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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-05
For the Household.

If sheets or tablecloths are wrung by
putting the selvage through the
wringer the edges vii not curl UP and
they will iron much more easily.
Spoons with tea, coffee. chocolate,
and bouillon remain in the saucer when
not conveying liquid to the mouth.
They are correctly. placed at the right
of the cup whenever not in use.
For velvet sauce the butter and flour
should he rubbed together. IT is a mis-
take TO put butter to melt in the milk,
which gives a lumpy sauce. floats oil
on top, and really takes longer than the
correct way of doing.
Lay your knife and fork parallel with
each other and obliquely across a plate
that is to be removed for the coming of
another course To forget this in
creases noise when an attendant is
gathering them together.
It is in bad taste to lay a napkin
over the breast At elegant tables the
napkin is only partly shaken from its
folds. and is then dropped in the lap
to use for wiping the lips and fingers.
Ii is supposed that those who have re-
fined table manners do not scatter
crumbs or drop food.
A very good floor staining is made by
pouring a quart of boiling water on
half an ounce of permanganate of pot
ash crystals 1t should be applied TO
the boards while hot. At first it should
look red, but soon becomes a good
shade Of brown.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-05
THE REFEREES DECISION.
Sporting Men Who Agree That Is Is
Final.

New York, Dec. Axe Thompson.
the well known bookmaker, when asked
his opinion regarding the disposition
on the wagers made on the Sharkey-
Fitzsimmons fight, said yesterday.
The referees decision is final, and
all bets should be paid over to the
persons who won them. It might be a
wrong decision, and all that. but the
verdict has been announced. and that
goes. In my opinion I don't think that
Fitzsimmons was treated on the
square But il is no use to condemn
Sharkey and say nice things about
Fitzsimmons. Maybe F'itz did foul him,
and maybe ne did not. The facts must
be known first before we can offer a
definite opinion.
Phil Dwyer the veteran turfman, en-
dorsed these sentiments, and said:
The referee said that Sharkey won
and that's the way all bets must be de-
cided. At the track the rule is in
vogue. If horse is judged a winner.
whether he won or lost, the boOkieS
must pay over the cash"
George Morgan of California, who is
well known in this city as a sporting
man, said that the referees word is
law. Julian can do all the enjoining
he wants." he added, but the courts
won't sustain him. as boxing is illegal
in California anyway"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-05
SARAH ALTHEA HILL.
HER TRAGICAL LIFE REsURRECT-
ED IN CHICAGO.
People of a Superstitious Turn of
Mind VIII Find Food For Thought
and Argument in the Case of Nj. Il.
Cohen, SeIf-Confessed Thief.

Chicago, Dec. Am evening paper
prints the following: The tragical story
of the life of Sarah Althea Hill was res
directed in the state attorneys office
today. Those people of superstitious
turn of mind. who believe in the exist
ence of an evil eye, will find food for
thought and argument in the case of
NJ. +. Cohen, self-confessed thief, fu-
gitive from justice and nephew of the
brought infamy to the names of some
of the best known people in California.
The q years of Cohen's life have
been almost as eventful as that of his
aunt. Surrounded by every luxury of
an ideal southern home, an unlimited
bank account and every inducement to
make his mark in the world, the evil
eye" of Sarah Althea Hill pursued him,
causing him to sink lower and lower,
until today he finds himself a prisoner
in the Cook county jail, unable to
furnish bonds and long Denitentiary
sentence confronting him.
This is the story of a high roller
whose escaoades and their result will
be read with interest in the principal
cities of the west.
ton, Tex, and are wealthy. Several
years ago he was entrusted with
money belonging TO his employer, and
left percipitately. He was arrested and
taken to his home, where his fathers
standing saved him. He was released
on bail and jumped his bonds, going
ID the Indian Territory, where he had
a similar experience His criminal
deeds were repeated at Galveston and
other southwestern cities. where he is
still wanted on forfeited bail bonds. In
h's travels he reached Chicago George
II. Riggs of the New York Life In
sNrance company was attracted by the
young man and befriended him, giving
him employment. Cohen secured apart
ments for himself and wife at the
home of Mrs. Fox, Thirty-first street
and Michigan avenue. He left with
out paying his bill. Mrs. Johnson of
SeVentY-siXUh street, Grand Crossing
was served in a similar manner. Com
plants began to pour into the Office
of Mr. Riggs, and he investigated the
young mans accounts. Shortage to
the amount OF S400 was discovered,
and Cohen's arrest and Indictment
followed. The latter was voted yester-
day Cohen was arrested on the ca
pias this morning and lodged in the
county Jail.
Mr.. Riggs. in the meantime, investi-
gated Cohen's record and secured an
unusual history Of a life of crime.
Cohen was high liver, and since his
father disowned him, has been gam
bling. drinking and playing the races
at the expenses of numerous employ
ers. AS a direct result of the knowl-
edge thus secured. Mr. Riggs made a
request at Assistant State Attorney
Bottum's Office this morning, that any
security offered for himf be gilt-edge.
h T.1T i
punishment by his usual method OF
poor bonds. Mr.. Riggs was assured
that unusual care would be exercised
in the case.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-05
rlichigan Wants Him Made Score.
tary of War.
OBTAINED NO PROMISE
ALL WE'RE DELIGHTED, But THAT
WAS ALL.
Iowa Would Be Glad to Have Allison
Remain in the Senate, But If He
should Receive "a Call From Me-
kinIey the People Would Like
Him to Consider 1t Seriously.

Canton, o., Dec. 4-The president-elect
had another arduous day, and was kept
busy at the house from 10 in the morning
until nearly 10 at night. receiving visitors.
Many of the callers, were important and
had significant or interesting information
10 impart- The first imposing delegation
in the interest Of cabinet possibility
called today. Some of the foremost men
of Michigan visited Major Mckinley this
afternoon 10 ask him to consider the
name OF General R. A Alger when he
formed his cabinet. General Ayers
friends suggested him for the position of
secretary CT war. The following men
composed the delegation from Mich gan:
President Angel, OF the University of
Michigan; Colonel Hecker OF Detroit; ex-
Cutcheon; George A. Spaulding of Mon
roe; Colonel A. T Bliss of Saginaw (;
President Babcock of the Michigan club.
who stopped an hour in Cleveland to ask
Mark hanna TO attend the Washington
birthday banquet of the club; T. J.
O'Brien of Grand Rapids; Colonel George
NJ. Hopkins of Saginaw; Colonel H. NJ.
Dufiieid of Detroit; General J. S. Kidd,
eX-secretary of state; y. A. Conant.
Major Mckinley received his visitors in
his library. EX-Congressman Brewer WIS
spokesman. Major Mckinley made no
Members of the delegation said they
were delighted with their reception.
Congressman John 4. T. Hull Of Des
=
callers this evening. He is chairman of
the committee on military affairs and had
a talk in private with the major. Lafay
cite Young and c.. NJ. Reynolds, Des
Moines banker, accompanied Congressman
HUI. They united in saying that Iowa
would be glad TO have Senator Allison re-
main in the senate, but if he was called
to the cabinet the people of the state
would want him TO consider the invitation
seriously.
man of the Republican state committee;
congressman r. S. Taylor and f. B. De
witt, of Ohio: Homer LaCghlin. of Ohio.
and Representative ;. VI. Stevenson and
L. NJ Gramm OF Michigan, were among
Major McKinley's callers today.
The officers of the Eighth regiment of
the Ohio National Guard called on Major
Mckinley this afternoon. and invited him
to have his picture taken in group
with them, which he did The Eighth
Ohio is the regiment which is 10 escort
Major Mckinley from Canton TO Wash
ington.
Charles G. Dawes. of Chicago, spent the
afternoon and evening at the MCKINLEY
residence He said that the only
knowledge he had Of the rumors an
nouncing his forthcoming appointing II
as private secretary he had gained from
the newspapers. Dawes left for Wash
ington this evening.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-05
PETITION To CLEVELAND.
He Is Asked to Recognize the Cubaas
as BeIIigerents.

st. Louis. Dec. 4.-The following let
ter, addressed TO the president and
signed by the committee appointed 81
the mass meeting of Cuban sympathiz-
ers held in this city on the q ult., was
mailed on Wednesday. 1t bears the
signatures of Hon. John B. O'Mara.
Lieutenant-G Governor of Missouri; Hon.
Isaac NJ. Sturgeon, city comptroller:
Colonel Robert S. Mcdonald: A. n.
Miner, street commissioner of St.
Louis; Captain Rosser Roomer. who
holds commission in the liberating
army, and John F. Cahill. editor of the
Pan-American paper FL Commercio
De- Vale, who had seven years expert
ence in the Spanish army during the
rebellion from 1868 to 1878:
10 His Excellency, Grover Cleveland
President.
Sir:-The press reports that have been
published for months past, and are being
daily published from the island of Cuba
indicate that the war being waged nv
TIE Cuban people for liberty on the ore
side. and by the forces -of the Spanish
government for their subjugat.on. on the
ether. has degenerated into a bloody and
which women. children. the aged and in
nrm and other non-combatants are sub
1ected To inhEman and barbarous treat
ment by the Spanish soldiery
While We are disposed to discredit the
enormity of the crimes reported. and
make due allowances for the disposition
10 magnify their Importance the occur
renee of similar atrocities in Cuba during
the ten years of 1868 TO 1873. ali of which
nave been unfortunately too well verified
constitute reasonable and valid grounds
for belief that the atrocities reported are
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-05

New York, Dec. A Herald special
from Washington says: Presideof
Clevelend's last annual message to con-
gress is now complete, including the
paragraphs on the Cuban situation.
The latter was the main topic dis
cussed at the cabinet meeting today.
Secretary Olney had drafted a review
of events in Cuba during the last year,
and the president has commented
upon it.
It is asserted that the president and
his cabinet are substantially unani-
nous that until there is something
more decisive in the situation in Cuba,
no action can properly be taken by the
United States.
The message will state, in effect, that
the United States government has
steadfastly and earnestly endeavored
to discharge its duties to a nation with
which we are at peace and to avoid
the slightest appearance of Willingness
to take advantage of its trouble with
the rebellious colony. We have en-
forced the laws of neutrality at great
trouble and expense.
At the same time it will be stated
that the people of the United States
sympathize deeply with the Cuban in
Surgents and that unless Spain soon
restores peace on the island the stu
alton may become such as to make &C
ton by this country imperative.
AS TO VENEZUELA.
In addition to announcing a happy
solution of the Venezuelan controversy
the president will say that the nego-
fiations for general arbitration treaty
between the United States and Great
Britain for the settlement of all dis
n1itac which do NOT involve questions Of
national honor are progressing salts
factorily, and the opinion will be eX-
pressed that the treaty will be con-
Guided before the close of the present
administration.
The president will not be able to
state that he has official knowledge of
the acquiescerce Of Venezuela in the
agreement reached between the United
States and Great Britain for the set
Element of the boundary dispute, but
he can show that the matter is closed
so far as the United States is con-
cerned, and that the outlook for Vene-
Zuela's approval is favorable. There is
no doubt in the mind of Mr.. Cleveland
that President Crespo viii recommend
TO the Venezuelan congress the ratifi-
cation of the proposed treaty.
MONETARY SYSTEM.
The keystone of President Cleveland's
recommendation for the reform of the
viii be the retirement of the green
backs. He is emphatically opposed TO
the plan, so strongly urged by the Re
publicans, that the revenue of the gov
eminent should be increased to such
an extent that the greenbacks and
Sherman notes could all be collected
and boarded in the treasury.
Mr.. Cleveland believes the govern
ment should not be in the note business
at all. He will recommend such a sys-
TEN as VIII enable The banks to issue
notes TO replace the redeemed and de-
stroyed greenbacks.
TARIFF REFORM.
Mr.. Cleveland remains an earnest ad-
vocate of tariff reform, and of con-
timing the use Of the taxing power to
It's legitimate object OF procuring reve-
nue. for the support of the government,
and whatever recommended ton he may
make as TO legislation to procure addi-
tional revenue VIII be consistent with
his former record.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-05

Chicago. Dec. 4-The federal grand
jury which has been sitting here for
several weeks. is making another attempt
10 obtain evidence of the existence of 4
beef trust among Armour, Swift, Morris
and the Hammond Packing company.
The jury has asserted its ancient preroga-
tive of conducting an inquiry independent
of the district attorneys Office. The in
Vestigation has not the approval of Gen
eral John c. Black, the district attorney,
was chosen by the government to get
evidence against the alleged beef trust
at the time Kenesaw Lands. of Chicago.
was commissioned to assist the district
attorney in the prosecution of the case.
These attorneys are of the opinion that
there IS not sufficient available testimony
upon which 10 base an Indictment, but
the jury has been led 70 believe from
statements made by one of the body.
Richard J. Collins, a wholesale meat
dealer here, that the case can be made ont
against the four firms mentioned.
The jury demanded yesterday that GER
tain witnesses be summoned and the list
is said 10 have been made up partly by
Juror Collins and partly by the district
attorneys Office 1t includes confidential
packing house men. railroad traffic agents
and local meat dealers. who are said 10
have been frozen out by the alleged
trust. AT the outset the deputy marshalS
sent to serve the sUbDoenaes met with
the same misfortune which befel them at
the last term OF court. They found the
employees of the packers and railroads
absent from the city. and the owness Of
only two meat markets Were found
Juror Collins is said TO possess in
side knowledge Of the operations IF II e
alleged trust. and to have impaired L to
the jury They have been told that the
trust members meet once week and fix
the price of meat. After the small deal
ers have done buying. each trust buyer
calls for I've stock Of one class only.
thus destroying competition in the grades
Rebates are said 10 be given TO these
-fo Ike
and each packer had the same list. Meat
markets spring up alongside those VINO
refuse 10 buy from the trust, according
10 Collins statement, and the outsider IS
soon driven from business BY cut prices.
or he IS forced off his route if he is
meal inhhar.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-05
BRYAN EXPLAINS.
Hopes People VIII BE Patient Until
He Can Find Time TO Answer
Their Letters.

Omaha. Neb.. Dec. 4.-Mr. Bryan
gave out the following statement to-
night:
I hope that those who have written
me since the election viii not be i'm
patient if they don't receive an an
swer promptly. I have four persons
assisting with my correspondence, but
We are considerably behind. The mail
exceeded $500 letters per day for a
while after the election, and even now
/ could not answer the letters as fast
as they arrive if I could spend every
hour Of the day at the work Other
work prevents me giving my whole
time to correspondence.
I shall do the best I can to answer
all letters as soon as possible after
receipt, and hope the friends viii par
don the delay"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-05
THE OLD-TISIERS.

Switzerland cannot boast a single
man who is 100 years old, but Spain,
with 100000 population, has 40.
Michael Shea of Indianapolis was us
years old September % last, and he
voted for Bryan at the last election
England possesses of centenarians,
146; Ireland. SIS; Scotland, IS; Den
mark, ?; Belgium; 3; Sweden. 10; Nor
way, with 2000, 600 inhabitants, %.
John Endicott of Beverly, Mass, who
is nearly 100 years old, is said to be
the only living eyewitness of the
famous engagement between the
Chesapeake and the Shannon.
Ex-senator ]. H. Reagan. who is ly
ing i'll at his home in Palestine, Tex,
is now in MS 18th year. His illness
was brought on by exposure and over
work during the campaign
Colonel Walter Raleigh Gilbert, c.
b, chief constable of Cornwall, who
died in England the other day at the
Humphrey Gilbert, half brother of Sir
Walter Raleigh.
Two men of Madison. o., have been
going TO the polls together for so years
Now they are each 81 years old, with
but a months difference in their ages
On NOvemb Der 3 they cast their 50th
presidential vote.
Sir Henry Keppel. 81 years of age. is
now the senior admiral in the British
navy list. but Sir Alexander Milne. who
is so. and who entered the navy 50
years ago. is the Oldest admiral. and
the one who has served longest
Mr.. Swithin Fleming. a close friend
of Daniel O'Connen and the Oldest
solicitor in Ireland, died recently at
Middleton. aged 100 years. a day or
two before, Mr.. W. Browning. who had
been e Wesleyan local preacher for
Y years. died at Lancaster at the age
of 80 years.
Mrs. Susan Slocum of Newport, r. /,
who has just celebrated the 90th ami
versary OF her birth. is one of the few
pensioners of the war OF 1Sl2-her huS-
band, George Slocum.- having served
as drummer boy for the home guards
who marched across the beaches and
frightened off British transport
Henry Blankinship, VINO claimed to
be the oldest man in Kentucky, died
at his home near Fairview. aged 100
years. He was born in Virginia, and
moved TO Kentucky and married years
before the war of 1872. He was the
father of Is children. IL of whom
are still living, the oldest being past
so years of age.
A German scientist and statistician
has been looking over the census re-
ports of Europe and has learned a few
things from the records. He finds
among other things that high civiliza-
ton does not promote long life The
German empire. with a population of
So 100000, has bur rs subjects who are
more than 100 years old. France. with
40 600, Goo people, has 21s persons who
have passed their Tooth birthday.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-05
People. in Havana Wondering
About WeyIer.
MANY RUM0RS OF MACEO
CAPTURED AMERICAN TO BE HELD
FOR MILITARY TRIAL.
Colorado, Kansas and other Western
Towns Being visited ny Alleged
appeal TO the President by Amer
lean Cuban Sympathizers.

Havana, Dec. THE people of Ha-
vana are still in the dark so far as the
movements of General Weyler are con-
cerned IF the authorities have heard
anythink definite from him since he
went into camp near Los Palacios,
they are keeping their information TO
themselves. They state that they are
ignorant of his present position but
that they know he is carrying out in
detail the plan of campaign prepared
before he left Havana
Rumors regarding Maceo are many,
but little attention is paid to them.
The only definite news from the
province of Pinar del Rio is that the
commands of Generals Melquisc and
Inclano have encounters with the reb-
els.
A party of rebels who made an at
tack at Fort Razen, province of san
tiago de Cuba. were repulsed. They
were pursued by the local guerillas.
who killed six insurgents and wounded
IA. The troops had one officer and four
privates wounded.
Colonel Tortor reports that his COM
mand has defeated the rebels under
Costello and other leaders at Maza-
rono, province of Havana. The rebels
lost 90 Killed, while the Spanish loss
was six killed and IL wounded.
The district court of Matanzas has
given a decision in the case of Oscar
Cespedes, an American citizen, who
was captured in the field and held as
d prisoner of war in San Severino
castle, Matanzas. The court holds that
he must be handed over to a military
tribunal for trial.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-05
i>-<zEe-<S>--
Sparks From the Wire.

Bubonic plague IS now attacking Euro
peans IN Bombay, several of whom have
died.
". Z. Duprey. dealer in hardware and
implements, Waco, Tex, has failed. LA
bilities. $4,000.
\ general strike OF the dock men is i'm
minent at Antwerp. out of sympathT- for
the men al Hamburg
Fire yesterday in the hardware supply
caused a loss Of Sc. co.
The strike committee at Hamburg has
called all men out, no attention being
paid 10 the nature of their calling.
Joseph James Cheeseman nresidant of
the Republic of Liberia, died on Nov, II
ana on Nov. Is Nice-President w. d. Cole.
man was named as his successor.
The London Daily News publishes 2. dis
patch from Athens, stating that the porte
recently demanded that NJ. Gennedius. the
Greek consul at Canea Crete. be re-
called. basing the demand on the ground
that the consul was abetting the Chris
tians in their opposition TO the Turks
Greece refused 20 accede to the demand
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-05
To Clean Windows.

business: Choose a dull day. or at
least a time when the sun is not shin
ing on the window; when the sun
shines on the window it causes it 10
be dry streaked, no matter how much
it is rubbed. Take a painters brush
and dust them inside and out, washing
all the woodwork inside before touching
the glass. The latter must be washed
simply in warm water diluted with am
monia Do not use soap. Use a small
cloth with pointed stick to get the
dust out OF the corners; wipe dry with
a soft cotton cloth. Do not use linen,
it makes the glass linty when dry.
Polish with tissue paper or old news
papers. This can he done in hair the
time taken where soap is used, and the
result viii be broken windows.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1896-12-05
ABOUT THE LAURADA.
Interesting international Complica-
tiOns Probable.

lions Probable.
Washington. Dec. addressing in
ternational complications are expected
if the American steamship Laurada
entered the port of Valencia, Spain. A
United Associated Presses dispatch
from Philadelphia last night stated
that this vessel which, it will be re-
membered as having carried several
Elibustering expeditions 70 Cuba last
summer. is now loading with fruit at
MeSsina. Italy, and that her charterers
have ordered her captain to proceed to
Valencia to complete the cargo. While
no information is obtainable at the
state department regarding the action
that the Spanish authorities may take
II is extremely possible that she and
her captain viii be arrested if they
enter Spanish waters II is asserted
in some quarters that the Laurada was
sent out of American waters some time
ago TO avoid the possibility of being
hbeled by the United States govern
ment for her connection with Cuban
filibustering. 1t is even limited that her
orders TO proceed TO Valencia are in
pursuance Of a deliberate purpose to
bring about a rupture between the
United States and Spain. The strained
relations between the people of the two
countries would result, it is feared, in
undue importance being given to such
a proceeding and the hope is therefore
expressed that the vessel will not be
ordered to enter the Spanish port.