the scuffle it is alleged
that Byron drew knife and stabbed
O'Rourke In the left side just above the
hip.
After a search of considerable duration
the assaulted party was found but posi-
lively refused to prosecute Byron and the
case was abandoned. DIR. Carpenter at
tended O'Rouke and found that the cut
was not serious.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-06
FRIENDS MAY MEETING
Yesterday Was Their Day at East
Greenwich.
BROAD BRlMS AND BoNNETs.
Hosts OF Them in Town-Business Trans
acted by the Divided Asssmbiies-Ths
Question OF Congregational singing-A
Lunch Follows Business.
ESPECIAL TO THE yywsl


EAST GREENWICH May 6.-One day in
each year is given up to the members OF
the Society of Friends, and that day in
1892 was yesterday. The occasion is the
holding of their quarterly meeting here.
The meeting really begins the night pre-
vious, but that session is devoted to Sum
day schools. On these occasions the
FRIENDS gather from all parts Of the
State.
The Fall River boat arrived this MORN
ing at half past o o'clock, and had large
party on board. The hour of service w as
10 o'clock, and at that time the modest
Westinghouse on the hill was well filed.
The principal addresses were delivered
by Evi Sharpless OF Stewart, Iowa, and
Charles G. Varney Of the Friends School,
Providence.
A recess and lunch followed this SER
vice. At the afternoon service little out
side of routine business was transacted.
Two business meetings are held, one by
men and the other by women They are
held simultaneously in portions Of the
building, separated by sliding parti-
tion. Much of the business was of q
character that required concurrent ac-
tion of both bodies and this required fire.
quent communication through the clerks
of the different assemblies.
The matter OF congregational singing
was discussed at considerable LENGTH
almost entirely adversely, and It Is evil
dent that IL the young people persist in
discarding the early practices of the
society in this regard, it will create dis
cord among these peace-lovinR people.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-06
Newport.


IC Is with good deal of satisfac tion
that Newporters learn definite tidings Of
the naval program for the months of Sep
tember aud October, when the North
Atlantic Squadron will rendezvous here.
The entire lot of new cruisers will come:
in the feet will be the Philadelphia, At
lantic. Newark, Chicago, Miantonomoh,
KearsaRe, Vesuvius, Concord, with the
torpedo boats Cushing, Vesuvius and
The War college will be in full blast
with Capt. Mahon In charge and a regular
routine of studies so that the officers Of
the fleet will be able to attend the classes
and then carry out in practical effect
what they have learned in theory.
The Newport Liederkranze held its an
nual meeting and election of officers last
night. After the business meeting there
was u social session with supper served by
Matron koehue.
The news Of the election of Col Frank
G.. Harris to represent Newport at the
National Republican Convention, was
well received here and on his return he re-
ceived many congratulations. The
colonel is hustler and has done more for
his party than any man in Newport.
lone Of the Finest" billed to appear at
the Opera House last night, failed TO
materialize and ticket holders had their
money returned.
In experimenting in Mackerel Cove
yesterday the Hotchkiss Company lost a
Howell torpedo, but recovered 1t to-day
with the aid OF government divers.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-06
LEGISLATORS ARBOR DAY.
Members Of the General Assembly
and State officials Take a Sail,

The steamer New Hampshire left its
dock at Fox Point this forenoon with .
distinguished body Of Rhode Islands rep
resentative men on board. When the in
vitation was extended to the Senr.e
1t was accepted with great cordiality
and large portion of the members are
enjoying the holiday. The house Of Rep
resentatiyes was largely represented, also,
and His Excellency Gov. Ladd, Secretary
of State Utter and other State officials
were among those who took days rec
reation and Joined the party on the new
steamer.
There were also a number OF prominent
citizens and city officials aboard, and the
day was spent in decidedly pleasant man.
ner.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-06
IscONsIN REPUBLICANs.

Their state Convention Held ut Milwaukee
Yesterday.
MILWAUKEE, Wis, May 6.-Three hum
dred and sixty delegates and hundreds OF
party enthusiasts assembled here yester-
day for the Wisconsin Republican state
convention. Ogden Fl. Fethers was made
temporary chairman and soon had the
convention cheering heartily when he
mentioned Gas every inch man and our
model president, Ben. Harrison"
A moment later the orator impressively
began to apostrophixe "that foremost
man in the world to whom goes out now
as always the great heart OF the Republi-
can party, ]. u. Blaine" Instantly, as
the last word fell from the speakers lips,
the hall resounded with vociferous cheer
ing which was continued for nearly two
minutes.
"That is name to conjure WITH" said
the speaker, "and not later than 1893, no
power short of the grave shall rob the
and elect ]. G. Blaine President of the
United States" The din Of appreciation
seemed to carry the delegates into the
air, so many had jumped on chairs and
were waving hats, umbrellas and hand
kerchiefs.
Inc PLATFORM strongly endorses the al
ministration OF President Harrison as
efficient, patriotic and exceptionally free
from scandal and wastefulness. IL has
conducted our foreign relations with SUI
pcrb tact and dignity, and advanced the
standard of American diplomacy and
compelled the respect and admiration Of
the worlds
The platform then endorses the tariff
legislation Of the 61st Congress, denounc-
es the "narrow parsimony" OF the pres
ent Democratic congress a. "miscalled
economy" II 10 unalterably opposed TO
the free snd unlimited coinage OF silver.
The movement for an international silver
conference 10 commended, and q modifi-
cation Of the silver act OF 1890 TO enable
the President to regulate silver purchases
is recommended.
No mention IN made OF instructions to
delegates to vote for Harrison's renomi-
nation.
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PATRICK SULLIVAN is DEAD.

He Made No Confession ~ Regards the
Cronin Murder.
CHICAGO, May 6.-Patrick Sullivan, the
iceman whose business card lured DR..
Cronin to his death, died last night in the
penitentiarv at Joliet Further than his
admission some time ago to an officer of
the prison that he had maintained silence
because confession would implicate a
man Of large family in Chicago whose
name has never been brought out in con-
nection with DR.. Cronin's assassination.
Sullivan has never said word about the
case since he was sent to Joliet more than
two years ago. w. j. Hines, one of the
attorneys of the State at the time of the
trial, has coIroborated Sullivan's asser-
tion that man not heretofore In the mat
ter is under surveillance by the police and
may be arrested.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1892-05-06
"A SILLY STUDENT.

william Blcyer Challenges His Teacher
to u Duel.
ST, Louis, Mo-, May 6-William Bleyer
a student of the Manual Training school,
has challenged his teacher, Prof. Krall. to
fight a duel. Prof. Krall was angry at
first, but finally cooled down and instead
of accepting the challenge he read it be-
a lecture.
The trouble was over Bleyer's miscon-
duct on Wednesday. Prof. Krall ordered
him out of the classroom aud when
Bleyer hesitated about going, Prof. Krall
threatened to eject him. Bleyer was furi-
Gus at this humiliation. He has been
suspended.