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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-03-16

SAN ANTONIO. Tex. March 15.-Ex-
Governor John C. Ireland of Seguin,
died here today of neuralgia of the
heart. He was born in Hart county,
KY, in 1927, came to Texas in 1858,
served in the confederate army and
after the war served in the legisla-
ture, on the supreme bench, and two
terms as governor. Twice he came near
being elected United States senator, be-
ing always a staunch Democrat. In
recent years he had given his atten-
ton to railroad construction. He leaves
a wife and two grown daughters. His
remains will be 8aken to Seguin to-
morrow for burial
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IT WAS AWFUL,

DENVER, March ia special to the
News from Trinidad says: While sitting
in his cabin at Elizabethtown, jeff Bal
ley was blow to atoms by the explosion
of eishty-five pounds of giant powder.
The cabin was entirely dernoli he'd. Bal
ley was member of the Knights of
Pythias, United Workmen and Brother
hood of Locomotive engineers.
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nETRIc SYSTEM.
The House Committee VIII Recon-
mend Its Adoption.


WASHINGTON, March 15.-Repre-
sentative Charles W. Stone of Penn
sylvania, chairman of the committee
on coinage, weights and measures, to-
morrow will submit to the house the
unanimous report of the committee in
favor of the adoption by the govern
ment of the metric system of weights
and measures. The committee recon-
mends that the system be put into ex-
elusive use in the departments of the
government at such a future date as
will allow adequate preparation for
the change, and at the end of fixed
time thereafter be recognized as the
only legal system for general use. For
its beginning in the operations of the
government, the 1st of July, 1898, the
beginning of g. fiscal year. is named !;
and for its adoption for use in the
nation at large. the beginning of the
twentieth century, January l.
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4 Emily Poisoned.

OMAHA. March ia special to the
Bee from Craig, Mo-. says:
The family of w B. Taylor. a veal
thy farmer. was mysteriously poisoned
here yesterday The drug is supposed
to have been introduced in the coffee.
though by whom and for what pur-
pose is a mystery. w. B. Taylor died
Is-t night; his three sons. one of their
wives and Taylor Criman, a cousin.
are dying. 1t is rumored that near
relative of the family administered the
poison. There is much excitement.
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HAS ACCEPTED.

MARQUETTE, Mich, March 15.-Dean
Mott Williams tonight announced in ST.
Paul's Episcopal church that he had ac-
cepted the bishopric of Marquette Epis-
copal diocese. and that he yesterday sent
letter to Bishop Williams of Connecti-
cut containing his formal acceptance
Doubt existed as to Dean Williams
course. owing to charges brought against
him. He will be consecrated three week S
hence
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BURNED TO DEATH.

GENEVA. Ohio. March 1.-TWO Ital-
ians name Tadeo the father and son,
section hands on the Lake Shore rail-
road were burned to death last night
The little house in which they lived
caught fire and the two occupants had no
time to escape before the building was
DESTROYED.
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Incorrect Returns.

WASHINGTON. March 15-wlliam
Clarity, postmaster at Purcell, and the
outgoing postmaster at Purcell, Colo,
Manigan, have been arrested by In
spector Sullivan, charged with making
incorrect returns, resulting in holding
back from the government about 81. 500.
Clarity is out on $1,000 bond for ap-
pearance at the United States court.
Mr.. Clarity moved into the Indian
country some years ago from Kansas.
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THE, BERMUDA CLEARS.

NEW YORK. March 15.-The steam
ship Bermuda, recently seized by the
federal government while attempting to
leave this harbor on a supposed fill
clustering expedition to Cuba and after
wards released, left her anchorage in
the upper bay and proceeded to sea
this morning. She cleared yesterday
for Vera Cruz, Mexico.
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SNOW IN NErRAsKA.

OMAHA, March 15.-For forty hours,
snow has been falling in Nebraska No
section has been neglected though in the
western counties, where the moisture is
most needed to place the soil in good
condition for spring seeding, 1t has been
heaviest. 1t averages from five to twenty
inches in depth. Railroad trains are
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-03-16
RIOT BELL
RINGS AT
FRANKFORT
Governor Bradley Calls Out
the Kentucky State
Militia.
VERY PROMPT RESPONSE.
Governor Compelled TO Yield to
the Demands fIade.
VERY PROMPT RESPONSE.

All Trains Running into the Town
Took in Reinforcements Inst
Night For the Men Who Are APP
parenuy Bent on Mischief Today
six Hundred Armed Soldiers Now
Surround the state House-Ex-
citemert is Mt Fever Heat, and
Unless a Favorable Turn is Taken
Soon Blood VIII Be Shed Mt
Frankfort.
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He Was Authorised.

ROME, March 15.-The Italie states
that the Crispi ministry authorized
General Baldissera to negotiate peace
with Menelik after the defeat OF
Adowa.
The Messagero says General Baldis-
sera on leaving Rome had authority to
evacuate Cassala, Agordal and Adrigal.
The latest news from the front in At
RIGA is that the main body of Der
wishes is advancing upon Cassala-
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Continued on Page p
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.

PAGE 1.-Kentucky state troops in pos
session of the state house. Threats
made by Democrats. Clara Barton mas
been granted permission to visit the
interior of Armenia and the expedltlon
will start at once. Nearly all the great
nowers were consulted by Great Britain
on the Soudan proposition. Grimes of
a day. Brief kilograms.
PAGE Undressing story of Grant and
Fish in connection with the Armenian
agitation. Ogden Standard claims that
William Crawford, of Evanston, sup
posed to be murdered, is living in Brit
ish Columbia. In railway circles. Brief
kilograms
PAGE 3.-General mining news. Nevada
properties forging to the front. Salt
Lakers who own mines in that state.
News from Tintic Phoebe and other great
camps. An ex-Vassar girl takes
prominent part in present Salvation
army movements
PAGE 4.-Editorials Editorial notes..
.Humor.
PAGE 5.-Glimpse of Death valley. DIR.
Faust tells of his recent visit to that
famous locality.
PAGE 6.-Fraternal news-Masons, Odd
Fellows, knights of Pythias, G. A. r..
Home Forum, etc. Meeting of the
Theosophical society and the Lotus cir
Gle; NJ J. Barnett reads a paper en-
titled "A Practical View of Karma."...
Farm and garden notes.
PAGE 7.-Distressing case ,of religious
dementia at Park City-.-A young man
nearly frozen to DEATH intermountain
items. General Ogden news
PAGE s.-The churches yesterday. De-
cision of the United States sup-ane
court excites the attorneys of this 5ity
and elsewhere. Work of the senate and
house for the coming week. The latter
has a bill for the adjustment of capital
punishment. Revenue bill will excite
The attention of the senate ...HoteI and
= tall E2r.inf
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The DastardIy Spanish.

BARCELONA, March 15-After a
concert tonight the bulk of the audi
ence started to make a demonstration
before the United States consulate, but
gen darmes promptly barred their
way and dispersed the crowd before
they had reached the building. Sew
eral We're injured in the scuffle
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he DECIDED
Upon DEATH.
Rather the Dark River Than
the SOmbre Prison
Walls.
He STOLE NINE THOUSAND.
Manner of His Taking Off De-
cidedIy Sensational.

Statement Made by an Ogden Paper
that William Crawford, of Evans
ton, is Alive and is Doing We'll
in British Columbia, His Ranch
Being in an Isolated spot-The
CrOcker Case Revived.
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HEyoI.T IN THE, RANKS.

ST. LOUIS. March ia revolt has
taken place in the ranks of the Saliva
ton Army in st. Louis. Tonight
twenty-five recruits from the various
stations in this city, under the leader
ship of Cadet Vincent, paraded the
streets and held open. air exercises
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-03-16
"Cinch Tom"

BIRMINGHAM. Ala, March 15.-Tom
Griffin, better known as "Cinch Tom"
died here this morning of pneumonia He
came here a few days ago from New
Orleans to attend the races which open
tomorrow. His mother in Pittsburg, Pa,
has been notified
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-03-16
CALLED HOME.
Elias $. Tonpkins.

NEW YORK, March 15.-Elias S.
Tompkins, senior member and founder
of the firm known as Tompkins Bright's
Disease company died of old age at
his home in this city today.
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M'KlNLEY.s NOMINATION.

NEW YORK, March 15.-The World
tomorrow will say it has made a poll
of nearly every state in the Union, and
as a result predicts the nomination of
William Mckinley by the St. Louis
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ONE PROPER MOTIVE

on the part of any one now. and that is
to send forward as promptly as possible
the largest sums of money possible for
this gracious work. Anything that I can
do. or that the board can do. more than
it has already done, you may be sure we
shall most readily undertake, and 1 for
one shall be grateful for any suggestions
which may occur to you"
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Cbarged with Forgery

MOBILE. Ala. March 15--Wm. H.
Madden, ex-chief clerk in the special
assessment department of Chicago.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-03-16

Under these circumstances l felt that
l could not allow such state of
things TO continue, and called on the
state guard.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-03-16

Our 6-coIor Rand & McNally Map OF
Utah. size 12x1S inches Population OF
every Town and County in the State.
1896 Calendar appended. Location OF
towns shown by marginal references.
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MAP COUPON.

&c AT THE OFFICE WITH co,n,or
loo DY MAIL o''
The record-union., 1896-09-23
DEMOCRATIC HEADQUARTERS.
Reports There All Favorable to the
Election of BRYAN.

CHICAGO, Sept. 22.-The Silver Re-
publican leaders, Senator Frank Can
non OF Utah and CongresSmen Hart
man and Shafroth, were at Democratic
natlonal headquarters to-day confer
ring with Chairman Jones. One of the
SUBJECTS discussed was the Idaho stu
alton. The Silver Republicans and SEN
ator Jones are in accord as to afford
ing all the Democratic assistance possi-
Die to Senator Dubois to insure his re-
turn to the Senate. The calling of the
Silver Republican Convention of Idaho
to meet again is taken to mean that
an agreement has been reached on a
basis of fusion. The fusion State ticket
will then be the only one in the field ex-
cept the Mckinley Republican, and the
way Will be made as clear as possible
for the reelection of Senator Dubois
The Silver Republicans and fusionists
have Bryan Electors
Campaign Committeeman Johnson
said he talked with the editor of the
Mckinley Republican paper in Boise
City when he was in Idaho recently.
and the editor admitted that out Of the
-, 900 votes which would probably be
cast Mckinley would not get more than
5000
CHAIRMAN l.. A. ROssing of the DEM
Ccratc Committee of Minnesota was at
headquarters He declared there was
no combination which could beat Bry-
an taking the vote Of two or four years
ago as a basis He said in 1894 the
Democrats who are now against Bryan
voted for knute Nelson, the Republican
candidate for Governor, because it was
choice Of seeing him or a Populist
elected. Therefore, the Republicans
would not make any gains from the
Democrats over that year. Then the
Republican silver defects must be taken
as clear loss, while the Democrats
fused with the Populists. On this show
ing he was confident Bryan would carry
the State.
Ex-senator Doolittle of Wisconsin, w.
o. Bailey of Indiana and r. b. Hemp
hill Of Tennessee also called to see
Chairman Jones, and report successful
prospects in their States
The record-union., 1896-09-23
CZAR AND CZARINA.
Now the Guests of Queen Victoria, at
BalmOraI

LEITH, Sept. 22.-The Russian fmpe-
rial yacht STANDARD, with the Gar and
CZarina on board passed Bass Rock at
8 o'clock this morning, moving slowly
on account of the fog.
The Gar and Czarina, with their
suites, We're transferred from the
STANDARD to a local steamer, which
conveyed them to the jetty where they
landed and took carriages to the rail
way station en- route for Ealnloral
The Prince of Wales, the Duke Of
Connaught and Lord ROsebery arrived
from Dalmeny Park, Lord Rosebcry's
seat in Linlithgoshire, and took car
riages to the jetty, where they en-
barked on board a steamer and went
out to the STANDARD to meet the Car
and CZarina. The Prince of Wales
boarded the STANDARD and greeted the
Russian Emperor and Empress. re-
naming on board the yacht for some
time.
The Car and Czarina and Prince Of
Wales received an ovation as they
landed at the jetty. where the party
entered carriages. Before going to the
station where the Queens special train
awaited them, the Gar a1d Czarina
were driven to the Town Hail. The
Lord Provost of Edinburgh presented
them with an address welcoming them
to Scotland
AT BALMORAI.
BALLATER, Sept. 22-Tha special
train which conveyed the Gar and
CZarina from Leith arrived here at
O'Clock this evening. After greetings
had been exchanged the members OF
the party entered the royal carriages.
each of which was drawn by four
horses, and escorted by a detachment
# dragons, started for Balmoral
When their majesties entered the
royal demsne they We're met by the
Queens servants, wearing kits and
bearing lochaber, axes and torches.
This scene was most striking and pic-
turesque, as the party were conducted
along the heavily wooded avenue lead
ing to the main entrance of the Queens
highland residence. Here her majesty
received her guests. ATectionate
greetings were exchanged ant! short
conversations were INDUCED! in, after
which the imperial guests were escort
ed to the apartments set aside for their
use.
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STABBING AFFRAY.
Result of Two nen Quarreling Over a
Smoking Pipe.

SAN JOSE, Sept 22.-Carlos Mari
fimi entered a saloon here to-day and
pleasantly accosting B. Nicoletti, sat
down near him. The men had a few
drinks together and seemed to be on the
best of terms. First one treated and
then the other "set 'em up" After
drinking a while a smoke was proposed,
but as only one pipe could be found
each man wanted it. NicOletti got the
pipe and said something to the other
which angered him. Without a word Of
warning he drew knife and plunged it
into Nicoletti He stabbed him several
times before bystanders interfered and
disarmed him. A hasty examination was
made of the wounds and the surgeons
pronounced them serious, though not
necessarily fatal
The record-union., 1896-09-23

At las o'clock this "wednesday
morning the committee finally ad-
Journed, after adopting the substitution
for the Shea resolution offered by B. J.
York of Kings County. The vote was
In favor Of the latter by 46 to ?, and the
resolution was as follows
Resolved, That the Chairman Of this
meeting appoint a committee of five to
notify the candidates of the State
ticket OF their nomination, and report
oack 20 meeting Of this committee to
oe heio Monday evening, September
2Sth
After the meeting it transpired that
Senator Hill had spoken five or six
times. Members who had been present
expressed the opinion that following the
action of the committee tonight Mr..
thatcher would feel constrained to de-
cine the Gubernatorial nomination.
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A FoOtpad in El Dorado.

PLACERvILLE, Sept. 22.-William
Irving of Ell Dorado, five miles from
here, while returning home last even
ing about dusk, was followed and at
tackled by a footpad. Irving felled the
rober with rock, and ran to a neigh
boring house for help. The Constable
wass snet for, and the unconscious road
agent was conveyed to the Sheriff's Of
flee He said his name was Charles
Mcguire The Sheriff says Mcguire an
swers the description of one of the men
implicated in the recent attempted
train robbery near Sacramento.
The record-union., 1896-09-23
STEAMSHIP ASHORE.
Now in Dangerous Position Off tn,
British Columbia Coast.

VICTORIA (B. c.. Sept 22.-The
British steamship Chittagong, bound
for Hongkong from Astoria, Or, under
charter from the Oregon Railway and
Navigation Company, went ashore this
afternoon off Trial Island. near this
port, during the prevalence Of a dense
fog. The vessel is exposed to heavy
tide rips and a strong southwest gale,
and its position is dangerous.
The Chittagong is a single screw
steamship of 1.241 tons net, built in
1891 by r. Dickson & Co, Middlesboro,
England, and owned by W. r. C0rnfield
&c.CO.
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POPULISTS INDIGNANT.
Say They Will Knife the Democratic
Ticket, From Bryan Down.

Woodland, Sept. 22-The fusion
committee of the Democratic and Pop
ulist parties met last night to consider
the proposition made by the latter party
to combine on the county nominees.
The Populists offered to give all the
offices for the Endorsement Of their nom
inee for the Assembly. The meeting
lasted until 2 o'clock this morning with
out coming to any agreement, and was
one of the stormiest ever held in this
county At the session to-day the
proposition was rejected. The Popu-
lists are indignant and declare they will
knife the entire Democratic ticket from
Bryan down
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WILLIAMS SENTENCED.
Six Years i'm Prison and Ten Thou
sand Dollars Fine.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 22.-United
States District Judge w. w. Morrow
this morning imposed upon Richard S.
Williams, the eX-ChineSe Inspector con-
victed OF eXtOrtion, the full penalty al
lowed by the law. Williams total sem
tence is six years imprisonment at San
Quentin, with the additional punish
ment Of a $4,000 fine
He was convicted upon two indict-
ments, and upon each the maximum
penalty Of three years and $1,000 was
ordered by his honor.
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A Murderer Arrested.

NAPA, Sept. pa man supposed to
be the long-loolled-for William Moore
who murdered Mrs. J. K. Greenwood of
this county in February, 1891, has been
arrested in Los Angeles. Sheriff Nc
Kenzie received a telegram from the
Shriff of Los Angeles County yesterday
asking if the reward of S2,25O for
Moore's capture still held good The
answer was in the affirmative To-day
came another telegram from Los An
geies stating that Moore was under ar
rest ther, and had confessed his crime.
The record-union., 1896-09-23
Wood VS.. Metal.

Hard steel, states DR.. r. II. Thurston.
weights 49O pounds per cubic foot. and
rod one inch square sustains $4,000
pounds; cast iron weighs 444 pounds.
and supports 16,500 pounds per square
inch, and aluminium weighs 16S pounds,
and has tenacity of 10000 pounds
Ordinary woods are ten or twelve times
as bulky as steel Weight for weight,
some woods are stronger than steel, a
bar of pine just as heavy as a bar Of
steel one inch square holding up 125, 900
pounds, the best ash 10000, and some
hemlock. 10000 pounds.
The record-union., 1896-09-23
SHOT WHILE HUNTING.
Serious Mishap to Young Hunter at
the Town of Loomis.

CHICO, Sept. 22.-This morning a
Young man named Frank LOOMS start
ed hunting. When in the suburbs OF
the town Loomis shotgun was acci-
dentalIy discharged, the whole charge
Of birdshot striking the instep OF his
left foot, tearing a hole completely
through the foot.
Loomis was quickly taken home and
a physician summoned. An examina-
ton was made and the doctor decided
that the foot could not be saved. II
was amputated this afternJln.
The record-union., 1896-09-23
STOCKTON RACES.
A noderate Sized Crowd at the Sec
ond day of the Fair

STOCKTON, Sept. 22.-The second
day of the fair saw moderate-sized
crowd in attendance at the track.
Summaries:
Special pace. three in five, purse SlJO,
Fat won. Hazel second, Bell third. Best
time-2:29.
Five furlongs, selling, purse S200
Castinette won, Tampa second, Tuxedo
third. Time-1:O2.
Half-mile, maiden two-year-olds,
$50. Greenleaf won, Kyle second, Sill
dell third Time 0:49il.
The record-union., 1896-09-23
Death of a Ynl0 Citizen

WOODLAND, Sept. 22.-John Allen,
one of 1olo County's most highly re-
spected citizens, died at his residence in
Dunnigan to-day. He settled in this
county in early days, and has been a
resident ever since. He is survived by
four sons and one daughter
The record-union., 1896-09-23
Death of a Minister.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 22.-Rev. M
F. Colburn. pastor of Grace Methodist
Episcopal Church, died this morning
from paralysis of the brain. He has
been in the State fifteen years. and was
formerly Presiding Elder of San Diego
District Of his church. He also resided
in Oakland and Los Angeles, serving as
pastor of leading churches.
The record-union., 1896-09-23
Bombs Discussed at Constantinople

CONSTANTINOPLE, Sept 22.-The
artillery department Of the War Office
has on exhibition 10 Armenian bombs
from five to nine inches in length, which
were discovered in this city.
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Supposed to be HO!den's AccompIice.

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 22.-Gus
Devine, who is not unknown to the po-
lice, was arrested this morning in a sa-
loon on Post and Dupont streets He
was taken TO the city prison and booked
en- route for Sacramento. Devine is
supposed to be the accomplice of Frank
Holden in the diamond robbery at Sac
ramento last Friday evening.
The record-union., 1896-09-23
Senatorial Nomination.

PLACERVILLE, Sept. 22.-The DEM
ocratic Joint Senatorial Convention of
Placer and FL Dorado Counties met
here to-day and nominated T. w. Chan
man. The Joint Populist Central Com
mittee met here and indorsed the NOM
ination. Chapman is Superintendent
of the Taylor mine.
The record-union., 1896-09-23
Long Sentence for a Robber.

MADEIRA, Sept. 22.-William Lever
one, charged with the robbery of j. L.
Ashley in April last, withdrew his plea
Of not guilty and substituted a plea of
guilty, and was sentenced to forty-fiv
years at Folsom.
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