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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-13
ELECTRIC FLASHES.
General Foreign and Domestic News
Condensed.


Condensed.
A company is being organized. at
Toledo of members of the Ohio Ma
tional Guard for service in Cuba. Al
ready so men have been enrolled
Count Truattmandorf Weinsberg.
president of the Austrian house of
lords, is dead.
II. Won Keller & Co., New York job
bers in woolens, have assigned. Liza
bilities are estimated at $50, 600.
William H. Osgood, a well known
club man. died yesterday.
The house committee on public build
ings and grounds has favorably re-
ported on bills providing for public
buildings al Oakland. Cal. $350.000; Sa-
lem, Or, 100000; Omaha, Neb-, in
creasng the limit of cost to 81, 000,O 600.
Bagot & Sons, New York dealers in
ladies wearing apparel, assigned yes
terday. Liabilities exceed 100000; nom
inal assets much larger.
The Kentucky court of appeals de-
MED Alonzo Walling a new trial. Both
Walling and Jackson will hang for the
murder of Pearl Bryan unless the gov
ernor interferes.
Willie Hams, the 1e-year-old muir
derer OF Mrs. Emma Brader at Cove
dale. O., will be electrocuted Thursday,
April g.
Lasker won the tenth game of the
chess match against Steinitz after 40
moves. It was. a Ruy Lopez, opened
by the winner. The present score is:
Lasker, 6: Steinitz, 0. Drawn. 4.
The president has recognized NJ.
Pine as consul of Ecuador at San Fran
cisco.
A dispatch from Constantinople says
that ex-Sultan Murad. brother of Sui
tan Abdul Hamid, has escaped from
his place ot confinement. and his
Whereabouts ore unknown.
Commander Goodrich has been chosen
to FIJI the post of president of the war
college at Newport for the next year,
assuming duty Dec. 81
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when the teachers go away every one
of them Will deliver lectures where they
are engaged. on the subject of the work
of the convention and what they saw
while on their trip.
One thing to be considered should the
convention be secured, is the matter of
accommodations for the visitors. In
this connection ii can be stated that 1t
has been demonstrated that if a COM
mittee is appointed which is composed
of the proper people, arrangements can
be made TO entertain 5000 people aside
from the regular hotels. There need,
therefore, be no doubt as TO Salt Lakes
ability 10 care for the visitors should
the convention come here.
DR.. Charles r. Skinner. superintend-
ent OF instruction in New York state.
who is president of the association, is
now at Los Angeles, Cal, Investigating
the advantages of that city as a place
for holding the convention. and will
be in Salt Lake this week. While here
an effort Will be made to im9ress him
favorably with Salt Lake in the hope
that il will have its effect in the de-
cision concerning the place of meeting
in 1898.
The regular meeting of city teachers
took place at the High school building
yesterday morning. There was a large
attendance and a good programme was
rendered, the principal feature being
an address by Principal w. r. Malone
on the subject, Moral Development
in Education" a general discussion
of the subject followed in which Super
intendent Miilspaush. Messrs Martin.
Gillian, Langton, Hallock, Mcdonald
and Professor Kenaston of the Latter
day Saints college took part. .
Through the courtesy of President
Dooly of the board of education the
teachers have been extended the
privilege of attending the art exhibit
free of charge.
At the close of the meeting Clerk
Moreton was on hand and distributed
the monthly salary checks to the
pedagogues.
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ANOTHER HOLD UP.
The Long and the short Man Agai

4tC Asohrs anu INC ShDEt WIN AsElH
Footpads are still plying their business
in the city. Thomas R. Golightly. resid-
ing at 52S South State street, reported at
headquarters that he had been held up
and robbed of sS.25 shortly after II o'clock
last night. The robbery took place on
State street between Fourth and Fifth
South.
Mr.. Golishtly. according to his story.
spent portion of the evening at the
Wasatch club rooms. About II o'clock he
quit the game. and started to go home
When on his way at the place indicated
two men jumped out from behind the
shadow of some trees and one of them
leveliag a gun a him. commanded him to
shell out. This he did 20 the extent of
SIS, all the money he had in his pockets.
The robbers then told him TO say nothing
bat saw wood, and disappeared through
an alleyway.
Golightly reported his experience to
Sergeant Burbidge, who sent some of his
men in pursuit of the rascals, but no
capture followed. Mr.. Gohghtly first told
the officers he vas TOO excited TO give a
description of the hoid-ups. bat changed
his mind later end said enc was a tai
man with a full beard and wearing
light overcoat. The other was short, dark
compiexioned, had a muStache and wore
a square cut coat
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Ncw .innanese Stnmns.

The new Japanese stamps, issued
Sept. 10, are, for the first time in that
country. adorned with the portrait
heads of prominent persons. The orig
inal intention was to make the stamps
commemorative of the war with China
but the prime minister, Marquis Ito
rejected the idea on the ground thai il
would not be well constantly to remind
the Chinese of their defeat
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New Fashion In the Scotch Country,

A new fashion has arisen in Scotch
country houses durin-- the last few
years. All sporting men like porridge
for breakfast. Now. it is not a pretty
spectacle to see mustached and bearded
men eat Dorridge and cream; so now
that delectable compound is placed
upon a side table behind = screen. or
in little antercom. and when the
lords of creation stroll down on a week
day or on Sunday to breakfast, ac-
cording 10 up-to-date etiquette. they
eat their first breakfast course stand
ing. This fashion reminds an observer
of the Russian habit of eating "a
kouska. or hOrs d'oeuvre. at a side
table in the drawing room before de-
scending to the dining-room.
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Are Particular In louisville.

In Louisville an ordinance has been
introduced providing that if any per-
son shall spit or eXDectorate or cast,
throw or deposit upon any public side
walk for pedestrians, or in or upon any
corridor, vestioule or stairway. in the
city Of Louisville, any spittle, tobacco
juice, refuse tobacco. sDutum of any
emanation of secretion of the head.
throat. lungs or mouth, he shall be
guilty of q misdemeanor and shall be
fined not less than 81 nor more than So
for each offense.
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wish of the Foot BAH Player.

Washington Star: the football player
was struggling over his examination
paper He passed his hand over his brow
and gazed at the ceiling.
u wish" he said mournfuliy, as the
pen dropped from his hands.
What do you wish2" inquired the pro-
fessor who happened 10 be passing.
~ WISH" was the answer in tones Of
dull blue melancholy, that my memory
We're as long as my hair.
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Ward acAIsis1er's Successor.

been elected by the Patriarchs to I'LL the
place of Ward McAiister. The Patriarchs
decided that there must be some one per-
son selected to attend to the details Of
the future functions. Miss de Barril has
been their choice.
One of Miss de Barrils duties will be TO
keep herself informed of the names of
those to be invited. so that there will be
no repetiticns or omissions. Miss de Bar
rill comes Of Old Spanish stock, and her
ian1ilV was a. one time wealthy.
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Twenty MsIiion school Children.

The statistician of the United States
estimates that the school population
of this country-that is, the number
of persons between the ages of and
Is years-is 20, Os9. 1888. Of this number
there were enrolled in 1894 1880. 2SS
pupils in the district or public schools,
under the instruction of 3SS.551 teach
ers. The average daily attendance of
the pupils in these schools is 9,2OS, 1896.
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lumber Dealer Assigns.

Cleveland, O., Dec. 12.-F. 5. Newton, a
large lumber dealer. assigned today 10
81 Sos. 0c0 and the liabilities expected to
reach the same amount.
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COST OF COLLECTING.

It is shown by the report that the
cost of collecting the internal revenue
was 81 .0S6. 292, and the commissioner eS-
Inmates that for the fiscal year ending
June 80. 1898, the expenses of the bu-
reau will be $4.369, 900
The registered distilleries seized dur
ing the fiscal year numbered 21O; the
Illicit distilleries seized and destroyed
numbered 1915. while the value of the
property reported for seizure agSre-
gated s30S. 449: SAG persons We're arrested
for violating the internal revenue laws.
The whole number of grain distiller-
les registered during the fiscal year
ending June 30. 1886. was 1883, of which
number 1851 were operated.
The larger portion of the decrease in
the number registered and operated
occurred in the class of distilleries hav-
ing the smaller capacity for the pro-
duction of spirits.
The total number of grain. molasses
and fruit distilleries registered during
the year is $3.50. and the total number
operated is 6.1S7
There were an increase of 3.75S in
the number of all kinds of distilleries
registered and of 1858 in the number
of all kinds operated during the fiscal
year ending June go, 1896. as compared
with the fiscal year ending June 30,
1895.
The quantity of molasses for the pro-
duction of spirits other than rum has
become extremely large, numbering for
the past fiscal year S.S57.60 gallons.
with a product therefrom of 2,642, 800
gallons.
Spirits-The quantity of grain used
for the production of spirits during the
fiscal year ending June go, 1895 1S. 630.-
61S bushels). shows an increase of
1,130.907 bushels over the actual amount
of grain used in the preceding year
The number of gallons of spirits pro-
duced from grain during the year, S.
456.15S. shows an increase of 4.2S3,641
gallons over the production for the
year ending June 80. 1895.
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Az Christmas Approaches.

Now Bob5y's mode of worship
Jumps the track OF usual laws;
His prayers 90 up the chimney
And they're aimed at Santa Claus.
Chicago Record.
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HE DEFENDSREV. BROWN
Reverend Blanchard of Chicago
on the Coopers.
MRS. COOPER'S ENMITY
HOW 1T WAS CAUSED AND WHY IT
WAS USED.

Reverend Brown. when Interviewed,
Said He HAD No Ill Will Towards
tIse COOpers. Who Committed Sui
eide In san Francisco. But They
Made the Mistake of Their Lives
When They Attacked Him.
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YIELD OF SPIRITS.

The yield of spirits from each bushel
of grain is 4.42 gallons. The quantity
of molasses used for the production of
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-13

The tiny empire fan dangling from
chain puts the finishing touch on an
evening toilet.
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A FULL MEETING.

a full committee meeting. at which
the Democratic members will be pres
ent, has been called for Monday next,
at which time the purposes of the
majority will be outlined and definite
understanding reached respecting the
date when hearings shall begin.
1t is intended that the bill shall be
completed not later than the 1st day
of March, in order that it may be re-
ported to the house the day that the
extra session begins
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When Professor AIillsoaugh had set
the case before the meeting, Judge Col
born was asked for his views as to the
likelihood that the amount could be
raised. Judge COlborn was convinced
that the convention was a thing very
much to be desired by Salt Lake; and
thought that if the railroads, the street
car companies and hotels, etc. who
would be most directly benefited in
financial way. did their part. there
ought to be no difficulty in raising the
money
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-13
FIGURING ON TARIFF
Republican Members of the Ways
and Means Committee fleet.
THE DIVISION OF LABOR
RECIPROCITY TO BE A LEADING
FEATURE OF THE BILL.

4 General Discussion Shows That
There Is 40 Desire to Make the
Measure an Extreme One, But the
Necessity For Protecting Home
Industries Will Be Kept Con-
stantIy In Mind.
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4 MYSTERIOUS POINT.

There is more than one mysterious
point that will have to be cleared up
before it can he definitely known
whether the deaths were accidental or
not. II was stated today that Miss
Collins and Mr.. Putnam were prepar-
ing TO go TO Suoneham last night, but
this has been found to be incorrect.
Miss Collins was in StOneham, where
she took dinner. Returning to Boston
in the afternoon, it is supposed that
she took supper with Mr.. Putnam and
the two came 10 Miss Collins room
together about o'clock in the evening.
The door was locked and the gas was
lighted and was seen TO be burning as
late as midnight. The bottle of whisky
found on a table in the room has been
seen there previously and was not dis
turbed by them last night. There
was found. however, a bottle of bene-
dictine. from which about a pint of
liquid was missing. There was a
Slight wound on the wOman's head,
which may have been caused by fall.
The fact that the gas cock turned
hard and that the escaping gas made
a kissing sound that could be heard
ten feet away. while the room was not
seven feet wide, would tend to explode
the theory that the gas had been
turned and left to escape.
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AGRICULTURAL SCHEDULE.

1t was agreed that careful attention
should be given to the agricultural
schedule. and this schedule will be
largely in the hands of Mr.. Dolliver
of Iowa. Mr.. Tawney OF Minnesota, Mr..
Johnson of North Dakota and Mr..
Steele of Indiana. The internal reve-
nue. features of the bill, of which
liquor and tobacco form the main
subjects, will be left with Mr.. Evans of
Kentucky and Mr.. Russell of Connec-
ticut Cottons and silks will receive
the attention of Messrs. Dingley of
Maine and Russell of Connecticut. The
iron and steel schedules will receive
the attention of Mr.. DalZell of Penn
sylvania and Mr.. Tawney of Mime
sofa, by reason of the fact that he
represents the great iron ore country.
No decision, not even of a tentative
character, was reached regarding the
administration law, which will prob
ably be prepared by the full commit
tee. The general discussion on the sub
ject showed that it is the committee
intentions, as was stated in the United
Associated Presses yesterday, to
frame a conservative and by no means
an extreme measure. In no case will
the rates in the former Mckinley law
be exceeded, except where, as a men,
Der expressed it this afternoon. this
was done by the Democrats for good
and sufficient reasons" when the pres
ent tariff law was formed on the
other hand, a reduction of duty will
follow IN each case where ii is practi-
cable. keeping in mind only the neces-
sity of protecting home industries.
with such additions to the revenue as
will prevent deficit in the national
treasury.
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General Passenger Agent Wadleigh
of the Western and General Agent
Burley of the Union Pacific, assured
the meeting that their railroads would
take care OF the matter OF making
special rates. and that they felt conf
dent their roads would likewise do
their part toward raising the money
necessary.
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1.-The teachers convention is held in
July" said he, and the teachers of the
whole country make it the occasion for
their summer trip. There has never
been a convention of the association
which was not attended by $1,000 peo-
pie who do not take a long trip to stay
Just the three days of the session, but
remain several days, as l say, making
II their summer outing. The result is
they spend an immense amount of
money in a town. They will tell YOU
in Denver today they would rather
have the teachers convention come to
Denver than anv other that could be
named. As an advertising medium
there is nothing to compare with it.
As soon as il is settled that the con-
vention is to he held at a certain place,
every railroad in the country comes
out with publications advertising lne
city. In them every public building in
the city will be pictured and there viii
be extensive descriptive accounts of
the attractions of the trip. all in the
effort to get the traffic to the conven-
ton
oil Ho !
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Judge Goodwin thought he could
name 80 men who would give 800 each
to have the convention come 10 Salt
Lake. and that there would be no diff
ficulty in raising the other $1,000.
John E. Dolly thought if the benefic-
iaries mentioned by Judge Colborn
would contribute $1,000, it ought to be
easy 10 raise the balance. He would
not be directly benefited, but would
say at this time that he would give
SlOO
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Samuel p. Putnam and Hiss May
Collins Found Dead.
BOTH IN THE SAME ROOM
SOMEBODY HAD TURNED on THE
GAS.
A Very Mysterious Case Which Seems
Likely to Develop Into u Case of
Suicide-The Man and Woman
We're Free Thinkers and Had
Been Travelling Together.

Boston, Dec. 12-Samuel P. Putnam
and Miss May L. Collins were found
dead this morning in a fat which had
been occupied for a week past by Miss
Collins.
The deaths were due TO asphyxiation.
and the police think were caused by
accident. Both were found lying on
the floor OF the room. and were fully
dressed. From one of the gas burners
The gas was escaping in full force.
Mr. Putnam. who was Sc years of age,
and Hiss Collins, 20 years old, and free
thinkers, had been travelling together
on a lecturing tour.
Mr. Putnam spoke IN Plane hall last
Sunday night 1t was the intention of
the two to leave today for New York,
where a banquet is to be rendered to-
morrow 70 prominent free thinkers.
Mr. Putnam came from Chichester, \.
H. and Miss Collins from Midway,
KY. where her parents reside. 1t ap-
pears that about O'Clock last mSht,
both Mr.. Putnam and Miss Collins
entered the latter's room. preparatory
to starting for Stoneham. Shortly
afterward. the escaping of gas was de-
tected by the janitor, but ne could
not find any leak This morning. the
smell of gas was traced 10 Miss Collins
room. The door was locked but was
opened after the key had been pushed
out and another inserted in IT'S place.
BoCh persons were dead. On a table
in the room was a bottle of whisky,
partly filled. Mr.. Putnam had only
appeared at the house, it is said' as
Miss Collins visitor.
1t is probable that Miss Collins body
will be cared for by local free think
ers. Nj Putnam had travelled eX-
tensively Throughout the country. and
had quite recently lectured in Chicago
ald that vicinity. He had written a
number of books on free thought In
tie room adjoining that in which the
bodies were found was the book en-
titled -Four Hundred Years of Free
Thought" written by Mr.. Putnam and
containing his autobiography. Ac-
cording TO this, he entered Dartmouth
college in 1858 Three years later he
went to the war as a private, was
promoted TO captain in 1868, and served
in the department of the gulf until the
end of the war. He was graduated
from the theological seminary in Chi
cage in 1868 and preached in orthodox
pulpits. In 1871. he joined the Uni
tartan denomination and subsequently
became free thinker. He was elected
secretary of the American Secular
union in 1887. and three years later was
elected president of the union, and that
time established in San Francisco a
journal entitled Free Thought" He
was afterwards chosen president OF
the Californian State Liberal union.
This publication suspended in 1891, and
next year he was elected president OF
the Free Thought Federation OF
America, and held that position at the
time of his death.
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Mr.. Wadleigh of the Western is very
enthusiastic over the PROPOSITION of
endeavoring to get the convention. He
was in Denver the year the convention
was held there. and said it operated to
greater advantage for the city than
any other convention ever held there.
not excepting the knights Templar
conclave, which was attended by 100,-
600 peODle
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There are other reasons that can be
mentioned in favor of making a strong
pull TO get the convention here Not
the least important is the fact that
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After considerable further discussion
of the subject of taking up the matter
and making d strong effort to get the
convention, the meeting adjourned, to
be called aes.l bv Professor Mills
par1ob and Dl. 10 lY,,ao
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-13

The convention for the coming year
is to he held in July at Milwaukee. and
at that time list of a number of
cities will be decided upon, from among
which the place of holding the next
convention win be selected by the ex-
ecutive committee visiting them all and
selecting the one they believe viii prove
the most suitable TO the members of
the association. Omaha is making
great effort to get the convention in
1898, and viii. in all probability. be
Salt Lakes strongest competitor.