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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-03-02
KILLED MOTHER AND CHILD.
Horrible Crime of Two Co1ored
Fiends in New jersey.

Horrible Crime or Two OoAOreu
Fiends in New Jersey.
New Brunswick, N. j.. March Il
Early this morning Hen Baker and
Moone Thompson, negroes, entered
the home of John Baker, a wealthy
farmer supposed to have large sum
of money in his house, near Franklin
Park. six miles west of here, for the
purpose of robbery. Being discovered
by Mrs. Baker, who was sitting up
with a sick child, the robbers killed
both her and the child with an AK
Baker, hearing the noise, sprang from
his bed and shot one negro dead and
fatally wounded the other with an AK
but not until the robber sprallg at him
and cut his nose off his face. The
news was brought here by a man who
came to summon a coroner
The negro, Baker, was only IL years
of age and brought UP in Farmer Ba-
ker's family It was he who put up the
plan of robbery.
About 80 this morning the negroes
forced an entrance into Bakers house
and sneaked into the sleeping apart
ments Of the family. Mrs. Baker, by
the light of a small lamp left burning
saw the figures of two men enter the
room. She muttered a cry and
Thompson, rushing across the room,
struck her in the head with a
Ratchet, repeating the blows several
times. Baker was not yet awakened,
but their fourteen-months child was
aroused by the commotion and set up
cry. The wretch Thompson, there
upon, crushed the infants skull with
a Ratchet.
Baker was aroused in the meantime,
but before he was fully out of bed, the
negro Baker was upon him. fright
full struggle ensued and when the ne
gro was getting the worst of it, his
accomplice, Thompson, rushed to his
rescue, but Mr.. Baker partially avoid
ed a blow from a Ratchet and escaped
with a cut on the forehead. He made a
rush at Thompson and received a cash
in the cheek. Mr.. Baker finally
wrenched the ak from the william, and
f1oored him with the weapon.
Mr.. Baker found his negro namesake
in a small room adjoining. Fearing to
Ienter the room without a weapon, he
procured a shotgun. In the mean
time the negro, Baker, crept from the
room, and as he reached the stairway
Baker fired and the negro fell. Mr..
Baker, still in his night clothes, ran
to the stable, and procuring a horse,
rode to DR.. Thogan's Office half mile
away. They hurried back to the scene
of the dreadful tragedy and found Mrs
Baker and child had been instantly
killed Thompson, with seven fright
full wounds in his head and chest. was
Ialso dead and his accompice, Baker,
fatally injured. The latter died about
daylight
A coroners jury was empanelled
early in the day and returned a YER
dict in accordance with the facts, ex-
Generating Mr.. Baker
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-03-02
The Electricians in session.

Washington, March THE National
Electric Light association today elected
the following officers: President, NJ.
J. Francesca, Rutland, Vt; executive
committee Charles r. Huntley,of Buff
falo; W. w. Carnes, of Memphis; and
A Markell, of Hazelton Pa.
Considerable time was consumed to-
day in the discussion of a paper entitled
'Poiyphase Transmission" by Charles
F. Scott, and in consideration of a SER
les of standard rules for electrical con-
struction and operation which were
finally adopted.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-03-02

Washington, March 1.-The Demo
cratic members of the Senate commit
tee on finance met early this morning.
A considerable part of tae forenoon
was spent in hearing Senator Faullx-
ner. who it is understood. advised a
conciliatory conservative course
1t was developed today that the at
titude of the Populist Senators in re-
ference to the tariff bill was discussed
in the caucus.
The Democrats have enough votes
to pass the bill if all can be retained;
otherwise the Populists must be re-
lied on
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-03-02

Dexter Mich, March 10. G. Greg
DRY, assistant cashier of Gregory &
Sons bank. was found unconscious in
the vault this morning. He had been
sandbagged and the vault robbed. 1t
IS said the thieves secured several
thousand dollars
Assistant Cashier Gregory was per
forming the early duties about the bank
shortly before o'clock, wien he was
confronted by two men. who forced
him, at the point of revolvers, to open
the safe After securing The money,
they sandbagged Gregory to prevent
his following them.
The robbers secured about $1,000.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-03-02
Those Cornell Toue-hs.

ithaca, N. Y, March 1.-The jury
lin the Cornell freshman case retired to
deliberate this afternoon and returned
Ijourned till March is without, arriving
at a verdict.
r. G. Taylor, Dingens' roommate by
the advice of counsel, refused to an
Iswer questions The following students
are under arrest by order Of the cor
loner for refusing to answer questions
F. L. Taylor, Plainfeld, N J.; G: L.
Dingens, Buffalo; c. II. Mitchell. New
York city; and c. B. Gorby, Pittsburg,
pa -
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-03-02
1t Must Come Soon.

London, March 1-This afternoon
|Gladstone's private secretary informed
an Associated Press reporter that the
resignation of the premier cannot long
be delayed; thataat the audience with
the queen yesterday he referred TO the
increasing difficulties owing to his fail
ing sight, deafness and age and told
her majesty that he could not long
continue to bear the responsibilities Of
the premiership
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-03-02
sutherland Gains a Respite.

Brooklyn, March 1.-The jury in the
case of Kenneth F. Sutherland. on
trial before Judge Cullen for the crime
Of oppression interfering with the
Gaynor copyist at Gravesend. at the
recent election. sent word again this
evening that it was impossible for
them to come to an. agreement. They
were discharged, The jury stood nine
for conviction and three for acquittal
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-03-02
SAYS He Is Not Dead.

Albuquerque, N. NJ, March LA
Opinion Republica, a Spanish Journal
here, today printed letter from Vic
tor l. Schea, the Mexican insurgent
leader, denying the report thai ne was
either killed or wounded in the last
brush with the Mexican troops Ochea
is now somewhere in the United States
buying arms.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-03-02
Nv an Adj yaIorem DUTY.

Calcutta, March AT the itting to-
day, the vice-regent of tt council,
Finance Minister Westland Stated the
government proposed to meet the de-
ficit by a general per cent. ad valorem
duty on imports including silver; but
|exempting cotton, yarn and fabrics;
that the duty on petroleum will be
doubled and the new imports would
WELD a revenue Of 1000. 600 rupees.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-03-02
Long Must Make a showing.

Washington, March Commissioner
Lochren, today, sent Judge Long, Of
the Michigan supreme court, the sec
ond formal notification that unless,
within thirty days, he establishes by
additional evidence his right to the
present pension rating, his pension will
be reduced to $50 a month. This is in
accordance with Judge Cox's decision
Yesterday.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-03-02
ELECTION AT RIO.
Everything Was Calm and Peaceful
ms n Spring Day.


Rio Janiero, March 1.-The elections
took place today and passed off quiet
ly.
They were conducted in an entirely
honest manner, neither soldiers nor
police having been present at the polls.
Trouble was expected but none occurr-
ed. No official returns have yet been
received, but it seems almost certain
that Senior Prudente De Moras is
elected president and Senior Victorino,
vice-president
Placards were posted last night,
without authority, nominating Presi-
dent Peixoto for vice-president. He
received but a few votes.
The elections were suspended in
Para. Desterro and Rio Grande Do Sui,
owing to the fact that these places
are held by the insurgents.
Senior Moraes will assume the presi-
Dental Office on November IT,
1t is hoped the result of the elections
will bring the war to an end.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-03-02
CALLED HOME.
w. +. Poole.

|. Chicago, March DIR w. F. Poole.
Nthe best known librarian in the United
States, died this morning of nervous
|prostration. He was librarian at the
Chicago public library from the begin
ming until he resigned to organize the
great Newberry Reference library in
this CITY
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-03-02
Are All Prominent, as Usual

Tacoma, Wash, March 1.-Walter j.
Thompson, president of the Merchants
National bank, which failed last JULY:
Henry Drum, vice-president Samuel
Collyer, cashier, and S. j. Davis. as
sistant cashier were indicted by the
United States grand jury this after
noon. The specific charges are not
learned. All the indicted men are
prominent in social and political cir
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-03-02
Do NOT WANT RosEBERY.
Extreme Radicals Enter a Yer,
Loud Protest.


London, March 1.-The Pail Mall Ga
zette announces that it is definitely
settled that Gladstone will have an
audience with the queen on Saturday
and then officially tender his resigna-
ton. 1t adds that Lord Rosebery
would be summoned.
In conclusion, the Pail Mall Gazette
says there is no present intention Of
the dissolution of parliament and it
has been decided that Gladstone will
retain his seat in the commons, but
will not remain a member of the cab
met deputation.
The extreme radicals, headed by La
bouchere. waited today upon the Lib
eral whip, the Right Hon. Edward
Maoribanks, and protested against the
idea that Lord Rosebery should be
selected to succeed Gladstone, saying
if the premier was not chosen from
among the members of the commons
they would leave the Liberal party.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-03-02
NOT YET GONE CUNNING.
The Presidential Party visiting
Scenes of Interest.

Elizabeth City, N. c., March The
presidential party did not try their
luck at cunning this morning, but, in
stead, went sight seeing.
The first point of interest was the
seine hauling at Weymouth Point. The
party then landed on Roanoke Island.
visited some historical points, Including
Fort Raleigh and Ballast Point, where
Sir Walter Raleigh landed the ballast
which he brought in his little ship
frcm England on one Of his voyages
to the new world.
The president stopped for time at
the quaint little village of Manteo,
thus touching civilization for the first
time since leaving Washington last
Sunday.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-03-02
THE civil SERVICE Law.
Alleged Violation of the statute by
the Democrats.


Washington. March LIN response
to a resolution the civil service COM
mission has transmitted to the Senate
a statement of the various alleged vio-
lations of the civil service law since
March 4, 1889. by officers appointed by
the president. The feature Of the re-
port is an attack on Secretary Car
Isle and the treasury department for
wholesale violations of the civil SER
vice requirements Commissioner
Roosevelt cites a case Of a certain
clerk dismissed from the treasury de-
partment for political reasons, and
says that when his attention was
called to the fact, Carlisle took the
position that it was not a violation Of
the civil service law to remove a man
for political reasons. Roosevelt, there
fore, recommends that the matter be
brought to the attention OF the presi-
dent
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-03-02

Detroit, March Preparation FOR
Missionary Work was the subject dis
cussed from various standpoints before
the Students Missionary Volunteer
convention today The conferences
were in various churches this after
noon, at which missionary work was
discussed from evangenstic, educational
ard medical standpoints. There were
two mass meetings tonight.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-03-02
Combinations.

Washington. March 1.-The Senate.
in executive session today. confirmed
the following nominations:
Granville Stuart. of Montana, envoy
extraordinary and minister plenipo-
Tertiary to Paraguay and Uruguay
Registers of land off1ce-Thomas
Jones, at Burns. Oregon; Matthew E.
Logan, Spokane Falls, Washington.
Receiver of public moneys-Anthony
A. Cowing, at Burns, Or.
Observation-Disclosures H Lynch, at
Butte, Mont
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-03-02
BUT 1T WILL NOT PASS.
The Southern Ute Bill Is Favorably
Reported Upon.

Washington, March THE Senate
committee on Indian affairs today au-
thorized a favorable report on the hill
for the removal of the Soathera Ute
Indians from Colorado to Utah in Sc
cordance with the agreement made
with the Indians. The committee re-
which provides that any Indians who
may elect to do so can remain upon
the land at present occupied by them.
taking land under Dawes saveralty
act. The committee strikes out the pro-
vision of the bill granting the pro-
ceeds of the sales of the lands Of the
present reservation 10 the Indians.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-03-02
To PiIIase the Town.

Oaxaca, Mexico. March News has
been received from the town of Itzia-
huaca that bandits led by a desperate
named Mortfra, attacked the town for
the purpose of pfllaging the stores and
residents. The authorities resisted. In
the conflict the mayor of the town, one
policeman and eight bandits were kill
ed - -
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-03-02
THREW THEM OVERHEARD.
How smuggIers Got Rid of Contra
band Coolies.

Tacoma, Wash, March 1T is
claimed that smugglers are actually at
work and they have imported thous-
ands of dollars worth of opium and
landed hundreds of coolies in the past
sixty days. A local paper publishes
a statement that the smugglers, when
hard pressed by the customs officers,
throw their living cargo into the sound,
putting chains and balls on the collies'
legs to ensure their bodies going to the
bottom
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-03-02
puFFERIN MAY BE RECALLED.
Alleged That He Was Implicated in
the Recent Scandal.

the Recent Scandal.
Paris, March IA sensation has been
caused by the publication in the news
paper Cocarde to the effect that Presi-
Ident Carnot had sent an autograph
letter by special courier to London, de-
handing that Lord Dufferin, British
ambassador to France be recalled,
otherwise he would receive his pass
port. The ultimatum is said to have
been accompanied by document show
ing that Dufferin played leading role
in the. scandal duplicating the Princess
lD'Orleans and Count D. Aunay, recently
French ambassador at Copenhagen.
The Cocarde adds that President Car
not knows how much money the Brit
ish embassy paid to obtain the cars
views on the Franco-hdssian under
Stan5ipo
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-03-02
VIII Know Better Herenfter.

Nebraska City, March Judge
Chapman today sentenced 2. T. White.
who was convicted of the. hanging of
fine. of 5000 and costs of the prosecu-
ton.
The motion for new trial was over
ruled.
Whites attorney will appeal the case
to the supreme court. -
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-03-02
That Roster Case.

Madison. Wis. March 1.-The open
ing arguments in the Roster case con
cluded today and w. ]. H. Moral in
whose name the Roster contract was
drawn and sold by Clark, was the first
witness. He told the story of the deal
substantially as heretofore published.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-03-02
FAULKNER
ON YRE TARIFF ISSUE.
He Advises a Conciliatory and
Conservative Course.
FIGURING ON THE
POPULIsGS' VOTES.
Democrats Will Have Enough Ayes to
Pass the Bill.

The Attack Being Made on secre-
tary Gresham Through the Civil
Service Law A Claim That He
Has Discharged an Employee on
Account of His Political Com
pIexion The Southern Ute Bill
Hns Been FavOrably Reported
Upon.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-03-02
Over the Danger .Line.

ST Louis, March Ia special to the
Republic from the City of Mexico says
DR.. Provost says bulletins from Quad
lajara say the 18th day was passed
safely in Congressman Wilson's case:
that now he is much better; that he
might be no longer in danger.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-03-02
Jnhn g. Dnunex.

Los Angeles, March 1-Ex-G Governor
John C. Downey died today. after an
illness of three days. Last Sunday
Ievening he took cold, which resulted
lin pneumonia. He was 81 years of
lage.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-03-02
The STRUGGLE
IN 4HE HOUSE
At AN End.
BANDS Great Fight Brings Vic.
tory 10 Him.
THE SPECIAL ORDER
DID GOOD WORK.
ali Amendments to the Substitute
Voted Down.

The Changes Made Are Not Material
Vote stood 167-I3O, the Friends
of the Measure Being 141 Demo-
Gratis, 10 Republicans and Popu-
lists - Loud Cheering and Hand
Clapping Followed as the Result
Was Announced - The Old Kear-
sarge Is to BE Raised-Proceed-
inGs in the Senate.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-03-02
win Probably Jooin Her Paramour

Pittsburg, March This afternoon
Mrs. Rockwell who was shot by her
paramour, McNabb yesterday, became
lfeverish and her temperature increased
until it reached the alarming point of
104 Physicians are unable to tell what
the outcome will be, but they have
hopes of saving her life.
Later in the day, Mrs. RoclSwell's con-
Idition became worse and paralysis set
lin. The physicians are considering the
Iadvisability of an operation to extract
the bullet
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-03-02
The Story Denied.

Paris, March 1.-The .Cocardes story
lin regard to the demand for the recall
of the British ambassador is denied
upon authority.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-03-02
Solomon Deutch.

New York, March 1-Solomon
Deutsch dropped lead about Il N.
today He was the father of Billy"
Deutsch who died recently in Denver,
Colo. Ever since the death of his son
he has been inoroSe.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-03-02
Thu SHERIFF HAD TO
GALL FOR TROOPS.
Striking Miners Were Drunk
and Clamorous.
EXCITEMENT is
RUNNING VERY HIGH
McKane's Dramatic entrance to Sing
Sing Prison.

The Terrible Chime of Two Negroes
in New Jersey-A Mother Hacked
to Pieces, an Infants Skull
Crushed with Hatchet and the
Father Badly Wounded-Both of
the AssaiIants Suffer Death A
Bank Cashier sandbagged and
Robbed.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-03-02
Hanged for Murder.

Carlisle, Pa, March. 1-Charles LaI-
yards was hanged here this morning
for the murder of Policeman G. f.
Martin last April
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-03-02
DID GLADSTONE MAKE
HIS LAST SPEECH7
1t Was So Whispered in the
Commons Y esterday.
AN ACUTE STAGE
HAS BEEN REACHED.
The Pr mier Is Loudly Ckeered for
His Utterances.

BaIfour Replies, Saying Gladstone's
Speech Was a Declaration Against
the Ancient Constitution of the
ReaIm-A State of Feverish Ex-
citcment Throughout the Debate
England Does Not Want None
tary Conference Dufferin May
Be Recalled.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-03-02
OUT OF IMMEDIATE DANGER
Good Reason to Believe That Wilson
viii Recover.

Washington, March 1.-The follow
ing cablegram was received at the
state department this afternoon from
the city of Mexico:
Just heard from Wilson: tempera-
ture, normal; general condition, good
convalescence sure, if not frnprudent'
but slow, needing good nourishnlent
and rest; out of all danger.
"CRITTENDEN,, Consul General
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-03-02
Charles A. ChurchilI.

Louisville, KY. March Lieut.
Chas A Churchill. Of the United States
army. died at his home in this city
TODAY
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-03-02

Mrs slyiy must be real stay-at-
home
DO you call upon her often?''
Eyes. and the maid generally brings
down word that she is out
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1894-03-02

in bills and change and handed the
money to Clerk Westlake.
The customary questions were then
put to McKane, and he was then taken
into the prison barber shop. and his
mustache and imperial quickly shaver
off. He was then given convict
suit, which he put on himself No cell
was assigned him. He will, for the
present, be in what is known as the
idle ranks.
McKane went through the ordeal with
firmness and showed no signs of depres-
ciOr7
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Continued on Page p
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1894-11-01

A correspondent OF the Reno
Journal writing from Candelaria
has the following to say of the State
silver party candidates:
"Long may they live! May they
be elected, they and all the nom
inees of the Silver party in this
State, district, county and precinct,
so we may be able to flash the news
to our friends throughout the
United States and the world that
Nevada endorses the past votes and
acts of her representatives in both
Houses of Congress, and that the
excellent trio, VIM. M. Stewart,
John p. Jones and Francis G. New
lands, are team of three abreast,
OF which the people of this State
are justly proud"
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1894-11-01
Registration Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the
Official Register of Cortez precinct,
Lander County, State of Nevada, Is
now open at my office, in the town of
Cortez, said county and State, between
the hours of 10 A. NJ, aud g O'Clock p.
NJ, of all legal days prior to the
a1st DAY OF OCTOBER, 1894,
for the registration of the names of all
legal voters of said election precinct,
prior to the general election to be held
on the 9th day of November, 1894
John Hunter,
Registry Agent for Cortez precinct,
Lander County, State Of Nevada.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1894-11-01

There never should be doubt in
your mind about voting for the Sill
yer Party nominees for both state
and county offices. Every man on
the silver ticket is just as capable of
filling the position to which he as
pires as any Of the other party nom-
inees or independents, and they are
all upright honest men. What more
do yout want?
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1894-11-01
H0W's THIS.

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The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1894-11-01

Best Cigars in market kept constant.
ly in stock, manufactured by VIM.
Lewis & Co. San Francisco. Rough
Diamonds. Pisioinon, Attraction and
Alicias. Call for good cigar ss
Blossom and Blossoms.