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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-05-19
CHINESE EXCLUSION ACT.
Action Taken by the Board OF
Foreign Missions.
NO TROUBLE WILL RESULT.
The Chinese Minister and Secretar,
Gresham Confer.
Probabilities Seem to Favor Prolonged
status Ono on the questionable
Matter Finally Disposed of
by the Court

NEW YORK, MAY 1S.-The Geary ex-
elusion act which has always been fought
by the churches and missionary. societies
have given home officials no little con-
Germ. The Presbyterian board OF mis-
Eionaries at meeting yesterday in ad-
dition to sending cablegrams ordered
letters written to four missions in that
country in which injunctions to caution
and conservative action are enlarged on
and adding: cit seems to us desirable
that while matters are In suspense, all
our missionaries should be in situa ton
where prompt communication will be
possible and that visits to the interior
should not be undertaken unless proper
precautions are taken. | am authorized
TO say that Mr. Dulles is about to send
extra funds to each mission to be avail
able when needed. The chief danger
epprehended is in a sudden uprising the
result of false reports scattered among
people who may take action before the
government can interfere. -
The Methodist Foreign Missionary
society has decided to make final appeal
so the president against immediate en-
forcement of the law. The appeal as
formulated says: "We earnestly beseech
the president to use all means in his
power to meet the just wishes of the
Chinese government, and if it be yet pos
sible to secure through diplomatic action
such agreement between the two countries
SIS VIII secure peace and harmony
The following was also issued for dis
tribution: sin this time of peril to our
missionary interests in China and of the
dishonor to the fair name of our country
because of the unrighteous and oppres-
Eive legislation we deem it of the utmost
importance that the whole church look
to God for his divine guidance and help.
We therefore recommend that Sunday,
May %, be observed as a day of special
prayer throughout the country, that our
government may be led to just and right
action in this emergency, and that such
a solution Of the pending question may
be Preached as shall save the missionary
interests in China from disaster and Sc
cure just treatment to Chinese in this
cOuntrV ;,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-05-19
sTODDARD MINE SOLD.
The De Lamar Mining Company Buys Reg
ans Two Fifths.


BOISE, Ida, May 10. = Especial =
Timothy Regain has. sold to the De Lamar
Mining company two-fifths of the Stod-
dard mine at De Lamar. The considera-
ton is about 500, 900, Ss7 300 of which is
in cash, this sum having been paid. The
Stoddard mine is supposed to hold an
apex ON part of the De Lamar company's
work. The Apex claim was not thought
much of until recently, but Regain has
been making some explorations and
preparing for an injunction suit which
promised to be one OF the most celebrated
cases in the history of the state.
A few months ago the De Lamar COM
pany made flank movement by buying
OUT Regan's partner, G. NJ. Hays, who
owned three-fifths of the property. They
got this interest for $50, 600. This trans
action was followed by slight conflict on
the ground, but Regain held possession
and has since made some further sdevel-
opments which appear to have strength
ened his case. The upshot of it all is the
sale made today.
Some time ago Regan secured bond in
the Howe, Manhattan and Pepeley
groups, at De Lamar, for Milwaukee cap
italists. This property has since devel-
oped very well, and it is thought the
bond will be taken up, The Milwaukee
ties are now here, and will GO to De Lamar
tomorrow. The consideration is S175, 600
cash, and S175, 600 stock. The first pay
ment of $50, 900 will fall due June 1st.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-05-19
THE ILLINOIS BUILDING.
Impressive Dedicative Ceremo
MES Yesterday.
A GREAT DAY IN CHICAGO.
Over One Hundred Thousand People
in Attendance.
In the womans Congress Religious Sub.
jects We're Considered and Some
Very Interesting Papers Read
Almost Panic.

CHICAGO, May 18.-In the presence of
three score thousand people at noon to-
day, the great Illinois state building at
the Worlds fair was duly dedicated. 1t
was the brightest Gay the ''White City,
has seen since it was opened to the
world. Not cloud was in the sky, and
the air was soft and balmy. Everything
was aglow with light and color, and the
picture was particularly grand and i'm
pressive. With the arrival of every train
from the opening of the gates came thou
sands of people. Not since the opening
day has anything like the crowd which
swarmed through the grounds today been
admitted at the gates. The exercises con-
sisted of turning over the building by
the state commissioners to the governor,
acceptance by him on behalf of the state,
and an address by Mayor Harrison and
others.
Aside from the dedication there was no
special features. This is the first genuine
spring day the fair has been favored with
and the people appreciated it, for they
came in thousands. Late this afternoon
it was estimated by the bureau of admis-
sion that there were over hundred thou
sand people on the ground.
Theodore Thomas has been asked by
Director General Davis to turn over keys,
documents and everything else pertain
ing to the musical bureau to Chief Pea
body, of the department of liberal art,
and tender his resignation to the same
aficial. AS yet the director general has
received no answer to the note.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-05-19
TWO GEORGIA BANKS CLOSE.
The President of One of Them Suicides
BY Shooting Himself.

The President of One of Them Suicides
BY Shooting Himself.
BRUNSWICK, Ga, May Ism. Ul-
man, president of the ogelthorpe National
bank, committed suicide in the toilet
room of the bank this morning. Besides
being president of the Ogelthorpe bank
he was president of the Brunswick Brew
ing and Ice company, and line of river
steamers and large stakeholder in vari-
GUS enterprises.
President Burthage of the First Ma
tional bank had requested Ullman to re-
pay loan made the day before. ''All
right; wait a moment,' said Ullman,
stepping into the toilet room. A moment
later Mr.. Burthage heard the report of a
gun, and Ullman was found sitting up
right with bullet hole in the center OF
his forehead.
The news spread rapidly and depositors
started a run. In few minutes the
Ogelthorpe National bank closed its doors,
followed almost Immediately by the First
National. A slight run was commenced
on the Brunswick State bank, but it met
all demands.
Mayor & Ullman, wholesale grocers,
have closed temporarily; the Brunswick
brewery and Brunswick cotton factory
will also close temporarily. The Ogel-
thorpe was capitalized atIS150, 600 and the
First National at 100000. Officers OF
both banks say claims will be paid in
fuII
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-05-19
THE WAGES OF SIN.
A Sad Story of the Death of an Army
Officer.


New YORK, May 1s.-David G. Hous-
ton, lieutenant colonel OF engineers OF
the United States army, died this morn
ing at St. Vincent's hospital of jaundice.
He was So years of age and a native of
New York. Two weeks ago the colonel,
accompanied by a woman known as Mrs.
Minnie Porter, went to the Everett house
and they were assigned separate rooms.
Mrs. Porter passed as his niece. The
couple did much drinking and her people
refused to supply Mrs. Porter with liquor
after learning the amount she was con-
suming. Friday last some of Colonel
Houston's friends called at the hotel and
found the army officer In such condition
that they at once sent him to st. Vincent's
hospital.
The woman kept up her debauch. pro-
curing liquors outside the hotel. On Sun
day her condition became such that the
house physician had her removed to Bell
evue hospital where she was placed in the
alcoholic ward. Before leaving the hotel
the unfortunate woman told the house
keeper that her home was in Tennessee,
and that her husband, son and daughter
were living there. At the hospital today
the physician said the woman could not
live
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-05-19
FLOODS IN PENNSYLVANIA.
Beaver Falls in Danger of Being
Swept Away.
MANY TOWNS INUNDATED.
Railroad Traffic Abandoned on Account
OF WashOuts.
At New Castle Boats Are Plying in Three
Feet of Water in the Principal
Streets-FIoods Subsiding
insOhio.

PITTsBURG, May 1S.-The sun is shin
ing and the great storm which has pre-
vailed over eastern Ohio and western
Pennsylvania for three days is believed to
be over. The Allegheny and Mononga-
hela rivers are still rising, but the waters
will hardly reach the danger line and no
serious danger is expected here.
The lowlands of Allegheny and the
south side are partially under water.
Sharpsburg is several feet under water,
and the residents have moved to upper
floors.
At Beaver Falls the town is at fever
heat, expecting the town to be swept from
the earth tomorrow. Few slept last night
as reports were rife that the upper dan.
was weakening and q break possible at
any time. If this should occur a body of
water seven miles long and half mile
wide, eighteen feet deep, would be ready
to dash on the lower end of Beaver Falls,
Fallston, Bridgewater and other towns
below. Strenuous and it is believed sue
successful efforts are being made to pre-
vent break.
At Johnstown and Conemaugh Stony.
creek is booming and it is feared that
great damage will be done in the lower
part OF the city.
The floods are abating at all points and
no more danger is unprecedented. The
damage to property will run to millions.
At Erie the total loss will reach $3.50, 600.
The damage at Meadville will probably ex-
coed $3.50, 600, while at Titusville it is said
to be nearly as bad as last June. The
loss to the railways in Pennsylvania and
Ohio is put at 81 600 600.
At Newcastle the situation is very grave.
The water is five feet higher than ever
known before and still rising, and all last
night families were taken from their
houses. The work is still going on. A
break is threatened of the levees west
of town at any moment, and the police
and fire departments have been sent to.
warn the people at South Newcastle to
fee to the hills as the break will cover
that part of the city to depth of at least
twelve feet. Over ten miles of the New
York, Pennsylvania & Ohio road between
here and Shearer has been washed out
since midnight. A large railroad bridge
went down this morning with twenty
loaded cars. Several bridges and houses
fioated down this morning, and the car
casses of dead animals fill the stream.
Boats are plying in three feet of water in
the principal streets and business is en-. ,
tirely suspended.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-05-19


total value of exports of merchandise from
the United States during the twelve
months ended April 30, 1898 at sS4S. 594, 427,
a decrease of S162, 74S, TAG over the pre-
ceeding year. Value of imports during
the same period 1925, ISL 1888, an increase
of S94 ,006, 617.
During the twelve months ended April
30 the exports of gold amounted to
$40. 039. ops, and the imports to $40, BAL, =
900; excess Of exports $50. 49S. O26. During
the corresponding twelve months last
year the exports of gold amounted to
$50, SD, 1852 and imports to $40, log, 1928, ex-
cess of exports S26, 504 ,939.
During the twelve months ended April 30
exports of silver amounted to $3S, $50, 757
aud imports $23, 455, PA, excess OF exports
S15. 495, 513. During the corresponding
period preceding last year the exports OF
silver amounted to S2s, 755, 573. and i'm
ports SIS, Sol, 747, excess of exports
81. 273. S26
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-05-19
National Board of Underwriters.

NEW YORK, May 1S. - The twenty
seventh annual meeting of the national
board of underwriters was held this
morning. President D. w. G. Shelton OF
the Phoenix Fire Insurance company OF
Hartford, Conn.,, occupied the chair and
delivered the annual address. The presi-
dent declared in view of the experiences
of last year that he was convinced of the
necessity of an increase in the average
rate of insurance.
The executive committee report
viewed with concern the last increase of
fire loss in the country. In 1892 it was
estimated at S151, Ole, 09S, an increase
over 1891, when the fire loss was unpre-
cedented. The losses since January
1898, has gone at the same rated pay. In
connection with the report members of
the board said they feared incendiarism
was on the increase, and the committee
moved that it's powers be SO extended
that it could increase offers of reward for
the arrest and conviction Of incendiaries.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-05-19
ROYAL VISITORS.
Infanta Eulalia and Suite Arrive in New
York Last Night.


York Last Night.
QUARANTINE, L. l., May is. - The
Spanish steamer Marie Christiana, haV-
ing on board the Spanish Infanta Eulalia,
official representative in this country of
Queen Regent Christiana, arrived this
evening. Prince Antonio De Bourbon,
husband of the princess is with hero the
steamer. Her suite consists OF the Duke
of Tamanes, chamberlain to Infanta and
two ladies in waiting. The steamer bear
ing the princess was not expected
till some time tomorrow, but she
made an exceptionally quick trip and
was sighted off Long Branch this after
noon. The bar was reached at 7:05
where the vessel anchored Tor the night.
A tug having on board representa-
tive of the Associated Press boarded the
Marie Chrlstiana shortly after 10 O'Clock
tonight. Richard Bustamant, sec
rotary to the Infanta, received the cor
respondent. He said their trip from
Havana was a most pleasant one. Be-
yond fatigue the Infanta suffered but
little inconvenience. The princes was
too tired to see reporter but received
Commander De La Vega OF the Infanta
Isabel and conversed with him for few
minutes.
1t was originally intended that Com
mander Davis, vino was detailed by the
president to look after the Infanta, and
it was understood that the Dolphin was
to convey the princess to Jersey City.
This, from what could be learned, will
not occur, and the Spanish vessel will
have the honor of carrying the royal Eisi-
tors
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-05-19
THE woMAN's CONGRESS.
Religious Subjects Were Considered-In-
teresting Papers Read.


teresting Papers Read.
CHICAGO, May $50 wedged in the
Railways of the art institute were the
crowds of women at today's session Of
their great congress that at one time a
panic was imminent. 1t was at the entrance
to the hall in which Susan B. Anthony
was speaking. The crowd completely
filled the hall. Hundreds were packed
outside in the corridors. In a hysterical
voice one of the women called on the
chairman to postpone the programme and
send for the police. The wooden parti-
lions filing the door and sideways to the
other halls were crushed in, and the
The proceedings we're temporarily discon-
tinued until policemen succeeded in clear
ing the hall.
The scope of subjects considered today
were most comprehensive, although the
religious element predominated. The
Catholic Woman's congress was the first
occasion in many years where Catholic
women have taken part in deliberations
OF this nature. Eliza Allen Starr called
the meeting to order and urged the for
nation of a national organization of
Catholic women. The remainder of the
afternoon session and the whole of the
evening session was devoted to a series of
interesting papers.
Other divisions of the congress talked on
woman as religious teacher, the
modern deaconess movement and woman
in Hebrew thought, progress OF colored
women in the United States and women
in the pulpit were also discussed.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-05-19
Chiefs of Police Consult.

CHICAGO, May 1s.-The chiefs of po-
lice OF leading cities in the country gath
cred here today to consult as to police adj
ministration and improved methods for
the detection and prevention of crime.
This movement was originated by Chief
Seavey of Omaha, and he presided. The
meeting was welcomed by Mayor Har-
rison after which Chief Seavey explained
the object of the meeting.
The following officers were elected
President w. i. Leavy OF Omaha, vice
president was elected for each city repre-
scented and Harry o. Carr of Grand
Rapids was elected secretary and treas
urer. a number of topics of interest to
the police service were discussed and a
committee was appointed to draw up q
telegraph code.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-05-19
WILL NOT RETALIATE.
The Chinese Minister and Secretary
Gresham Have a Conference.

Gresham Have Conference.
WASHINGTON, May 1S.-An authentic
Statement has been obtained as to the in
terview between Secretary Gresham and
the Chinese minister at the state depart
ment on Wednesday last. The interview
was entirely devoid in tone and feature
or any suggestion of sensationalism.
Nothing whatever was said by the
minister concerning any possibility that
the Chinese legation in Washington
would De withdrawn as a result of the
enforcement of the law. And it can be
stated on the authority of Secretary
Gresham that he has not received any init
nation from any source that any such
proceedings are contemplated.
During the interview the Chinese
minister assured Secretary Gresham that
he believed the Chinese government
would not resort to any retaliatory meas
ures and there would be nothing done by
his government that would disturb the
present friendly relations between the
United States and China. The minister
was of the opinion that no trouble would
result from the law. The interview was
pleasant throughout and lasted about
twenty minutes.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-05-19
KAISER WILHELM TALKS.
He Says the Future of the Fatherland Is
ImperilIed.

BERLIN, May 1S.-The German emperor
accompanied by many notables, pro-
ceeded to Goerlitz in Silesia today, where
he personally unveiled the monument to
his grandfather, Emperor William 1. A
great crowd was present and the utmost
enthusiasm prevailed.
After exercises at the monument an
elaborate dinner was discussed, and the
emperor did not disappoint his dis
tinguished audience, for in his speech he
said, speaking with great solemnity:
sThis festivity is in the midst of serious
times. Our army requires increased re-
modelling. I summoned the nation to
provide the necessary means and all other
questions are inferior to this. The most
serious question is one upon which de-
ponds the very existence of the Fatherland,
and we need absolute unity in order to
solve the question whatever separates US
as Germans, whatever causes our views
to diyerge must be put aside because it
imperils the future of the Fatherland. -
The speech made a great impression
and was hailed with enthusiasm.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-05-19
MAY BE DISCARDED.

Citations - Issued Eek Commissioner ST.
monds TO appear and Answer.
WASHINGTON, May 1s.-The commits
Hioner of patents, acting upon the appli-
cation filed yesterday by Church &
Church, patent lawyers of this city, is
sued rule upon w. e. Simonds, late
commissioner of patents. and Foster &
Froman, attorneys for the American Bell
Telephone company, directing them to
appear before him next Wednesday, May
"a, and show cause why they should not
be disbarred from practicipg before the
patent office.
Secretary Hol1e Smith said today that
he would at once request the attorney
general to designate an Official OF his de-
partment to conduct the case on behalf
of the government.
J. L. Bennett, chief clerk of the patent
Office, has been given leave of absence one
week pending the examination.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-05-19
A pRoLoNGED STATUS QUO.

zhnt Is the Probability Regarding the
Chinese Exclusion Question.
WASHINGTON, May 1s.-The mandate
of the Supreme court of the United States
TO the circuit Court for the southern dis
trict OF New York affirming the decision
of that court in the exclusion cases was
transmitted yesterday. This disposes of
the matter finally unless the case again
comes before the court on a new question
Present indications are pointing strongly
TO the assumption that a copy of the ma
3ority opinion of the court will certainly
be forwarded to the Chinese government
through diplomatic channels before any
extended system of hostile action under
the law will be inaugurated. Probabili-
ties seem to favor prolonged status quo
on the Chinese expulsion question.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-05-19
REMARKABLE PROPOSAL.
Increased Expenditure of the Army Bill
to Be Raised by Subscription.

Increased Expenditure of the Army Bill
to Be Raised by Subscription.
BERLIN, May 1S.-Following the ex-
ample of banking houses and leading
firms connected with the bourse in start
ing an election fund for the support of
the army bill a joint committee OF the
associated iron and steel industries of
Germany has made q remarkable pro-
posal that part OF the expenditure re-
quired by the new army bill be voluntar-
lily subscribed by the great Industrial
commercial and financial interests of the
country. The committee calculated that
the Joint stock companies OF the empire
representing an annual aggregate profit
of 500, 600 900 marks would have no diff
Guilty in subscribing the necessary credit
and suits OF voluntary contribution
would be less onerous than the danger
GUS fluctuations caused by the unsettled
state of public affairs consequent on the
struggle between the kaiser and reichstag
should the latter continue to reject the
army bill.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-05-19

by a log rolling upon him. Shortly after
ward the widow began to be annoyed by
having her horses tails sheared, harness
and other articles stolen and wheels
taken from her carriages, etc. A physi-
clan requested post norton examination
yesterday but the mother refused. This
morning the body was discovered at the
bottom of deep we'll On the farm. The
mother later confessed to having poisoned
her son to prevent him from growing up
to be thief. She was arrested. Neigh
borS think she is insane.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-05-19
FLOOD Ar CLEVELAND.

Damage to Property VIII Reach an
Enormous sum.
CLEVELAND, May 1S.-Rain, which has
been steadily falling since Sunday
night, ceased early this morning after
precipitation of A inches. The Cuyahoga
is higher than ever known before. As
the water recedes the property losses
along the bank are found to be greater
than at first supposed. By noon the
waters had receded three feet. AS fast as
it retired men were set to work in fac
tories and other submerged buildings,
clearing away the accumulatiOns of mud.
All streets on the flats are still flooded.
The body of Johnson, one OF the life saw
ing crew, drowned yesterday, was found
on the beach this morning.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-05-19
A PECULIAR QUESTION.

Is a Chinese Saloon Keeper a Laborer OF
a Merchant.
WASHINGTON, May 1s.-Assistant Sec
rotary Curtis of the treasury department,
has been called upon to decide whether a
Chinese saloon keeper is a laborer or a
merchant. The Chinaman who is en-
gagged in the saloon business, left New
York for a visit to his home in China
about six months ago, and has now re-
turned. He is denied entrance and came
here for final decision. 1t may reach
Attorney General Olney before the matter
is finally disposed of.