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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-08-04
EX-MAYOR GRANT
Will Take an Interest in Politics.
FavOrs Local Option.

NEW YORK, Aug. 3.-Ex-Mayor
Hugh J. Grant returned today from
Europe, where he has been on his we'd
ding tour with his bride, the daughter
of Senator Murphy. To reporter Mr.
Grant said: ut is unusual to decline
to take something that has not been Of
fered. l have given no intimation to
anybody that L would take an active
part in politics. 1 shall take only that
interest in public affairs that every
citizen ought to take. / said in April
last that as a member of the advisory
committee, composed of well-known
Democrats, I would do all 1 could for
the success of Tammany hall. Tam
many hall has many level-headed men
in it and they are able to work out
its success without direction from me-
do not believe a leader is necessary.
The executive committee is competent
to do it's work.
Yes, 1 have heard about a rigid en-
forcement of the excise law here and
that on Sunday New York becomes a
desert. This liquor question was
largely responsible for the defeat of
the Liberal party in England. No
body can dispute that a law ought to
be enforced, but the excise law should
be SO changed as to permit the voters
in the several parts of the state to de-
termine whether liquor should be sold
in their communities on Sunday
Regarding the proposed free coinage
of silver Mr.. Grant said: Il do not
think it is now so disturbing a ques-
ton as it was, but the general ques-
ton of bimetallism is interesting here
and abroad. There are many bimetal-
lists in England and in Germany
There is a marked Willingness to en-
ter into an international agreement
for the coinage of both gold and silver,
which, it is hoped, will make the fiuc-
tuations in the bullion values of the
two metals d matter of great conse-
quence only in big commercial trans
actions. The holding of an interna-
tional conference preliminary to such
an agreement depends largely upon
the action of Great Britain. The new
British ministry contains some ardent
advocates of bimetallism, notably Mr.
Balfour. and the new parliament con-
tainS more advocates of it than the
previous parliament, as the bimetallic
agitators catechised all the candidates
for election upon this matter
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-08-04
NAVAL SHYL0CKS.
MADOO SEVERELY CRITICIZES A
COURT OF INQUIRY's FINDINGS
In the Receiving Ship Vermont Case
Captain Yancey Censured-f'ay-
master TiffinE TOO-MOriantys
Appointment as Paymnster's
Clerk Revoked.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3.-Acting Secre-
tary McAdoo today announced the conclu-
sion of the navy department in regard to
the finding of the court of inquiry which
Investigated the alleges irregularities
in making payments on the receiving
ship Vermont, usury being charged. he
severely criticises the court of inquiry
for lack of thoroughneSS and says the de-
partment is thereby embarrassed in arriV-
ing at a conclusion. He adds, however,
that enough has been obtained to show
that there have been irregularities and
payment made in violation of the navy
regulations and that in at least two in
stances loans have been made by Pay
master Yoman j. Rasmussen at usurious
rates of interest and that when the men
were paid by the paymaster's clerk, w.
were deducted. the men signing false re-
ceipts. Mr.. McAdoo closes his state
ment by saying that the best interests of
the service will be SubServed by the fol-
lowing course:
F'irst-A letter censuring Captain Yam
cey for his failure to observe the naval
regulations respecting payments to the
crew of vessels under his command.
Second-A similar letter to Paymaster
Tiffiny he to be placed on furlough when
he has completed the settlement of his
accounts.
Third-The appointment of W. V. Mo-
Rarity as paymaster's clerk is Immediate
ly revoked and he to be informed that the
department Will not approve of his Sc
lection for appointment by any paymaster
or permit his entrance into the service
in any capacity in the future.
FOURTH. Rasmussen to be discharged
from the service with an endorsement on
his discharge to the effect that he is
not deemed a desirable person for re-en-
listment in any capacity.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-08-04
FOUL PLAY
IS SUSPECTED.
The Body of a Dead Man
Found on Horse Creek,
WyO.
SIX COUNTIES In ARMS.
Securing the Country for Dick
Yeager'S Band.
SIX COUNTIES IN ARMS.
Attorney Capps Goes to See Convict
Allen About the Holmes Case
He Says Both the Williams Girls
Are Dcad-TitIe to the Fort Worth
Property Forgery - Another
Mysterious Trunk.
Especial to The HERALD

CHEYENNE, Wy, Aug. 3.-The
body of a dead man was found near
the Lewis ranch on Horse creek,
about forty miles from here, by a
ranchman and some boys this fore
noon. A messenger was Immediately
sent into town to notify the sheriff,
and in short time party consisting
of the Sheriff, the coroner and county
attorney were on the way to where
the body was found. The dead man
is supposed to be William Lewis, who
has been missing for several days.
Lewis was a well to do ranchman.
Foul play is suspected. His ranch is
close to the ranges of the Swan Land
and CATTLE company and other big
cattle companies. Last year Lewis
was arrested by the Swan people for
stealing cattle. After "a hard trial the
court acquitted him. A calf which
the Swan company had put a special
brand on was afterwards found in
the possession of Lewis. Since this
trial Lewis has been fired on several
times by unknown parties. His body
will be brought to Cheyenne for ex-
animation.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-08-04
Warrants For Holmes.

CHICAGO, Aug. al. L. Conner,
formerly the husband of Julia L. Con-
ner. who was mysteriously disposed of,
with her daughted, in the castle of II.
H. Holmes. will swear out two war
rants Monday morning. One will be
for the arrest of Holmes on the charge
of numbering Mrs. Conner and her
daughter Pearl. and the other will be
for Patrick Quinlan on the same
charge. Mr.. Corners determination to
take this course was reached tonight
after an unsatisfactory attempt to dis
cover just how far Quinlan is impli-
Gated with Holmes in the disappear
ance of the mother and daughter Mr..
Corners action in taking out the war
rants will also serve to spur the police
to new efforts to conclusively prove
that Quinlan. under the conspiracy
law. is equally guilty with Holmes in
the blotting out of existence of a half
dozen people who are now missing
and last seen within the walls of the
castle
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-08-04

NEW YORK, Aug. 3.-What looks
very much like a split in the board of
police and fire commissioners has de-
veloped today from a remark made
by Commissioner Grant yesterday at
the trial of Police Captain Eakins for
failure to suppress crime in his pre-
cinct. Commissioner Grant put sew
eral questions to Eakins, to which he
received replies that the captain had
and had but twice had charges pre-
ferred against him, and that several
years ago; he had saved $4,000 and
that his defense in the trial had cost
him $4,000 quarter of his savings.
Thereupon the commissioner said: Il
believe L heard you say that this trial
was a crime?"
4 did" answered the captain.
Il agree with you,' Commissioner
Grant said, and with that remark left
the room.
The other three commissioners.
Messrs. Parker, Roosevelt and An
drews, disapprove the course taken by
Commissioner Grant, who, they allege,
signed the official charges against Cap
tain Eakins, which allege gross negli-
gence and incompetency, but during
the progress of the trial stated to
Commissioner Parker. that Captain
Eakins had besought his consideration
on the ground that he (GranD was a
Republican, Methodist and soldier.
They also declare that Commissioner
Grant, early in the proceedings, de-
clared in the presence of the other
commissioners that he would vote to
dismiss Eakins without reading the
testimony, as it was too voluminous
to read. 1t is asserted also that Com
missioner Grant has heard less Of the
testimony than any other member of
the board. In conclusion they assert
that Captain Eakins will be given a
thorough hearing and that none of
them will declare their decision until
the evidence is complete and has been
fully and carefully considered.
Commissioner Grant, when seen.
said: THE statement that I would
vote for Eakins' dismissal without
reading the testimony was intended
only as joke
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-08-04
WHAT ALLEN KNOWS.
The Convict IL Valuable Witness in
the Holmes Case.


LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Aug. AT
torney w. A. Caps, of Fort Worth
Texas, was in the city today Ell route
from Chicago to Fort Worth, the OBJ
ject of his visit here being to see MAS
colt" or Allen, the convict, and ascer-
tain what he may know that may
throw any light on the Holmes
mystery. He is interested in a civil
suit over the title to the Williams pro-
perty in Fort Worth. AS Allen, or
Bond, was the person to whom this
property was first conveyed, the con-
Wet was considered a valuable witness
in the case. Mr.. Caps presented to
Governor Clarke a letter of introduce
ton from States Attorney J. J. Kern,
of Illinois, authorizing Mr.. Caps to
represent him as states attorney in
his talk with the governor.
MI Caps was interviewed by an
Associated Press representative after
his talk with the convict. He said he
does not believe that Allen knows any
thing of Holmes crimes that would
hang him. He may know something
Of Holmes swindling operations.
Il am positive he does" said the
dliOIHey, Dul liIdl Is the extent OIL
his knowledge. He could not be
pardoned unless he possessed knowl-
edge which would hang Fs.lmes but
whatever he might say would have
no weight unless corroborated.
think he has told all he knows and is
now only bidding for cheap noteriety
and immunity from labor, which is
accorded him by 1-equent inter
views"
DO you believe his story that Min
ME Williams was alive six months
ago?"
NO, the Williams girls are both
dead. While in Chicago, 1 traced
them up to within a few days of their
disappearance. Mamie was muir
dered July 5, $685. and Minnie between
June 80 and July 5, the same year.
Allen may believe Minnie is still
alive, and 1 doubt not he could pro-
duce letters reputed to be from her,
but / am as confident that they are
forgeries for which Holmes is prob
ably responsible, or of which he is
cognizant. Mrs. Pat Quinland re-
Gently confessed that she attested a
deed in Chicago as Minnie Williams
He may be able ito throw some light
upon the identity of this woman who
is masquerading as Minnie Williams,
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but beyond that and knowledge of
other frauds he cannot CO."
rs the title to the Fort Worth prop
erty held by Holmes valid?'
ut is a forgery and absolutely
valueless. 1T was originally trans
ferred to A f. Rond, a mythical per-
son, and afterwards to. Holmes, or
Pratt, as he was known there.
Il am sure Allen was in Fort
Worth at the time he claims. The re-
port that he was in the Tennessee
penitentiary at that time is not true.
He was the Mascot of whom so
much is said. While l had Quin4an in
the sweat box at Chicago I cornered
him and made him confess that he
went to Fort Worth at the instance of
Peitzel, who paid him $35. At Fort
Worth Quinlan met Allen or Mascot. ="
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j. $. Bridges Shot.

LOS ANGELES, Cal, Aug. 3.-W. H.
Clune, president of the local A. r. u,
shot and probably fatally wounded
]. S. Bridges, a saloon-keeper tonight.
He also struck George Miles, a bar
tender, on the head with his revolver,
inflicting a fearful wound. Clune es-
capped Immediately after the shooting
and has not been captured. 1t is said
he was shot twice himself by those
who saw him leave the scene, though
no witnesses to the shooting substan-
tate this. Clune is under sentence by
the local court for participation in the
great strike last year and is out on
bonds OF $4,000 pending an appeal to
the supreme court. He was recently
married. Bridges and Clune had been
enemies for some time.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-08-04

MEMPHIS. Tenn, Aug. S.-Senator
Harris, on being asked concerning the
conference of binetallists to be held in
Washington August Il, said that letters
had been received from representatives
of about twenty-five states announcing
their purpose to attend the conference
1t would undoubtedly he SAID, De REP
reseutatiye conference of Democrats and
its action would be of the greatest fmpor-
lance. 1t was intended to be the first
step toward thorough, complete and sys-
ternatic organization of Democratic BIZ
metalliSts within the party and with a
view of influencing party action Silver
Democrats in every state in the union, It
is said should see that there is a. fair rep
resentation sent from their respective
states.
Senator Harris left for Washington to-
day where ne will be joined in few days
by Senator Jones of Arkansas and other
Senators who are bringing about the pro-
posed conference.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-08-04
CONSTANTLY ON THE TRAIL.
Sheriff Wright, Of Weber County
Was Right After Them.

a report has been circulated that
Sheriff Wright, of Weber. and his
posse had been off the trail and had
started in the direction of Soda
Springs. Sheriff Wright is now in the
city and says that he has heard the
report, but that it does himself and his
posse d serious injustice. He says he
was detailed to go to the shanty and
follow the trail, while the other parties
struck out in other directions. He did
so. and from the time the posse
struck the trail they did not lose it.
They were following its circuitous
route, taken in the direction of Soda
Springs with the evident intention of
throwing the pursuers off, when they
were appraised of the fact that the men
had been seen in Ogden and were on
their way to Salt Lake. Information
was Immediately sent back to the
other posses and the sheriff and his
men hurried down.
Sheriff Wright says that much
praise is due to Mr.. Elan, now in this
county on the search, Judge Knight
and Deputy Calverly for the horses
furnished to them to enable them to
prosecute the search. If they had not
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-08-04
Holmes, Mrsterfous Trunk.

FRANKLIN, Ind. Aug. 3.-About
October last Holmes came here with
mysterious trunk and a large box.
This was about the time Howard Piet-
eel disappeared. An expressman there
told of hauling the two receptacles.
Mrs. Yoke, mother of Holmes wife,
said today that the trunk and box, as
she understood contained only her
daughters evening apparel and house
hold effects. She still declares that
neither she nor her daughter knew
anything of Holmes relations with the
Williams girls or other women.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-08-04
III. HAMILTON WALKER ASPHYXI.
ATED.
Especial to The HERALD

BUTTE, Mont, Aug. 3.-H. Hamilton
Walker of this city, secretary the
American Developing and Mining COM
pany, was asphyXiated last night in one
of the company's mines near White Hall.
Walkers father is auditor Of the Grand
Trunk of Montreal.
Louis c. Martin, n miner, while asleep
walked from Il second-stUry window Of
his boarding house this morning and was
instantly killed.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-08-04
WAR ON PRINCE
HOHENLOHE.
A Serious. Campaign Begun
Against Germany'S Chan
CellOr.
HE IS ALSO AFFR0NTED
BY Count GoIuo fowsky, Austria's
Premier.
HE IS ALSO AFFRONTED

Refused the German ConGdentiat
Interview at Aussc, Telling Him
He WOuId See Him in Vienna
The Affair is Being CIoaked OFF,
ciaIIy in BerIin-The kreuz lei
tunG Biamcs HOhenIOhe For the
Desperate Condition of Germans
Hushandry-WiIIiam Going to the
Regatta ut COwcs-Bismarck in
Excellent Health.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-08-04

The Beck's Hot Springs Track associa-
ton will hold meet at the track on
Saturday next. 1t is the intention TO have
a matinee every Saturday afternoon of
about four events, two for class A and
two for class B.
There will be big meet on the Bird of
September, at which time at least two of
the Utah championships viii be run off
There are five of these events. the quar-
ter. half mile, two and five mile cham
pionships. 1t is the intention 10 save
some of them for the National circuit
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-08-04
FIRE AT. SPRAGUE, WASH.
The Loss Will Reach Threc-Quar-
ters of Il Million.

SPOKANE, Wash, Aug. "a dis
astrous fire occurred at Sprague, fifty
miles from here today, destroying
nearly half of the town. Telegraph
wires were burned and it is impossible
to obtain particulars. 1t is known that
the Northern Pacific depot, round
house, machine shops and headquar-
tiers building were burned, together
with a number of buildings. Sprague
is the division headquarters of the
Northern Pacific and has a population
of about $780, Mayor Sanger, of
Sprague, telegraphed Mayor Belt, of
this city for help and provisions and
tents were sent tonight. 1t is be-
lieved here that the loss will reach
$3.50, 900.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-08-04
AFTER YEAGER.s BAND.
Securing the Country From Okla
homa to Texas.

SOUTH ENID, O. T., Aug. 3.-King-
fisher county, this, Garfield comfy, and
the four counties west of here, any of
which is larger than the state of Mary
land, are in arms, in pursuit of Dick
Yeager and his band of outlaws. Some
500 men, armed and mounted, are
securing the country from here to
Texas. The sheriff, constable, city mar
shall and posse of about 80 of this
city, are now engaged in a running
fight with a part OF the gang who es-
capped from the mountains so miles
west of here and are making their way
east to Indian Territory, their direc-
ton being toward Perry. A courier
has just arrived who states that one
of the outlaws is badly wounded and
that unless the cover of darkness
shelters them, all will be killed.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-08-04
TT looks MUCH
LIKE A SPLIT.
New York Police Commits
Si0ners Do Not Agree in
EakinS' Case.
COL. GRANTS ATTITUDE.
He Agrees with the Police
Captain.
COL. GRANTS ATTITUDE.

That His Trial is a Crime-Parkcr,
Roosevelt and Andrews Disap-
prove Of Grants COurse-Ex-
Mayor Hugh j. Grant VIII Take
an Interest in POIitics-Hc Fa-
vOrs Local Option on the Excise
Law-Sunday Barber Shop Law
Constitutional.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-08-04
CORNERED
In THE BRUSH.
Sheriff'S Posse Almost Ger
tain They Have the
Outlaws.
C0UGHLW CAME FORTH.
he Went TO a Farmhouse, But
Retreated Again.
COUGHLN CAME FORTH.

q Reliability That the Two Have
aTaken Possession of the KeIIar
Posse Are Watching the Creek
and viii Make n Search This
sheriff Wright's Statement -
Threats Made BY the Boys.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-08-04
BARBER1NG LAW CONSTITUTIONAL

NEW YORK, Aug. 3.-Justice Slower.
in supreme court chamber, has sus-
tanned the constitutionality of the act
passed by the last legislature closing
all barber shops in this state on Sun
day, except those in New York City
and Saratoga. In this city the shops
are required to close at o'clock.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-08-04

GENOA. Aug. Slater reports indicate
that the liabilities of Bingen Eros. bank
ers of this city, who failed Yesterday: will
reach a sum total of e, oJ0OO0 lire. War
rants have been issued for the arrest of
the members of the firm. They are now
travelling abroad.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-08-04

CONSTANTINOPLE, Aug. S-The reply
of the Turkish government TO the notes of
the powers regarding reform i'll Armenia
is not regarded as satisfactory. At the
foreign embassies it is looked upon as
consisting of nothing more than criticism
of the proposed scheme for reform i'll Ar
menia The British Mediterranean squad
ron remain at Budrun.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-08-04

SOFIA. Aug 3.-The organ of the Rus
sian sympathiZers here suggests that in
view of the possible abdication of Prince
Ferdinand of Bulgaria, Prince George of
Greece may be invite1 to the throne.
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COPENHAGEN, Aug. 3.-KinS Chris
tian is suffering from Il recurrence OF ca
tarrh of the bladder. 1t is hoped that the
attack is not a serious one. but his illness
in view of mis- age, is causing anxiety.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-08-04
FOREIGN FLASHES.
Brief and Nevsy Cables From All
Portions of This Terrestrial Sphere.

HAVANA. Aug. The daily papers
La L.ucha La Discussion and Commerce.
have been seduestered for publishing war
news contrary 10 the decree of Marshal
de Campos.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-08-04
BI-METALLIC CONFERENCE.
LETTERS RECEIVED FROM ABOUT
TWENTY-FIVE STATES.

senator Harris Says it Will Un-
doubleday Be n Representative
Conference OF DemOcrats-A First
Step Towards Influencing Party
Action.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-08-04

DENVER, Aug. 3.-The third annual
tournament of the Denver Wheel club
occupied today. Wells and Alexander,
the California Columbia team, who are
on their way east to go on the national
circuit. carried off the prizes in the
class B events. In the class A races
Hale. for the last time before return
ing to Kansas, and Greene, the fast
Cheyenne man. appeared. Tandem
pacing was used in nearly every event
George w. Card broke the national
competition track record for ten miles
by 1909 Summaries:
One mile, noviee-Childers won
CraIbb second. Lilley third. Time
2:19 80
Half mile. class B-Wells won. Alex
ander second, Himstreet third. Time
l: 07 3-5.
Half mile, class A-E. ]. Smith won,
Hughes second, Collins third. Time
L 0S 10.
Quarter mile, match, class A-Gerber
won. McGrew second. Time-:33 is.
Mile. class B-Wells won, Alexander
second. Time-2:24 2-5.
Mile. class A-Collins won, Hale
second, Cannon third. Time-2:22 1-5
Two mile handicap, class B-McCall,
$50 yards, won; Stone, $50 yards, sec
ond. Time-4:44 is.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1895-08-04

The quarter and one other event OF the
state championship will be run off at the
big meet on Labor day. Only class y
men are eligible for these events.
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Weller and Thatcher. the class B team
for the Rambler people, have returned
from their canyon outing and have COM
menced to train.
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Continued on Page p
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The Jensen boys start on their rusticat-
ing tours in A few days. T. 5. goes to
Yellowstone Park, while nOlSer goes to
the canyons fishing.
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1t is rumored that the raiIroad company
has refused to issue any ;raHSl Ort;ttion
will work a handicap IN the class y men,
as they will have to pay all their own
training expenses and the fare 70" tr;Iner
and rider will be a .onsIde:a BILE amount
during the month and may result in class
\ men being driven from the field alto
getner.
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Hyde and most of the class A boys ar,
still in the canyon fishing.
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Ogden VIII have a big road race on the
18th of August. In the afternoon they
will hold their big event and 1t promises
to be a red letter day for quite a number
of Salt Lake riders wild participate in
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dates in October. In all probability one
or two of them will be run at either Lo-
gan or Ogden.