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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-06
IMPORTANT DECISION.
The Lake Front Case in Chicago Decided in
Favor of the City.


Favor of the City.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-The United States
Supreme court today affirmed the iudg-
ment of the United States circuit court in
the well known Chicago Lake Front cases.
The lower court decided in favor of the
city, holding the Illinois Central did not
own riparian rights and could not use the
submerged lands along the lake front, ad-
joining its right of way for wharves, piers,
etc. The controversy has been going on
for many years and involves property al
ready worth millions of dollars and wharf
ing privileges which are beyond estimates.
The case arose over rival claim of the
Illinois Central and the state of Illinois,
the city of Chicago and the United States
to titles TO the submerged lands along TWO
miles OF the lake shore opposite the bust
ness heart of Chicago, where the govern
ment has spent large sums in the construc-
ton OF the haroor. The claim of the rail-
road arose from an act of the state legisla-
ture IN 1869, granting the railroad right Of
way over these submerged lands &c it's
depot. Under this the road claimed the
title
Justice Harlan, of the circuit court, from
where the Judgment of the road was ap-
pealed, confirmed the title Of the company
10 lands occupied and reclaimed, but denied
the right of the submerged lands in front
OF its right of way. The supreme court
modifies this decision, and ordering an in
vestigation as to certain piers which the
road has built, to determine whether they
are in navigable water. Il finds title to
these lands in the state OF Illinois. The
opinion is concurred in by justices Field,
Harlan, Lamar, Brewer; Justices Brown,
Gray and Shiras dissented. Chief Justice
Fuller and Justice BlaRch Ford did not
take part, being interested in the decision
The opinion Of Justice Field on this case
is one of great Importance aside even FROM
the great value of the property in coutro-
versy. To considerable extent it lays down
new laws The controlling spirit Of the
decision is the sovereignty OF the people
ever even their own legislatures. The
opinion was very long and elaborate. The
effect OF the decision is more against the
railway company than the decision OF JUS
tice Harlan and Judge BIodgett in the cir
cult court for it makes possible a loss by
the company of some pier property it now
occupies.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-06
GUULD'S FUNERAL.
Services Over the Remains or the Dead MIL
ionairs Held Yesterday

Services Over the Remains OF the Dead MIL
ionairs Held Yesterday
New York, Dec 5.-Funeral services
over the remains of Jay Gould were held
at o'clock this afternoon at mis- late res
idence. Members of the family, intimate
friends and officers of the great corpora
tions with which Gould was connected
were present The officiating clergyman
was DR.. john r. Paxton of the West Pres.
byterian church. The services began wi5h
the anthem blessed are the Dead Who
Die in tho Lord" Rev DR.. Terrysa of
the South Reformed church, delivered the
invocation. A portion of the Episcopal
service for the dead, including the Goth
pslam, was then read, followed by the
hymn, LEAD, Kindly Light" The burial
service was then concluded and the 18th
chapter OF Corinthians read. Chancellor
McCracken of the University of New
York, delivered 8 prayer. and the choir
sang Nearer, My God, TO Thee.n Serv-
ices closed with a henediction by Rev Dr.
Psxton. The family then viewed the re-
mains.
: The body win be taken at noon tomorrow
to Lakeview plat In Woodiawn cemetery,
where it will be placed in the Gould maui
solemn beside the body OF mis- wife.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-06
HOUSE.

a beautiful crisp winter dey ushered In
the second session Of the Fifsy-second Con-
gress. The galleries were well filed long
before the hour of assembling. The scene
on the floor was lively one. There were
mingled condolences and congratulations
among the members. Democrats gathered
on their side of the house aud INDUCED in
love feast. Handsome floral tributes
adorned many desks. Mr.. Springer OF
Illinois was the center Of attraction on that
side.
As the hands of the clock pointed to the
hour Of II, Speaker Crisp assumed the
speakers chair and raped for order. when
blind Chaplain MiI0nrn delivered q brief
snd impressive prayer. The roll call
showed 224 members present. A commit
tee was appointed 20 Join ike COMMITTEES
Of the Senate to notify the president that
the House was in session and ready 10 hear
sny communication that he was prepared
TO make.
The following members elected to fill
vacancies were sworn in McLorin Of the
Sixth Carolina, kldore of the Third Cali
fornia. Ohlinger OF the Sixteenth Ohio,
Brown of the First Maryland, Sips Of the
Twenty-fourth Pennsylvania. The daily
hour of meeting was fixed at noon.
Hooker of Mississippi introduced bill to
change the time of the meeting of Con-
gress to the first Monday in March after
election, which was referred. A recess
was then taken for a half hour.
On rsassembling the committee an
nounced that the president would COM
municate with the House tomorrow. Tne
death of Representative e. .. Mcdonald Of
New Jersey was announced, aud, as a
mark Of respect, the House adjourned.
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INVADED A RESOLUTION.
The state Department Derelict in Its Duty
to Congress.


to Congress.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-Au interesting
document on the subject of war vessels on
the lakes viii be sent to the Senate by the
state department during the week. The
information was asked for by resolution
passed in the early part Of last session, and
considerable surprise was expressed that
a reply was lot received before Congress
adjourned. The object of the resolution
was to make the state department show
cause why the act passed in 1885, requiring
notice to be given to Great Britain of the
desire of the United States TO abrogate the
treaty regarding the number OF vessels to
be kept on the lake had not been carried
cut. The reply OF the department will be
a basis for congressional legislation. look
ing to a modification of the treaty which
will admit Of the construction Of war YES
sells by firms on the lakss.
The state department has been accused
Of evading the joint resolution calling for
an abrogation Of the treaty. There are
some people who think the treaty has bsen
abrogated There is no doubt such a rese-
luton passed, and it is on record that notice
was given Great Britain, in accordance
Herewith of the intention of this govern
ment TO abrogate the treaty. What followed
is 8 mystery outside Of the diplomatic
world. 1t is understood the statement will
show that notice was issued under the act
and Withdrawn within q few days after
being issued, and that for reasons then ex-
listing both countries agreed to consider the
treaty still in force. 1t will be further
shown that the treaty is SO regarded to the
present day by both governments, notWith-
standing the act Of 1866.
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"SAM'L OF POSEN."
What the Defense viii Prove in
the Curtis Case.
The Defendant Put upon the Stand When He
Tells His Story of the
Murder.

SAN FRANCIsco, Dec. 5-Attorney
George a. Knlght, in addressing the jury
in the Curtis case today, outlined what the
defense would attempt to prove, and said
it would be shown that much of the testi-
mcny of the prosecution is absolutely false.
Concerning John Cam, of Humboldt
county, who testified to seeing the shooting
OF Officer Grant. counsel said: 1--WE will
show that witness Cam could not have
stood where he says he did On that night,
or he would have been seen by Others" He
also challenged other statements made by
the witness and said that he would prove
that Cam was not at the battle of Gettys-
burg, as no swore he was, nor was he a
member Of the Thirreth Missouri regi-
ment
M. B. Curtis, defendant in the case,
then took the stand in his own behalf. He
said he had been an actor since he was II
years old. He related mis- story just as he
did on his first trial, and accounted for his
whereabouts on the night of the homicide
up to the time of the shooting. He went
TO the Grand opera house to meet Mrs.
Curtis, but the performance was over and
he started for the Tivoli theatre bar room
He met q man near Fifth aud Mission
streets, who asked him for light The
favor was granted, and then the man said
he knew Curtis at Atlanta and mad set
stage for him. Curtis found it was too
late to go to the Tivoli, and started for
Howard street car. He said ''good night"
TO the stranger and got about half block
down Sixth street when he become i'm
pressed with the idea that some one was
following him. He half turued around
when suddenly he was struck by some
blunt weapon and in g half dazed condition
fell to the sidewalk. His assaiiant jumped
upon him, and g struggle of a minute or
SO ensued. The next thing l knew, said
Curtis was that was ierked upon my feet,
and placed under arrest and a pair Of nip-
pers snapped over my right wrist. 1 pro-
tested had been assaulted by the other
man, whom the officer had also arrested.
Curtis then related the course taken
towards the police station end how he sud
denly heard shot fired near his head. He
was terribly frightened, aud fed The eff
fects of the fright and blow on his
head affected him SO seriously he
had no clear recollection of any
thing that occurred until three or four
hours after the shooting. Curtis denied
that he had ever seen black handled pistol
claimed to have been found in the street
near the scene of the homicide. He claimed
that he has to this day suffered pain in the
back Of his head due to a blow he received
that night. When arrested he was black and
blue all over his body Two hundred and
forty dollars WAS on his person when he
was knocked down. He has never seen
the money since. He did not know that he
had been robbed until all the money
returned to him by tbs polics was IS cents.
had the money, but his attorney discovered
that the police did not have il
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CONGRESS BEGINS.
The Short Session Commenced al
Noon Yesterday.
An Adjournment Taken Till To-day, When tht
Presidents Message VIII be Sent in
Opening Scenes.

WAsHINeToN, Dec. 5.-Thers were the
usual scenes at the opening of the Senate.
Floral tributes on the desks of senator's
were about evenly divided between Demo
Gratis and Republicans and moro profuse
than ever before. The attendance was
large, numbering about seventy. Vice
President Morton called the Senate to
order at noou The credentials OF Mr..
Proctor, of Vermont, to fill Edmunds IN
expired term, and for the new term from
March wers presented and he took the
oath OF Office.
A committee was appointed to wait on
tina president to notify him that the Senate
was ready to receive any communication
which he might have TO make, and then
took recess till pm.
Senator Chandler has prepared for IL
PRODUCTION probably today. bill suspend
ing immigration, except from North and
South America, for one year after March l.
On reassembling the committee reported
that the president had no communication
to make at present and the Senate ad-
journed for the day.
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sATOLLrs REPLY.
He Answers Dispatch seat from Baltimore
Regarding ais Mission.

WAsHINaroN, Dec. B.-Monsegnor Satolli,
apostolic delegate, has dictated the folio W
ing in reply to the Baltimore dispAtch. say
Ing he has been appointed to settle all dif-
ferences between bishops and priests In
this country; ''The report is not exact. It
is true that by letters dated from the be-
ginning of last month"; have received
authority to examine ana decide without
appeal controversies arising between the
bishops and priests, etc. In the United
States. 1t is absurd to ascribe to me the
place and authority of the pope in the
American church. AS TO Cardinal Glib
bons, for whom the apostolic delegate on
terrains high veneration and especial af-
fecnon. ne preserves all the dignity and au-
thority which belongs to his Office. There
is 10 reason for surprise IN this case SO the
pope is accustomed to send delegates from
time to tins to various countries on similar
missions with similar powers"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-06
CLEVELAND AT HOME
The President-elect Returns from
His Hunting Trip.
A RECEPTION AT EDGMERE.
The Summons Served Upon Him While In
Virginia Included Ex-secretazy Bayard.
L. j. Phelps and Others.
RECEPTION AT EDGMERE.

NEW YoRK, Dec Especial 1-Presi-
dent-elect Cleveland arrived here this
morning and proceeded ct once to his homo
in West Fifty-seventh street. During mis-
hunting trip on Hog island, Virginia, be
was summoned to appear in the chancery
court Of Richmond today to answer a bill
OF complaint filed against him and others
by Willie B. Smith, young lawyer OF
Richmond, Va The summons was served
upon him by Sheriff Samuel Jarvis Of
Northampton county.
The suit was instituted year ago last
May by Smith. He claims 50, 600 damages
for alleged breach of contract for his pro-
fessional services in the matter Of the set
Element Of the public debt of Virginia. MIR.
Cleveland was chairman OF the advisory
committee, and among his associates wers
ex- Secretary Bsyard, sx-AIinister E. J.
Phelps and others. All of these are made
defendants in the suit, as are also all the
members Of the Olcott committee,
che council OF foreign bondhoiders
and James NJ. Mason OF West
Virginia, who, while not a men,
Der Of any Of the committees, had a part in
the debt negotiations, which finally resulted
in an agreement between the Virginia debt
commission and the Olcott committee, the
plan being approved by the advisory COM
mittee and accepted by the bondholders.
The suit had almost been lest sight of BY
the pubic. but Mr.. Smith had not forgotten
it. He had been watching for some Of the
defendants to come into the state so as to
serve them with summons, and Mr. Cleve-
lands advent On his hunting trip was his
first opportunity, hence he went to the
CLERK of the chancery court and asked him
to send to the sheriff Of Northampton
county summons for Mr.. Cleveland. This
the clerk did, and to make sure Of prompt
execution Of the papers, Mr.. Smith en-
closed the sheriff's fee in the letter. When
Sheriff Davis got the papers he was some
what sstonishsd, and teiegrsphed to Clerk
Goddin to know if he meant the summons
for the next president. The clerk replied
in the affirmative and the papers were
served as heretofore announced.
That Mr.. Cleveland's vacation was q
pleasant one Is shown by his looks, in that
he is a picture Of health. He had scarcely
finished breakfast when Mrs. Cleveland
arrived and demanded that he return with
her TO Lakewood by first train, insisting
that Office hunters and al other matters
could and must wait until domestic affairs
Of far more Importance were attended to.
OF course the ex-president went. On ar
rival there they at once went TO Edgemsre.
After dinner the Lakewood band accom-
panlad bg about three hundred citizens
arrived and Mrs. Cleveland and baby
Ruth, whom he introduced to the assem-
blEge, were responded to with cheers. Mr.
Cleveland made brief speech and shook
the hands OF all present.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-06

OAKLAND, Cal. Dec. Especial. Tho
Gray case, rivaling in many respects the
famous Mutt trial which took place in
Pennsylvania some years ago, will be
called in the criminal court of this city to-
morrow. George Gray is charged with the
attempted murder of Secretary Bennett OF
the State Society for the Prevention of
Vice, because the latter ruined his
daughter. At the trial Mayor Chapman,
Benefits attorney, proposes to refer to
the famous Howell case as well as to the
Mutt trial to secure the conviction OF Gray.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-06
ELECTRIC LIGHTS.

The Worlds Fair Contracts the Plum Electric
Companies are Fighting For.
NEW YORK, Dec. Especial. 1.-The tive
great electric light companies Of the
country are after the contracts for the
lighting OF the Worlds fair. AS this
amounts to 81, 500, 600 it is a plum worth
fighting for Tomorrow Judge Lscombe
will decide finally upon the question Of
permanently enioining the Sawyer Man
Light company from the further use Of
many of It's most important patents. The
temporary Injunction granted TO the Edison
Light company on Nov. 10 Or the condition
that all parties would De ready for the
inal hearing tomorrow; 50 decision is
generally looked for.
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ORDER IN SAMOA.

England, Germany znd the United States
viii Restore It,
WASHINGTON, Dec Enquiry at the de-
partment Of state has confirmed the cable
gram from London TO the effect that the
governments OF England, Germany and
the United States have agreed to commence
common action to restore order in Samoa.
1t is further learned that ship had been
sent by the three nations to preserve order
in Samoa and the agreement Is that each
government shall keep one or more ships
there all the time for that purpose. The
United States steamer Alliance is now on
the way there, having left San Francisco
for Samoa sometime ago.
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.That Garmnn NeandaI.

BERLIN, Dec. 5.-Decunents in the Rec
tor. Ahlwardt case were read in camera as
il was feared the public lacking technical
knowledge might exagger&te tue import
ance of the affair. The story most gener-
ally credited is that prominent officer
heavily indebted to and hard pressed by
Jews sent a document. on which the
charges are based. to Ahlwardt and then
committed suicide. Secret documents
show that $50 out Of $50 rifles tested for the
Landwehr at Vessel required repairs
Colonel Brakil, in his report, declared that
the defects do not prove that the rifles are
unserviceable as the slightest mistake in
manufacture involves repairs.
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Pierce eains = TemUorary victory.

SALEM. Or, Dec. Sin the state circuit
court today Judge Burnett rendered de-
oision sustaining the demurrer to the writ
OF mandamus tiled by Miller, Republican
candidate Tor presidential elecsor, TO COM
pel the secretary Of state not 70 count the
votes cast for Pierce (PopulstDemocxas
elector) in counties where his name ap-
peared twice on the ballot This is tenn
Dorary victory for Pierce. Notice OF an
appeal to the supreme court has been
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-06
Austrian Vice. Consul In Court.

New YORK, Dec. Especial. Otto P.
e. Eberhsrd, the Austrian vice consul
here. will appear before Police Justice
Tighe in Brooklyn tomorrow to answer to
a charge of assault. 1t is doubtful if the
case will be pressed, as the friends of the
vlce-consuI have already pacihed Mr.
George Edgeworth, the victim of Mr..
Eberhard's anger.
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OsB0RNE'S FIGHT.

The Official CONT VIII Be Made Today
When Treble Ia Expected.
CHEYENNE, Wy, Dec. Especial. j
The gubernatorial struggle shows no indi-
cation of relaxation. Today was the day
appointed for the Official canvass OF the
vote, but the secretary OF states Office
was kept locked and guarded all day so no
canvass could be made. Tonight the Con
verse county returns came il, and the
official count viii occur tomorrow, when
trouble may ensue at any time.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1892-12-06
BITTER ELECTION CONTEST.
New Jersey City Election Promises to Be a
Red bot One.

A New Jersey City Election Promises to Be
Red BOT 0ne.
PLAIEF1ELD, N. J.. Dec. Especial +
The most bitterly contested election which
this city has ever known occurs tomorrow,
and the interesting feature OF it is the fsSs
that she fight is altogether between the
Republicans AID the Prohibisionists, the
Democrats having refused to make nomi-
nation. Alexander Gilbert, the cashier of
one of New YerB's largest banks. is ths
present mayor, and the Prohibitionists
have nominated Mr.. A. Burger. The light
TOR city Judge is IS bitter as that for
mayor, and it is doubtful if tOdaY's charter
election will pass OF without some serious
trouble,
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The Mexican Congress.

CRY OF mexico, Dec. 5.-The Insurance
law mas been approved by the deputies and
has gone to the SENATE The duty on breed
ing cattle, sheep and horses used in In
proving stock will be reduced or abolished.
Deputies are discussing bill to rescind
contracts with lesssas OF the mints, so that
the government may do it's OWE coming.
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To Pay tho Deficiency.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 5.-A bill providing
for the issue Of $4,000. 1000 bonds redeem
able in coin at the option of the United
States after ten years, was introduced in
the House today. Proceeds to be applied
to payment of deficiency in the United
States treasury. The bill was introduced
by Representative zimmerman Of Pennsyl-
vania, aud referred to the ways and means
ooy1a rsfffoo
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The Press Report.

CHEYENNE, Wy. Dec. 5.-Wyomiug still
has the remarkable spectacle Of two alleged
governors. Governor-eloct Osborne and a
party OF friends called at the capitol this
morning and announced that they wanted
to canvass the votes Acting-Gover1or
Barber refused to have the VOte canVasssd
or to let Osborne be present when the can
vass takes place. 1t begins to look 50
though trouble might come at any moment.
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Tha Eran ch Cabinet Pcmed.

PARIS, Dec. 5.-Ribot has informed Pres
ideut Carnot that he has succeeded in form
ing the cabinet, which is reproduction Of
the Loubet cabinet, except that Bourgeois,
formerly minister of public instruction and
arts. viii secceed Picard as minister of
justice. DuPuy viii be minister Of public
instruction.
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Lauds Of the Turtle HountaiD Indians.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5.-The agreement
made by the commission with the Turtle
Mountain Indians was presented to the
secretary of the interior today. The In
dams agree 10 cede their interest in all
lands except two townships now occupied
by the band, the price agreed UPON, 81, &c.,
700, to be paid under the direction of and
at the times stated by the secretary Of the
interior.
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Another Check Accounted For.

PARIS, Dec. 5.-Aocording to a morning
paper, Dugue member of the chamber of
deputies, admits that he received one of
the Theirs checks for $4,000 francs, this
being his share, due from Baron Reinaoh,
in guarantee syndicate in which Dugue,
who incurred certain risks was entitled to
compensation if the operation of the syndi-
cate was successful,
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Maasachnset.g oiIY Elaetiona.

BosTox, Mass, Dee. 5.-ISpeciaL. City
elections win occur throughout the state
tomorrow, and deep interest is taken
particularly where excise questions are up
for decision. Boston Democrats are vot-
ing for tas present mayor. Mr.. Matthews.
and the Republicans have put in nomiEa-
ton Ex- Alderman Homer Rogers Mayor
Matthew's seems fairly certain Of re-elec
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A New Canadian Cabinet Position.

TORONTO, Dec. Sit is announced from
Ottawa that the proclamation Of the COVER
nor-genersl today will put in force the act
of 1887, providing for the creation Of de-
partment of trade and commerce, with 8
minister at its head and controller OF Gus
toms and controller of inland revenue to
preside over these departments respec-