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The San Francisco call., 1896-04-24
ALL HANDS WERE DROWNED.

Reported Wreck of Pleasure Yachs
While Cruising im the Gulf of Menico.
GALVESTON, TEX, April 23.-At a
point in the Gulf of Mexico between here
and Tampico the wreck of a pleasure
yacht is reported floating. On board the
yacht, it is said, were four young men and
a crew consisting of captain, mate and
cook. The yacht was out on a plea sure
cruise and it is supposed that she capsized
and that all hands were drowned. as two
of her lifebOats were seen later foa ting
bottom up. How the disaster occurred is
not known here.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-24
Controversy of BROKERS.

CHICAGO, ILL, April 23.-Judge
Wendes this morning rendered decision
in the famous case of Kennett, Hopkins
e. Co., who petitioned Tor a mandamus to
compel the directors of the Chicago Board
of Trade to restore the firm to it's former
mem mbership. The court declined to issue
the mandamus as to the franchise of j.
Kennett, but granted one to ]. f. Harris,
Kennett's S former partner.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-24
Pamic at a Boys, Home.

DENVER, CoLo., April 23.-The Bright
side Home for Boys was the scene of
panic and destructive fire early this morn
ing. ALI the inmates escaped serious in
jury, but many were carried out uncon-
scious from the smoke, while others were
bruised and cut in jumping from windows.
Snperintendent Field was severely cut on
his hands and head while arousing and
rescuing the boys. The interior Of the
building is in ruins.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-24
Won by Pretty Rose.

LONDON. ENG, April 23.-The second
spring meeting at Sandowne Park opened
to-day. The Walton two-year-old race of
1000 sovereigns, five furlongs, was won by
Roebuck's Pretty Rose. Richard Croker's
Red Banner and Westchester were entered
but did not start.
The Princess of Wales handicap of 500
sovereigns, five furlongs, was won by HI.
McCalmont's Devil May Care. Richard
Crohers Eau Gallie was one of the start
ers, but was not placed.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-24
Great Fury of a Storm.

HASTINGS, NEBR.. April ga storm
of wind and rain, reaching almost the
volume of a tornado visited Central Ne
braska late last night. Only minor dam
age was done here, but at the town of
Phillips, to the west, many barns and out
buildings were totally demolished. A
number of barns were struck by lightning
and several horses were burned to death
in the flames which followed.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-24
Death of a Murderer.

CHICAGO, ILL. April 23.-James J.
Culbertson. who shot and killed Lille Nc
Cormick yesterday and then shot himself
twice IN the chest, died to-day at the
County Hospital. An inquest was held on
both bodies and verdict of murder and
suicide returned
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-24
MAGhETIC T0RPED0Es.
Tests Made of a Great Inrenttos In Mod-
ern Warfare.

NEWPORT, R. l.. April 23.-All day
yesterday Government steam launch
circled about the harbor in the vicinity of
the torpedo station, while Commodore
Sampson and members of the torpedo
board were interested in It's movements. as
were also two strangers in the city. Those
who know its doiugs are pledged to Sc
crecy, and the strange men state that their
mouths are sealed while the Government
is conducting It's present investigations.
1t is learned, though, that there has Just
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-24
Cleveland Returns.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 23.-The
President, with the gentlemen who ac-
companied him on the fishing excursion
to Leesburg, returned to Washington at
late hour tonight and was driven imme-
diately to the executive mansion.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-24

of a clerical error made in 1874, on motion
OF Hepburn (R.) OF. Iowa was made the
special order for Tuesday next.
A number OF, private bills were passed
by unanimous consent, and at O'CLOCK
the House adjourned until to- morrow.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-24
Ctenr,uater tho Hinner.

PITTSBURG, Pa, April 23.-William
H. Clearwater of Pittsburg defeated Alfred
de Orc tonight by a score of 2O1 to 17S in
the first game for the worlds pool cham
pionship. They are to play 600 points, 200
each night, for purse and $500 side.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-24
Telegraph Wires Cssf.

CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA, April 3d.
The telegraph lines from Buluwayo to the
southwark have been cut. The lines to the
eastward having already been cut the town
ls left without means OF communication
with the outside world.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-24
For Buudinos IN Utab.

WASHINGTON. D. c., April 23.-Ths
Senate has passed bill appropriating
$500, 600 for public building at Salt Lake
City, and $186, 900 for one at Ogden, Utah.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-24
Lee's Nomination Confirmed.

WASHINGTON, D. c., April 23.-The
Senate to-day confirmed the nomination
of Fitshugh Lee of Virginia to be Consul
General at Havana
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-24
Death of a sapa Pioneer.

NAPA, CAL, April 23.-Another Napa
County pioneer is gone. J. B. Horrell died
last night, aged SS years. He was a native
of Pennsylvania and came to California
across the plains in 1849, settled at once in
Napa Valley and has spent the forty-seven
years here. He was well and fayorably
known.
The San Francisco call., 1896-04-24
FRESNO AND THE cLAIRVoxANrs.
The People Tired of the Schemes to Find
Woottegl's Rodu

FRESNO. CAL, April 23.-The locating
of the body of Wootten by clairvoyants has
become tiresome. Every medium who
comes here harps on the Wootten case for
an advertisement. 1t is reported to- night
that some local Spiritualists will meet to-
morrow to consider visit to the Wootten
ranch in company with Mrs. Cowell.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-14

He has held several positions by the
gilt OF the PEOPLE. Hegces down t,
his grave bonorud ami respected.
Funeral ON Tuesday at l O'Clock p. NJ.
Brother Seth R1bison and family
CAME down from Georgetown, Idaho,
TO spend the winter with relatives.
Mr.. Robson has been In poor health
for some time AMI y change OF climate
was thought test for him. His con.
clifton has not been benefited, and bis
friends are very soiicitous for him, as
there appears little hope that his life
will be spared for long.
Our Home Dramatic company will
present to the ruo iio at any early date
The Streets OF New York.
Leland NJ. briggs anu vile arrived
few days ago trOm Teton Basin,
Idaho. They will spend the winter
mere with relatives.
Reports come from Lehi that ell
pubic gatherings have bee suspended
IN account Of The prevalence OF diph-
iberia.
The ,Sego Lily club we've regalIy
entertained at the Mayhem house lSst
evening by the host giving an elegant
oyster supper.
The merchants OF this town and
American Fork are trying to outvie
each othsr IN the display Of mercbAL-
disc and cheap goods.
The Rego Lily club will give grand
ball at Beers hall on Fhday. the 1871;
the party will be select anu no duubl
the grandesi OF the season. ID.
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gust day. vita the DUTY OF putting
everything OF tho farm to rights Tor
The night; the arrival OF tho city
visitors tO the old-iashiontd country
place; the chorus of haymakers in the
mclouiOus yet old.fashioned songs; III .
Intellectual attempt oftbst good natureu
old prevaricator Cy Prime TO make
love to Aunt Tilta, with the one OF
many Interruptions that have kept him
a bachelor thirty years; the saving Of
Happy Jack the tramp by Uncle Josh,
anu hts sending him away with Q
liked discrimination to become again
man, and TO give John Barleycorn
the toughest tussle be ever had; the
longing OF the old man to see his boy
In the far distant city, among the
many rnnres which surrout u him; the
confirmation OF the old gentleman's
worst itars by his dream, all serve 10
give the quaint, old-fashioned scenes
at The Old Homestead an interest pos
sessed by but few plays.
Grand-Tonight the Grand opens
sgain. The piece to be presented, The
Fair Rebel, is one Of those pretty
Southern dramas 10 which much In
terest is atts ching AT the present time,
and with the extra rehearsals the
piece has been given, asmooth present
alton should be had. Great Interest Is
being manifested In the reopeDing Of
The Grand III all indications point to
a heavy attendance tonight AMI Tor
that matter throughout the week.
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WILL DIE TOMORROW
Patrick Coushlin Must Answer For
His MuTderOuS Deeds.
WILL BE SHOT IN RICH COUNTY
sheriff Dickson Has M,ds complete
Arrang mynls For the xecuion--
VIII BE witnessed by Few.

Patrick Coughlin, the notorious
young horsethief, outlaw and murderer,
will 90 to his doom tomorrow. He
will meet 1t In Rich. county, Utah,
tweutyfuur miles north OF Evanston,
Wyoming, ct q point near to that
where he go mercilessly killed Deputy
sherifis Stsgg and Dawes.
It's generally believed that he Will
"die game;' that he will not cowerland
coniess when confronted by death
itself. Private advices from Woodruff,
r oh county are to the effect that he
has exhibited no signs OF repentance
the Isst few days and that he ID per-
fectly resigned TO his fate.
Complete preparations have been
made for the execution by Sheriff A..
ii. Dickson, wno under tue law is re.
Quired to tee that Its demands are
satisfied. Not many persons Will be
permitted to witness the shooting.
Those present will be sberlfis, repre-
tentatives OF the pIesb and few
relatives OF the utsperado. The tx.
cut!on will, presumably, take place be-
fore nom.
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LITERARY N0lEs.

The contents OF GuDtoI's Msgine f.
December make Interesting reading
even Tor those who disagree with the
conclusions OF the writer's fer that III.
fuential publication. The December
numter has Il pretty thorough range
of American economics anu political
science, anu embraces in Its contents
srtici' on the Meaning Of Bryan sun Ia
American Politics, Fulure OF Gold,
Common Sense on Trusts, Toe Gr,e ell .
back COntrovsrty, Evidences Of Busi.
ness Revival, CLAIMS OF Cuba Tor Self.
Government, Statistics of Immigra.
lion, Labor Insurance In Germany,
New Political Deals, Economics In
the Magazines, and other topics.
Political Science Publishing com pany,
Union Square, New York.
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uP FROM THE SOUTH.
Conditions In MillarI Coun "a Pro-
posed Reservoir on ihs styler.

Hon. Daniel Thompson OF Scipio,
MillaId county, is in the city on
brief visit. He reports the people OF
Willard county generally rs In good
condition and happy at the prospect Of
continued prosperity. Many have
good crops this season, AMI the recent
rae In the price Of agricultural prod
ucts has been great boUn 10 them.
The town OF Scipio Is now rid OF
diphtheria, although there were neal
ly one hundred and twenty-five cases,
mostly Of q mild form, before it was
stamped out. yne cause oi the eIi demic
has net peen discovered aud RENAME
rs much Of mystery as the cause OF
velopment q, HOLDER, the town nexI
south OF Sewer. Analysis OF the
water has shown the cause of HOlJeu's
iii ction is not In that. The place is
also high and well drained, there being
no low or swampy ground In the
locality. Heretofore II has been one OF
the heaithitst places In Millard county.
1t was thought by come that the cause
of trouble might be in the debris
brought down in the summer Hoods,
but thcIe is.more OF thie at Fillmore.
Kanosh ana other places than at
Holden, AMI no malaria exists there;
90 no exple nation Is forthcoming yet;
The disease is now abatiDg.
Mr.. thompson says the plan OF a
ing canal from bennington TO convey
the waters OF the Sewer for irrigation
Of vast area SEE ms to be about given
up, but that another project 10 on foot.
As he csmeur,nu Saturday he met sur
veyors going tu, TO work on the new
scheme. II is 10 iorm an immense reser-
voir at the Sewer river bridge be-
tween Saiina anu Juab, and to make
OF the DEF ressiUn knownas Mud Fiat,
lake here vast quantity OF water
couiI be stored 10 supply irrigation fol
about eight months IN tue year. Two
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cooperative Mining Association.

A movement Is on foot In Salt Lake,
with number of reputable tusine ss
men behind II, to organize q coo opera.
tive mining association, says the
Inter-mountain Review, The plan OF
the association is TO secure u given
aumber Of memberss who will pay S100
each for membership certific Ite, the
money so realized 10 be useu Tor the
exclusive purposs OF lifting options on
mines that have been properly ex.
amiDed and accepted. A working
capital to meet the expense OF expert.
ing and developing prospects on
which the association may secure op.
tiont, will be provided by monthly az.
sessments on each membership certif.
cate. The proposed system ,ught to
work well,as 1t Is one OF the easiest ways
to raise capital for the development Of
mining properties, and there are abun.
dant opportunities Tor the operation OF
such an association in the inter.
mou tain legion. Absolute loss OF the
investment OF the members would be
next to AN iDpossibility unless the
fund created should be grossly mis-.
managed, aud the chances for good
returns are very much in the majority.
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MINOR MENTION.

Today ia springlike in Salt Lake.
The railways have made special
rates for the holidsys.
Thos. Boyle was fined 500 In the
police cour! today for disturbing the
peacr.
J.S. Ingrsham will be tried before
Justice Wenger on Wednesday for as
sault and battery.
Harry Harding WIS Jailed for thirty
Jays today for vagrancy, while Mike
Lesry was given twenty days for
begging.
The burning OF q slice OF porter.
house steak caused the FIRE department
to make a run to the Continental
lodging house yesterday afternoon.
On Wednesday evening next an en-
terIainment consisting Of an oIio and
iaIoe Will be given In the Sixth ward
assembly ha | for the benefit of the
poor. Performance begins al s O'Clock.
Quite q company of persons, Assem-.
bied from Wyoming, Iuab0 and Utah,
anticipate witnessing the execution OF
Patrick Coughlin at 1920 q. N. tom T..
row, DEC. 10th, near Woodruff, Rich
county, Utah.
Twelve dollars In cash and mum.
Der OF beer checks were stolen ir IN
the till OF an East Temple street
saloon early Sunday morniag. The
burglars gained admission by a siue
window.
Thomas X. Golightly, who re,ides st
52o South state street, was held up on
on Saturday evening and robbed Of
Ss.25. He was on State between
Fourth and Fifth South streets, when
"the long AMI short OF 1t" put In their
appearance and demanded mis- money.
The pJlloe are In hot pursuit..
A report has 1t that u young man
OF south Cottonwood left the p oeuix
,alOou on the State road at Murray 90
Fndsy night and stare for ht me on
mule. Just os he had IeachsI the
car track he was assaileu by a high.
waynAn aud badly beaten. He vas
picked up uncontc Gus snd take
home. He had lot fegained sensiUil.
Ivy last eveRing.
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THE GREEN BAG.

The hearing OF the case OF the
Deseret National Bank vs Burton.
Gsrduer company, will be taken up
tomorrow in toe Third district court.
John A. Vinegar OF Boun,iful,
Davis county, amt Rosabelle Walker
of Salt Lake City, were granted q
marriage license today.
R,uten w. Morgan Of Mil Greek
ard johanna II. Erickson of the same
place were TO-DAY granted q license to
wed.
The case OF O'Counell vs. the Union
Pacific railway, which has occupied
the attention OF the Federal court for
seversl days, is still In progress; the
arguments are being made as the n Ews
goes To press.
Albert w. RsybCuld was appointed
receiver In bonds OF 81 900, In the case
of ~. NJ. Lspsley VS. thes Western
Plumbing company by Judge Richie
today.
Maria A. Gleason has obtained a
divorce from her husband Jim !.
Gleason, on the grounds OF cruelty,
drunkenness and failure to support.
Mr.. Gleason was also required to pay
$50 attorney fee.
Joanna Beckerton has been awarded
81 900 damages against the receivers
OF the Union Pacific railway for the
death of her husranJ. The suit,
which was brought Ia tie United
States court, was Tor 100000.
In the case OF the Geyser Mimi
company et al VS. the Bank OF SAT-
Lake, and NJ. l.. Mulvey. ct al inter.
venors, the report oi he receives,
which was referred On November 8 n
to George ID. LpOmis as referee, ha.
been approved by The cJuIt, The re.
csivers being allowed partial all wspc-
o 1000 anu the attorneys a ike sum.
Immediately after the adjournment
OF the equity court this morning
Magg L.. Carpenter was brought he.
lt re Judge Richie on the charge OF
intnnily. Drs. Estes and Mckepna
were the examining Physician, ana
The ue snusnt was auiudgei insane
anu ordered Committed TO the asylum,
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The officer Fooled Them.

Officer Tom Hilton arrested James
Berry and James Porter yesterday for
begging. They were arraigned be-
ore Justice Wenger today and pleaded
not guilty. Officer Hilton took the
stand anu testified, how, by y means
of esves'Iropping, he mad learned the
chosen vocations OF the men. He said
that he went into the Leadvilie house
after one OF them AMI as he neareu the
door leading to the room into which
he had gone he heard the pursued tell
ing his companion how he had
"begged" man anu then fooled the
fiicer SO nicely. The other fellow
alec told his confiding pal how he had
done the same thing, whom in stepped
Mr.. Hilton and Rested the pair OF
them. Both will lie In the city jail
Tor is days.
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HARRY HAYES IN COURT.
He Will Be Sentenced by Judge
Hatch Next Friday.
Declares Hc La Innocent of tho POLL
Gnu Point Murders-His Con.
idcnce In Judge Powers.


Special TO the NEWS
Provo, Titan, December IA, 1885,
Harry Hayes, found guilty OF muir
de- in the first degree some time ago
and sentenced, ana lately granted a
re.sentence, was brought into court
here at 2 p. IN. today and the time for
patsing sentence set fer next Friday,
December IS at 2 =. m.
The prisoner when brought into
court looked cool and collected and
when asked by Judge Hatch II bis
attorney Of record had been retained
by him, he replied, 81 don't know,
perhaps Mrs.. Hayes knows"
Afterwards, In conversation with
the NEWS correspondent, he stated
that there never was more innocent
man than he. Said he, al know
nothing OF this crime OF which l have
been convicted, and for which l 80
soon must pay The death penalty. l
have not had q isir show in this case
and know that N had had Judge
Powers to defend me would not have
been convicted"
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WEATHER VANE.
Observations Iak,n at Utah Idaho,
Montoni, Oregon aud Wyoming
stations.

Weather reports showing obser -
tiorH at s Am. today:
Salt Lake iiy-Barometer, 30.lS;
Temperature, 33; minimum, 80; vino,
Ioulheast, d miles per hour; rain, .02
inchel; cloudy.
Baker Cuy-Baromeler, 20 SO; tenn.
perature, IS; minimum, So: winu,
south, IL miles per hour; rain "a
inches; raiu.
Cheyenne-Barome 1920; tenn.
peratute, 20; minimum, "a; wind,
north, o miles pur hour, CLEAR.
Heiena-Baromeler. 1904; tempera.
ture, IS; minimum, 2S; wind, south.
w,s., hghi; c ear.
Miles Ci,S Barometer. 1896; tenn.
psrsture, 80; minimum, rs; wind,
west, 5 miles per h NJ; clear.
Havre- Barometer, 2994, tenn.
pera,ure, IS; minimum NJ, IS; wind,
light; clear.
Winnemu eca Barometer, 90. 9S;
temperature, "a; minimum, 80; wind,
east, 10 miles per hour; cloudy.
Idaho Falls-Bsromeier, S0.ls; lem.
perature, 2s; minimum, %; wind,
north, light; clear.
General and local forecasts for 80
hours ending 8 p. m. Tuesday;
For Utah: CLOUDY tonight; Tues
day, occasional rain Or snow,
Salt Lake City and vicinity: Rain
or snow tonight anu Tuesday; colder
Tuesday.
]. ii. SMITH,
Observer Weather Bureau,
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah.
Today's temperature Is shownIn tbo
10 sIn,il. Ihar,non,at.r ,,iva, =" the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-14
Elder Sells Return.

Elder Alfred }. Self called at the
NEWS office today ana reported his
tetutu from the Southern States mis.
sion field. Elder Salt left his home Il
this city. June 18Th last and after Ia.
boring some five months in Lebt IN
county, KY, was released TO return
nome on account VI sickness, having
became sufferer from neural Iia OF
the luu He is now convalescipg
nicely ami has nothing but good worus
tor the kind, hospitabie people OF Ken
lucky. He Gays former pTsiu lice lie
last, uisap pearing and that many are
investigating Gospel principles.
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Will Meet Tonight.

The board OF rolice and fire com.
missioners meet this evening. Mr.. Cohn
Gays he feels very much handicapped;
three to one being pretty heavy odds.
Ex.chief Pratt was eeen near the old
city hail this afternoon and asked II
he was still putting In his time there
to save a point, but he replied: "No,
| have only been there to get my mail
| do not propose to bother them at all,
but will take the matter into court,
and l have no doub, as to the out
come,v
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points OF mountains come close to-
gether, and a dam could be constructed
making a vast lake OF considerable
depth to be filled from thu river. The
water thus stored could be conveyed
when wanted through the lower cam
yon through the river channel,
and could be taken out above
Farm ngton and used to irrigate
thousands Of acres of excellent
land now lying waste. BY this nr.
rangement the regular supply IN The
river for the irrigators from Leamipg-
ton along down the SEWER won1d not
be interfered with. When the scheme
will be carried cut remains for the
iu ture 10 develop.
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Fire Department.

A Il oriDg If Nicholson pavement Is
being laid in the new Are department
quarters, q Joining ithe old city hall
on First South street. tits composed
OF six-inch cedar blocks laid end up,
and filed in with fine gravel and
pitch, aad will make good solid floor.
Five-foot wsinscOting Is being placed
around the walls and every effort
is being made TO finish the
entire work Ivy the end of The contract
time, which is next Saturday night.
The upstairs rooms are receiving the
last wood work touches and painters
are putting in their work in good
shape.
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AMUSEMENTS.

The Old Homestead will DO seen at
the Theater tonight aad tomorrow
nIght. The novelty Of the old-fashionec
scenes accounts largely Tor lite popular.
ity. The qu amt story appeals to every
one, ana In many brings back former
recolleclions The close Of q hot Au.