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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-09-15
THE FEDERAL ELECTION LAWS.
1t Is Alleged That Their Day of Useful
ness Has Passed.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 14.-The majority
report of the committee on the bill re-
pealing the federal election laws declares
the purpose and object for which these
laws were passed have long since passed
away. Surely no officer of the army or
navy should be left to determine when it
is necessary to bring troops to the polls
and the constitution has implicitly pro-
hibited it. With reference TO those laws
relating to the appointment, duties and
composition OF supervisors of election
and deputy marshals, the report goes
into the constitutionality of the laws
which were passed under the
warrant of the section of the
constitution prescribing elections, and
says the object of legislation should
be to prevent conflicts between state and
federal authority. The conditions they
were designed to meet have happily
passed away, and we feel that they cannot
be too quickly erased from the statute
books. Let every trace of reconstruction
legislation be wiped from the books. Let
the states understand that the elections
are in their own hands, and if there has
been fraud, coercion or force, they alone
will suffer by it. Responding to the de-
mand for purity in elections, many states
nave enacted laws TO prOJeSV anu purify
the ballot. The report concludes that
these statutes should be speedily repealed
because they mix state and federal au-
thority; because they have been and will
be used as part of the machinery of po-
litical parties to forward friends and de-
stroy enemies; because under them
the rights OF citizens have been
taken from them; because their
enactment shows distrust OF the states
and their ability to guard the elections.
and last because their repeal will elimi-
nate the judiciary from the political arena
and restore somewhat the confidence of
the people in the integrity and impartial
ity of the federal judiciary.
The minority report prepared by John
son, of North Dakota, goes at length into
the constitutionality OF these laws; draws
picture of the conditions existing prior
to their enactment in 1853, from the re-
port prepared then by Congressman Law
renee OF Ohio, and Of the condition of af-
fairs after their enactment, from the re-
port of Pate Sunset Cox, in 1877.
1t is remarkable that the minority re-
port does not even allude to the effects of
the election laws in the south. This.
Johnson says, is in accordance with the
policy OF the Republicans not to raise the
ssBloody Shirt cry. They say if it is
raised, it will be by the other side.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-09-15
RIO WAS NOT BomBARDED.
The Attack Was Made Upon the Forts
Alone

The Attack Was Made Upon the Forts
Alone.
BUENos AYREs, Sept. 14-Dispatchss
have been received here from Rio which
give some idea of the bombardment which
has taken place in the Bay. The facts as
they reach mere are IS follows. The rebel
ships Aquidaban, Republica and Traiano,
yesterday made an attempt to land the
soldiers and marines at Gambos, in the
bay of Rio. The insurgents ships are re-
ported to have used only small rapid fire
guns in firing on the Gamboa, and their
fire is supposed to have been in
tended more for the purpose OF
covering the landing insurgent forces.
than as a regular bombardment. The
rebels, it is added, had taken as prisoners
the officers of the gunboat AlIouez. and
as this message is sent the insurgents are
firing in the direction Of the arsenal with
the expectation OF blowing it up. The
guns on tbs Aquidaban Numbered forth
at long range, for the rebel ships were
not foolish enough to engage the forts
and the latter replied to the fire Of the war
vessels without apparent damage.
At night there was period OF calm,
but hostilities are expected to be resumed
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-09-15
A CURIOUS COMPLICATION.
The Fix in Which the Chinese Ruling
Have Placed an Ohicial.

The Fix in Which the Chinese Rulings
Have Placed an Oficial.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 14.-Judge Nor
row, this morning, denied bail to the five
Calmenga Chinese, now here awaiting the
decision of the United States Supreme
court on their appeal from the district
courts decision. denying them a writ
of kabeas corpus. This makes Gu
rious complication. The Chinese are at
present in the custody of the United States
marshal, who has confined them in the
Alameda county jail, though, according
to Judge Ross decision, they cannot be
imprisoned as they have committed no
crime; they cannot be deported because
OF their appeal to the Supreme court, and
they cannot 60 free because of that appeal.
= The Chinese will bring a suit against
Marshal Gard for false imprisonment.
II he releases them, he will be guilty OF
contempt of court of The northern dis
trict OF California, which has refused
them bail. 1t he does not release them,
be is liable for damages on the ruling of
the district court of southern California
that they are not animals and cannot be
imprisoned.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-09-15
VOORHEES, Will PRESS It.
The Repeal Bill VIII Be Acceler-
ated by Him,
TWO WEEKS TO TALK IN.
Voorhees, Not at All Favorable to the
Proposed Amendment.
In Order to Reach a Vote Quickly, He
VIII Ask That the Senate Hold
Long Daily and Also
Night Sessions.

WASHINGTON, Sept 14.-Voorhees said
to representative of the Associated Press
today that he was still determined TO press
the repeal bill to as early consideration
as possible. SIT, however, is neces-
sary," he said, ''to observe the courte-
sizes required by the traditions and rules
of the Senate, and l really believe by
showing a due regard to these points we
shall be able to make greater progress
than if we violated them. The senators
who oppose the bill must soon come to
see thai we have been acting with excep-
tional liberallty, and am sure that sort
of conduct will have its effect upon them.
There i undoubtedly scope yet left for
considerable legitimate debate, and there
is no means, il There was disposition,
OF pressing the question to vote before
every senator has had opportunity To say
what he may wish TO say. We have not
really consumed as much time in the dis
cussIon OF this question as the country
seems to think, and have every reason
80 believe we snail be able to reach vote
in comparatively snort time
Pressed to say how long the time would
be, he named two weeks as the limit OF
the debate. After that, if the speech
making was continued, it would indicate
q purpose 10 iilibuster, and he did not
believe tactics for simple delay could be
long pursued; nor did he think there
would be any disposition among the op-
ponents of the repeal aside. possibly,
from the senators OF the silver producing
states, to unnecessarily consume the
time Of the Senate and those senators
could not expect to continue the contest
long without the assistance OF senators
from other sections OF the country.
Replying to the question as TIC how he
expected TO bring the matter to a close,
VOORHEES, said with legitimate speech
making out of the way the question
would soon resolve itself into one OF phys
ical endurance, and he expected soon to
ask the Senate to hold longer daily ses-
slons and indeed continue them into the
night.
He thought this course would be justified
after this week and he would move In this
direction and with this specific end in
view, within the next three or four days.
Asked what he thought would be the dis
position of the Senate to a compromise on
the line of the Faulkner amendment,
VOORHEES, replied that he did not believe
there would be any amendment OF the
bill, and he WAS of the opinion that the
silver men would show greater strength
in the vote in opposition to tbs straight
repeal bill than upon any other PROPOSE
ton that had been brought before the Sen
ate in connection with the present legisla-
ton.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-09-15
CAUGHT THE RUSTLERS.
More Trouble Feared Over the Cattle
Business in wyoming.

Business in Wyoming.
CHEYENNE, Wy, Sept. 14.-[special.
A sheriff's posse of six men has been
securing the country between Glenl Rock
and the Muddy for the past week in search
of rustlers. Fatty McNeally. William
Keith, Bud Masterson and Henry Tiernan
have been arrested, the last giving him
self up to the authorities at Casper.
Masterson and Herman are in con-
finement at the ranch of Major
Wolcott, the leader OF last years
raid into Johnson county. They will turn
states evidence, it is said. In the brush,
near where the men were arrested. was
found a bunch of calves tied securely.
Medically and Keith are alleged to be the
men who tied up the mavericks. Public
sentiment is very strong in favor of them,
as the majority of the people in the vicin-
ity consider they have been prosecuted by
the cattle barons. Several more arrests
are daily expected, and there is a general
feeling that trouble may break out at any
moment.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-09-15
A Pocket Edition of Hades in
Wisconsin.
SEVERAL PERSONS BURNED.
Dozens Of Families Are Rendered
Homeless.
Four or Five Towns in wisconsin Threat
ened with Total Destsnction and Dead
wood viii Surely Go Up
in Flames

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Sept. IA special
to the Sentinel tonight from Marshfield,
Wis. says the place is surrounded by a
sheet OF flames in the woods and the peo-
pie in the country are fleeing for their
lives, II is said at least twenty-five per-
sons have been cut off from escape. Two
children, while trying to escape with
their parents from burning home, were
lost in the dense smoke and are almost
certainly iucinerated. Several small set
Elements have already been consumed and
horses, cattle, lumber, etc., destroyed.
The refugees are fiocking into Marsh
field, which is under martial law. a late
dispatch says the appearances indicate
that the fire will be fully as disastrous as
the great Peshtigo contiagration in 1871,
and the loss of life may be as great. a
strong wind is blowing from the north
west and the people are almost crazed
with fear.
Bridges along the Wisconsin Central
lines near MarshfieId have been con-
sumed and the trains abandoned.
Marshfield is on the main line Of the
Wisconsin Central road, in the wood
country, and has population OF about
5000. Word was received tonight that
Powers Station, at which place there is a
battery of coal kilns, is on fire. A party
of men attempted to go there to render
aid, but the sitting smoke drove them
back. At least twenty-five or thirty
families are homeless tonight. At 4
O'Clock sthe fire had gained this city's
limits, but was met by every male citizen,
who battled manfully and succeeded in
keeping it out.
Reports are being brought in hourly by
-begrimed persons who live near
here of settlers who have been burned
out. The whole country seems to be on
fire, and many is the prayer offered up
for rain tonight.
A message from Mcmillan, five miles
west, says that hamlet cannot escape.
The people are being taken out by the
railroad
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-09-15
THE CASE AGAINST GAGE.
Further Particulars of the Alleged In
famous Act.

Further Particulars of the Alleged In
famous Act.
CHICAGO, Sept. 14.-James Philip Gage,
president of the Farmers National bank,
of Clinton, Iowa, who was arrested yes
terday, on the complaint of Mrs. j. W.
Burson, charged with drugging and as
saulting her daughter, was arraigned IN
the police court this morning, and the
case continued. Gage was released on
bond. Mrs. Burson, who is from Wash
ington, claims social prominence there.
She alleges that Gage made their ac-
quaintance and took them to the theatre,
the mother sitting separate from the
Others, that he started to take the
daughter to Milwaukee, marry her, and
when found on the train promised to
marry her here the next day, but gave
her drugged drink, and induced the
girl to go to his room where the night
was spent. He drove around the city the
next day when the girl escaped and went
to her mother. Gage refuses to explain,
but denies the charges.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-09-15
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A Day for Railroads.

CHICAGO, Sept. 14.-Tomorrow has been
set apart as Railroad Day. at the
Worlds fair, and committee of leading
railroad men has been working hard to
make the occasion one to be remembered.
1t is the sixtieth anniversary of the open
ing of the London and Manchester road,
the first road ever constructed. The day
is to be one of special interest to railway
officers and employees of all departments
of the railway service. Addresses will be
made in the forenoon in the festival hall
by Chauncey NJ. Depew, Charles F. Mayer,
e. I. jeffrey and w. G. Van Horne
The committee, in it's circular, requested
the cooperation of all railway officials,
and asked that as many employees as
could be spared be allowed to visit the fair
on this day
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-09-15
At the Pope,s Behest.

FA1RBAULT, Mimi, Sept. 1.-THE for
NAL announcement of the failure of the
FairbauIt school plan has been made.
Father Coney went before the board of
education and said the Catholics would
not consent to the assignment of two
Protestant teachers to the school which
had been Catholic to the time of the union.
It is said that the order came from Arch
bishop Of Ireland at the request of the
pope. The school now becomes parochial.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-09-15
An Ex-Minister Dying.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 14.-It is re-
ported that Lansing B. Miner, ex-min-
lister to the Central American states, is
dying. Miner was recalled from his
post by ex-President Harrison on account
OF his action in the Barrundia affair.
Miner advised that Barrundia. the
political refugee, be given up 50 the
Guatamalan authorities. Chagrin at his
failure to please the Harrison admins
tration is said to be the cause of Miner 8
ill-health.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-09-15
A POSER FOR THE PRESIDENT.
A Plymouth, Utah, Man Asks Executive
CIemency.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14.-On the oath of
last July, David A. Sanders, of Plymouth,
Utah, filed an application with the de-
partment of justice for amnesty for vio-
lating the laws relating to unlawful CO.
habitatlon. The applicant SAYS he did
not receive the benefit of President Har-
rison's amnesty proclamation, for the
reason that his unlawful relations did
not cease until few days after the time
mentioned by the proclamation as the
limit-November 1890. He says he has
cept that relating to cohabitatlon; that he
has not violated this law for more than
two and half years. President Cleve-
land is in doubt whether he can properly
grant pardon, and before acting on it
has referred it back to the attorney gen
eral for his opinion
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-09-15
Idaho,s srasonic Grand Lodge.

BOISE, Ida, Sept. 14-[special. 1.-The
Masonic Grand lodge completed its bust
ness today and adjourned. The follow
ing officers were elected: James A. Pin
ney, Boise, grand master; Jessie Coulter.
Murry, deputy grand master; A. B. Clark,
Mountain Home, senior grand warden
A. Moies, Pocatello. junior grand
warden; Charles Himrod, Boise, grand
treasurer: j. Fl. Wickersham, Boise,
grand secretary.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-09-15

bill TO repeal the Sherman silver law is
not yet law. If it happens to pass the
Senate, when 1t returns here the admins
tration may not be able to muster to its
support the solid Republican VOTE
McMillen, flushed and excited, replied
to General Grosvenor. 'You can do
your worst.'' he shouted, angrily pound
ing his desk, this bill will be reported
and passed, if not tomorrow, then next
day or next week, but repealed it will be.
make 10 mistake about it, loud ap-
plause from Democratic side.
After some further remarks from Allen,
of Mississippi, Rae, of Arkansas, Bur
rows and Grosvenor, the motion was put
and carried and then the House adjourned.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-09-15
AN IDAHO COUNTY SUED.
Rosenbaum, of sanEFrancisco, Wants his
Money.

BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 14.-[speciall.-
Suit has been brought in the United
States court here by Albert Rosenbaum
OF San Francisco. against Alturas county
for $S4, 600. Rosenbau has an issue of
S40,o OF Alturas county court house
bonds, and the action is brought to fore
close $29, 800 of them with interest for two
years. In answer, Alturas county will
claim the counties created out of what is
known as old Alturas, should assume
their proportion of this indebtedness.
The courthouse was allotted to Alturas
by the accountants when the county was
divided.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-09-15
win BE Christened Esther.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1.-The name of
baby Ruth's sister has been decided on.
The president announces that it will be
christened Esther.
The little one will be christened as soon
as Mrs Cleveland is able to take her to
church. The name is understood to be
Mrs. Cleyeland's choice.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-09-15
Celebrating Independence Day.

CHICAGO, Sept. 14.-Tomorrow all the
Central American nations will combine
in social and ceremonial methods of
clarifying their common independence
day, as il was on this day in 1921 that
Guatemala declared herself free and in
dependent Republic. and SO the day is
honored by all.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-09-15
JUDGES In THE BRUSH.
They Are Hiding Away from Deputy
RIarshals.

KANSAS CITY, Sept. 1.-THE county
judges OF Dallas county, Mo-, following the
precedent set by their predecessors in their
own county and by the Sinclair county
Judges, refuse to issue a tax levy to pay
the bonds of the county amounting, with
interest, to hall million dollars, pledged
In aid of railroad that was never built
which levy is ordered by United States
Judge Phillips. Two of the judges are
now hiding in the brush seeking to es,
cape the United States deputy marshals
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-09-15
More Booths and More Help.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14.-Land Com
missioner Lamereaux has been notified
that the force employed at the Cherokee
strip is insufficient He delegated Chief
Clerk Jacobs, Inspector S. Wineford and
Special Agent Womack unrestricted
orders to employ all the help necessary
with carte blanche instructions to estab-
lish booths wherever necessary. Each
booth will, hereafter. in is stated at the
land Office, be kept open twenty-four
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-09-15
THE REVOLUTION IN BRAZIL.
Bombardment of the Forts in the Rio
Harbor.

LONDON, Sept. 14.-It is now admitted
here that the news exclusively cabled the
Associated Press OF the proposed bonn
bardmentsof Rio Janerio and the fact that
the forts are in sympathy with the in
surgents, is correct in every particular
point. The Associated Press story was
cabled back to this country and extern
sively used. The attack on the forts, as
already reported, began at O'Clock, and
the garrison of the largest and strongest
fort at once declared for the rebels.
The bomDardment OF the town began
at II O'Clock. The town has a desolate
appearance, only those who cannot get
away remaining. All business is at a
stand still. The air is full OF alarming
rumors. The merchants of London have
similar news, and the admiralty IS be-
seiged with anxious inquiries from the
people who have large interests in Rio.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-09-15
A $40, 900 Fire at Lander.

CHEYENNE. Wyo., Sept. 14.--[Special.l
Two hundred and fifty thousand feet OF
lumber, SC, 600 shingles and $4,000 lath
belonging to E. Amoretti, jr., were
burned at Larden yesterday. The fire
started in single mill, being originated
there by some boys playing cards. The
loss is SIC. 900,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-09-15

WASHINGTON, Sept. 14.-Regarding the
published statement in New York that he
had changed his position and would vote
for the unconditional repeal of the bill,
Senator Vest said to an Associated Press
reporter today, emphasizing the state
ment with considerable warmth, that ii
was a lie, manufactured out of whole
riOth
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-09-15
The KeeIey League.

CHICAGO, Sept. 14.-The- National
Kelley league today unanimously elected
Governor Andrew j.. Smith of the Sol
diers' Home of Leavenworth, Kan.
president for the ensuing year. Secre-
tary j. M. Kelly of Pittsburg was re-
elected by a unanimous vote.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-09-15
Deadwood Is threatened.

OMAHA, Sept. IA Deadwood special
to the Bee says the forest fire is famed
by wind sweeping rapidly down to-
ward the city. Everybody turned out,
cutting down the trees and endeavoring
to check the flames. The entire destruc-
ton of the city is threatened.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-09-15
THE OATES MossrRosrrY.
1t Is Not Likely TO Be Seriously Considered
by Either House.

" A1It1HOH 1@0e15cs
WASHINGTON. Sept. IA. Especial l.
The bill of Representative Oates to con-
solidate Utah with Nevada and form a
new state does not seem to meet with
favor. General Wheeler, chairman of
the House Territories Committee, will
urge the adoption of his own bill, and
Senator Carey and other friends of adj
mission talk as if Utah is worthy of be-
coming state all by itself. The Oates
bill is not likely to be seriously considered
in either branch of Congress.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-09-15
crop promises to be the smallest on record
for half century.
A Plea for Statehood.

WASHINGTON. Sept. IA. = Governor
Hughes of Arizona, submitted his annual
report to the secretary of the interior to-
day. 1t states the year has been one of
average prosperity and that the snug
Cling of Chinese continues undated.
The report makes a plea for statehood.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-09-15
threatened with Total Destruction.

MERRILL, Wis. Sept. 14.-The high
wind all day famed the smoldering
forest fires into flames, and but for the
fact that the wind was from the northeast
the city would be in great danger. Ter
rible destruction to farms and property
has been done Pine river settlement is
threetened with total distinction.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-09-15
a Rattle wilh the BandIts.

HUNTINGTON. Ind, Sept. IA posse
of citizens of Kelseyville have just had a
fight with the gang of FIVE men believed
to be the Lake Shore train robbers. One
of the robbers is believed to be wounded.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-09-15
A HORRIBLE TRAFFIC.
The Latest Manner in which to Earn
Living.


Living.
vienna, Sept. IA sensation has
been caused by the arrest OF two women
living in separate villages in the district
of Kuttenburg, Bohemia. 1t seems that
they have been engaged Systematically in
the business of numbering children
whose parents desired to have them out
of the way for any reason.
They contracted to dispose of the
bodies effectually, guaranteed secrecy,
and did thriving business at five forms
per child.
The discovery was made by an accident.
One of the women actually kept account
books, in which she entered the sums re-
ceived, from whom, age and description
of the child and the date it was disposed
of. By the help of this horrible record,
the authorities expect to not only convict
the women, but also a large number of
guilty parents.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-09-15
A World-Beater.

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Ia. Sept. 14.-The
large draw span of the Terminal Railway
company's bridge between this city and
Omaha was completed and turned in
position today. 1t is go feet long and
exceeds in length anything of the kind in
the world.