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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-12-06
He Is Moving with Caution.

Washington, Dec. 5.-Chairman Nc
Creary, of the House committee on for
eign affairs, speaking on the Willis in
terview, said: 81 have known this all
the time. OF course 1 could not make
use Of the information 1 had received,
but I knew Minister Willis was pur-
suing the course herein Indicated
This statement indicated that the adj
ministration is in possession of know
ledge that Minister Willis is moving
with a great deal of caution.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-12-06
ALL FLIED BUR OWE.
He Was Probably Lame and Could
Not Run.

Toledo. o.. Dec. 5.-The grand jury
of Putnam county has returned twenty
two indictments against ex-Treasurer
10. w. Crawfis, ex-Auditor W. w. Place,
ex-senator W. W. Sutton and o. B
Ramey and Henry Gerdnan, the latter
two merchants of Ottawa, for the en-
bezzlement of county funds, aggregat-
ing $25, 500. Craw!is gave bail, Ramey
has fled 20 West Virginia, and the
others have not yet been arrested. The
indictments proved a sensation, as
many parties are implicated not GUS
nected bY the public
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-12-06
IN THE HOUSE.
Debate on the Bankruptcy Bill
VIII Be Closed Today.

Washington, Dec. 5-The only thing
of moment accomplished in the House
session was the agreement to close the
debate on the bankruptcy bill tomor-
row and the passage of the bill extend
ing to Jan. 1, 1897, the time under
which persons in possession of certain
forfeited railway lands may purchase
lands.
Ellis. Of Oregon, assisted in the pas
sage of the bill by stating it would
greatly benefit large number of set
tiers on the Northern Pacific, who
would otherwise lose their homes.
After the debate on the bankruptcy
bill. the House adjourned.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-12-06
ERIE MAKES A CUT.
Now Look Out for a Merry War OF
Rates.

Chicago, Dec 5.-The Erie has cut
the provision rate from Chicago to
Boston from SO1a to 241a. and to New
York and Philadelphia in proportion.
The other lines will make the same
rates.
President Robinson said today
there was not the slightest foundation
to the report that a receiver was to be
appointed for the Atchison. He said
he had received cable today from
President Reinhart in London, saying
everything was all right in every way
There would be no receiver for the
AtchiSon road.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-12-06
Nav BE Arbitrated.

New York, Dec. 5.-The Worlds Leg
ucialpa. Honduras. dispatch: Negotia-
tons have been broken off between
this country and Nicaragua. The dis
pute may be submitted to arbitration.
The British minister is doing what he
can to effect an amicable settlement.
The Worlds Purto Simon, Costa Rica,
dispatch says the Liberals have noni-
mated Iglesias for president
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-12-06
A DYNAMITE COMEDY.
Explanation of the Finding of the
Explosives.

London, Dec. 5.-The following ex-
PLANTATION of the dynamite scare was
given tonight: The man Snyder, in
whose apartments in Hampstead the
explosive was found. was managing
director of the Snyder Dynamite Projec-
tile company, with an Office in Chan
Gerry Lane. He was in arrears for his
lodgings at Hampstead and the land
lord levied an execution. Among the
articles seized was a trunk of explo-
sives, many photographs of gun ex-
periments and prospectuses, including
an article from the London Times.
printed five years ago, which describ-
ed Snyder's invention as likely to rem
der the conditions of warfare appalling.
It is supposed that the dynamite found
in Snyder's effects was used by him
as q business sample.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-12-06
Seeks to Shed Light.

Washington. Dec. 5-Cullom has in
troduced in the Senate bill provid-
ing the facilities to be afforded by
one railroad to another shall include
due and reasonable receiving, forward
ing and delivery freight traffic at
through rates. and providing regula-
tons under which the provision is to
be enforced.
Cullom has also introduced a bill to
regulate interstate commerce, defin-
ing the words line and common
carrier
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-12-06

Times from Capetown says: Major
IGoold-Adams reports that King Loben-
gula has written asking that the forces
under Major Forbes be withdrawn, in
order that he may come and discuss
the position of affairs. Major Goold-
Adams, however has received reports
from native sources which lead him to
distrust the good intentions of Loben-
guIa
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-12-06
UNDER SEALED oRDERs.
The Mysterious Movements of til.
Revenue Cutter Corwin.

San Francisco. Dec. 5-The United
States revenue cutter Corwin sailed at
midnight. The destination is a secret,
but it is supposed to be Honolulu with
instructions for Minister Willis. 1t IS
reported that one of the sailors on the
Corwin has been bribed to take dis
patches from Minister Thurston to the
provisional government The captain
refused to take letters from Ha-
waiian Consul Wilder, saying he did
not know where he was going.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-12-06
BerIin Bits.

Berlin, Dec. Skiing Wurtemberg is
suffering from influenza and has been
confined to his bed some days
The Landgrave of Hesse has invited,
and is now making preparations to re-
ceive Emperor William at the castle
at Philipsruhe. During the visit the
emperor will enjoy pheasant shooting.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-12-06
To Relieve the Alliance.

Vallejo, Cal. Dec. 5.-The United
States steamer Ranger, Edwin Longe-
necker, commanding. left Mare. Island
United States steamer Alliance. The
Ranger had on board six months
stores for the Alliance. The latter YES
sci, on the arrival of the relief will
proceed to Callao. and thence to the
Atlantic coast
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-12-06
The North and South Bou+a.

Topeka, Kans., Dec 5.--At the North
and South railroad convention resolu-
tons were reported BY the committee
embracing a plan for single track of
road from Canada to the Gulf of Mex
Iico.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-12-06
Cold Weather Fast

Chicago, Dec. 5.-Cold weather and
snow prevails throughout the eastern
states. There is heavy snow at wash
ington, New York, Boston, in Vermont
and New Hampshire. The thermo-
meter ranges from to 81.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-12-06
1t Is Not So.

Boston. Dec. 5.-Officials of the
Atchison join in the general denial of
the appointment of receiver and say
there is no truth in the report that the
road is about to default the July in
terest.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-12-06
The italian Cabinet Trouble.

Rome. Dec. 5.-Signor Guicciardini
has declined to accept the portfolio
of finance and Signor vaccheli will
take it in the interim.
Zanardenili had a further audience
with the king tonight in regard to the
policy pursued by the new ministry
The Tribuna says a motion in favor
CT q temporary suspension of the law
regarding the banks issue will be sub
nitted to the chamber of deputies.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-12-06
An Overdose of Ch1oraI.

London, Dec. 5.-The inquest held
on the remains of Professor Tyndall
resulted in a verdict to the effect that
the professor died from an overdose
of chloraI
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-12-06
FIRE IN A COAL MINE.
Four Miners Imprisoned, and WI,
Probably Burn to Death.

New York, Dec. 5.-A report has
just reached here from Hazleton, Pa.
to the effect that the Crystal Ridge
mine is burning and number of men
are imprisoned. The flames are said
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-12-06
voorhees, WIN Have Charge.

Mashingtonn Dec. 5.-Voorhees will
have charge of the tariff bill in the
Senate. At the meeting of the COM
mittee this morning, Voorhees, an
nounced that was his purpose. An
other important development of the
committee meeting was the announce
ment of the determination on the part
of the Democratic members of the COM
mittee to take up the tariff question
Immediately.
Mr.. Voorhees,, chairman, at the
meeting of the committee today, urged
the members to use all expedition in
consideration of the question. SO as to
be able to report promptly on the bill
as soon as it came from the House.
It was suggested that the Democratic
members begin at once to hold daily
meetings. The Republican members
were assured that whenever a good
reason for granting a hearing to per-
sons interested in the tariff appears,
an opportunity to be heard would be
given The Wilson bill will be used
as the basis of the Senate committee
labors, and will be quite closely fol-
lowed. The chairman appointed Jones,
of Arkansas, Vest and Mcpherson,
Democrats) and Allison and Aldrich,
RepublicanS), as a subcommittee on
the tariff bill The investigation will
be conducted by the Democratic men,
bers of the entire committee as a
party organization.
Bland today introduced a new free
coinage bill repeating that portion of
the act of 1873 preventing the coinage
Of silver dollars and re-enacting the
coinage act of 1897 Bland expects the
committee on coinage will report an
absolutely free silver bill to the House
The House ways and means commit
tee will take up the Wilson bill on
Monday. 1t seems to be tacitly under
stood the bill will not be called up in
the House until after the holidays
The Republicans feel they have won a
victory in securing time for the con-
sideration of the bill. Between now
and next Monday the Democratic mem
bers of the committee will prepare a,
measure for making up the estimated
deficiency of sec, 900, 900.
Dalzell, of Pennsylvania, said today
if petroleum were put on the free list
it would break every oil man in Penn
SvlVania
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-12-06
Nominations.

Washington. Dec. 5-The president
today nominated w. B. Hornblower to
be associate justice of the supreme
court; also J. S. Proctor, of Kentucky,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-12-06
WILL AWAIT ORDERS.
The Story Told by the Captain OF
the Klfclzftat.

Port Townsend, Wash, Dec Sin
an interview today, Captain Cutler. of
the barkentine Klickitat, which ar
rived from Honolulu yesterday, said:
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-12-06
Are Under German Protection

Lima, Dec. 5.-The legation of Ecua-
dor and the consulates of the republic
are here Callao has been closed and
the minister of Ecuador and the con-
sui at Lima have taken refuge on the
British ship Hyacinth. The citizens
of Ecuador now in Peru have been
placed under German protection. The
delimitation of the frontier of Ecuador
and Peru will be submitted to arbitra-
tion.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-12-06
THE TARIFF BILL.
1t Is Generally Believed 1t VIII
Pass Very Soon.

Washington, Dec. 5.-The general
drift of opinion among the Democratic
members of the House seems to be
that the tariff bill must be passed,
and as speedily as possible There are
some who say they will make an at
tempt to have it modified in certain
points in the interest of their constitu-
ents, but failing in that, will vote for
the bill. 1t is understood to be the in
tention not. to allow much time for
debate, even if cIoture has to be ap-
Piled, with the object of getting the
measure before the Senate as quickly
as possible.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-12-06
|IHI ENGLISH
POINT on VIEV.
Causes Leading Up to the Rio
de Janeiro Revolt.
A CASE OF PERSONAL GAIN.
President Peixoto's Alleged Breaches
of Good Faith.

The Various States are Said to BE
archy-The End of the Trouble
VIII See the End of Peixotoan
Rule.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1893-12-06
Distrusts the King

London. Dec. "a dispatch to the
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-08-19
From IA Gold-Bug Standpoint.

While If was GENERALLY sunnnsed that
Rour,e Cochran was in WASHINGTON ON
Wednesday Gghtino with snIandid per.
sistarca to sacure and m,intoin his
chosen most of leader Of fine American
forces he surnrised his friends in this
city isays the New York Pressl by
strollinp into his favorite restaurant
down town cooIlv clad in a suit of light
flannel which while NOT 81 conspicuous
as the immaculate white flannel suit
that his coIIeorue FRANKLIN BARTLETT.
ostonished fine ponn,ist memhers of the
nouse by apnearjng in il ON Wednesday.
WAS nevertheless more seryiceable and
rendered its wearey much more an
proachable.
Although Mr.. Cochran suggested cool
ness in his dress and self.restraint in
his manner, he nevertheless revealed to
some of the bankers who buttonholed
him anxiety. if not DESPAIR. He began
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-08-19
Society Out West.

"Thcre are" said the drummer, "somc
persons who seem to think that the peo-
pie Of the far West, however cntcrpris-
ing AID hospitaJle they may be, live in
. rough-and-ready sort of style. OF
course, the fact is that people OF refined
tastes like to be civilized wherever they
lrc, and in these days Of quick conmu
1ination the people at all established
scGiers Of population live in about the
uuc manner throughout the country.
One would be likely TO find as many men
- drces suits ct an evening social enter
.lineutin a Moutaua or Il Texas city
ls be would at any similar entertain
nent in an Eastern city"
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-08-19
AN AZTEC SACRIFICE.


the Montcyumas.
Fifty-two years constituted the Aztec
cycle, says the Detroit Free Press. To
this cycle was added a complement of
thirteen days, intended to make the
solar and civil years agree. 1t was be
licvcd that the world would come to an
end on the last night Of u cycle, and
that the gods, If mcrciful, would light
their fires ON the distant mountains. II
the world did not come to an end the
Aztccs congratulated themselves that il
would survive another cycle, and the
thirteen complementary days were
passed with feasts, sacrifices and bac
chanals.
In the temple Of IIuitzilipochtli Their
was to be a gladiatorial combat, whicl
SIX mifntss{esfs 81 the the ceremSh1 Vert TIN
hand. TopiltZin, the chief among them
clad in crimson vestmcnt, with o
crown of vari-colorcd feathers, was per
forming the duties that preceded 4 sac-
riflcc to the god, and the others, with
white robes bortlered with black. theft
faces hidcous with somber pigmcu. and
mouths painted white, assisted him. 4
crowd filed the stone walls Of the tenn
pie to witness the spectacle. surgiug
with impatiencc about the tcmnlcgtl to-
round stone platform, eight feet high
where the combat was 10 take place.
The victim. prisoner of war, !
brought in. Armed with only short
spear and shield, he is placed upon the
tcmalcatl, tied by one foot and con
fronted by an Aztec warrior. fully
armed. The flat nostrils OF the victim
are distended, his black eyes burn with
desperation; his coarse, black hair
traggles about his face, and his thigls
purple lips culver as he views the well
armed soldier before him.
At word they fall to the fray. Thu
spears clash, and they fight like de
mons-the victim with the desperation
of certain death, the soldier to uphold
his valor among his comrades.
Suddenly, realizing how unequal the
contest, and that his fate is sealed
whatever the outcome of that battle
the prisoner throws away his shiold
and spear, and presents his breast to
the soldiers weapon. A pause,
blow, and the victim falls Heavily to the
stone.
IN u lTlcc tut PRIESTS VIII lItllHish
shouts, and hair streaming about their
iemoniacal faces, are upon the tcmal-
catl, and have borne the dying man to
blocl; of green jasper, on whose convc..
surface they throw him. This is the
sacrificial stone, and TopilHin, who nov
takes the name of the god to whom h.
sacrifices, opens the breast of his vic
tim, tears out his heart and offers il,
still palpitating, to the sun.
Then the bleeding trophy is placed in
the hollow mouth of the idol of HUT
zilipochtli, and the lips Of the statue
datfbed with blood. The dead man l.
decapitated and his head deposited in
the Tzompatl, an ossuary where the
skulls of sacrificed prisoners of war are
set into the walls; the soldier claims the
body for his OWL, and bears it away for
the delectation of himself and his an
thropophagical comrades.
The Aztec annals that come down to
us are glutted with scenes like this.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-08-19

Following is the report of the Colo
RADIO weather service for the week end
ing last Tuesday:
Conditions have been generally favor
able to all vegetation during the past
week. Timely rains have kept native
grasses in good condition. The second
crop of alfalfa is being harvested in
many sections and promises better
yield than was first anticipated. Wheat
harvest continues slowly; some fields
over the north central portion are still
green. The yield will probably be be-
low the average.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-08-19

EX-Judge William Kellogg, died at
Denver last Saturday. lie was well
known in this section, being district
attorney when the territory forming
this county was attached to the Lake
county judicial district, and was recog-
nized as one Of the ablest prosecuting
attorneys in the State. MIR. Kellogg's
latest achievement at the bar was in
the Engel case, which is fresh in the
memory of our readers. His legal ability
saved that murderer.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-08-19
F!FTy-SIX HOURS

TO New York via the Wabash.
{ Denver ....t
Leave : Pueblo. Monday evening
Colo. Spriugst
Arrive Kansas City. Tuesday, 900 p. m
Arrive Toledo tWabash Short
Line. Wednesday, 1880 p. N
Leave Toledo LAKE Shore
Flyer. Wednesday, 200 p, N
Arrive New York New York
CentraD Thursday, 100 Il. II
Avoid the rush and crowd ut Chicago.
c. NJ. llAMpsON,
Commercial Agent, l22i 18th st.
Denver, Colo.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-08-19

1t is reported from Denver that Sena-
tor Wolcott and eX-president of the d.
& X. G., Dave AIoifat, on one hand, and
ex-senator Hill, owner of the Republic
can, and Mr.. Thomas NJ. Patterson, of
the News, on the other, have all met
of late, smoked the pipe of peace and
agreed to bury the Ratchet That $
right, gentlemen, and we all deyoutly
say, "Amen!p You can now present
to the enemies of silver solid and
united front.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-08-19

Save time and avoid the crowd i'll the
city by buying tickets over the Great
Root Island Pnufsr aud siGn of nj
Englewood near the worlds fair gate.
Electric line from the Rock Island
depot direct to the gate. Time, ten
minutes. Fare, five cents. You can
check your baggage TO Englcwocd and
avoid trouble and save expense, us
Englewood is in the great suburban
hotel district near the fair, and You can
have your baggage sent to your quar-
tiers at once.
Remember, the Chicago, Rock Island
u Pacific is the worlds fair line Tor
reasons above given.
JOMn SEEA.TINE.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-08-19

will pay So a head for information
that will lead to the recovery of two ,
year-old iron gray colts, both have star
on forehead and white hind feet, and
are branded ? on left shoulder,
II V pI.nnrrr
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-08-19

Take your local paper-THE HERALD

Come in and see our spring and sum-
mer goods. If You are in need Of any
thing we can surely please you. j, w.
Ifugus & Co.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-08-19

Private boarding and room, 81 to 50
per week; club boarding and room, 1925
per week. self board and room, $3.50 to
So per wcek-at State Normal school at
GroeleN. Tnition free.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-08-19

Aspen citizens have Subscribed for
100 copies of the New York Recorder.
as a substantial way of showing their
appreciation of that papers espousal of
the silver cause. Let otlier' towns and
settlements follow Aspen in this matter.
Support the papers that stand up for
Colorado.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-08-19

Those who complete the grammar
school course can enter the freshman
class OF the State Normal school with
out examination. Tuition free. Adj
dress Z. y. SnYder. Gree!ey. Colo.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-08-19
N% .

Bourke Cochran, the eloquent Tam
maayite who vigorously opposed Cleve.
land in the Chicago convention, is now
the leader of the administration forces
in the House in the crusade against the
white metal.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-08-19

Offered by Liggett " Myers Tobacco
Co., of st. Louis, Mo. The one guess
ing nearest the number OF people who
will attend the Worlds Fair gets 5000
the second 81 600, etc. Ten Star to-
bacco tags entitle you to guess. Ask
your dealer for particulars or send for
circular. 1888
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-08-19

This paper is on file and always ready
for reference at the Public Library of
Denver, III the west wing of the High
School, Nineteenth and Stout streets.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-08-19

Ladies' summer waists at from SOC to
81 at IIugus 4 Co.'S.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1893-08-19

The cause of silver has been i'm
measurably strengthened by the Access
sion Of the New York Recorder to the
bimetallic ranks. "'Twas Il glorious
victory" for free coinage.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-01-14
THE RESPONSIBLE on THE MAYOR.

Mr.. GlLROY DOES NOT LIKE TO SANCTION THE
GRANTING OF ALL-NIGHT LICENSES.
Mayor Gilroy finds that among his other duties he
must act upon and either approve disapprove the
granting of anight liquor licenses Until the Mayors
sanction IS given all-nght liquor license Is valid
The Hoard Of Excise must first consider such ap
plcatonS. and II they decide avorably they sent
to the Board OF Aldermen. who refer the applications
to the Excise Committee. The committee reports 20
Board its conclusion, but the unanimous the
without the signature of the Mayor. lie must either
approve veto the resolution granting the license.
Mayor Gilroy is not pleased with the prospect OF
having to pass upon the moral fitness OF zoo
300 Tammany liluor-sellers for alnight licenses
far the Excise Hoard has sent reports to the Con-
Council OF its abors in relation TO all night ap
plications although upward OF 900 licenses Of this
kind have been applied for. Tammany politician In
speaking Of the delay attending this business said:
There will be hurry about Issuing these allnsht
licenses. They are going TO make heap OF trouble
on account of the Jealousy which will be caused among
iQLor who will be overlooked In the distribution.
The Mayor doesn't like the responsibility which is made
to rest upon his shoulders of finally granting
f,Ising the license. i informed that n movement
foot TO relieve the Board of Aldermen, and con-
scQuenty the Mayor OF connection with the grant
ing OF all night Licenses. aI put the whole matter
the hands OF the Board of Excise where Ii properly
belongs. An amendment to TINS effect will probably
be offered in the Legislature I'm the coming week.