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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-01-01

Congressman Cummings gave lunch
con in honor of Rose Coghlan and Sadie
Martinot in the House restaurant in
Washington on Tuesday. Speaker Crisp
sat at the right of Miss Martinez, and ex
Speaker Reed at her left. Miss Coghlan
sat at the right of her host and at her left
was Colonel Fellows. ExSpeaker Reed
had delightful chat in French with Miss
Martinez, who speaks French like ma
tive.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-01-01

David Henderson, manager of the Chi
cago opera house and Duquesne theatre,
Pittsburg, and originator in this country
of that form of entertainment styled tex
travaganzan and of such famous specta-
cles as "The Crystal Slipper, " ''Sin-
bad'' and ssAli Baba. - is personally con-
Quoting the tour of the latter piece.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-01-01

Wilson Barrett has excited discussion
by the assertion that American players
lack poetry and imagination. 1t is prob
able that Mr. Barrett is right as far as his
opportunities for observing American
dramatic artists are concerned; but he
ought not to gauge the spirit of the en-
tire American stage by society plays
wherein the qualities he iaments are
neither found nor expected.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-01-01

Stuart Robson says that instead of the
drama deteriorating, there has never been
in its history such advancement as the
people of today can point to. Play houses
he SAYS are now palaces of magnificence,
the ranking of actors is a thing of the
past, and as for playwriting, it has be-
come as much a science as house building
to the architect, a structure erected on
fundamental rules and principles.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-01-01

The racing drama promises to have as
many types in this country as the play of
rural life Charles Barton has returned
from abroad with a melodrama called
'sThe Outsider, - in which there is a race
track scene; t. Henry French will pro-
duce 1.-THE Prodigal Daughter, - which
also has lively picture of a race track,
and Neil Burgess continues in the old but
still attractive County Fair" the rae
ing scene in which appears to be It's
strongest feature.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-25
ANOTHER HOLD UP.
southern Pacific Robbers Who Don't
Know Their business Get Left.

southern Pacific Robbers who Don't
Know Their business Get Left.
Los Angeles, CAL, December "a
The railroad brigands have again ap-
peared in California, and this morning
attacked Southern Pacific train
bearing the treasure Of the Wells Fargo
Express.
Passenger train No. 90, which pulled
out OF this city late last night, north
bound was held up at Roscoe, a small
station twelve miles north of here ear
ly this morning. The train was stop
ped by two men who cover
ed the trainmen with revol-
vers and blew open the door of
the express car with dynamite. After
the robbers had gone through the eX-
press car the train was allowed 10 pro-
ceed after a detention of about thirty
minutes. 1t is claimed that the robbers
got nothing with the exception Of $40,
which was taken from the engineer, as
they were unable TO open the safe and
everything was locked up.
Will Smith, a Southern Pacific detec-
tive, who started out from here about 4
o'clock this morning with posse, re-
turned about noon. He says the work
was that Of green hands who went out
from this city and returned Immediately
after the robbery. He thinks they are
local men and this evening officers are
working on a clue which promises 10
lead TO their capture.
One Of the robbers went out early in
the evening with horses aud the others
followed on the train. At Roscoe the
first man built FIRE by the track and
as the train approached hOisted the
flags as a signal TO his confederate who
was on top Of a freight car just behind
the tender The latter then clam bered
down over the tender and covering the
engi eer with his revolver ordered him
to stop he train, which be did, when
another . appeared at the cab and
the "hold-upI was proceeded with.
Another ST ~ is that the robbers
went out on tle train as passengers,
having purchaS ID tickets to Burbank,
where they left the train osteDSibly.
but made their was. forward ia the
darkness and again b. rded the train,
when they made their Way 20 the engine
over the tender.
The Southern Pacific has announced
a reward of 81. 600 for information lead
ing TO the arrest OF the robbers, in ad-
ditiOn to the regular Wells Fargo re-
ward. No one was hRrt. and no dam
age done beyond the breaking open Of
the express car.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-25
A PROBABLE MURDER.
A Coal Miner Fatally Shot Near
FairmOnt Yesterday
AS A RESULT OF A QUARREL
With Three Italians = Harvey
Rome Will Probably Spend His
Christmas in Another World,
Fatally Shot in the Side-The
Murderer Arrested and in Jail.
Sn.eiaL 1tl.nan . u. Eagts..r.

Special Telegram 70 me Ea0is'sr.
FAIRMoNT, w. VA, Decsmber "a
Pritchard at the Clark Coal and Coke
Company's mines on the NJ. r. railroad,
about five miles above here, was the
scene OF probable murder to-day at
$3.50 a. IN.
Frank Grafton, his brother and an
other man, all Italians, and miners, got
into a quarrel with Harvey RomH
Frank Grafton shot Rome in the right
side causing a wound which is thought
will result in death.
The three Italians we're arrested two
hours later at Monongah, and will be
brought here this evening and put In
jail.
Rome was twenty-five years Of age,
and was employed at the Castor mines
az Fairmont.
There is much indignation, but It Is
thought there will be no trouble.
Rome was living at 3 p. M, but IL Is
reported that he will die Of his injury.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-25
SAFE BLOWERS

Nearly Dsmolish n building &C Hunting
ton, But Get Nothing for Their Pains.
SredG TsissrGm 70 ne Rs0iHa.
HUNTINGTON, W. Va, December a.
One Of the most daring and success
full yet fruitless attempts at safe blow
ing occurred here last night or early
this morning. The coal Office Of Dan
A. MosSman on Second avenue was en-
tered, and after drilling hole In the
large iron safe large quantity OF
blasting powder was placed inside and
set of, the explosion completely de-
mollshing the safe, tearing out the
front and back aud nearly wrecking
the building in which II was located.
For their trouble the would-be robbers
got big bundle OF bills payable on
different parties and some papers which
are OF value only TO Mr.. Mossman.
These they carried further up Second
avenue and threw them In an alley,
where they were found this morning.
The safe In tue coal oiicB- u O.. %
Fuller was also tamPered wi~S--~re
burglars knocking of the combination,
bnt something scared them away.
The police believe II to have been the
work OF amateurs and claim TO have q
good clue.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-25
TIE BESIEGED CITY
No News Of Importance Received From
Rfn

No News Of importance Received From
Rio.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., December GA
Secretary Herbert tonight received a
pher dispatch from Captain Picking,
in command Of the United States naval
force at Rio. Il is believed TO contain
important Information concerning the
situation at the besIeged city.
The dispatch was at once sent 20
Lieut.. Mulligan, of the Navy, 20 be de-
eiphered. The Secretary then went 90
eiinner party az the house OF Post
master General Bissell, with the expec-
tation that the translation would be
completed on his return. At midnight
the Secretary returned, but the transl2-
tiOn was not yet ready for him. The
Sec etary will wait until he reads the
report before deciding whether or not
TO make 90 public
WAsHINGToN, ID. c., December "a
Secretary Herbert received a telegram
from Captain Picking last night. the
nature OF which is Only speculative, and
was not read until this morning. Sec
retary Herbert tonight refused 90 give
the message out for publication, saying:
There is nothing in the message TO
Indicate that there have been any recent
victories either for the government OF
the rebels, or that there is any material
change in the situation"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-25
AMUsEMENrs.
EFFIE EILsLER.


This distinguished actress, with her
excellent supporting company, will hold
the boards az the Opera House to-day
for two performances. This afternoon
"Hazel Kirke" will be the bill. This Is
the play in which Miss Ellsler has de.
lighted theatre-gOers, and received fiat
tering notices from the press through
ont the country. For this evening the
new play, Doris" written for Miss
Elsler, will be produced. Wheeling
theatre-goers are TO Oe congratulated 10
having such a strong Christmas attrae-
tion. and the theatre will no doubt be
crowded at both performances.
cLEvEI.ASD's MSsTRELs.
"Do / mind marching with the band
in the street parade?" says w. ). CleVe-
land, the minstrel manager. mot a
bit Of IL. l am out for the dust and some
I get In my eyes and some 10 my pocket.
The one night stand has no terror for
the minstrels; there is j0st where they
rake Of good stuff. II takes an Iryl3g
Terry or a Bernhardt 70 buck against
the burnt cork troubsdours.-EUen;ng
Times, November 25, PAwtucket, K. i.
KlH~ELls DHO's RbaAEDA<AAHs
Next Thursday, Friday and Saturday
the patrons of the Grand will have a
{ chance TO witness what IS guaranteed 10
be the strongest speciality organization
/ on the road, Weber & Fields new show,
I entitled Russell Brothers Comedians"
/ The reputation Of its management istoo
we'll known 20 need any comment.
PRANK I. FRAYNE.
Frank l. Frayne Is the last branch OF
a celebrated fanily that were probably
the greatest rifle shots the world ever
produced. When scarcely two years
old his remarkable talent as a sharp
shooter began TO develop itself. aud al
the age Of ten years be was able TO re-
produce all the wonderful shots made
by his mother and father. the late
clara Butler and Frank /. Frayne, ST.
His performance in tYe Boy Ranger Is
] highly spoken Of. an. no one should
miss seeing him max his great double
shot. The boy RLnger Co." win be
the attraction It lhe Grand the first
three days OF tb week beginning with
a matinee to-da
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-25
ABOUT PEOPLE
Daily Chronicle OF ths Movement OF
individuals.


/. individuals.
William H. McLain returned yesterday
from Chicago TO spend the holidays.
Hazlett Freeze, of the South Side. is
home from the Ohio State University for
the holidays.
Harry Nesbitt, student at the Ohio
State University, is home to spend his
holiday vacation.
BEHLER-J. c. Robinson, Of Warrington !;
w. G. Heming, Of Moundsville; A. ..
Adams, OF Taylorstown.
MoLURE-W Walter II. Harrison, of Park
ersburg; ID. II, Petty and A. l.. Bumgard'
ner, of ST. Clairsyille; j. w. Paul, OF Mo-
nongah.
WINDsoR-W. S. Wiley editor of the
New Martinsville Democrat; David Davis,
of Slstersvllle; Jno. G. Franklin, OF Point
Pleasant; Chas. Mitchell, of Warrington.
STAMM-J h. Smith, Of Warrington
Fred. Gemmill, Of Parkersburg; George
II. Jones and Miss Name Harris, Of
Moundsville; T. Il. Courtney, Edw. Is.
Courtney and e. G. Dale OF Raymond City,
Hon. n b. Scott will leave for the Grip
pie Greek, Cal, gold field, to-day, TO look
after the business interests of himself and
other Wheeling people there. The mine In
which Mr.. Scott is Interested is rich one,
three cars of ore recently producing six
thousand dollars. There has been some
disposition TO Jump claims manifested, and
TO protect the property from possible ieop-
ardy in this particular is the object Of Mr..
SCOTS visit.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-25
NIitchsll Looks Wen.

New York, December 24.-Pugilist
Charley Mitchell arrived in New York
this morning from Boston aud left in
the afternoon for Philadelphia. lie
will remain in the Quaker City until
Tuesday, when he will start fOS Jack
sonvlle aud 90 into his training. He
will be met in Florida. Mitchell looks
exceptionally well ana be expresses
himself as perfectly confident that be
would come out victorious in the fight
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, December "a.
"A special 20 the Times Union from
st. Augustine, announces that Billy
Thompson, MitchelrS manager, has Sc
leCted the place for the training quar-
ters for the Englishman. The Caisa
Marine, a hotel on Ansstia ISland, has
been given up 20 Thompson, aud he will
begi2 work TOMORROW fitting it up with
all the paraphernalia necessary for the
training quarters.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-25
John In the jug.

SANDUSRy, o., December 24-John
L. Sullivan. the ex-champion, was a
visitor to-day st the SanduSky police
station. He, with Dan Dwyer, and two
other members of his company, were
arrested for disorderly conduct and
were released this afternoon, just in
time 10 catch a fast train for Brooklyn,
n. Y. Two members Of the Sullivan
company this morning got into a fight
at the West House and sullivan, who
interierrRd, was arrested with the 9TH
ers, although it is claimed be figured as
Jeacemaker. The amount OF bail was
fixed at $3.50, and after spending to-day
In jail, the prisoners went on their
journey rejoicing.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-25
AntiOctrol.s Riot.

PALERMO, December 24.-There has
been renewed and serious riotlng owing
to the anti.0ctroi agitation AZ Lecara
aud Freddi, town forty-three miles
from here which Is famous for It's sui
phur mines. A crowd OF peasants and
workmen accomp panied by their wives.
assembled in front Of the town shout
ing Down with the Octroi." Down
with the Municipality" Long live
the King and Queen" The mob then
marched to the 0ctrol stations aud
burned several OF the toll houses.
Troops and Gendarmes were hastily
summoned and after a sharp conflict
during which two OF the policemen
were wounded, the mob was dispersed.
Ia consequences OF the repeated dis.
turbances in Sicily, reinforcements OF
troops will DO dispatched TO the Island.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-25
NOTES oF THE RIvER
News OF the Boats and Bostmsu Along
tie Ohio.

The rise in the Ohio river has helped
to put a great many st. Louis pilots to
work, as the Ohio river pilots are not
posted as TO where the channel has
changed TO since the river fell.-The
Waterways Journal
The steamooatmen in Cincinnati are
leaving no stone untnrned to induce
President Cleveland TO retain Capt.
John Ferenbatch in Office regardless OF
politics. Delegates from various ex-
changes will visit Washington to In
duce the President to reconsider his or
der, requesting his resignation.
PITTsBURG, PA, December 24.-By
marks below the dam, river a feet and
falling; weather, clear and warm.
OIL CITY, PA. December 24.-Rlver
5 feet inches and falling; warm and
clearing.
MoRGANTowN, w. VA, December %.
River feet 4 inches and stationary;
weather fair. Passed down, the James
q. Blaine.
GREENsBoRO, PA. December "a
River Z feet inches and stationary;
weather fair and mild. The Adam ia
cobs Is due down Monday.
WARREN, PA. December 24.-River
feet / inches and falling; weather
clear and mild.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-25
German Cabinet AnaIrs.

BERLIN, December 24.-There 10
much comment on the fact II It two
cabinet councils have been held since
the publication OF Count ~ Eulen-
burg's circular to the provincial aus
thorities. The first meeting was held
last Friday and lasted for five hours.
Chancellor Won Caprivl aud the Minis
ter Of War were present. The discus
sion was an extremely animated one.
The second meeting took place yester-
day, 1t is a most unusual thing for two
meetings OF the cabinet to be held just
before Christmas, and II Is rumored
that the discussion turned upon the al
legged leaning OF some Prussian Minis
ters towards the Agrarians.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-25
a washinrton 100 Rlazs.

WAsHINGroN, D. c., December "a
The Hamilton house, popular family
hotel facing Franklin Square, in the
northwestern part of the city, and IA
vorite stopping place with number OF
COngreSSmen. was discovered 10 be on
fire about l0:40 o'clock tonight, and
for a time it looked as II the large
building might be completely gutted,
but by good work by fremen the flames
were confined to the fourth floor and
the mansard or fifth story. It's thought
that the fire was caused by the heating
arrangements The fire was not dis
covered until it had burned through the
fourth floor aod gained access to the
top story. Fortunately few guests had
gone 10 bed, aud all the occupants OF
the hotel escaped without difficulty.
II is estimated that the loss will
amount 10 $4,000
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-25
DYNAMITE CRANK
Who Threatens to Blow up the Armour
Institute in Chicago.


CHICAGO. December 24.-Armour In
stitute, at Thirty-third street and Ar
mour avenue, have been threatened
with destruction by dynamite crank,
and il is said also that the lives OF
Philip ID. Armour, founder of the insti-
tute and DR.. Frank Gunzaulus, its Presi-
dent and pastor of Plymouth Church,
have been placed in jeopardy by the
same individual. Neither DR.. Gun
saulus nor Mr.. Armour will say sim
gle word concerning the story or
their own lives being In danger. but
at the same time it is known DR.. Gun
saulus has declared that man
who was at one time connected
with the Armour Institute, has threat
ened TO blow it up with dynamite at a
time when such a deed would prove a
terrible calamity. When the threat was
made the Doctor, by his persuasions aud
threats, had for the time being convert
ed the would-be dynamiter, and he
departed, promising not to carry his
threat into execution.
The story is that the crank demanded
that DR.. Gunsulaus furnish him with
money or get 1t from Mr.. Armour.
The millionaire Is q member OF the con-
gregation Of Plymouth Church, and
warm personal friend OF It's
pastor. 1t was on this that the
crank counted when be demanded
that DR.. Gunsaulus use his influence
with Mr.. Armour in order TO procure
the money. When the request was de-
MED by the pastor then came threats OF
blowing up both him and Mr.. Armour
as well as the institute.
Dr. Gunsaulus said tonight that he
had seen the man several times lately
and was still little apprehensive con-
earning The institute.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-25
SIr DROWNED.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, December pa
special TO the Republic from Jennings,
La, says: An officer OF the steamship
Olive, plying between Mermonteau
river ana Grand Chenier, brings re-
port that six persons were drowned in
Grand lake in the storm OF Friday last.
Some time previously party of seven
persons, consisting OF ID. Thibodeaux
and wife, widow Thibodeaux and three
little daughters and a Mr.. Miller left
Merronteau in a skiff bound for
Chenier ParGieu, forty miles south of
Jennings, on visit TO friends. They
started on the return on the morning OF
December 10. That evening, while the
skiff was about in the middle Of the
lake a souall came on with great fury.
The boat capsized, throwing all into
the water Thibodeaux finally reached
shore in an exhausted condition, but
was not rescued until December %.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-25
shotin the Back.

SULLIVAN, IND, December PA
dreadful tragedy was enacted here this
morning. w. C. Hultz. prominent
attorney Of this place, was shot at the
entrance to livery stable. The assas-
sin was armed with a double-barreled
shotgun, both barrels of which were
discharged in rapid succession, taking
effect in Hultz's back. He fell at the
entrance of the stable and called TO a
man in the rear part OF the stable that
he had been shot by Lem Willis. He
died almost instantly. No one appears
to have seen the shooting, which oc-
Cured at o'clock when but few were
out. The assassin. who appears TO have
been In disguise, was seen to run away
from the place, lodging through alleys.
Willis has been arrested, bu claims he
is innocent.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-25

WASHINGTON, D. c., December "a
While some Of the members Of the
Ways and Means Committee worked
during the recess others are making a
holiday Of it. In fact, 10 is claimed that
little can be done until the eleven ma
jorlty members Of the Ways and Means
Committee come together aud accept
either the majority or minority
reports Of the subcommittee
on Internal Revenue. 1Iessrs.
Mcmillan and Bryan reported a plan in
favor Of an Individual income tax. Mr..
MONTGOMERY reported against it and
suggested the plan of TAX on the in-
comes from the invested wealth. Mr..
Montgomery defends bis plan aud says
that be could get into any community
and combat any argument for tue plan
suggested by the other members OF the
committee.
''In the first place" said Mr. Mont
gOmery, "if a man has 100000 and en-
CAGES in any business enterprise, be
will give employment 20 many people
aud is q benefit % the community, If he
makes $50, ,OOJ a year, and spends it. i
do nOJ care how the money gets in cir
culatiop, IL benefits the people, III the
profits are invested TO stocks ana bonds,
-Ilheman does not spend &c, butts gets a re-
turn To interest and upon such return
he should pay taxes for support Of the
government. The money which man
earns and spends is kept in circulation
and no matter where or how it reaches
many people and is continually doing
good
"When a man having $1,000 or any
such man chooses rather than invest 10
himself, TO loan il 20 those who are
more venturesome, who have more en-
ergy and enterprise, and who wish 20
engage in business on such capital, be
becomes a drOne in society, is supported
by the work of other persons and he
should not complain III he is taxed for a
very small part Of his prO6-s'.
While Mr.. Montgomery was talking,
Mr.. Stevens, of the committee, said TO
ocular manner that he believed be
would win over members of the COM
mittee who disagree about the income
tax. 20 support a proposition Co put IS
dutv on sugar 90 make up the deficit
which was expected 20 be raised by the
tax on incomes. This IS only an indi-
cation that an the members OF the COM
mittee, as well as many in the House,
are not altogether satisfied with the in
p come tax proposition, and that duty
on sugar is yet question 20 be cOnsid-
cred.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-25
MAY Fight in Mexico.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, December PR. c.
Pate, owner aud president OF the
Mexican race track, has authorized the
editor of Local sporting paper to say
that if the authorities 10 Florida would
not permit the holding OF the Corbett-
Mitchell fight there, then be would
give the lighters a purse Of S22,0 to
fight for at his track. Mr.. Pate in his
letter said: "When telegraphed you
thai we could arrange 20 have the Nit
chell-Corbett fight take place In
Mexico, was in consultation
with those in authority and knew
they would permit the contest to come
of there. Now while l am not certain,
I suppose they still hold this position
and that being the case I Will offer the
purse named for them to battle for.
But before I make the official announce
i will have 20 again consult the Mexi-
can authorities. will be in st. Louis
for the week. Then will return TO
Mexico and If Corbett aud Mitchell are
willing TO meet there, / will give them
the prize named
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-25
The Government strengthened.

WASHINGTON, d. c., December "a
Minister Mendouca received a cable
gram from Rio JaneirO late last night,
which he said contained very encourag-
ing Information.
"Tbe government reports TO me, a"
said the Minister tonight, that
there have been several important
changes OF positions at Rio which great
IN strengthens the government. All
the commanding islands I'm the bay are
in the possession of the government eX-
cept Vilegaignon Corbras and Pa
Quela"