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The Union. [volume] (St. George, Utah) 1882-1898, 1896-09-12

Church at that place. I found him
as sociable and agreeable as of yore
I spent two days in Salt Lake
City, during which time l was set
apart to my mission to the Southern
states, and visited friends and old
school fellows.
saturday evening, May 10th, at 7
p. m. l took the U. P. train for
Ogden. The trip from salt Lake to
the Junction City was delightful and
/ never would have tired Of gazing
at the beautiful landscape from the
car window under different Circum-
stances. The meadows skirting the
lake on the west were replacing the
old with a new carpet of green. The
lofty peaks of the wahsatch range
lowered heavenward on the east,
and the whole scene was made glo-
rious by the rays of the setting sun
In my hand was a copy of the
Evening News. My eyes would
wander from the paper to the beau
titul landscape, and then anon to
the throngs of people assembled at
the railway stations, all along the
route to say good bye to their young
friends departing for the Lords vim
yard to prune it for the last time.
NOW might be seen, perhaps a
widowed mother, placing her only
son upon the alter, or a young wife
her newly welded husband. The
sobs and tears all touched a respon-
sive cord in my own heart, as | sat
there alone stranger and unknown
thinking of my own dear ones away
down in sunny Dixie. I thought
of how it made my own heart bleed,
when the good-by was said, and
these sad scenes opened the wounds
anew.
1t was dark when we arrived at
Ogden, so | was disappointed in not
being able to get view of that city,
as | had hoped to. At this place
AaronRoylance of Springville board
ed the train. He was a cchool-
mate at the B. Y. Ycademy, and
felt better when seated along side
of an old acquaintance talking of by
gone days.
The company Of Missionaries of
which | formed a part consisted of
Fl Elders, half of whom went over
the Rio Grand and the others over
the U. P. / chose the latter route
in order to take in the sights in We
Der and Echo Canons, but l learned
later that | would be disappointed in
this hope, as the train was so late in
leaving Salt Lake City that the land
scape was yelled in darkness long
ere we arrived there.
The train once under way, the
Elders began making themselves ac-
quainted with each other. Among
them all, Elder Roylance was the
only Elder whom | had previously
known.
An old brother from Lehi, who
was going to Virginia to visit rela-
tives in his former home, travelled
with us to Chattanooga.
AS the midnight hour approached
one by one the Elders threw back
their reclining chairs, and were soon
wrapped in peaceful slumber, but
sleep never closed my eyelids
through that long and dreary night.
The Union. [volume] (St. George, Utah) 1882-1898, 1896-09-12
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The Union. [volume] (St. George, Utah) 1882-1898, 1896-09-12

Who has taken the trouble to have
an encouraging word for the Union
in public?
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-09
HANNA HAS NOTHING TO SAY.

Washington, Dec S-'I have nothing
to do with the section Of the members
of Mr. McKinley's Cabinet, and any
news concerning it must come from him."
This declaration was made by Chairman
Mark A. Hanna to a caller at the Ar
lington hotel to-day. The interviewer
was particularly interested in knowing
whether Senator Sherman, of Ohio. was
likely to become a member of Mr.. Me
Kinley's Cabinet. The Republican
chairman had nothing to communicate.
Mr.. Hanna is in favor of having the in
augural ball held in the new Congress
ional Library building, instead OF the
Pension office, but is meeting considera-
BILE opposition, Senator Morrill,, of Yer
mont, being foremost in hostility to it.
Mr.. Hanna, Mr.. Payne and Mr.. Osborne
are looking for permanent headquarters
for the Republican National committee
in order to continue the educational feat
ures of campaign work, and within a day
or two probably viii settle the necessary
details
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-09
TOjINYEsTIGAwE THE TEXAS.

Washington, Dec S.-There is strong
probability of an investigation in the
House Naval committee of the battIeshfp
Texas, whose numerous mishaps cul-
minated recently in her sinking in a few
feet of water at the Brooklyn navy yard.
An inquiry into the alleged defects of
the ship was started during the last ses-
sion in response to resolution. The
Secretary of the Navy sent to the COM
mlttee a yoluminous statement contain
ing detailed information regarding the
construction of the Texas, which tended
to prove that she was entirely sea worthy,
in consequence Of which the investigation
was informally dropped.
The recent mishap to the ship, however,
has rendered interest in her history and
construction and prominent members of
the committee believe that investigation
should be pushed to a conclusion.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-09
GENERAL MACEO
REPORTED DEAD
Said to Have Been Killed IN
Havana Province.
FRANCISCO GOMEZ DEAD
Rather Die Than Abandon the
Corpse of Maceo.
wEyLER REPORTED WOUNDED
Nothing Known of insurgents Strength
--views of Palma, Cuban Dele
gate TO the u. S., on the
Presidents Message.
Presidents Message.

Havana. Dee. Sit is asserted in most
nositiye terms by the Spanish authorities
that Antonio Maceo, the great insurgent
leader. has been killed in Havana pro
vince. after havingF effected the passage
of the western Trocha, near Marlal, at It's
northern extremity. With the CUBAN
leader died the youth Francisco Gomez,
son of Maxine Gomez, who accompanied
the mulatto general on his passage OF the
Trocha.
After the Cubans passed into Havana
nroyince. the Spanish commander, MAJOR
Ciruiedo. effected a fresh concentration
in that province and awaited the arrival
of Maceo. as the Spanish reports tell 1t.
He had received confidential information
of the proposed movements of the Cubans,
and arranged his forces accordingly. lie
bad in addition. received a detailed de-
sor;ntion of the horse which Maceo was to
ride.
The expected battle occurred yesterday,
hut no details of the engagement are
given outfor publication here. After the
fight the Spanish troops made recon
Nuisance of the ground held by the cuban
forces. Here were found the two corpses
lying together and, indeed, almost locked
in an embrace of death. The one body
was that of a mulatto, a stout man with
gray, crisply curling hair, and the other
that of a slender, dark haired youth.
Both men were dressed in white linen
duck suits. When the linen suit was re
moved from the corpse of the elder of the
two. he was found to have on fine un
dershirt with the initials "A. Nj. upon it
The pair of black silk socks on his body
contained the same initials, worked III RED
silk There was gold ring on the finger
containing. on the inner rim, the engraved
inscription, Antonio Marin" A revolver
with an ivory handle, and marked, to
gether with small mounted telescope
were also found on the body.
The head of the younger mans body
was resting upon the body of the first
There was found on it silver watch, al
ammunition bag, several handkerchlefs
bearing the initials, Fl. G." vaiise, q
portfolio containing a number of papers
and small book, which had apparently
been bought in New York, judging from
the marks on it.
In looking over the papers, letter was
found, written in the somewhat grabbed
handwriting of an aged man. This letter
bore the signature Of NJ. Gomez.
Tt is stated in addition to the above
particulars, that there was found on the
body of the younger man a letter written
in pencil, saying that he dies rather than
abandon the corpse of his General, Maceo
Such are the details of the Identification
upon which the Spanish officials rely for
their firmly expressed conviction that An
tonic Maceo has met his end. Major Cir
rujeda arrived in Havana at noon with
the documents which are alleged TO have
been taken from the supposed bodies of
Antonio Maceo and Francisco Gomez.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-09
HORSE THIEF CAUGHT.
CHARGED WITH STEALING HORSE
AND BUGGY AT ELKIN.
A Reward of S25 Has Been offered
For Him and He Will be Held TO
Await the Action of Authorities.

Norfolk, Va, Dee S.-(SpeciaL)-F. i.
Fox, who claims New York as his home,
was arrested in this city tO-fay by Chief
Detective Hepple on the charge of whole
sale horse stealing in North Carolina.
twenty-five dollars reward had been of
fered for his arrest. On the evening
of November 14th, Fox, who represented
himself to be n horse dealer and gave
his name as George Cox, engaged a
pair of horses from the stables of
Rounsaville & Harris, Of ElkiR, n. c.,
claiming that he was going to Ashe and
Allegheny counties to buy horses. He
was to keep the team one week. However
he never came back, and when his record
was looked up it was found that he had
disappeared with a number of teams in
time When arrested he had in his
possession horse and buggy stolen from
Davidson, n. G.
The North Carolina authorities have
been notified and will send an officer to
extradite the prisoner.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-09
THE CUBAN QUESTION.
The Sentiment is Stronger in Favor of
Recognizing Belligerency.

Washington, Dec 8.-The Cuban ques-
ton will be forced upon the attention of
the House Committee on Foreign Affairs
again this session. Several of the most
enthusiastic friends of the insurgent
cause, who were disappointed by the fail
ure of the President to take action, are
drafting resolutions which will be refer
red to a committee and must be disposed
of in one way or another. Among them
are Mr.. Smith, of Michigan, and Mr.. Sui
ger, Of New York, who contemplate joint
resolutions, acquiring or instructing the
President to recognize the bellgerency or
the independence of the revolutionists.
1t is possible that Cuba will be the
topic at the committees first meeting
Messrs. Hit, Adams and Draper, who
constitute the subcommittee on Cuba,
appointed at the last session, talked of
the matter brfy to-day, but the confer
ence was merely informal and productive
Of no conclusions. General Draper, who
was one of the most resolute opponents of
recognition, thinks that the second
thought Of Congress on the Cuban ques-
tion has greatly strengthened the senti-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-09
CHEATED THE GALLONS.
A Murderer in Pennsylvania Took Poi
son and Died.

Wilkesbdrre Penn, Dec. S.-Murderer
Abram EGkert, who was to have been
executed at 10 o'clock to-day for the
murder of Frederick II. Bittenbender.
on July Z, 1895, at Nanticoke Pa, took
poison early this morning and died at
1l:35 a. m. AS soon as the warden dis
covered the prisoners condition he sum-
moned physicians. The doctors at once
applied the stomach pump but the relief
was too late.
When Eckert retired at midnight he
was then in the best of spirits. He had
just bidden his family farewell. The
death watch was placed on him as usual.
Eckert said he wanted to be awakened
at o'clock. When the hour of six ar
rived, one of the men on the watch tap
ped the murderer on the shoulder and
told him to arise. But there was no
answer. Then the prisoner was shaken
llYely but his only response was a groan.
The watch became alarmed and notified
the night watchman who in turn notified
the warden. How the poison reached
the prisoner is, mystery 1t is believed
1t was taken to the prison by one of
his relatives and that Eckert took the
fatal dose shortly after he retired.
Sheriff Martin said to a reporter of the
Associated Press that the law gave him
until 3 o'clock to execute the prisoner.
lie said he would not drag the man out
Of his bed in an unconscious condition to
hang him, but if he should regain CON
sciousness and be able to walk before 8
O'Clock he would see that the law was
carried out. Eckert's death relieved the
sheriff from a dilemma.
The crime which Abram Eckert COM
| mitted was a most cold-blooded murder.
| On July Z, 1895, he met Frederick Bit
| tenbender, prominent citizen Of Nanti-
| coke, on the street in that town, and
deliberately shot him down. Eckert was
| the JanitOr of the high school at Nanti-
coke, and had an imaginary grievance
against Bittenbender, who had but re-
Gently been elected a school director, and
who was chairman Of the building COM
mittee. Eckert had been neglecting his
work at the school house and Bittenben-
| der spoke to him about it and told Eckert
| he was in danger of losing his place,
unless he was more attentive to his duties
| as janitor. This led to the shooting, the
bullet taking effect in Bittenbender's
right eye.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-09
THREE BILLS PASSED,
The House Starts off With a Big. Pen
sion Appropriation.

Washington, Dec. 8.-The House, with
out wasting time, proceeded to business
to-day and before the session. closed had
passed three bills Of considerable import
ancd and the first of the regular supply
bills-that for pensioners.
Three of the bills related to postal
matters. One provided for the use of
private mailing cards of the general size
and character as the present postal cards
when one cent stamps are affixed. An
other provided for a limited indemnity
Of $40 for the loss of registered mail
matter and the third provided for a
private carrier service in cities, towns and
villages where no free delivery exists. 1t
provides that on the application of TWEEN
ty persons receiving their mail through
the same office the postmaster shall ap-
point such persons as are willing to un-
dertake the collection and delivery of
mails at charge not to exceed 1 cent
for each letter and that the charges shall
be paid by the benefciaries.
The pension bill was passed without
factious opposition, but Mr.. Grow, of
pennsylvania, took occasion in the de-
bate to submit some views in favor Of
higher tariff duties, based on that portion
of the Presidents message relating to
the tariff. The bill carries S141, ,263, $50,
about $4,000 less than the law for the
current year.
The notice given by Mr. Thomas e.
Watson, of contest against Mr.. J. G. c..
Black, of Georgia, who was elected at
special election last spring, was read
to the House and referred to the Com
mite on Elections, after which, at 4:20
p. M, the House adjourned.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-09
BIG STIR IN HAVANA.
Insurgent Forces Crosses the Line in
Pinar del Rio.


Pinar del Rio.
Havana, Dee. Sit is now semi-of-
ficially admitted that Antonio Maceo,
the insurgent leader, passed the military
line in Pinar del Rio, on Friday last,
near Mariel the port at its northern ex-
tremity. He was accompanied by the
son of General Maxine Gomez.
There was much excitement here when
it became generally known that Maceo
had crossed the military line with, it is
understood, o strong force of insurgents,
especially when coupled with the fight
ing between Spanish troops and insur-
gents close to this city. 1T seems evil
dent that the insurgent commander has
not only cleverly turned the flank of
Captain General Weyler, but has sue
ceeded in getting in his rear and cross
ing the famous military line near the
port which has been used as base of
supplies for the Spanish troops in Pinar
del Rio. The Importance Of this move
ment cannot be exaggerated.
The exact whereabouts of General
Weyler is not known; but he is believed
to be hunting for Maceo In the noun
tains in the extreme eastern part OF
Pinar del Rio while the insurgent chief
has seemingly doubled on his tracks,
turned the flank Of the Spanish General
and passed in his rear, in the direction
of this city, crossing the military line
at will and possibly being by this time
in the vicinity of the capital of Cuba. If
Maxine Gomez has carried out the plan
attributed to him, that Of pushing west
ward to the support Of Maceo, a juno
ton of the two main bodies of the insur-
gent forces may be expected shortly.
Nothing appears to be known of the
strength OF the insurgent force with
Antonio Maceo in this province. In fact
it was not until the news was being
passed from person to person in the
streets that the authorities would give
a half hearted admission Of the truth
of the report that Maceo had crossed he
military line. This, it is believed, win
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-09
BRYANS MURDERED
MUST HANG.
PEARL

Frankfort, Ky, Dec S.-The Court
of Appeals has refused n new trial to
Scott Jackson for the murdes of Pearl
Bryan: There is no ground for appeal
to the United States Supreme Court. The
opinion of the Court of Appeals covers
also the appeal Of the attorneys for
Alonzo Walling, who must die. The
grounds for appeal were that the Judge
erred in instructions, the sheriff erred
in not allowing admission except by tick
ct, and that the evidence was insult
ticient Governor Bradley must now fix
the date Of execution.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-09
TO LEAD THE INSURGENTS.
Lieut.. Woodward Offered $500 per
Month, but has not Accepted

Trenton, n. J., Dec S.-There are evi-
dences that the Cuban Junta is making
an effort to secure the services of some
of the officers Of the New Jersey Ma
tional Guard to lead the Cuban insur-
gents. Acknowledgement Stryker, of the
National Guard, to-day admitted that
the Junta had secured a roster
of the officers of the State militia,
and had been looking UP their records in
his office. Some Of these officers, whose
records appear satisfactory, have receiv-
ed offers to go to Cuba. Gen. Stryker
admits the correctness Of this, but de-
clines to give the names Of any of the Of
ficers approached. One of them, how
ever, is known to be Lieut.. It. f. G.
Woodward, Of this city, who is an of
fcer in the Naval Reserve, and a drill
master of unusual ability. Lieutenant
Woodward says he was offered $500 a
month, but has not accepted.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-09
REV. CONATY TO SUCCEED
BISHOP KHANE.

Baltimore, Dec. S.-Cardinal Gibbons
has received from the Pope an official
registered letter informing his eminence
that his holiness had appointed the Rev
Thomas j. Conaty, ID. D., of Worcester,
Mass, rector Of the Catholic University
of Washington, to succeed the Right
Rev. Bishop Keane. Rev. DIR. Conaty has
been advised of his appointment and is
now the guest of the Cardinal. The time
at which the newly appointed rector will
assume his duties at the Catholic Uni
versity will be announced later.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-09
SENATE IN SESSION.

Only Twenty-Five Minutes-Adiourned
Out of Respect to the Late Speaker
Washington, Dec. S.-The notice of the
opening of a Cuban discussion was about
the only feature of interest developed
to-day at the brief session Of the Senate
which lasted only twenty-five minutes
Senator Cullom gave notice of a speech
on Cuba next Thursday. The Senators
had expected to start the wheels of actual
business, but the appearance of a House
resolution relative to the death of ex.
Speaker Crisp led to the customary ad-
Jcurnment as a mark of respect. A large
of the bureau reports were reeeiv-
ed, including that of the Government
directors Of the Pacific Railway.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-09
TO NEGROIzE THE TOWN.
New Captain of Light Infantry-New
Board of Commissioners-Fata
Kicked by Il Horse.

New NUpttiu Ol l4lSill lIiIdhtlJ -ANtN
Board Of Commissioners-Fata
Kicked by Horse.
Wilson, n. c., Dee S.-The Wilson
Light Infantry held a special meeting
last night for the purpose of electing Il
captain to fill the vacancy made by the
resignation of Richard Winstead. AT
ter short consultation, S. A. Bobbitt was
unanimously elected The company at
present is not in a prosperous condition.
but under the direction of Mr.. Bobbitt
better things may be expected at once.
The new board OF commissioners held
their first meeting yesterday. 1t consists
of three Populists and two Democrats.
appointed by Judge Graham, according
to the provisions provided by the last Leg
islature The bonds of the new officers
were taken up, and after some little dis
cussion, were accepted. As some Of the
bonds were given in bonded and trust
company, the business was retarded, but
the latest indications are that all of the
bonds win be accepted r. s. Clark was
elected chairman of the new board.
Cards have been out for some time an
ncuncing the marriage of Mr.. VIII Walls,
to Miss Allie Barnes. The ceremony will
De performed tomorrow nlSnt at the res
idence of the bride by Rev. JAS. Thomas.
Lemucl Sullivan, farmer living near
Wilson, was fatally kicked by n horse
on Monday. He had been to Wilson to
attend to some business. and was on his
way home when the accident occurred.
Notice has been given by j. l.. Fryar
that an attempt will be made in the next
Legislature to change the charter of VIII
son. 1t is the purpose Of the new born
power to redistrict the town in order to
give more power to. the enSrmous negro
vote.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-09
THE WAVE WE LIKE.

Bridgeport, N J., Dec. S.-Fires were
put under the Cohansry Glass Company
big tank to-day. The blowers viii com
mence on the Goth instant. -Four hundred
men viii be given employment in the win
dow glass works
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-09
METHODIST CONFERENCE,
1t win Open Its Session in Kinston This
Morning.

Morning.
Kinston, n. c., Dec, S.-(Special) The
annual session of the Methodist Confer
ence will convene in the Methodist chucrh
tomorrow morning The trains to-day
brought in scores of preachers and vfsit-
ors. Bishop Wilson win preside. He is
easily the ablest living Methodist preach
er, and has few equals in any denomina-
ton.
The people here have thrown open their
doors and extended a warm hospitality.
The sessions Of the Conference will last
until Monday.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-09

Chicago, Dec. 8.-Henry Owen OCor-
nor, one of the principal witnesses for the
prosecution in the famous Cronin murder
case, committed suicide by shooting HIM
self in his home in this city.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-12-09

New York, Dec. 8.-Smith & Burden.
contractors of Long Island City, have
made an. assignment for the benefit of
their creditors. George II. Smith, the
senior member of the firm, said to-day
that he thought the liabilities would
reach 100000, with assets near that
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-25

unkind In the matter of Cupid-bow
mouths. The Japanese ladies under
stand this touching of the lips, and
carry with them tiny pieces of prepared
red skin which, being moistened and
touched to the lips, leave a blush OF
red behind.
Those who have pretty mouths-and
most American women have-can try
biting the lips, or, rather, pressing
them between the teeth gently and OBJ
serve the effect If the mouth looks
like bow the work has been well done,
and no more is necessary If there is,
instead Of a bow, a long red line,
something else must be done.
A touch of powder at each side Of
the. mouth makes it smaller You can
make the mouth into a yertiable rose
bud by shortening 1t at the sides; but
rosebud mouths are not in style, and
you must cultivate the bow. This Is
done by putting a touch of red upon
the under lip and two touches Of color
upon the upper lip, one at each side Of
makes true bow, the very one that is
in style this year.
The changing Of the type of profess
Sional beauty Is one that takes place
about once in twenty years, or once
in a generation. For twenty years the
low, fluffy hair the medium sized nose,
the short neck, and the pink and white
bloom have been beautiful. Now the
neck lengthens, the face follows it in
contour, becoming birdlike in sym1ne
try, and the features conform as far as
possible to certain Greek ideas. 1t Is
a beautiful style, a classical one, and
one that viii be copied by all the pro-
fessional beauties of the winter
Harry Germaine