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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-25
Paving Teller Arrested.

Chicago. Dec. 24.-Benjamin B. Jones,
paying teller of the National Bank of
Illinois, which failed Monday, was ar
rested tonight on an old charge, and
the police authorities believe they can
compel him to divulge certain alleged
irregularities in connection with the
bank. One year ago Jones and Joseph
Wilson, the receiving teller of the
bank, were accused of absconding with
$4,000. Until lately Jones had not
been heard of. Wilson, however, was
arrested, but through influential
friends, it is said, was not prosecuted
on the charge. Meanwhile, it is al
legged, Jones lived in Topeka, ST. Paul
and the Dakotas. A short while ago
Jones came back to Chicago and this
is said to have been no secret to the
officials of the bank who charged him
with embezzlement. He has lately
been living in Thirty-ninth street and
there United States Marshals Clark
and White arrested him. When seen
in his cell tonight. Jones denied that
he knew of any irregularities Of the
bank officials.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-25
HOLD-UP In BLUE CUT.
TWO DIFFERENT STORIES ARE
TOLD ABOUT IT.
Very Evident, However, That It Was
the Work of Railroad Men, or
Persons Who Were Familiar With
Trains.

st. Louis, Dec. 24.-When the Chicago
& Alton train No. 49,, which was held
up last night in Blue Cut, arrived here
at lis o'clock this afternoon, Express
Messenger Fryer said that the big safe
which was consigned through from the
Pacific coast to Chicago, was not
robbed. 5-
One of the robbers placed a gun at
Flyers head and ordered him to hold
up his hands. They then secured the
keys of the small safe from Fryer S
pockets and rified the safe of its en-
tire contents, consisting of q great deal
of jewelry and a considerable amount
of money. The bandits demanded that
Fryer operate the time lock on the
big safe, but were finally persuaded
by him that 1t was impossible, after
which they began to drill a hole and
prepare dynamite stick. Fryer ar
gued with them. that their efforts would
be futile, as the safe contained Moth
ing of value, and finally he persuaded
them to let it alone. Fryer says that
in the money secured from the small
safe was a quantity of gold $40 and $40
pieces, and that one of the men de-
clared: That's the kind of stuff we
are after" After the men had cleaned
out the small safe they searched Fry
er's clothing and took all the money
he had on his person. He demurred at
this. and the leader of the gang tossed
him 81 bill, saying: Get yourself a
drink for a Christmas present"
The robbers finally declared that they
must skip, as time was pressing, and,
jumping from the car, they ran to the
engine and started it down the track to
a point about a mile below Glendale
station, where they alighted and dis
appeared in the woods.
When the passengers in the train
learned that the express car was being
robbed, they became greatly excited,
but nobody ventured out. In the Pull
man coach, which contained one wom-
an and four men, there was confusion.
The VeStibuleS were locked and the
shades drawn, while the passengers hid
their money and jewelry in every con-
ceivable place of safety.
From the familiar manner in which
the express car was uncoupled, and
the locomotive handled, the express
officials believe that the robbers were
former railway employees, and under
stood the nature of the train and the
fact that it ordinarily carried a large
amount OF money in the express car.
Messenger Fryer insists that so far as
ne could see there were but three men
engaged in the robbery, all of whom
were masked and armed Superintend-
ent Williamson declares that the
amount OF money secured by the rob-
berS is small and at wide estimate
will not reach $4,000 Passengers on
the train. however. declare that the
robbers secured at least $4,000
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-25
Revenue Collections.

Washington, Dec. 24.-Internal reve-
nue. collections, as shown bv the
monthly statement issued by the COM
missioner of internal revenue bureau
for November. have fallen off s227, 1857
for that month The receipts last No
vember were So. 701, 1863. Whisky re-
ceipts show the only notable increase
for the month. For the last five
months the increase from this source
amounted to 1,401, 592. and for No
VEN Der, $1S5, 211.
For the five months for the present
iiscal year the decrease in the gem
eral collection was s651 $751; For the
month of November the receipts from
the several sources of revenue were
as follows: Spirits. S.857. 1903, an in
crease for the month of s117.67O; oleo-
margarine, $50, 705. decrease, 1851. 795;
tobacco, 50, All, 325,- decrease, S166, 1862;
fermented liquors, s2,31S,144; decrease,
S139,302; filed cheese, $557; miscellane-
Gus, $50, 433; decrease, 3,125.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-25
SANTA CLAUS WHISPERS.
They Ignite and Cause a Loss of
$4,000.

Rockford, Ills, Dec. 24.-The lives of
many guests of the Huffman House
were placed in jeopardy tonight when
that hosiery and the block bearing its
name were completely destroyed by
fire, causing a loss of $4,000. The
blaze originated in one of the show
windows of Patter Broths' dry goods
store on the lower floor, owing to the
whiskers of a Santa Claus figure be-
coming ignited from a gas jet.
The flames ran through the store
and its combustible stock with great
rapidity. finding outlet to the hotel
portion of the building. soon ate their
way upwards through the elevator and
air shafts. The guests became panic
stricken, but fortunately none had re-
tired, and all were rescued, but not
without difficulty. Many of the escapes
were exciting and narrow, the firemen
being compelled to carry several of
the ladies from the structure in a semi
conscious condition. The guests lost
all of their personal baggage. The loss
sustained by Potter Brothers is 100000,
with 100000 insurance. The insurance
on the building is $4,000.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-25
New Bicycle Record.

Cheyenne, Wyo-, Dee. 24.-Johnnie
Green. whose mile bicycle ride on the
Cheyenne straight-away in LIS so
startled the world a year ago. was this
afternoon the winner of a five-mile
match bicycle race on the fair grounds
track in this city, against Fred Stone,
an Eighth infantry soldier stationed
at Fort Russell The sun shone bright,
the thermometer registering so above,
and the riders wore light racing suits
during the ride. which was witnessed
by a large crowd from Fort Russell
and this city. They started from opo-
site sides of the track. Green beat
Stone about an eighth of a mile. his
time being 3:52 1-5, establishing a state
record for the distance.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-25
Two Christrnas Eve Suicides.

New York, Dec. 24.-There were two
Christmas eve suicides in this city
Mrs. Nellie De Carlo. wife of Salvatore
De Carlo. a musician who has had
his home on the top floor of fiat at
223 East Twenty-sixth street, took
three ounces Of carbolic acid and died
few minutes later.
Julius Gies. 40 years of age, janitor of
1,464 Amsterdam avenue, committed
suicide this afternoon by hanging him
self with a rope which he fastened
above the door of d bedroom of his fat.
In letter which he wrote shortly be-
fore he hanged himself Giles gave his
reasons for the deed that he was dis
couraged at being out of work.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-25
The Yaqui Raid.

Nogales, Ariz., Dec. 24.-Reports rela-
tive to the presumed Yaoui raid on So
nora are based on statements that meet
ing of Haquis and sympathizers was re-
Gently held 60 miles southwest of here at
Las Molinas, Altar district, Sonora, in
which a raid on Nogales was discussed.
but no definite conclusion being arrived
at. though assault on some point was
considered advisable. This alarm was
aggravated by gathering of renegade
horse thieves and cut-throats in the
neighborhood of Old Glory. 80 miles west
OF here. who We're thought to be Yaouis.
Careful scouts of the United States troops
failed to find any gathering of Yaouis on
our side of the line. No raid on Nogales
is anticipated here
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-25
Won Tausch's Admission.

LONDON. Dec. 24.-The Standards Ber-
lin correspondent telegraphs that Ma
5er Won Tausch. the chief of the police
VINO was arrested a few days ago in
connection with the trial of Berlin
Journalists, who were charged with
libeIing high state officials, has again
made admission to four charges of per-
Jury, z charge of Iese majestic, which
has been made on suspicion that he
supplied false runners concerning. the
health of Emperor William to certain
Newspapers, chiefly Bismarckian or
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-25
Cash Register People Defeated

Boston. Dec. 24.-After a trial last
ing IL days, the jury in the four actions
brought by the National Cash Register
company against Arthur S. Leland
and others. ret''rned a verdict for the
defendants in each case in the United
States circuit court this afternoon be-
fore Judge Aidrich. The suits were
brought against four groups of defend
ants to recover $780, 900 damages in each
case for alleged and joint infringement
by them of a cash register patent. No.
271, 3T3. granted to John Birch and John
Ritty In 1888
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-25

ban committee here has issued a mani
festo in favor of the Cuban revolution
lists. The denial of the Brazilian min
lister in Madrid that his government
intended to recognize the belligerency
OF the Cubans was personal, ard was
not authorized by cable from the Bra
lillian capital
The Cuban question is assuming a
serious aspect in Brazil
The Spanish colony in Rio Janeiro
is becoming greatly excited over the
recent actions of the Cuban commit
tee and the meetings which have been
held in favor of the rebels
1t is reported that group of Spanish
residents have threatened to kill men,
bers OF the Cuban committee The
president OF the committee has asked
for police protection
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-25

WITH THE SPORTS.
The Case of Grannan-Turf and Other
Events

Brooklyn, Dec. 24.-Supreme Court
Justice Osborne in Brooklyn reserved
his decision. this morning, on a motion
to make permanent the injunction
against the New York Jockey Club
company and the Westchester Racing
association, restraining them from rul-
ing Riley Grammar, the plunger, off
the track. Grammar was ruled off for
giving a present of $500 to Jockey Fred
Taral after a race. 1t is also alleged
that he gave other presents.
General Tracey appeared for Gran
nan. He argued that under a section
of the civil rights act of 1895. racing
associations had no right to rule any
orderly person off the track. They
have no right either, he asserted, to
make a rule preventing the making of
presents.
Counsel for the association argued
that they had the right to make any
reasonable rules and enforce them to
preserve order. regulate the sport or
preserve it's integrity. He contended
that Mr.. Grammar had violated the
rules.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-25
IN THE SEINE.
Body of the Missing Novelist Crack
anthorpe Found.

Paris, Dec. 24.-The body of the
novelist Hubert Crackanthorpe, who
has been missing since October, was
found in the Seine today. Mr.. Crack
anthorpe is said by his friends to have
left the Paris hotel where he was
staying in the latter part of October,
but the name of the hotel is not given
In the latter part of November a Mr.
Crackthorp" was reported to have
passed through Bordeaux en- route from
Bayonne, accompanied by lady, but
nothing definite was learned of the
whereabouts or movements of the
missing novelist from his disappear
ance until the finding of his body in
the river today.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-25
Sugar House Burned

New Orleans. Dec. 24.-Mrs. ]. Sup
pies. sugar house of Catherine planta-
ton, two miles from Whitecastle, and
one of the finest sugar houses in the
state, was destroyed by fire yesterday,
together with $500 barrels of sugar.
The sugar house cost s140,O00 and was
insured for $4,000, and the sugar was
worth 100000.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-25
Christmas Eve Mnrder.

Atlanta, Ca. Dec. PA dispatch
from La, Grange reports the killing in
a public park there this evening of
Claude Dudson by Douglass Cooper, a
merchant of that place. Cooper was
in pursuit of a negro with whom he
had had a dispute in his fathers store,
and drew a weapon on him, when Dud-
son, who was Cooper's friend inter-
ferred, and Cooper shot him through
the head. The murderer mounted a
horse and escaped. The sheriff with a.
lsosSe is after him
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-25
Mules For Cuba

St. Louis. Dec. 24.-Senor Lamien
Diego. an agent of the Spanish gov
eminent. today purchased of a local
firm of live stock dealers 200 mules for
use in Cuba. They will be shipped SAT-
urday TO Havana. This is the fourth
large purchase of mules here by the
Spanish government since the Cuban
war began
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-25
Commercial towards.

Mobile. Ala. Dec. 24.-The chamber
of commerce has passed resolutions
deprecating any action on the part of
the government interfering with the
Cuban question that is likely to lead
to war with Spain and calling on
representatives in congress and SEN
ators to use their influence to prevent
any such action being taken.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-25
IN BRAZIL.
The Cuban Question Is Assuming a
Most Serious Aspect-A Clash.

New York, Dec. 24.-The Herald's
special cable from Buenos Ayres says:
Rio Janeiro advices state that a
serious encounter occurred between
members of the Spanish colony and
Cuban synpathizers yesterday. The
Spaniards were engaged in a parade
and many cried Viva Cuba Espanola. -
Ihis was answered by the Cubans, who
shouted Viva Cuba Libra
A tight at once took place and sew
eral persons were wounded. The Gu
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-25
Bryan's Lecture Tour.

New York. Dec. PA special to the
Tribune from Atlanta, Ca, says: 1t is
given out here officially today that
Captain " e. McBee, superintendent
OF the Seaboard Air Lone, who secured
a contract with w. j. Bryan to de-
liver series of lectures in the big
towns of the south has sold his interest
in the venture. An eastern syndicate
is represented as having bought it, but
the identity of the members is un-
known.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-25
VIII Be Investigated.

Washington, Dec. 24.-The state de-
partment has been officially informed
of the capture of Henry Delgado, an
American citizen. by the Spanish au-
thorities in Cuba. The announcement
Of the capture was made in a Havana
paper on Dec. IS. and has greatly
alarmed his family and friends in New
York. The matter was officially laid
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-25
At New Orleans.

New Orleans. Dec. 24-Results:
Six furlongs-Clara Bauer won, Issie
o second. Mollie B. third. Time IA
One mile-Anger won. Otto H. second,
Farmer Leigh third. Time-1:43%
One mile-Bridgeton won. c. c. Rum
Bloomer second, Paros third. Time
1:2S1a.
Six furlongs-Senator Morrill, won,
r. @. Ban second, Lorrania third Time
lib.
Six furlongs-Onaretto won, Ella Pen
zance second, Mover third. Time
1:15%.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-25

The prize is not stated, but large
percentage Of the purchase money was
paid down
Colonel Gouraud thus becomes the
possessor of both the Cataract and In
sternational hotels at Niagara Falls.
which he proposes to demolish and on
the site thereof erect a mammoth
hotel, theatre ana convention hall. sur
passing anything in this country or in
Europe.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-25
Where Is the east o,

Philadelphia Record. .. In a discussion
of the question: What is the East?n
as applied 20 political geography in this
country. Mr. Charles Nordhoff insists thar
''the East has not pushed itself as far
westward as the line of the Mississspni
river. There was much in the voting 81
the states a the recent elections to 1lis-
tify This contention What we call Tho
middle west" is really the western fringe
of the east" with ideas and interesfs
very much IN common
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-25
His WAGES Increased.

New York. Dec. 24.-Rev. Thomas J.
Lacey, assistant to the rector of ST.
Lukes church, Brooklyn, has accepted
call to Christ church in Alameda,
Cal, which at first he felt imDelled to
decline. He asked the vestrv to
withdraw the call because it contem-
plated an immediate entrance upon the
work, as he supposed. The Alameda
church finally agreed to wait until
March
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ing withdrawn from the employ of the
company. The company advertised for
motormen and conductors today, and
it was said tonight that in response
a large number of men had been Sc
cured.
SIGNS OF WEAKENING.
At 8 O'Clock tonight came the first
signs of weakening on the part of the
strikers, when it was reported that 100
men of division No. Z, which includes
Cambridge, Arlington. Newton and
West Somerville, had gone back TO
work, and as a result few cars are
running tonight between Boston and
Harvard Square, Cambridge. Some 80
or so men also returned on division No.
8, South Boston.
Over on the Charleston division the
strikers declare that if men are brought
from other cities to take their places
there will be trouble
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-25
A christmas Gift

Omaha. Dec. 24-Charles H. Elliott
was today convicted of the murder OF
Gay Hutsonpiler. his companion rough
rider of the Wild West show. He was
sentenced to prison for life.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-25

Washington. Dec A-Lieutenant-Com-
nander Usebree has been ordered to ex-
animation for promotion January 4.
r P CrandalI Is detached from the
New York naval hospital and assigned to
the nautical school ship ST. Marys.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-25
AWAKENED AT LAST
Cleveland and Olney Are consid-
ering Cuba.
HAVE PROJECTS FOR PEACE
TIME RIPE FOR A SOLUTION OF
THE TROUBLE.

Message of Cleveland and the Report
of Olney Said to Have Called the
Earnest Attention of the Euro
pean Governments to the Sad Con-
dition of Affairs on the Island
Attitude of England, France and
Germany.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-25
FINANCES IN CHICAGO
Assignment of the Calumet State
Bank.
N INDIRECT RESULT
AN
DIRECTORS OF THE NATIONAL
OF ILLINOIS CONFER.

There Will Be No Prosecutions as the
Result of the Wreck at Present
An Ex-Director Who Says All of
the Officials of the National Bank
of Illinois Were Cognizant of the
Calumet Deal.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-25
Held as a Street SINGER

Pittsburg, Dec 24.-Miss Anna Held,
the French actress, sang on the public
streets of this city today for the bene-
ut of a charitable institution Over
$500 was thrown into her carriage.
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before Secretary Olney this morning.
The secretary stated that the case
would be at once investigated and ac-
ton taken in the matter.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-25
Reed Has Bronchitis.

Paris. Dec. 24.-John Meredith Reed
who was American consul-general for
Germany during the F'ranco-Prussian
war, is suffering from severe attack
of bronchitis.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-25
Ship Eleven DAYS Overdue.

London. Dec. 24.-The British steamer
James Drake. from Carloforte. Sardinia.
November %. for Dunkirk France is II
days overdue at that port The ship is
owned in Shields and carries d crew of
IL men.
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SIGNS OF WEAKENING.


Boston, Dec. 24.-Late tonight the
strike was declared off by the supreme
council of the conductors and motor
mems union. and the men will return
10 work tomorrow.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-04-30
THE ODD FELLOWS. V
Their 77th Anniversary Passes Off i
Perfect Success.

The Anniversary celebration by
Weiser Odd Fellows of the 77th year
of the order in America was conduct
ed in an admirable way and leaves a
pleasant impression on the public
mind
At $3.50 o'clockNp. m. the members
of the order marched from the hall
to the Congregational church where
an expcctant audience awaited them.
The chaplain opened with prayer;
then Il duett by Mrs. Haas and Miss
Hard. After further lodge ceremony
came the Grafton of the day by l. E.
4 Smith, and to say that it was listened
/ to with delighted interest and its close
heard with regret, is certainly put
I ting it very mildly Governor w. j.
! Mcconnell was expected to deliver
| the address, but it WAS learned that
he would not be here and it devolved
on Frank to hurriedly prepare some
4 thing to supplant the vacancy. And
we are sure everyone congratulated
themselves on having secured treat
through having missed the Governor.
As one man remarked the same
evening: 81 tell you we are in too
big hurry to go away for intellect,
we can get just as good nearer home
if we look for it, perhaps better. "
But, prophet is not without honor
save in his own country.
After the conclusion of the adj
dress, another song was sung, and
the exercises at the church concluded
by prayer from the chaplain.
Later on $50 persons gathered al
the banquet hall where the long ia
bles were laden with fine repast.
Rev. Upton asked blessing an6
all "fell to.
When the play of elbows began tC
SLACK, Toast master Smith raped his
gave and announced solo, COX
Madrid, by Mrs Haas, whose finely
cultivated voice is always eagerly
listened to.
The toast s'Fraternal Orders, wa
: Responded to by r. e. Lockwood
R(appause before and after taking
A song, "Kerry Dancing" by Mis-
Hard, whose singing is one of TIL
brides of Weiser, received a heart.
& ovation.
M Toast, "Odd Fellows Home, wa
E responded to by Past Grand Maste
- Gwinn, of Caldwell, in happy vein
A song entitled moonlight wa
beautifully rendered by the Weise
chair.
"The Goat" was responded to b
Grand Scribe A. K. Stennenberg, c
caldwell, in speech full of wit
eloquence and good sense. AL look
p good deal like Bill Nye, except he ha
considerable bodily substance wher
Nye was lean, and in his dry ever
day way can say things as funny a
zold Bill could. The floor was thumI
ed Justify for Al; and he can have a
audience in Weiser whenever he wi
talk to us.
At nine O'Clock those who indulge
IN dancing repaired to the lodge ha
and had delightful time until thrt
o'clock in the morning. At mlC
plight another trip to the banquet ha
was made and q second attack mac
pm the viands
Quite number from Payette an
pther points were here partaking
l'c festivities
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1896-04-30
NOTICE.

This is TO certify that my wife, Mary
e. Stutsman, deserted me without any
cause. She left my bed and board April
9th, 1896; Nose Elliott hauled her away.
will not stand good for any debts OF
contracts she makes in any way whatever.
Anyone making contracts with her must
look TO her for their pay ms | will not pay
anything. THOMAS j. STuTsMAN.
Council Valley, Idaho, April IA, 1906.