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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-03-30
KILLED HIS WIFE.
Then Turned the Still Smoking Gun
on Himself


Philadelphia, March 2s.-Jobn A
Brown, aged 80, employed by James
a. Talcott, New York City, shot his
wife, aged "a years. this afternoon
and then committed suicide. Mrs.
Brown will recover. Brown. who has
not been living with his wife for some
time past, came from this city TODAY
ana called at the home of her father,
where the young wife has been living
Mrs. Brown was upstairs at the time.
and being informed that her husband
wished her, started down the from
stairs When about half wa1 down
her husband, who was standing in
the hallway. suddenly drew a re-
yolver and commenced firing at her.
The frightened woman turned and ran
up stairs. One shot struck her in the
pack OF the head as she fled. Brown
then cody walked into the parIor-
placed the revolver behind his right
ear and fired bullet into his brain.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-03-30
KNOWS BETTER.
Senator Frye Shows His Weakness
at Bridgeport.

Bridgeport. Conn.,. March 2s.-At tho
Republican banquet last night. Senator
Frye said:
''Give US Republican rule for single
decade and we will show the people
the beneficence of Republican legiSla-
ton. Every man who wants work will
have it and at wages of the browning
year of Republican rule. 1892. We will
restore the merchant marine to it's
place and increase our white, strong,
armed squadrons so they will command
the respect of all nations. We will show
the people a foreign policy that is
American in every fiber and hoist the
American flag. on whatever island we
think best. and no hand shall ever
pull it down."
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-03-30
THE ELKs, TROUBLES.

Cleveland, o., March 27.-The jury in
the E1ks case came into court shortly
before noon today and reported unable
to agree and asked to be discharged.
Judge Hammond said they must again
retire and either bring in a. verdict or
report inability to agree.
The jury having disagreed, it will
necessitate a new trial unless the con-
troversy is settled out of court. which
now seems more than probable.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-03-30
BEEF WILL GO up,

Philadelphia, March pa general
advance in the price of beef, both in
the wholesale and retail market, was
made today. The shipments Of cattle
to Philadelphia now are about one
half what they were at this time last
greater than they have been there Is
no doubt that prices will go higher.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-03-30
ROBBED GoDBE,s BANK.

San Diego. Cal. March 2s.-Seymour
Jackson. cashier of Goddess bank, at En-
senada, has been arrested on suspicion OF
having robbed the bank of $1,000 on
March 9th. the same night of the bullion
robbery at Riveroirs shipping Office there
Jackson is in jail, as no bail is accepted
in Mexico when the crime charged is OF
so grave a nature.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-03-30
WILL LyycH srpEvu.

Fort Scott. Kan, March 2s.-Sheriff
Allen has received word that threats
of lynching Noah Strevil are being made
in the neighborhood where his father,
Stewart Strevil, was murdered, and extra
The prisoner will not say what he thinks
of his wife's confession, but asserts that
he can prove his innocence.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-03-30
At Omaha.

Omaha. March 29.-The mercury
registered IS $40. the warmest March
weather in the states history. The
heat extended all over the state. The
farmers are taking advantage Of the
splendid weather and are rapidly COM
pleting the spring seeding.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-03-30
At Cincinnati.

Cincinnati March 29-The thermom-
eter reached 81 at o'clock. remained
that high some time. At o'clock to-
night it was rs and at o'clock. 73. No
such weather has ever been previously
experienced here in March since the
government weather bureau was es-
tablished here in 1870
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-03-30
FRANCE AND GREAT BRITAIy

Paris. March 29.-On Thursday, NJ.
Hanotaux, minister of foreign affairs.
will reply TO an Interpolation in the
chamber of deputies on the statement
made yesterday in the British house
Of commons by Sir Edward Grey, con-
corning the relations between France
and Great Britain.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-03-30

st. Petersburg, March 29.-Advices
received here from Toxic say that the
decision of the emperor of Japan to
declare an unconditional armistice was
greatly due to the extreme Indignation
aroused by the attack on Iii Hung
Chang.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-03-30
st Chicago.

Chicago, March 2s.-This was the
warmest March day known here in
the last "a years. The mercury showed
so degrees at p. m.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-03-30
FROM SALT LAKE.
Story Told By n EIeven-Year-Ofd
Girl in San Francisco.

Girl in San Francisco.
San Francisco, March ga prettv
eleven-year-old girl who says her
mothers name is Mrs. Lillian Rinkey
has been deserted here. The girl says
she came here with her mother from
Salt Lake city, Utah, six weeks ago.
The mother put her child to board
with Mrs. Goodendorn, of sos Eighth
street and for three weeks called reg
ularly to see her. Then her visits
ceased and nothing has been heard
from her since. Secretary McComb
of the Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Children has taken charge
of the girl.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-03-30

CHEERED TO THE ECHO.
His Mastery Address Drew APP
pIause From Both Sides.

Iarian Argued on the Binding Force
of Party PIatforms-No Right to
DisObey the Expressed VIII of the
PeOpIe-GOOdwin ROasts Cannon
Lund Not Married, But Against
Suffrage-The Bill of Rights
Question of Juries.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-03-30
A BANK sUsPENDs.

Topeka, Kan, March 2s.-Bank Com
missioner Breidenthal has received notice
of the suspension of the Bank of Canton,
Mcpherson county, the property of two
brothers named Grey. It's capital is
Sc. 0O0 and it's deposits. at its last report
were about $1,000. 1t had no authority
to run from the bank commissioner.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-03-30
At IndiananoIfs.

indianapolis. March ga hot wave
struck this vicinity today At a. m
the thermometer at the signal office
marked A degrees and at p. m. it
marked 50, a rise of nearly 40 degrees
in six hours.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-03-30
SAY FIRE DAMP
WAS THE CAUSE.
Verdict of the Coroner's Jury
in the Red Canyon
Mine Disaster.
TWENTY GIVE TESTIMONY.
Intense Interest Is Taken by All
Classes.

Relief Funds Are Pouring in Gener-
Ously, and No One VIII Be Al
lowed to Suffer, For the Present
at Least-Forty-Eight widows and
One Hundred and Efghty-Six Or
phans Thrown on the World
Fifty Other Dependent Persons.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-03-30
EVERY EFFORT
BEING MADE.
Alleged Murderers Of the
Meeks Family Are
Now On Trial.
VERY MYSTERIOUS BLAZE.
May Yet Prove to Be An Import
ant Incident.

Cora Smith, of Omaha, COnfesseS
That She Assisted in the Murder
of Her Father and Says She is
willing and Anxious to Pay the
Notwithstanding Insurance Man
Killed Under Peculiar Circum-
stances.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-03-30

on the coasting trade by sea and river as
well as boat traffic on the same footins
as If they were subjects"
Friends here will refer Mr.. Streckel-
mans complaint of the French TO Secra.
tary Gresham.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-03-30
AN ARMIS'IICE
IS DECLARED.
Story Is Confirmed at the Jap
aneSe Legation at
Washington.
IT IS UNCONDITIONAL.
Results of the Declaration Anxi-
OusIy Awaited.

Full Text of the Gable as Received
at the Legation in Washington-
Rumors That the Japanese Will
Not Look FavorabIy Upon the
Crucial Test.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-03-30
At Ottunwa.

Ottumwa, Iowa, March 2s.-The ther-
registered 50 here today.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-03-30
AS To Mental Equality.

But is the suffrage based on mental
equality. When the barons gained the
franchise from King John, was he
equal to them mentally? No. When
the commons exacted the great bill of
rights, was it on the ground of mental
equality? No. 1t was to prevent
forced loans and unjust taxation.
Were the slaves enfranchised because
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-03-30

the question and Lund claimed the
floor and began to speak.
Mr.. Chairman said Roberts, ST
had the floor"
1.-THE gentleman has spoken once"
said LIND, land 1 claim the right to
speak"
But other gentlemen have yielded
me time" was the reply.
AS chairman of the expense COM
mittee l would like to see the list of
names" said Lund. However, he with
drew this.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-03-30
Love Your

hepuollSanS are asked
To read both sides.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-12-12
WEDDING BELLS ArNEn BERN.
Two Popular Young Couples Unite
Their Fates for Life.

NEWBERN, n. C., Dee. 1l.-(Spe-
cial. Mr.. Albert il. Powell, teller of
the Farmers and Merchants bank of
Newbern, was married to Miss Emma
i. Henderson, daughter of Mr.. George
Henderson, of this city. at Centenary
VI. +. church at 5 o'clock yesterday af-
ternoon.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev. X. \. Willis. of Fayetteville, a
former pastor of the Centenary con-
gregation.
Notwithstanding the inclement
weather large number of persons
were present in the church and accom-
panied the bride and groom to the
steamer Neuse, on which they started
for a trip south.
The presents were numerous and
valuable.
Mr. II. L. Paylor, of Goldsboro, was
also married yesterday TO Miss Maria
Cox, daughter of the late +. B. Cox, at
the home of the brides mother, by the
Rev II. c. Beaman.
The bride and groom, accompanied
by the maids of honor, Miss Stella
Roberts and Miss Paylor, left imme-
diately after the marriage for High
Point to visit the family Of the groom.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-12-12
A SMALL FIRE IN WINSTON
But il Came Near Being a Serious
ConnagratiOn.

WESTON, n. c., Dec. --(Special.)
Winston came near being visited by a
serious conflagration this morning. For
some time it looked like several stores
if not the entire Gray block, would be
swept away. The fire originated from
a kerosene oil stove in Hough's photo
graph gallery. He places his loss at
$500, with only $500 insurance on his
entire outfit.
There is great rejoicing here over
the decision of the Supreme Court al
lowingt Forsyth county commissioners
to build a fifty thousand dollar court
house without a vote of the people.
A fine array of legal talent argued
the GiImer case before Judge Brown
to-day. The plaintiffs, Bank of Gull
ford and others, asked for the appoint
ment OF a receiver to take charge of
Captain Gilmcr's property. Judge
Brown will probably render an opinion
tomorrow. Plaintiffs also asked for
removal of the case to another county
for hearing of certain issues in the
same case but this motion was over
ruled. \ recent decision Of the Su-
preme Court in the Gilmer case affects
DR.. Lash, DR.. BenboW and all other en-
dorsers of the North State Improve
ment Company for the Cape Fear and
Iadltin Valley Railroad. This decision
also breaks the assignment of Col. j.
w. Alspaugh, of this city, and win re-
suit in a great deal of litigation over
his property.
Judge Russell left here tonight in
search of his oyercoat, which he lost
on his way here from Wilmington. lie
said he was chilled" for Ralpioh to-
morrow. The gubernatorial bee makes
him love the Capital City.
Revenue officers have seized Dou-
thit's government distillery near Del
laplane, Wilkes county.
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KILLED BY A BROKEN SAW.
A Fatal Accident at the Rocky MOunt
Planning Mills.

ROCKY MOUNT, n. G., Dec. IL
Especial This morning at Howells
planning mills Philip Stewart, a colored
laborer, aged 80 years, was instantly
killed. He was assisting in the saving
of logs and was running the empty car
riage back when an iron dog" which
he had carelessly left lying so it would
strike the saw broke the latter in sew
eral pieces, one of which struck him in
the neck and almost severed his head
from his body. The regular sawyer,
who just then came up, was struck by
the sharp part of the dog" in the arm,
inhicting painful wound.
At regular communication Of Co
rinthian Lodge, A. Il. and A. NJ, held
last night, the following officers were
elected for the year: Capt. j. IL.
Thorpe, w. NJ; T.. V. Bassett, s. W.;
j. C. Braswell, ]. W.; w. b. Jordan,
Treasurer; DR.. S. p. Hilliard, Sccre-
tary.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-12-12
TO BURN THE COLLEGE
The WORK or GRAVE ROBBERS
AROUSEs TIE PEOPLE OF
A WHOLE CITY.
A MOB FORMS IN THE STREETS

Aud Only Large Squad OF Policemen
And "A Detail OF Militia Mem Prevent
1hfm Destroying he 7Sedical school
in which the Bodies of Three well
Known Women Have Recently sseeu
FouDd Upon The Dlsss citing Table,
Further Trouble Feared.
TOPEKA, Kan, Dec. 1.-The recent
revolving grave robberies in this citv
have aroused the people to the highest
pitch of Indignation. and at o'clock
tonight the mob began forming i'm the
streets, the ayowed purpose being to
burn the Kansas Medical College, in
which during the past three days the
bodies of three well-known women
have been found. Both had been stolen
from their graves soon after burial
The police learned this afternoon
that there was a movement on foot to
assemble q mob to sack the institution.
which is located at Twelfth and Tavlor
streets. This evening the faculty of
the college called upon the police for
protection. The students were all
sent home and q large squad of police
men were detailed to guard the college
building. A detail of militiamen from
Battery Il, OF this city, is stationed at
their arsenal to prevent a capture of
the arms stored there. Upon the re-
quest of the sheriff. the Governor has
ordered the infantry company at Law
renee to be ready to respond to a call
at any momnt. The men are now as
sembled at the station at Lawrence.
While it is believed that the precau-
tioBs that have been taken will prevent
any violent demonstration tonight,
the men in the streets are loud in their
threats.
All of the A. o. L. w. lodges met to-
night to deuounce the outrage and de
mand a full investigation TO discover
the ghouls.
Yesterday \. y. Drake. of NorthTo-
peka, whose wife died last week, dis
covered her grave had been robbed. the
corpse was found at the Kansas Medi-
cal College On Monday J.. O. Van
Fleet, who had buried his wife but a
few hours before, found her multilated
and disfigured remains on the dissect-
ing table at the college. The dicovery
resulted in the arrest of S. A. Johnson.
a student who acts as ianitor of the in
stitution.
At O'Clock p. II. Lilies identified the
third body at the college as that of his
mother. who died recently.
These revelations were the cause of
to-night'S demonstration.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-12-12
MATTHEWS FOR PRFsIpnNT.
The Indiana State Committee Form.
ally Endorses Him.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, Dec. 1I.-At
the meeting Of the Democratic State
Central Committee, Governor Mat
thews was formally endorsed by the
Democrats of Indiana for President
The following resolutions were unani-
mously adopted:
Resolved, That the Democratic State
Central Committee unanimously re-
commend to the Democracy of the
United States.
I'VE know that Governor Claude Mat
thews. in his services in the Legisla-
ture OF our State, in the administra-
tive office of Secrtary of State. and as
chief executive of the State of Indiana,
has gained a very useful experience in
public affairs.
THAT he is studious, industrious,
cautious and firm in the discharge of
public duty.
THAT his popularity is evidenced by
the uniform success of his candidacy
before the people hitherto.
I'VE therefore respectfully present
him to our fellow Democrats of the
nation as a fit and proper person to be
the standard bearer of the NATIONAL
Democratic party in the Presidential
contest of 1896"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-12-12
THE Methods CONFERENCE
lis Fify-Ninfh session Met Yesterday
AT Eliza beEh City.

ELIZABETH CITY, \. C., Dec. H.
(Special) The fifty-ninth session of
the North Carolina Conference of the
Methodist Episcopal church South
convened here this morning at 9:30
o'clock. Bishop Wilson presiding.
Rev. ". L. Cuninggim was elected Sec
retary. The Bishop conducted the
opening worship.
\ few of the preachers have not yet
arrived, owing to the storm upon the
sound yesterday
This session of the conference is one
of special interest to the people of this
section of the State. 1t is the first
time the North Carolina Conference
has convened in this territory, which
was embraced in the Virginia Confer
ence until few years ago. The con-
ference is greatly pleased with the
hospitable and warm welcome they
have received from their new brethren.
To-day the session was taken up
with routine business. The usual
committees were nominated by the
presiding elders and were elected.
All the presiding elders made reports
of their respective districts.
The conference has had good year.
The names of many of the pastors
were called and their reports received.
Many committees had their meetings
this afternoon.
Rev. j.. n. Ivey, OF Wilson, preached
in the Methodist church tonight a
very finished and scholarly discourse
that was full of gospel truth.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-12-12
YET THEY LOVE SILVER
BUT POPULIsT SENATOR'S HAVE
VERY STRANGE WAY or
SHOWING 1T.
INDIRECTLY AIDING ITS ENEMIES

They say : he Democrats Are More
Friendly 30 The White Metal Than
The Repuolicans--But Refuse 10
Help Retain The Present Senate or
ganizationa-A Republican Finance
Committee Would be Unfriendly to
Niivet--Anotter Nan Gets Relief.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 11.-(SpeciaD
Republican prospects for re-organiz-
ing the Senate are not Frightening
very fast. The Populists have been
holding daily caucuses and to-day it
was evident they do not like the idea
of Republicans having complete con-
troll, which will be given them by the
Populists Withdrawing from re-organ-
ization. The trouble arises over the
constitution of the finance committee,
the Democrats being more friendly to
silver. 1T is believed by the Populists
that better advantage can be obtained
through them than through the Re
publicans Senator's Allen and Kyle
to-day expressed their preference for
Democratic control. While the other
members are silent, it is clearly evil
dent they do not like the new finance
committee to be composed of the men
the Republicans have nominated
Yet, Notwithstanding all this they
will carry out their first plan and al
low the Republicans and the Demo
Gratis to fight it ought.
The populist Senators held a final
caucus to-day and decided to place a
full ticket in the field for the Senate
offices. for whom they will vote once
and then step out and allow the Re
publicans to proceed with the organi-
zation. They will nominate Senator
Kyle for President pro tempore; Hon.
Thomas Watson, of Georgia for Sec
retarv of the Senate and Hon. Il. r..
Taubeneck. OF Illinois for Sergeant-at
arms.
1t is hardly possible now that the
committees Of the House viii be an
nounced this week and the House may
adjourn tomorrow until Monday.
Speaker Reed has experienced more
difficulty than was anticipated in max
ing up the membership of the commit
tees owing TO his lack of personal ac-
quaintauce with the new members Of
whom there are 1G3 From source
close to the Speaker the information
is given out to-day that the commit
tees will probably not be announced
until the latter part of next week, just
before the Christmas holiday recess.
James i. Wray. OF North Carol.na
has been appointed assistant disburs-
ing clerk in the clerks office of the
House at a salary ofS2 900
Mr. Haywood y. White, Mrs. White,
and her mother. Mrs. Jackson, viii
move back to Raleigh next week.
Mai Payne, of the interior Depart
ment. formerly Of Capitol Hill, is crit
ically III, and IS not expected to recoy-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-12-12
RA>som's HEALTH IN BAD.
EpiscOpaIiaBS Trying 10 Revive the
Mission at Valle CFucis.


HICKORY, Dec. 1l.-(Special.) -
MIR. &. w. Harper, of Lenoir, return
ed from a brief visit to Mexico a few
days ago. He had a long talk with
Senator Ransom, for whom he has the
highest esteem. He says the Senator
is not in very good health, though hr
appears cheerful and happy.
An effort is now making to revive the
mission at Vale CIucis, founded by
Bishop Ives in 1s44. Bishop Cheshire
is in hearty sympathy with this move
ment The Rev. Minor Jones has
been appointed an agent to solicit
funds for the erection of a chapel,
school house and other suitable build
ings.At the recent session of thePrima-
ry Convocation Hon. Thos. w. Patton
was elected Endowment Treasurer,
and Rev. McNeely DuBose and Mr.. The
odore Gordon were associated with
him. They were requested to proceed
at once to use every effort to raise a
permanent Episcopal fund. Much in
terest was manifested in missionary
work. The next session Of the Convo-
cation Of this Jurisdiction will be
held in Hickory next September, the
day to lie designated by the Bishop.
Hon j. G. Hall removed yesterday to
the Happy Valley in Caldwell county.
Mr.. Han has done much for the pros
perity of Hickory, and our people are
sorry to part with him and his charm
iuT family
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1895-12-12
SHORT SESSION OF rue SENATE
Senator Utli Again Introduces His
CIOture Amendment.

WASHINGTON. Dec. 1.-The SEES
sion of the Senate to-day lasted but one
hour and was mainly devoted to dis
cussion of Senator Dubois proposition
to amend the rules so as to distribute
the appropriation bills among the va
rious committees Of the Senate. Sen
ator Hill, of New York, re-introduced
the amendments which he proposed 10
the rules in the last Congress during
the deadlock on the repeal Of the Sher-
man silver law, for cloture and for
counting quorum, and Mr.. Cau, of
Florida, gave notice that ne would to-
morrow call up his Armenian resolu-
ton
Nice-President Stevenson, ina accord
ance with the rules. instructed the
clerk to call the first i'm order on the
calendar, which proved to bc the reso-
luton of Mr.. Allen (Pop.. Neb.), dcclar-
ing to the Senate that the Government
Of the United States should recognize
the Cuban revOlutionsts as belliger-
ents. Mr.. Allen said he supposed his
resolution would be referred to the
committee on foreign relations. He
did not, however, allow the opportu-
nifty to pass without informing the
Senate that the Populist party, which
was sneered at as a party of domestic
grievances. stood shoulder to shoulder
with the Republican and Democratic
parties for the maintenance of the
Monroe doctrine.
At 10 o'clock the Senate went into
executive session, and a few minutes
later adjourned.