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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-16
OMAHANS WELCOMED.
THEY SPEND A DAY WITH THE
KANSAS LEGISLATURES.
Ways and Means Committees of Both
Houses Assure Them That They
Will Do All in Their Power to
Help Along an Appropriation.
Especial to The Herald.)

Topeka, Feb. 15.-The members of
the state legislature gave the trans
mississippi delegation, which arrived
here today from Omaha. a royal well
come. At the suggestion Of Governor
Leedy. both branches of the legisla-
ture met in joint session this after
noon to listen to addresses by Presi-
dent G. W. Wattles. of the Exposition
association, Manager G. NJ. Hitch
cock. of the bureau of promotion. and
John Webster. Mention of w. ].
Bryan, in whose mind originated the
idea of holding an exposition, was re-
ceived with great applause.
The remainder of the afternoon was
spent in consultation with Governor
Leedy, Lieutenant-Gover Click and
others, who manifested an intense in
terest in the project
This evening the delegation met with
both ways and means committees of
the house and senate and explained
the plans of the association in detail.
Assurances were given that favorable
action would be taken by these COM
mittees on the exposition appropria-
ton bill now pending. The delega-
ton goes from here to Denver, Salt
Lake and Cheyenne
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-16
MAHER THE WINNER.
"MULDoON'S BLACK THUNDER
BOLT" WAS NOT IN 1T.
In Six Rounds Peter Has the Negro
Whipped-Black Nan All But
Out in the Second.

Buffalo, Feb. 15.-Peter Maher, the
Irish champion pugilist, defeated C. c.
Smith, "Muldoons black thunderbolt," "
in six rounds before the Empire Ath
letic club of this city tonight. Maher
had Smith all but out in the second
round, but in the succeeding rounds
he was very slow and seemed to tire
easily. He showed anything but cham
pionship form and made a decidedly
unfavorable impression. The house
was well filled. number of Pittsburg-
ers having come from the Smoky City
to witness the contest.
In Smiths corner were Charles
Marks. George Church and AL Dean.
Maher's seconds were Buck Cornelius
and Peter Lowrey of Pittsburg.
Peter was in fine fettle, his flesh
white and firm as marble, while Smith
looked like an ebony Apollo.
Peter was cool and confident, and
the "thunderbolt" displayed all his
worries in an expansive grin.
The men shook hands at 10 o'clock.
The fight by rounds follows:
Round 1-Maher put two light lefts
on the face Smith landed left on the
chin and right on wind. Peter swung
hard left on mouth and staggered
Smith with right on the ear. In the
clinch Maher struck Smith twice.
There were loud cries of Foul" and
Smiths seconds rushed into the ring
and dragged their man to his corner.
Round 2-Maher jabbed left on the
face twice and followed with hard
right on the ear. Smith. reached Pc
ter's face with good left. Peter sent
left to wind and Smith came back
with two in the same place. Maher
swung left on ear. knocking the col
ored man fiat on his face. Smith got
up slowly and Peter rained blows on
the head and wind as Smith leaned
over the ropes without attempting to
defend himself. Smith clinched as the
bell rang.
Round 3-Maher jabbed left on the
face and Smith put light left on wind,
rushing Peter to the ropes Smith
rushed again and Peter got away.
Smith jabbed left in stomach and Ma
her put left on wind. Maher jabbed
left on the mouth and they clinched
The fourth and fifth rounds were
tame, both men appearing to be very
tired.
Round and last-The men were slow
to get together and there were loud
Kisses from the audience. Peter jabbed
Smith lightly on the face with left
and the latter knocked Peters head
back with left jolt on the chin Pc
ter swung left on ear and Smith
ducked a savage right swing. Peter
jabbed left on the mouth and left and
right on head hard. The men were
sparring for wind as the bell rang.
Referee Doescher then declared Ma
her the winner. Maher weighed 17S
and Smith $50 pounds.
The preliminary contests were be-
tween Laden Campbell of Pittsburg
and Sammy Brown of this city, who
were to box eight rounds at 12S
pounds. Brown was knocked out in
the fourth round. Neither man showed
any skill.
The next pair were Jim Liant of
Pittsburg and Harry Gillmour of Buff
falo, who were scheduled to go ten
rounds at 140 pounds. Liant easily out
classed his opponent in science and
strength and knocked him out in the
second round.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-16
EXPERT OPINIONS.
Two Men Who Say They Think Cor
bett Will Win.

San Francisco, Feb. 15.-James ].
Corbett started for Carson this after
noon, accompanied by his trainers, Billy
Delaney and Jack McVey.
The early part of this afternoon he
spent in a handball court. where he
played several games with his brother
Joe and James j. Nealon. Afterward
he put on the gloves and boxed four
rounds with McVey.
Walter Watson, boxing instructor of
the Olympic club, who is prObaly as
intimately acquainted with Corbett as
is any man in the state, in speaking
of the coming event today, remarked
that he thought the Californian would
win, and declared that Corbett is in
magnificent condition.
Il have looked him over and believe
he is at least 20 pounds heavier than
he was when he went against Shar-
key continued Watson. his shoulders
are finely developed and it is matter
of wonder TO me that he could have
rounded so well in so short a time
That Corbett is in good mettle is
shown by his desire to fight. Were he
out of trim or were it impossible for
him TO train for the event he would
never have signed to fight.
''All l am afraid of now is that EitZ
Will back out, as l am thoroughly
convinced he would never have signed
for the match had he not believed Cor
bett was back number"
Aleck Greggains is another who has
the greatest faith in Corbett. This af-
ternoon he saw the champion at work
in the handball court.
Il don't Sc how Corbett can lose" :"
said he, las he is far cleverer than
Fitzsimmons and will be in excellent
condition to fight a long-drawn battle
on March II.
In my opinion. Jim is now better
than ever and he is ready to enter the
ring now. In playing handball he does
an immense amount of work, as he
tries to take all the balls, and springs
about the alley with the agility of
cat. His wind appears to be in ex-
cellent shape and his legs are fuller
and frmer than thev were when ne
went against Sharkey less than year
ago"
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win not be interfered with either here

win not be interfered with either here
or at Virginia.
A large party of Corbett's adherents
went TO Reno this evening, to meet
their idol.
Work on the handbail court at
Shaw's Springs is proceeding rapidly.
the difficulty between the proprietor of
the resort and the carpenters having
been adjusted, and all viii be in readi-
ness. for Corbett to begin active train
ing Thursday
Stuart today took out license for
the big fight-the first license issued
under the new law, but which the peo-
pie. of Carson hope win not be the last.
The bill which was introduced in the
senate several days ago to submit the
repeal of the glove contest law to the
voters at the next general election,
passed that body today. 1t is not like
ly that it will pass the assembly.
Superintendent Jaynes of the West
ern Union. having finished the work of
opening the new telegraph office and
stringing additional wires between here
and Reno. left this evening for San
Francisco. Rapid progress is being
made. and it is thought the new wires
will be ready for use by the end of the
week
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-16
Fitz's Peculiar Promise.

Colorado Springs. Feb. 15.-Robert
Fitzsimmons appeared here tonight
and gave boxing contest at the Coli
scum. He authorized the statement
after exhibition that he had signed an
agreement with William Hearst, of the
New York Journal and San Francisco
Examiner, that he would give those
papers the exclusive account of his fight
with Corbett, which is to come off in
Nevada. This statement was made in
the presence of a number of newspaper
men. He seid the papers had been
signed in Jersey City about three
weeks ago. Correspondent Davis, of
the New York Journal. was present at
the time and endeavored to belittle
the significance of such a contract.
Fitzsimmons was loathe to talk con-
cerning the matter. and said it rested
in the hands of his manager, Julian.
1t was a purely business proposition,
he said.
The Fitzsimmons party left on
late train for the west and upon ar
irving in Nevada Fitzsimmons will i'm
mediately go into heavy training.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-16
TWO MORE DEGREES.
Weyler Is Great Fighter With His
Pen

Havana, Feb. 15.-CaDtain General
Weyler recently announced his inten-
tion of closing all the exchange banks
and prohibiting the exchange of scrip
for coin, and also his determination to
Danish all persons found guilty of spec
ulation in coin and scrip to the island
of Fernando.
The Official Gazette. tomorrow, will
publish two DEGREES, the first of which
provides for making compulsory the
circulation of scrip at par with silver:
for the trial of depreciators of paper
money, upon the charges of being in
league with the rebels, and for send
ing of an order to the American Bank
Note company of New York for the
printing of fractional currency, which
order is to be Immediately executed
The second decree provides regula-
tions for the sale of lottery tickets.
Jose Gonzales Lazarada will be exc
cuted tomorrow at sunrise for the
crime of rebellion and sedition
Honore Laine, Frenchman, who
was arrested some time since upon a
political charge, has been released.
A party of rebels today opened fire
upon Valladarez. in Santa Clara
province. killing Lieutenant Mata of
the Spanish army.
Acting under orders from General
Weylef. Two SdmDllnS houses nave
been closed and their proprietors have
been sentenced TO imprisonment and to
pay a fine of $500 each.
1t is announced that Captain-General
Weyler has expressed himself as salts
fed with the operations of the Spanish
forces in Cuba.
Colonels Pintos and Lara, while
accommodating in the vicinity of Place
tas, province of Santa Clara. had an
engagement with a band of insurgents.
in which % of the rebels were. killed
The Spanish losses consisted of seven
men wounded.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-16

New York, Feb 15.-The World says:
Despite the distance and the diff
Guilty and the cost of getting to Car
son, it now looks as if the biggest
crowd that ever gathered to see a
prize fight will assemble at Nevada's S
capital The World has received a
careful estimate from the largest
cities in the United States as to the
number that will leave each city They
show that 1896 persons will probably
go to the fight This does not include
the detached groups that will go from
smaller cities, nor the crowd tnat VIII
pour into Carson from the small towns
of Nevada and from the mining camps
of the adjoining states.
This crowd represents an expenditure
of many thousands of dollars. For eX-
ample, the 200 from New York City
will spend at the lowest possible es-
innate $275 each, or a total of $4,000.
In addition to this. the 211 who will
go from Baltimore, Boston. Buffalo,
Philadelphia, Newark and Washington,
who will be under the same expense
as the. New Workers., will spend S5S,-
O29. A slight idea of the money that
will be spent on this fight can be
formed by putting the crowd at 10000.
which is a low estimate, and making
the average expenditure 800, which is
very low. At these figures 100000 will
be expended.
The estimated crowd from each of
the large cities is:
Baltimore, 20; Chicago. 500; Cleve-
land, so; Dallas, so; Columbus. 35;
Philadelphia, go; Indianapolis. 40; Buff.
falo, 75; st. Joseph, 90: Pittsburg, $50;
San Diego, 200; New York City, 200;
Cincinnati. 40; St. Louis, 100; Omaha,
400; Deadwood, 200; Louisville, 20; Bos-
ton, 80; Nashville, 46; Detroit, 20; New
Orleans, so; San Francisco, 5000; Den
yer. 500; Sioux City, $50: Sacramento,
1,6OO; Kansas City, 100; Salt Lake. 100;
Washington, 20.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-16
THE HERALD BULLETIN

PAGE ONE.
The Mayor and Captain Donnell on
the Big Fire.
Corbett at Carson.
Fitz a Favorite in the South.
Weyler Afraid of Gomez.
Lexow Worries Searles.
Maher Bests the Thunderbolt.
PAGE TWO.
Another Murderer Hermanns.
Downey and Dixon Fight
Queeh Li's Designs.
Mckinley Is Ill.
In Railway Circles.
The Pioneer Jubilee.
Bunting & Co. Fail.
The Greco-Turkish Troubles.
PAGE THREE
Bullion-Beck Gaining.
The Daily Dividend.
Affairs of the County.
Claims For Bount;es.
PAGE FOUR
PAGE FIVE.
Rideout's Resolution Killed.
Busy Day in the House.
PAGE SIX
Earthquakes at Brigham City.
Lugio Pallio Gets Two Years.
The Worlds Markets
S16,OOO,0OO For Rivers and Har-
bors.
PAGE SEVEN.
Ogden News Notes.
PAGE EIGHT.
Attempted Hold-up.
Ogden Land Contest.
Supreme Court Opinion in Johns
ton VS.. Meagher ct al.
Accident to NJ. NJ. Flynn at Bing-
ham.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-16
NOT AT RENO.
High License Will Prevent Corbett
Giving an Exhibition There.

Carson, New. Feb. 15.-Champion
Corbett will reach here tomorrow
morning. His company will not appear
at Reno, the date there having been
cancelled. owing to the notice from
the county district attorney that a
license of 81, 900 would be required if a
boxing exhibition was given. and that,
in event of failure to secure a license.
all members of the company would be
placed under arrest. This action is
based upon the provisions of the new
prize fight law. Not wishing to en-
counter legal obstacles that might pos
sibly interfere with the fight, Corbett's
agent, Cooke, decided to cancel the
Reno date. The attorneys of this and
Storey counties interpret the law differ
emily, however, and the performance
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-16
Miller and Riley Visit.

Indianapolis. Feb. 15.-On a special
invitation joaquin Miller visited the
Legislature of his native state today.
both the senate and house suspending
business while the poet of the Sierras
made n brief address. The venerable
writer was accompanied by James
Whitcomb Riley, it being also Rileys
first visit to the general assembly.
Joaquin Miller spoke for five min
utes. He told the legislators that the
poet had done more for civilization
than warriors or historians, being the
inspiration of both. There were calls
for Rilev to recite Nothing to Say,
My Daughter" but the Hoosier poet
excused himself with brief thanks.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-16
MONETARY REFORMS.
House Committee Heard Further Ar
guments Yesterday.

Washington, Feb. 15.-The house COM
mittee on coinage. weights and measures
today heard further arguments on the
senate bill looking TO an international
monetary conference.
NJ. Fowler (Rep. N. j.. a member of
the committee in opposition to the bill.
replied to an argument by Mr.. Newlands
ISL. New. upon the effect of the de-
monetization of silver on the railroad
business of the United States.
In q reply to a question by Mr. New
lands. he said that we could double our
present stock of gold (s7O0. 600 OO0) without
the world knowing it.
The committee adjourned until tomor-
row when further testimony will be
taken.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-16
SIR ARTHUR'S SONS.
Trevelyans the Center of Romance
and Scandal in Iowa.

Cedar Rapids, Ia, Feb. 1.-TWO sons
of So Arthur Trevelyan. of England s
aristocracy. are implicated as principals
in romantic episode that has just taken
place in Linn county. George Treveiyan
came to this county several years ago
and purchased a large farm near Man
chester. Ia. He was later followed by
an elder brother. Roger. They formed the
acquaintance of a family named Fleming
and George became infatuated with a
pretty daughter who has just recently be-
core his wife-in fact they are now en-
joying their honeymoon.
Mr. Fleming today filed suit against
Roger Trevelyan and asks $4,000 dam
ages for. as he alleges. alternating the
affections of F'leming's wife.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-16
CAUSED A SENSATION.
Representative Lorime's New Armor.
Plate Bill.

Washington. Feb. Representative
Lorime has caused uneasiness in armor-
plate circles by the introduction of a bill
directing the secretary of the navy TO
close 20-year contract with the Illinois
Steel company and two other -Chica 90
concerns for all the armor-plate that NAV
be used by the government at $40 ton.
If this proposition is accepted the Illinois
Steel company will put up an arnor-pIate
plant to cost S3.000.O0O. Armor-pIate is
now being furnished at 1868 a ton. and
the senate committee on naval affairs has
raised a new deal on basis of $500 a
tor This new offer is stunning in its
consequences. 1t is said that armor-plate
can be produced at big profit at less
than 5000 ton.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-16
A MILLION WILL
BE EXPENDED
Sum Involved in the Forthcon-
ing Fight in Nevada.
THE WORLDS ESTIMATE
FITZSIMMONS a VERY STRONG
FAVORITE IN THE SOUTH.

Some of the Bets Already Made Are
$500 to $1,000 That Corbett Will
Go Down in Fifteen Rounds, and
$4OO to $500 That Fitz Wins the
Fight-Walter Watson and Alex
Greggains of the Opinion That
Pompadour Jim Will Come Off
Victor-Corbett at Carson.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-16
HIPS Action Commended.

Albany. Feb. 15.-The house adopted
the following endorsement of Senator
Hill tonight.
Whereas. by the action of the SEN
ior senator of this state a resolution
was introduced and passed in the SEN
ate of the United States designed to
release from Imprisonment and insult
a citizen OF the United States and a
representative of the press of the city
of New York; therefore. be it
Resolved. the senaIe concurring,
that the action of said senator is here
by commended
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-16
Wolcott in Berlin

Berlin, Feb. 15.-United States Sena-
tor Wolcott of Colorado, who is making
a tour of the continent in the interests
of bimetallism, has arrived here.
Senator Wolcott was called upon at
his hotel in the course of the day by
Dr. Arendt. Herr Won Kardorff and
Count Won Mirbach. the leading Ger
man bimetallists. with whom he held a
protracted conference. This evening
Mr.. Wolcott was entertained at dinner
consul general
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-16
The National Declines.

London. Feb. 15.-The National
Sporting club of London has decided
to decline to permit the proposed fight
between Eddie Connolly. the Ameri-
can pugilist. and Dick Burge, who re-
Gently fought ten-round draw at
Birmingham, to take place under its
auspices.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-16
DUESTROW'S LAST DAY.
Murderer of His Wife and Id WI
Soon Be No More.

ST. Louis, Feb. 15.-Arthur Iilestrow
was taken to Union this morning un-
der escort He will be hanged in the
Jail yard tomorrow for the murder OF
his wife and 4-year-old son. A mob
gathered at the city jail early this
morning, but no violence was offered.
Duestrow continued to feign insanity
A commission of lunacy appointed by
the governor examined Duestrow. Two
of the commission decided that the
murderer was sane, and the other
member thinks Duestrow is insane.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-16
THE MAYOR AND
CAPTAIN D0NNELL
Examined by the Board of Police
and Fire commissioners.
INSURANCE RATES WENT UP
UNDERWRITERS ARE INVESTI-
eating THE BIG FIRE.

Donnell Refuses to Say Anything
About Chief Devine, But Thinks
the Insurance Men Have Cause
For Complaint-Mayor Glendin-
ming Says the Fire Was Very
Poorly Managed-other Wit
nesses Examined-Burbidge and
Rhodes Appointed Sergeants of
Police and the Appointments
Confirmed.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-16
IN THE SOUTH.
Fitzsimmons Is a Very Strong Fa-
yorite There

New York. Feb IA special to the
Herald from Atlanta. Ga, says:
Through this section Fitzsimmons is
a stronger favorite than he was some
time ago for his fight with Corbett. 1t
is true that there is but little FitZ-
simmons money in sight at even. but
there is plenty with anything like a
fair bet is suggested. The odds here
are regulated by the condition of Fitz-
simmons hand. If it We're known that
he had entirely recovered from the ef-
fects of the pounding he gave Sharkey
there would be more ready money.
Some of the bets already made are
$500 to $1,000 that Fitzsimmons whips
Corbett in 15 rounds; $3.50 to $500 that
Fitzsimmons wins the fight; $500 to
LOCO that Fitzsimmons win win in ten
rounds, and $3.50 to $1,000 that Fitzsim-
mons will win in five rounds.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-16
Chicago Company Fails.

Chicago. Feb. 15.-The Chicago Interior
Decorating company at 149-150 Michigan
avenue, made an assignment today in
the county court TO George Martin. pres
ident of the company. The assets of the
concern are $4,000 and the liabilities are
estimated at S102 900
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-16
Senator George Is Better.

Washington. Feb Ex-senator George.
of Mississippi. who has been i'll at the
Garfield hospital here for some weeks
has recovered sufficiently to be removed
to his southern home at Winona, Miss.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-16
Cameron Succeeds Trevelvan.

Glasgow. Feb. 15.-The election to fill
the vacancy in the house of commons
for the Bridgeton division of Glasgow,
caused by the retirement OF Right Hon.
S.- George o. Trevelyan. Liberal. was
held today and resulted in the return of
Sir Charles Cameron, Liberal.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-16
BUTCHER WEYLER
AFRAID OF GOMEZ
Asks Additional Reinforcements
of Fifteen Thousand.
TREMBLING IN HIS BOOTS
WITHOUT MORE MEN WEYLER
WILL NOT ATTACK.

Rebel Leaders Approach Toward
Havana Causes Great Uneasiness
Among the Spaniards-Runs on
the Spanish Bank in Havana
Stopped by Soldiers VINO Arrest
and Assault Every Depositor
Who Desires to Draw His Money.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-16

At this juncture Senator LeXOW asked
the witness if he had the minute book of
the American Refining company with
him
Il have not
I'VE want to look at the minute book
to find out something about the caDitali-
cation of the original company. Are you
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-16

The governor will be governed by the
majority report
The governor will not interfere in
the cases of murderers Schmidt and
Foster, TO be hanged tomorrow.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-16
SUGAR TRUST
INVESTIGATION
Lexow Tortures Sugar King
Searles a Little.
A FEW FACTS ELECTED
SEARLES APPEARS TO HAVE
FORGOTTEN A GREAT DEAL,

Much of the Knowledge, 1t Would
Seem, Would Be Very Handy to
Him in His Business-Lexow as
Cool, Cautious end Penetrating as
Ever-Searles Gives a Short Lee
ture on Legislation.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-02-16
5 BURBIDGE AM
RHODES.

Patrolmen Burbidge and Rhodes are
now full-fiedged sergeants. This was
communicated 10 the board by Chief
Paul, in the following letter:
Gentlemen have appointed Pa
trolmen Matthew Rhodes and John Bur-
bidge sergeants, to fill vacancies in the
force, to take effect this date, and most
respectfully ask their confirmation.
The usual rule of laying such mat
ters over for one week was dispensed
with, and both appointments We're
confirmed