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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-02
TESTIMONY IS ALL In.
The Fate Of Joseph R. Morris Will
ba Decided Probably Tomorrow.
ARGUMENTS BEGAN THIS MORNING
Anothtr Mining 'ult Before Judge
Str.et-Julgc Rltchic's Probate
Orders-JndiciaI Notes.

The Morris trial has come to close,
at least so for as the taking of testimony
is concerned. This morning Messrs.
A. q. Reese, John p. Cshoon and
Harry Haynes testified in sur-rabuttal
for the defense and then Judge Rhodes
opened the argument for the govern
ment. Judges Powers ind Loot
borrow will follow for the defense, and
Prosecutor Whiitemore will close for
tho State, which win doubtless be
tomorrow morning, when the cass
Will be ,uDmi,ted to the jury
after the charge OF the court, Hon.
Henry FL. Roiapp. The jury which
has been trying the case 10 as follows:
David II. Parry, John N. Sharp, Johu
Wood, II. p. Burns, Daniel Dunno,
Phiiip Neder. Hairy L. Coitie ana
Frank b. Shelby. A verdict may bs
expected by tomorrow afternoon.
Some delay was occssi0ned this
morning by the absence OF ex.SeIect.
man CANON, who was wanted as q
witness Tor the defense, but he finally
turned up.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-02
ROBBED A WOMAN.


On Friday evening last, between u
and o'clock most heartless "hold-
up" was successfully operated. Until
now, IL has not bsen reported.
The wife OF Mr.. Charles McMills,
engineer at the "Wonder" group Of
mines in Merour, had occasion to
leave her bome-No. 62l Post street,
situated between Fiith ami Sixth
South and Eighth and Ninth West
with three months old baby In
her arms, on the afternoon OF the
dny above mentioned, to make
some purchases, and TO attend to bust.
ness calling for attention In tho alb.
sebce OF her husband. Having complet.
ed her sfIsirt, she took the $3.50 pm. car
attic corner OF the salt Like Theater.
This car carried her as far NJ Eleventh.
South anu Eighth West.Ih the car sit.
ting alongeide Of her was "a man. When
the cpncucior called for the fare, she
pulled out her purse, and, as beet she
could with three months old baby in
her arms, opene1 it--there being there.
IN $40 bill and some change-and
handed the nickel in payment
4 the fare. The man evident.
ly noticed the contents OF the
purse. When the car arrived
at tho point where she got OF, she
noticed that her travelling companion
got sff also. Wrapping up her baby
she pro cetdsd to the Sidewalk, and
then wended her way homeward.
She heard the footsteps OF q man
tho man that came eff the
Car with her-bebind; but being
dark, she thought this rather
an advantage than otherwise. 10 her
surprise, however, after getting away
about fifty yarus from the car, the
man stopped her and said, 81 want
that bill" She replied, terribly
frightened, "I have no hill, 80,
yes you have" he replied, and then
lore the shawl of her hack, grabbed
the pnrse, took out the biIi--a SO one
handed back the purse, anu then
Disappeared. The poor woman, se
may be imagined, was badly fright.
enod. Her baby was crying, ana ane
wse helpless In the street. At last she
reached home, and being delicate in
health. has been copfineh to bed al.
most ever since the occurrence OF this
dastArdly act. She did not report the
robbery 70 the Police hecapss Of her
inability and poor health. Her nus.
band, however, is now at home look
ing Tor ths robber.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-02
THE GREEN BAG.

Edward NJ. Webb Sr. OF Oasis and
Eda Turner OF South COTTONWOOD
drew marriage license this morning.
The Federal court is trying the unss
OF the U uiteu States VS. Olson; unlaw-
iul cutting OF timber on government
lands.
The board OF control OF the State
Industrial school is holding q meeting
at Ogden today, hence the absence
from this city OF Governor Wells,
Attorney General Bishop and Secre.
tary OF State Hammond.
Judge Richie has granted the petit
ton OF Rachel SCOTT In her suit against
Mayor GlendinDing for deed TO Ger.
tain property. 1t appears that when
Daniel ii. Wells was Mayor of Salt
Lake City he received United States
patent TO the land to be held in trust
Tor John Hair. The plaintiff ID the
legsI heiress OF John Hair.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-02
THE SENATORIAL RACE.
Candidates Now Compelled 10 Tske a
Rest Pending Developments.

Active canvass work in behalf OF
senatorial candidates has been sus-
pended temporarily. Aspirants have
discovered the fact that 1t is necessary
to take rest and quietly survey the
field Tor vantsge points in ihs mean.
time. All members OF the Legislature
have been "seen" or ''soundedn in be-
half OF the competitors for the high
honor. From nil that can be lssrnsu
each particular applicant will have to
do good zeal more hustling in o:der
10 carry of tue coveted prize. AS the
matter stands today IL Is plainly evil
dent that no single candidate has any
where near enough supporters TO elect
him on The fret ballot.
This coalition OF atfzirs 10 thorough
ly understood in the camps OF the poll
iieians, who are laying wires anu de.
vlsing plans to make their favorite
show up as strongly as possible In
caucus In the event h caucus shall be
held. Some are favorable to such q
deliberations, but others are opposed,
fearing thai II will be frsught with
danger to them. AS 1t IL, n waiting
game only can be played for the
present. AS Christmas approaches
the contest Will liven up somewhat rs
quite number OF the members.elect
10 the Legislature are expected to ar
rive in the capital before that time.
The prospects now are that some OF the
senatorial candidates will open up
RCqusrters for all such In order that
their campaign work may be the more
.figcliye
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-02
SEMl-CENTENNlAL.
Commission VIII Decide on New YEARS.
IS to he pr ~ Winner.

Secretary Rognon of the Semi. Gem
tennial commission says that the award
OF the prizs to tho successful name for
the celebration wifi not be- made until
January /, 1897. In the meantime he
win address a letter to each competi-
tor stating the date ana hour upon
which his or her suggestion was re-
ceived, 30 that when two persons suu.
init the same name the first one will
be given preference and the letter with
the ime OF receipt will be proof
Of priority. In this way there can be
no question as TO the fairness OF the
com mission in making the award.
Several communications have been
received from pioneers and oil othe rs
are requested to write the secretary,
giving name and address and all posi-.
Bile Information Of fellow pioneers, as
well rs data Of the evsntlul trip.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-02
A TURKEY DINNER
To The Old Folks OF 'ugar Hose and
Forest Dale.

The Ladies OF the Pleasant Hour
club OF Sugar House and Forest Dale
gave turkey dinner TO the uld folks
over 40 years resident In their respec.
tive wards yesterday, December lst.
The committee In charge called for the
old FOLKS early In the day, with closed
carriages, AMI took them to the resid-
ence of Mrs. w. O. A. Smoot Jr., W here
spacious parIors were appropriately
decorated for the occasion, and easy
chairs, cosy corbets and comfort and
cheer where provided on every side.
1t was net long alter all had arrived
before "ye old" folks were casting
about to ind out the oldest person
present. Slater Jane Cornwall was
given the seat of honor, she being In
her 95th year. Soon The tables were
spread with the steaming turkeys AMI
all the delicaciss OF the season; and
the old folks did Justice to the good
things present.
After dinner choice program was
rendered, consisting OF songs, speeches,
fecitstions and dance, Scotch horn
pipe, by Miss Hood. After the pro-
gram each person present was present.
ed with q souvenir card In remem.
biance OF the occasion, and the old
people were carefully tucked away
again in the conveyances and taken
home to their own rrssides. Each
aud all, when they said good night,
voted 1t one OF the most enjoyable oc-
casions OF their lives.
The committee did not forget those
who were too feeble to CONS, anu sent
them good things from the tables to
their own homes.
There were present 90 old folks over
40, the Bishopric OF both wards, and
many friends. Too much praise can
not be given to the ladies OF tue clue
for their kindness In observing a
sacred commandment respecting
honor to the aged.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-02

Atlantic CITY, N. j., Dec. e.
Two tirsmen met death while fighting
the flames at ST. Monica Roman Gath.
Ollie church q. Chelsea today. The
fire WAS discovered by Rev. FIR.
Peyrey, pastor, while celebrating macs.
The roof was ablaze. Fireman
Doherty ran into the building with Il
hose, followed by Fireman Lennig.
Chief Whipply seing tho danger,
ordered them out, but they did not
heed the command. A moment later
the walls fell. After the Are had
burned itself out the bodies were found
burned to q crisp. The church was
destroyed but the valuable Investments
were saved. The loss Ia $4,000.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-02

MEXICO, Dec. 2.--General Diaa took
the OATH Of office as chief magistrate
yesterday in the hall OF the Chamber
VI Deputies in the presence OF great
assembiage, and Immediately after.
ward IN the hall OF ambassadors in the
national palace received the diplo-
matte corps.
Sir Henry Deering, the British am.
bassadOr, maie q speech Of copgratu-
latiOn in benalf Of his associates. Last
night monster sefenaue was given
the president In the grand square in
front ui the palace. January lrt ball
will be given here In his honor. Ii IL
reported the president will certainly GO
to Europe next year. All the cabinet
ministers who reslgDeu In order to
leave the PRESIDENT ires to name sue.
cessors have been requested to retain
portfolios.
The directors OF the Southern Pacific
railway company have arrived here ON
q pleREute trip.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-02
OUR CUBAN POLICY.
CltYeland's Message Expected to Be
of a Startling Nature
ALMOST uLriMArUM 70 SPAIN.
Peace to BE S,cur,d Eitl'r BIZ Inter
ference or by Voluntary Action by
the Madrid Government.

CHICAGO, Dec. IA special to the
Tribune from Washington says: A
crisis 10 the affairs of Cuba Ii rapidly
spproaching, and there Ia every reason
TO believe that President Clevela I'd has
already decided on action which will
startle the country almost as much 90
his famous message on Venezuels, al
though the exact time for the an
pouncement depends somewhat on
future operations in Cuba.
BY this action the President will not
change his previous policy In regard to
spain and Cuba. but will amply carry
II 10 Its logical conclusion, which is u
direct ana open threat Of active inter.
ventiOu on tbs part of the United
States TO secure peacs in the island,
wnether by the Independence Of the
taltiols or by voluntary action the
part Of Spain. From three IL rent
sources the policy partially agreed np-
on between Secretary Olney aud
President Cleveland WAS learned, and
the reports in each case tailed with
surprising unanimlty.
n uChhltC hha bouuW INV
announcement on the CUBAN question
will he made TO Congress either in the
regular annual message or in q supple.
meHtary communication. ss was the
Ease In dealing with the Venezuelan
question.
Minister Dupuy de LONE Of the
Spanish. delegation has bsen fully advised
Of the impending annou cement, and
IA 10 h In L.. nv
ium, believing that spain Will BIZ able
TO prevent action on the part OF the
Unlted States by the SUCCESS OF Wey-
ler's operations In Cuba.
The policy adopted is scarcely a
matter OF doubt any longer. and unless
there should be some sudden change
In sfiairs In the leland through the
success or failure OF Woyier's cam.
psign, tho issue will soon be sharply
dawn between this country anu
Spain.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-02

could not ho learned this afternoon,
was caught between the orAwhesds oil
two carr, with the result that the
pelvic bons was horribly crushed and
the vertehrae also injured. The man
besides these Injuries wss tufiering
nom an aggravated case OF peritonitis,
ali OF which tended 10 make his con-
dition one extremely serious.
He was taken to tho Holy Cross
hospital where several physicians,
among them Dts. Ricnsrds and Fsw-
Ter. waited upon him and reduced his
pains - a minimum. His injuries,
however, are so serious that death il
looked for at almost any moment.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-02
AT CHIPPEWA FALLS
The Damage Done by The Flood EST.
mated al 81, 900, 600.
CONFUSION REIGNs EVERYWHERE.
lff,rls TO Break the les Gorge by
Mems OF Dynamite Tn.
ay,iling.

MILWAUKEE, Dec. ga special to
the Evening Wisconsin from Chippe.
wa Falis, via, says confusion reigna
in Chippewa Falls today. Thoroughly
slammed people are making every
ffoft to leave as little for the Incoming
waters to destroy as they possibly can.
Two hundred teams and drays have
rushed hither and thither all day.
The streets are Uttered with msrchan-
disc.
The water remained stationary until
3 o'cleck this morning and then began
rising rapidly and inside OF four bours
an additional rise OF is inches had been
registered.
The river at 10 O'Clock is "a feet
high and rising. Business lie sbau.
doned ami the city IL In state OF
tumult. Thousands OF people are
anxiously waiting in groups Of fifty or
more, excitingly discussing the situa-
ton on every corner. Anything is ex.
pecteu, ana nothing may happen, bnt
the greatest danger lies In ths proba-
BILE changing Of the rivers course to
throw 1t into the town. The water
can never cut its way under the fl
teen miles Of Ice gorge formed In the
bed OF the river. Experts believe the
gorge soon will become anchored TO the
bottom of the river. In this case the
river must flow out around II. Its
natural course In this event lies directly
behind the town.
Three thousand pounds OF dynamite
arrived this morniDg anu men hsve
been exploiting IL at various points
along the river. 1t failed to relieve
the situation. Ali the buildings on
River street are today flooded TO the
second story and the Ice around them
is doing serious damage to the sruo-
lures. Tho central depot Is under three
feet Of water anu will be carried away
before night. The Milwaukee freight
depot is Ia similar situation and tue
coal she de near by are wrecked.
A report reached here this morning
that tue gorge at Little Falls dsts,
fifteen miles above the city had broken
away, permitting rush OF water upon
tue town. IL this report Ia authentic,
ths entire town will be inundated as
soon rs the water arrives. Fifty OF the
largest business Arms have abando Toned
their. strncturss entirely e1,d every
resident maue preparations to seek a
place OF safety in case the worst occurs.
The damage already done to this city
ana the rich farming country above IL
Is estimated at u million dollnrs.
A special from Dnrand wal: The
ice gorge below the city has forced the
water within four feet Of the great
flood In 1885, last night, filing cellars
ana oveiflO wing streets. Should the
Chippewa Falls gorge break, Duraud
will be In great danger as the bluffs
around the hill will hold the gorge
there.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-02
Continue To Talk Bancroft.

OMAHA, Deosmber l.-According to
Managing Receiver CLARK, the Short
Line segregation from The great Union
Pacific system Will take place in
February ut winch time all connection
between The parent roai and the l 100
mile branch will be severed. w. Ii.
Bancroft, general superintendent OF
the Union Pacific mountain division,
IL expected to be the general manager,
j. U. Melvsny, division engineer for
the Short Line, to bs the general sup
inteDdent aud Sam Hutchine, general
travelling passenger agent for the
Union Pacific, it is rumored will be
offered the position OF general psssen.
ger agent Tor the segregated IOau.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-02
SENSATIONAL LIBEL SUIT.
German Journalists in Trouble loI
Expressing an Opinion.
The Workings OF u Court Clique Ex.
pected TO He Rev called by
tue Trial.

BERLIN, Dec. 2.-rhe trial OF Herr
keickert, Baron Won Luetzpw, Herr
Ploetz, Herr Berger and Herr Foell-
tner, journalists, charged with llbeling
Count Won Gutenberg, Bar0n Marsch al
Won Bieberstein and Prince Alexander
Won Hohenlohe, commenced today.
The case arises from the twofold yer.
sions of the czaf's and Em peror Will
liam's toast at Bresiau. The alleged
libels are contained in the comments
on the modified official version OF the
tonst and in asserting that the publics.
lion of the first version, which libel 10
construed as unirienuiy to Germany,
was due to the irre6ponsibility
OF the government and to Eng
lish influences. Herr Leickert re-.
fused to divulge the name OF the
person who gave him the Information
upon which he based his criticisms,
but he is believed to be Berlin Of
fetal. The trial lie causing q sensation,
rs Il ie expected to reveal the WORKINGS
OF the court clique which WAS domi-
mated by the former minister OF the
interior. Count B0tho Won Eulen.
berg, the iatter's cousin, and Rlchthofl,
ex.cnief OF police, ars credited with
bringing about the downfall o. Gen.
Won Ceprivi, the predecessor OF Prince
Hohenlohe, as imperial chancellor.
They are also charged with instigating
the press war wsged the year past
against Hohenlohe, chancellor, and
Baron Won BteDerstein, minister OF
foreign affairs. The clique has hereto.
lore been supposed to enjoy the conf
dence OF Emperor William, anu
Prince Honenlobe and Baron Won
Biebrrstein, both OF whom are 10 be
called 10 the witness stand, are iEtend-
ing to expose the whole plot and the
cliqut's attempts TO force them to re-
sign.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-02

CLEVELAND. o., Dec. 2.-Nationsl
Chairman llama, wno has been the
guest OF Presidsnt-elect Mckinley in
Canton since yesterday, wired this
morning that he will return to CIeve.
land this evening and start for Wash.
ington ON Friday afternoon. While
Hanna ostensibly went to Canton to
talk over the Inauguration plans with
the President-slect, 1t is generally
known that when he returns tonight
the cabinet slate will have been prac.
ticsliy decided upon. In addition, It
is stated, Hanna will bear to WASH
ington Mckinley's expressed Views
In regard to immediate legislaiion,
especially in reference to the Dingley
bill.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-02
RESULT OF rHn ELECTION
or Directors of the Trans. Mississippi
Exposition.

OMAHA, Dsc. 1.-The election Of
directors OF the Trans. Mississippi
Exposition resulted In the choice OF the
following:
G. w. Wattles. ~. L. Markell. Dan
Farrell Jr., Dudley smith, w. n.
Bennett, l. w. CARPENTER, OH. Payne,
II. a. Thompson, Charles Me tz, John
Ii. Evans, G.. S. Montgomery, g. w.
Hoiuredge, l.. II. Corndie, Thomas
Fitzpatrick, Herman kouutze, George
f. Bidweli, Frank Murphy,C. Il. Yost,
u. 4. Lindsey, John a. Johnson, II.
Rosewster, g. nj. Hitchcock, E. L.
Bruce, II. IS. Wilcox, Edward Diesin.
rnu, A. l.. Reed, w. N. Babcock, FTP.
KiTkendali, Walter Jsrdine, G. f.
Mandsrsou, Jpbn A. Creighton, J. J.
Brown, J ii. Willard, q. w. Lymsn,
A. IL. Noyes, Il. q. Price, Z. M.
Wilhelm, J. II. Hussie,. y. A. Wake.
1eld, Z. +. Weller, f. d. Hubbard,
Lucien Wells, Arthur G. Smith. J. l..
Webster, J.. L., Brsndies, AlvII
Saunders, W. A. Paxton ST., DR.. IL.
w. Lee, Thomas Kimbail anu j. g.
Wharton.
The polls closed at midnight, sf, er
over 1000 shares had been voted OF
the 10000 on which the assessment
had been paid.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-02

SAN FRANCISCO. Dec. 2. - Both
FiIzsimmons AMI Sbaikey ceased
trAiaing yesterday and retired cary At
their respective quaTters, lully primed
Tor their meeting in the arena OF tue
naiioual athletic club tonight. When
Fitzsimm0ns was weighed in his
lighting toys for the last time. b"
tipped the scales at exactly l7s !
pounds md this viii be about las
weight when he goes Into the ring to-
night. He has never stripped ss heavy
In any battle no has ever fought, but
the added flesh IL MS hard as nails.
HE trainers are beaming all over in
their belief In Victory. Hickey is also
confident. He tanks the affair VIII
last about three r0unus 1nd that FL z
simmons Will put Sharkoy out with u
straight punch.
The seating arrangements are as
nearly perfect aB the capacity OF tbe
pavilion Will permit. The ring has
been established In the center OF the
building. Around II has been con-
stiuc,ed a quadrangle OF l72 boxee,
with eight seats each. Stretching
away In every direction seats viii rise
alter the order OF the modern
ihester to the number ,Gf 5000.
The gallery is similarly arranged,
with the exception that benches
instead OF Cnnirs will be pro.
vlded for the spectators. The seating
capacity in this patr OF the nall Ia
limited to 1900. Over 10000 OF the
$4,000 seats provided have been dis
posed OF up to this morning ana st is
predicted that the big hall will not be
nearly large enough TO accommodate
the crowd that will clamor for au-
mission at the last moment.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-02
TOusH KNOT PROPERTY,

suit on Trial over a Camp Floyd
Mining sIaiIn.
Judge Street this morning COM
menced the trial OF the suit OF WIN.
Williams ami others against J. w.
skinner, VIM. Kirkham and II. s..
Fugste, 10 settle. title TO disputed ter.
ritory In the Tough Knot Mining
claim, situated In the Camp Floyd
mining district. Some difficulty wss
mad this morning in getting q jury,
causing much delay, but this aflernoon
the trial was proceeding with COM
parative emoothness.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-02

PARIS, Dec. 2.--rhe enusavor to
expedite Legislative business BY morn.
ing sittings Of the chamber has failed.
When tthe Chamber OF Deputies as
sembied at 0 O'Clock yesterday morning
lew members were present and the
radicals protestsd against any attempt
to proceed with business in the absence
Of quorum. The sitting was there
tore suspended until 10 O'Clock, despite
the remonstfsnce OF nj. Brisson, the
president OF the cbamber, and at the
close OF the evening sitting IL was de-
ciued TO abandon tue experiment Of
morning sittings.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-02

Sheriff Hardy received o message
from Nephi, Jusb county, this MORN
ing stating that the msrsnsl was out
after some men who were believed to
be the burglars who entered the Coop.
store ut Draper and stole a qusutity Of
goods thereirom yesterday morning,
The sheriff will await definite inform.
alton anu upon Its receipt will send iu.
strucii0ns about the prisoners.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1896-12-02

WORK TO bn Pushed with All Speed
What Does IL Mean:

MATERTowN, Mass, Dec. 2.-Ihe
uiuers from Washington to the com.
mander of the WATERFOWL arsenal are
,ust tne work on the gun carriages
suM nave been under process OF con-
suuo'on Tor several months must be
Lu'heu forward MS vigorously as posi-
os, MAJOR Reilly has received three
eieRrams from the war department
au.nofiiles In Washington directing
,u 10 ship immediately to SuIlivans
ehu, Chsrleston harbsr, South Car.
tpnns, the four gun carriages that have
Cesn made for the forts OH the island.
oue Is now on the way anu the re-.
hing three will be ready TO be sent
'outh In Day or two.
Eight slecial cars were built by the
,rnehburg railway for the Transports
Mon o. these carriages, each OF W hich
"e,shs about forty tons.
iuese Carriages arc for l2.incb
oneeeh loading morisra, ana the
nipiscements Tor them are almost
.,ompieted at Charleston, where q large
''''s o. govsrnmsnt employees have