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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-05-04
A RESERVOIR BREAKS.
An Immense Flood Of Water Sweeps
Through Central Ohio.
No Loss of Life Is Reported. but the Dam
age to Property Cannot Now
Be Estimated.

URBANA, o., May 3.-The greatest
calamity that ever came to the people of
Logan and Hardin counties occurred last
night when the Lewiston reservoir broke
and turned an immense flood of water
upon the residences along the course. A
break 200 feet wide occurred and the water
came rushing down in food ten feet
deep and three miles wide, completely
submerging the country around and car
rying everything in its way. In the
course of the flood stood the houses of
Jack Smith and William Devault and a
large number of tenement houses and
squatters and bachelors homes. All
these were submerged though fortunately
everybody managed to escape from dan
ger. The people fed in terror from their
homes while the swift and rushing food
came on down the valley taking every
thing before it.
A portion of the town of Port Jefferson
was badly flooded. Quincy, Logansvile,
Degraff, Piqua, Troy and Dayton were
also in the course of the flood and suffered
considerably. Hundreds OF families left
their homes and fed out of the reach of
the coming torrent. So far no loss of life
is reported but when the floods subside
it will likely reveal that more than one
unfortunate has persisted 1t is i'm
possible to give an estimate the loss as
many farmers are financially ruined.
Latest reports tonight from the scene of
the food are reassuring, and it is believed
such progress is made as will prevent
further breaking of the reservoir, but the
entire lower banks are saturated and in a
very dangerous condition. Should further
rains fall, no human power can stay an
awful catastrophe. kilograms were sent
to the authorities at all threatened points
to prepare for the worst as well as they
hastily can and hope for the best.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-05-04
A WYOMING TRAGEDY
Geo. C. Miller of Rock Springs At
tempts to Kill His Wife.
Two Shots From His Revolver Take Effect
When He Turns the Weapon on
Himself and Suicides.

ROCK SPRINGS, Wyo., May g.
[Special.l - George c. Miller, well
known citizen OF this place, attempted to
murder his wife and then suicide himself
at 1880 this evening. The tragedy &C.
Cured in the dry goods department of
Tim Kinney & Co. s store. Miller fred
three shots at Mrs. Miller, two of which
took effect in her mouth, blowing out her
teeth and badly mutilating her tongue.
The other is flesh wound in the back.
After committing the above crime he
turned the gun on himself and fired two
shots into the lett temple. Miller has
had domestic trouble for some time past
and Mrs. Miller had applied for divorce.
At this writing Miller is in critical
condition and viii doubtless die in a few
hours. Mrs. Miller will recover.
Amos Herr, who was committed to the
county jail last fall for the murder OF
Gilmore, tin horn gambler, was ac-
quilted by the court at Green River last
evening, the jury being out only fifteen
minutes,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-05-04
SUNDAY CLOSING QUESTION.
Will the Worlds Fair Be Closed
on the Sabbath?
COMMITTEE REPORT FILED.
The Report Will Be Discussed at To-
days Meeting.
A Large Number of the National Com
missioners in Favor of Opening the
Gates Every Day-The Piano
Question Discussed.

CHICAGO, May 3.-Director of Works
Burnham today issued a general order
that all installation and construction
anything necessary to be done after that
date must he done during hours when the
exposition is not open.
The piano muddle is at standstill. The
council OF administration still maintains
that it has jurisdiction, and the national
commission has not withdrawn its order
commanding Director Gene raj Davis to
exclude pianos made by non-exhibitlng
firms. The judiciary committee of the
commission wrestled with the problem
till late this afternoon and brought in a
majority and minority report. The former
is signed by Massey, st. Clair, Garvin
and Allen, recommending the re-
lection OF Burton's resolution that the
council has no Jurisdiction. The minor
ity is signed by Burton and Hundley and
holds that the council had no legal juris-
dict1on as the matter was not properly
referred to it and recommending that the
whole subject be referred to joint COM
mittee of the commissioners and directors
and the reports made the special order for
tomorrow.
Then the Sunday closing question came
~ Ill lie, SLID VI ISpOIt hOAl4 JIG J u
dietary committee on the resolution
offered by E. J. Eiboeck of Iowa, asking
that the Sunday closing question be re-
ferred to the local directory. The ju-
dietary committee reviewed all previous
action on the subject and found
that the question is settled unless
the committee thereafter lawfully
takes an order modifying former rules.
The committee therefore report against
the adoption OF the Iowa man. 8 resolu-
ton. The report will be discussed to-
morrow. A large number of the national
commissioners favor opening the gates on
Sunday. 1t is hardly probable that an
effort will be made to amend the former
rule by striking out the Sunday closing
clause.
There is some talk to the effect that the
local directory may take the matter out of
the hands of the national COMMITTEES and
open the gates. 1t is said tickets are
ready for use on Sunday next and all
preparations have been made to open the
gates without announcing the fact until
it is too late for legal interference.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-05-04
INJUNCTION DENIED.
An Important Opinion Handed Down in
the United states Circuit Court.

An Important Opinion Handed Down in
the United States Circuit Court.
Los ANGELES, May 3.-Judge Ross this
morning, in the United States circuit
court, handed down an opinion in the
case of The United States VS.. The South
err Pacific company, denying an iniunc-
ton restraining the Southern Pacific from
cutting timber and committing waste on
government land west of the Colorado
river. The case arises out of question
of ownership of land recently declared by
the Supreme Court Of the United States to
revert to the government. The area en-
braced includes nearly 100000 acres of
land, and the very land in question is be-
fore the supreme court. This is land
granted to the Atlantic & Pacific Railroad
company and claimed by the Southern
Pacific. In denying the injunction, Judge
Ross said he did not think the injunction
should be granted in advance of the hear
ing of the cause of the true ownership of
the land on its merits.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-05-04
SHORT IN HIS ACCOUNTS.
The Treasurer of Laramie Is Said to
Have skipped Out

The Treasurer of Laramie Is Said to
Have Skipped Out
CHEYENNE, Wyo.. May S.-[Special.l
There is a big sensation in Laramie. O..
T. Gale, prominent citizen, and for
several years city treasurer, is short nearly
So, 900. His accounts and his where
bouts are unknown. The 1st of April
Mr.. Gale went to Denver, ostensibly to
have his eyes treated, but about ten days
ago he left that place, and nothing has
been heard of him since the 10Th ult.
His not returning as expected, to make
his settlement and turn his books over to
the new administration aroused suspicion,
and an Investigation was begun.
Today attachments were sworn out
against all OF Mr.. Gales property, but it
is worth but trifle comparedeto the
amount of his shortage. H. G. Balich
and Robert Homer are on Mr.. Gale S
bond.
A warrant charging him with embezzle-
ment will be sworn out, and if he can be
found he will be arrested.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-05-04
ROW AsIoNG THE cENrREIsrs.
The Army Bill the Cause-An Uproarious
Meeting Is Held


Meeting Is Held.
BERLIN, May 3.-Members of the Centre
party had an uproarious meeting today to
consider proposition supported by Won
Huene as to the terms on which the Cen
tire should support the army bill in the
reichstag. The meeting was most excit-
ing and resulted in the rejection of Won
Huene's proposition by an enormous
majority. Count Won Bellesterem there
upon resigned as leader of the Centre and
Count Won Preysing- Lichteneggmoos,
of StTaubing was elected to succeed him,
Afterwards it was decided that members
should vote according to individual con-
viction.
In the reichstag today Chancellor Cap
rivi declared that the government would
endeavOr by every constitutional means
to secure the passage of the army bill.
The army, The chancellor said, as at pres
emit constituted, is unequal to any
emergency that might arise. He re-
minded the members of the reichstag that
the ablest diplomacy was not always an
efficient substitute for military strength,
and in support of this assertion cited the
experience of Frederick the Great Of
Prussia.
He said the federal government had re-
solved to employ all constitutional means
in its power to attain their object. The
rejection of the bill will create abroad the
impression that there is weakness here.
''In the name of the empire and IN the
name of Prussia concluded the chan
cellor, 81 announce Won Huene's pro-
posal as acceptable to us.''
The fate of the army bill was the theme
of excited discussion in the Hobbies of the
reichstag. The government, it is said,
has informed the army bill committee
that if the bill is rejected the reichstag
will be forthwith dissolved, the remaining
business of the session being set aside.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-05-04
SENATOR JONES' VIEWS.
His Opinion of the Conference Recently
Held in New York.

Held in New York.
New YORK, May 3.-The World says:
Senator James K. Jones of Arkansas was
in town last night, and referring to the
conference recently held by Secretary Car
Isle with New York bankers, the Arkan-
san said:
81 apprehend that erroneous construc-
ton has been placed upon what the sec
rotary told the bankers. According to
reports, which perhaps they circulated
themselves, he declared his intention to
render the Sherman silver law so obnox-
ious that public sentiment would compel
Congress to repeal this act. OF course Mr..
Carlisle favors the repeal, but he is not
the kind of man to go to work DELHI
erately to make this or that law unpop-
ular. The conduct of the New York
bankers during all this scare of gold ex-
portations has been at least unpatriotic.
They have tried to force the secretary of
the treasury to issue bonds, but he has
bravely Withstood them. / find through
out the country great resentment towards
New York bankers for their refusal to
come to the aid of the government, and
they are not likely to hear the last of it
for some time to GOMEZ
ssIs it your opinion that Sherman is re-
sponsible for the large expectation OF
gold?'' he was asked.
sit is not. The balance of trade has
been against us, and that accounts in a
great measure for the expectations. l do
not anticipate repeal OF the law next
session unless satisfactory substitute is
offered. l opposed it when it was brought
before the Senate, because do not believe
in making a commodity of silver. l
would suggest return to the Bland law
if compromise is to be made. l hardly
think free silver bill will become law
next session, or during the administra-
ton of Cleveland. -
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-05-04
LADY SOMERSET REELECTED.
she is Chosen President of the Britt.

She is Chosen President of the British
Woman's Temperance Association.
LONDON, May S.-The British Women's
Temperance association sat In conven-
ton from 10 o'clock this morning until
II O'Clock tonight. The days proceed
ings were enlivened by number Of
speeches, in which bitter personal Ie-
marks were INDUCED in. In the ballot
for president, Lady Somerset was re-
elected and the minority thereupon left
the convention in Indignation, declaring
that the introduction of politics in asso-
citation work would split the organization
and ruin the temperance cause.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-05-04
CHINESE IN NO DANGER.
Secretary Gresham Is of Opinion That
10 Outbreak Will Occur.

Secretary Gresham Is Of Opinion That
no Outbreak VIII Occur.
WASHINGTON, May 3.-In regard to the
statement that the Chinese minister is
much alarmed by reports that he received
from the west indicating the danger OF
attacks upon his countrymen owing to
their general refusal to register under the
Geary law, the Post tomorrow morning
viii print the following:
Secretary Gresham in an interview to-
night said: cit is but natural that the
Chinese and their chief representative in
the United States should feel some anxi-
ETY., for upon more than one occasion in
the past depIorable outbreaks against
their race have occurred The Chinese
minister, however, has no means of secur-
ing Information that is not accessible to
us. We have received no reports what
ever indicating that there is likely to be
trouble, and do not believe there will be
any.
when l reached it this afternoon, but it is
not likely he would have communicated
with the governors of states upon a mat
ter so serious without informing me of it.
AS matter of course during my absence
he acts as he deems he would do were |
present. In case of an outbreak the de-
partment of state would not act although
there would be nothing out of order
in its making request of state governors
that they pursue certain line Of action.
When disorder occurs it is the duty of
states to suppress it, and if they prove
inadequate the general government may
assist. Such procedure would devolve
upon the department Of war. The state
department e1erts no armed force what
ever-'
When told of the statement that the
Chinese minister had communicated to
Mr.. Adee in order to strengthen the case
of his government in proceedings for in
demnity, Secretary Gresham said he was
sure it was a needless precaution and ex-
pressed strong disbelief in the probability
OF any trouble.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-05-04
Tho Pope,s Hopes pashed.

LONDON, MAY 8. = A dispatch from
Vienna published here states that the
Hungarian government has received i'm
portant information that the renamity
with which European powers, including
Russia, sent representatives to King
Humbert's silver wedding fetes has so
dashed the pope's hopes that he has de-
termined that the curious attitude of hos
tiiity to the triple alliance shall be aban-
doned and the first proof of this intention
will be shown in combining resistance TO
Hungarian ecclesiastical reforms to points
opposed to the dogmas OF the church.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-05-04
A TERRIBLE FLOOD.
Four Hundred villages in China Are Sub
merged.

SAN FRANCISCO. May 3.-Mail adEices
from China say: The river Hoang Ho
has again broken it's banks and done vast
damage to life aud property. In Span
tung 400 villages and hamlets were sub
merged with great loss of life.
In response to a petition from the
Chinese association in San Francisco
stating that recently thousands of Chinese
were smuggled into the United States
from Mexico and praying the govern
ment to take steps to prevent further
emigration. IN view of the enforcement
of the anti-Chinese laws, the government
has caused the issuance of proclamation
forbidding the smuggling of any Chinese
SD bject into the United States.
Religious fanatics are making trouble
for foreigners in Corea; foreigners are
making ready to leave and foreign repre-
sentatives are telegraphing for warships.
Reports from Malacca state that cholera
is making terrible ravages.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-05-04
THE GOLD RESERVE.

an Ohicial Statement Shows the Total at
s97,957 600.
WASHINGTON, May 3--An official state
ment of the gold in the treasury was
made TO Secretary Carlisle for use at the
cabinet meeting this afternoon. 1t shows
gold in the treasury, SS7. 4O1 900; gold in
transit, S556, 900; total $97, 957 600.
There is some talk of Secretary Carlisle's
going to New York for another conference
with bankers there, but nothing positive
can be learned about it.
The total gold in the country, as esti-
mated by the treasurer's official calcutta
tion statement, aggregates S613, 900. 900, OF
which S518, 900, 900 is in circulation.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-05-04
SOLE LEATHER COMBINE.
All Details Completed and the Company
Is Organized.

All Details Completed and the Company
Is Organized.
New YORK. May s.-The consolidation
OF the principal sole and belt leather
manufacturers of the country was &C.
complished today under the title of the
United States Leather company, under
the laws of New Jersey. The new com
which S6O, 600, 900 is preferred and $50, 000,-
OOO common. None of it will be offered
for sale, but will be held by companies
which enter the trust. The company is
authorized to issue $4,000, 600 debenture
bonds for working capital; IS, 100000 of
this amount will be offered for sale to-
morrow in this city and Boston. The
directors of the new company are Thomas
e. Proctor, Mark Herit, James Horton,
George a. Vail and Norman Schaltz.
Proctor is president.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-05-04
Troops in Cuba.

LONDON, May "a Madrid eaDls from
the captain general of Cuba is pu b.
Iished, in which he confesses that his
forces are inadequate to quell the upris-
ing. Instead of the Il, 600 troops ne is
supposed to have, he has less than 8 600,
which under normal conditions cannot De
considered strong enough. Cavalry.
which are most required in campaign Of
this sort, being especially weak.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-05-04
HORSE THIEF ARRESTED.

A Wyoming Man Pardoned from the Pen
Is Again in the Tolls.
CHEYENNE, Wy, May Especial. J.
James Moore was brought in this even
ing from the Sayille country by deputy
sheriff. He was pardoned from the
penitentiary about two months ago for
similar offense and is now charged with
stealing certain stock, for the theft of
which man named Longhoff is already
in Jail here. His wife, with whom he
was jointly indicted. is at large.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-05-04

RAwL1Ns. Wyo., May Especial. J.
The Mexican, Sandolsel, who killed Cal
houn, at Fort Steele, few days ago, was
given preliminary hearing this after
noon and ordered discharged, the testi-
mony all going to show that the killing
was done in self defense.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-05-04
BOGUS CERTIFICATES.

Six Hundred Chinese Immigrants Have
Bogus Papers.
WASHINGTON, May s.-The health Off
Ger at Astoria, Or. today telegraphed
the treasury department that the steamer
Danube had arrived at that port from
Hong Kong with six hundred Chinese on
board. These Chinese are destined Tor
Portland, Or. In the course OF his medi-
cal examination he also examined some
papers and he expresses the opinion that
nearly all the geo Chinese have bogus
certificates. Assistant Secretary Spauld-
ing at once telegraphed the collector at
Portland, Or. to exercise the
greatest caution in examining the papers
of this batch OF Celestials.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-05-04
The Washington Jockey Club.

WASHINGTON, May s.-Bennings track
heavy.
Five furlongs-Domingo first, Fla Jinve
second, Galloping Queen third. Time,
1858,
Seven furlongs-Indig first, Billwood
second, Happy Maid third. Time, 1:34.
Six furlongs-Poor Jonathan first, Mar
guerite second, Comforter third. Time.
1:13.
One mile-Roller first, Doncastar sec
ond, Hustler third, Time, 1:49.
Handicap hurdle one mile and a quarter
-Landseer first, Marguerite second, ST.
John third. Time, 2:1SA.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-05-04
THREATENING MISSIONARIES.
Danger OF an Uprising in COrea Has
Passed.


WASHINGTON, May S.-The danger of
an uprising in Corea against Christian
missionaries in that country has passed.
News that mobs of natives threatened to
exterminate. them was received by the
state department some weeks ago by cable
and protection from the United States
government requested, and accordingly
the navy department sent the steamer
Alert from Shanghai to Corea with orders
to remain until the differences assume a
peaceful aspect. Admiral Harmony has
cabled the department that the Alert ar
rived at its destination on April "a. Yes
terday another dispatch was received from
him stating that the Alert had returned
TO Shanghai. While nothing concerning
the condition of affairs was contained in
the dispatch, it is certain that the Alert
would not have left Corea if any serious
trouble existed.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-05-04
NORTHWEST CROP Reports.

ST. PAUL, May 3.-Dispatches from
South Dakota show that although no
seeding is done the early and late snow
and rain has been beneficial. Prospects
appear good for heavy crop, while the
wheat acreage will probably exceed last
year. North Dakota reports are fairly
favorable. Minnesota suffered most, not
over 5 per cent. being in, The acreage
devoted to other cereals and potatoes Will
exceed last year.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-05-04
A Brute,s horrible Crime.

FRANKFORT, May 3.-Opelus Pendleton,
of Woten, came home intoxicated today
and in quarrel with his wife struck her
on the head, killing her instantly. The
brute then seized an infant child of a few
months ana beat out its brains on stove.
He then committed suicide by cutting his
own throat.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-05-04
attend to his. (Signed)
SYLVESTER PENNoYER. Governor
Rawlins city Appointments.

RAwL1Ns. Wyo., May Especial. i
At the city council meeting today the
mayor handed in the following nomina-
tons, which were promptly confirmed:
Clerk, Warren Calvin; marshal, Daniel
Healy; attorney, II. d. Merritt; treas
urer, Hans Hansen; policeman, Thomas
Hanks The city is now in absolute con-
troll of the Democrats, for the first time
in three years.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-05-04
Tornado in South Carolina.

CHARLESTON, s. c., May ga tornado
passed through portion of Lexington
and Newbury counties today, unroofing
houses and mills and destroying barns,
stables and outhouses. Much damage was
done to orchards and woods. A white
woman was killed and number OF per-
sons injured
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-05-04
The Outlook at ST. Louis.

ST. LOUIS, May 3.-The river is station
airy here, but at Madison and Venice, on
the east side, there is deep water making
many houses uninhabitable. The Venice
ferry was busy all day removing residents
to ST. Louis. The northern half of east
Carondelet is still uninhabitablo.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-05-04
INTERNATIONAL FLEET.
There VIII Be General Disbanding Next
Week

New YORK, May g. Four OF
the American ships have sailed
away according to programme. They
were the Charleston and Concord,
and San Fran cisco and Yorktown. After
ward the Reina Regenta went to the
Brooklyn navy yard to have ner hull
cleaned. The caravels are still anchored
off Ninety fourth street and thu business
OF boatmen in that vicinity is quite lucra-
tive. There will be a general disbanding
of the international feet next week.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-05-04
The Examination Isegnn.

PORTLAND, Or, May s.-Collector
Latan, this afternoon, began an examina-
ton OF the 612 Chinese who arrived today
from Victoria, B. c., on the steamer
Danube. Out OF dozen examined three
were allowed to land. The customs Off
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-05-04

CHICAGO, May William Huntington
has begun an attachment suit Tor 500 900
against John Pierce OF Sioux City, Ia.
Pierce is a real estate man worth a mil
lion dollars. 1t is claimed he contracted
with plaintiff for the erection of build
ing in this city, to cost 100000 and failed
to carry out the contract, hence plaintiff
seeks to recover.