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Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1897-07-23
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Another of the landmarks OF Boston
is being removed. 4 gang u men Is now
al work tearing down the old Boston ana
Maine passenger station in Haymarkel
square To make way for the citys nm
proved system Of rapid transit. Nheh
the railroad company handed over the
property about a year ago to the transit
commissioners. the sum Of N'V''"vo was
said for H. Since that time the conf
sioncTs have netted several thousand
dollars by renting portions ot the huilh-
ing In a few weeks the old structure VIII
be- completely demolished. with tie eN-
G.. pticn of A row OF offices to be used by
the subway workers. This passenger
station Of the Boston and Maine was not
always the commodious structure II be-
came In later years. since 1t was built
IL had been from time to time 50 extended
rearranged and improved internally as
to make il almost a new building, con-
vcnient and comparatively light and
cheerful. The station has been a promi-
ncnt landmark because uf its location at
the foot Of Washington street. in the very
rcnter Of an enormous business and
street traffic. 1t is an old style, red brick
building. plain and unprctentious, and
presented at first sight a dark. dingy
appearance. but II was roomy and COM
Portable and for many years served the
purposes of the road and its patrons.
Most Bustonians are familiar with its
ample platforms, its waiting rooms and
its offices fer the railway officials. The
road was opened from the Haymarket
T,,I this
venerable building has bee. removed in
sections the site will be US, q in connee-
ton with the subway. Here will be To-
Gated the westerly extremity of the tun-
n"l. with an incline similar to that at the
junction of fremont street and Shawmut
avenue. There will also he a loop, so
that the depot cars may swing around on
their return trips. This is one of the
most important sections Of the tunnel
system. Haymarket square is in itself an
important center marking as 1t does the
termination Of Union, sudbury, Merri-
nae Canal. Haverhill. ChaTlostown,
Blackstone and Washington streets. But
for the depot building of the western di-
vision of the Boston and Maine railroad
it would present a noble area. In former
1851. stood in it's center. For several years
Haymarket square was the terminus of
the Middlesex street railway and its
branches. At the beginning Of the pres
Cnt century Mill pond covered
the space now occupied by tho
square. The old canal or Mill creek
used to run through the square, aud
after Boston became a city one Of the
bridges across the canal was located
here. The brown stone pillars in the
front Of the building are to he used in
the erection of church at Dorchester
The one relic Of the old building which
will be reserved by the commission is the
OLD clock on the Ha2market square
frcnt Thousands of citizens will watch
the demolition OF this old building with
interest, and memories Of old times will
b" stirred as it slowly disappears from
view.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-05-23
RELIEF OF IRELAND.
Scheme Of the Government Was
Most Complete Surprise-Probable
Benefits.

London. May 22.-The scheme of the
government for the relief of Ireland,
as outlined in the house of commons
yesterday. by the first lord of the
treasury. A. ]. Balfour, was sprung
as a surprise upon most of the mem
bers and is the leading topic of discus
sion in the political world today
Both parties attribute IL to the lnf1u-
ence Of Mr.. Joseph Chamberlain. the
secretary of state for the colonies, and
it is admitted by all that it will help
10 populariZe the government IN Ire
land and also among the proSressist
supporters in England. On the other
hand many liberals believe IL will help
them rather than the unionists, for If
Il is q success ii viii diSarm the oppo-
sition to home rule.
Under the scheme. the landlords Will
-eceive about ESQ, 00G ($1,250, OCo) yearly
and the tenants viii be relieved OF
about G 400. 900 ts2 900, GOO) of yearly
taxes. It is understood that the pro-
ject was approved at Thursdays cabI-
net council. and before II IS submitted
to parliament. its salient features VIII
be communicated in confidence to the
Irish leaders.
Mr.. Timothy Healy and a couple Of
other Irish members of parliament in
one of the liberal newspapers today
describe the scheme as a minor TeNolu-
ton, largely democratic and bene-
ficient. in giving local government to
Ireland.
Among the Irish comment this morn
ing the Independent says; If the
promise is kept in spirit and letter, it
will be a concession of popular rights
to Ireland( which in addition to other
advantages. will have an important
money advantage.
The Irish Times heartily congratu-
lates the government.
The Dillonite organ, the Freeman's
Journal, remarks:
1--WE are afraid to be too sanguine
of the fulfllment of Mr.. Balfour' S
pledges, but we cannot withhold ap-
prevail and encourag cement of the gov
ernment's departure.
The conservative Daily Express re-
CARDS the scheme as a "dexterous
vancouver, holding out vague promises
in order to escape prompt payment of
a debt under the financial relations full
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-05-23

Washington, May 22-The Democrat
ic members of the senate will inaug-
urate fight on the tariff bill by a mo-
ton to strike out the internal revenue
features in relation to beer and to-
bacco. This was decided upon at a
caucus today.
AT the conclusion of the caucus Sen
ator German gave cut the following
statement concerning it:
The conference of Democratic SEN
ators was held today and it was unani-
mously agreed by them that nctwith-
standing the delay in furnishing the
competitive statements, which would
enable them intelligently to consider
the bill, there would be no opposition 10
Immediately proceeding with the con-
sideration of the same on Tuesday, as
they recognized the business interests
of the country require as speedy a dis
position Of the question as is consistent
with an intelligent consideration of the
measure. They were further unani-
mously of the opinion that the excess
sive increases of rates on imported ar
ticles, provided for both by Dingley's
bill and as reported 10 the senate,
should be antagonized only to the ex-
tent of exposing their enormities.
Recognizing, however, that the Re
publican party is committed to these
increases. the Democrats will be con-
tent with only a fair discussion upon
these propositions. The Democrats
were further unanimously of the opin-
ion that they oppose the increased tax
on beer. tobacco cigars and the other
items embraced in the internal revenue
schedules. Neither party was commit
ted to such increases and there is no
governmental necessity for such in
creased burdens upon those articles
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-05-23
ARE AT OUTS.
Trouble Between Director Holden and
Professor Hussey of the Lick OBJ
servatory.

San Francisco, May 22.-DlrecIor
Holden and Professor Hussey of the
Lick observatory are at outs. A peace
commission is already on It's way 10 the
scene of hostilities. headed by Judge
C.. w. Slack and directed by the re-
gents. to hear their grievances, TO ar
nitrate their differences If possible, and
if not. to recommend some course that
will restore harmony among the
astronomers.
Timothy Guy Phelps will probably
assist in the investigation. Governor
Budd was to have been present. but
was recalled to Sacramento on bust
ness. The difficulty began with the IN
ability of Professor Holden and his
subordinates to agree.
After the resignation OF Professor
Barnard. Holden recommended Profess
sor Hussey of Stanford university for
the vacancy. At first Hussey refused,
hut afterwards he recOnSidered and &C
cepted the offer The new astronomer
declares that Professor Holden told
him he was to take Barnard'S place
and do Barnards work. Director
Holden has represented to Judge Slack
and others of the regents that Hussey
was never employed under any such
agreement. Judge Slack is anxious to
compromise the matter if possible. He
thinks both men may be satisfied and
hopes TO prevent any breach of the
Deace though the two men have had
only written communication with each
other. and affairs are quite as frlgld
on top Of the mountain as they were
during Rarnard'S incumbency.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-05-23

Washington, May 22.-The civil serv-
its session today Several letters were
received from chiefs of bureaus, among
others one from Mr.. Miller, acting COM
missioner of internal revenue, who sug-
gested the propriety of amendments to
the civil service rules. He thought the
number of excepted places should be
increased. These exceptions should in
all cases include the chief deputy and
cashier of revenue collectors in the
larger districts. He also suggested
that the collector should have control
of the selection of a large number of
subordinates.
Commissioner of Patents Butterworth
advocated a change by permitting
heads of departments to select their
executive Staffs, regardless of the
recommendations of the civil service
commission.
The first witness of the day was Mr.
Almont E. Barnes of the agricultural
department. Mr. Barnes said there
were employees in the agricultural de-
partment who came in as temporary
per diem employees and have remained
there as clerks without passing the
civil service examinations.
Albert Baker. who was the private
during his term of office, said that the
civil service had proved a more desir-
able means of securing employment
than the old system of appointment on
the recommendations of congressman.
Harold Benedict of the printing Of
flee, brother of the recent public print
er, also expressed the opinion that the
results under the present system were
90 per cent better than under the
I'"spoils" system.
According to the witness, Public
Printer Palmer had begun making ap-
pointments Immediately after Mr.
Cleveland's election in 1892, and during
the Is months afterwards, in which he
held office, had made appointments at
the rate of so a month, until the Of
flee was greatly overcrowded. Four
fifths of the appointees We're Demo-
Gratis appointed by Mr.. Palmer. al
though a Republican had to secure the
friendship of Democratic congressman.
Senator EllSins was DESTROYS of know
ing how many appointments had been
secured by any one member Of con-
gress, and the witness answered that
about 20 were credited to Representa-
tive Richardson of Tennessee, chair
man of the house committee on print
ing. and about 200 to Senator German,
chairman of the senate committee.
Mr.. ]. L. Kennedy, formerly of the
pIiIliii6 OltiCC, CA pidliiCN ti1cN MI L al
mer had made many appointments
during the time specified by Mr.. Bene-
dict because of the hard times" and
it had been thought better to give en-
ployment TO many part of the time
than a few constantly. Civil service,
he said, failed to protect employees,
because it did not prevent their dis
charge.
Mr.. Machen, superintendent of the
free delivery service of the postoffice
department, appeared to deny state
ments recently made by a witness (Mr.
HID that the secret service force had
been used as a political instrument.
He denied that the agents had been
assessed for Governor Campbell's Ohio
campaign of 1895, asserting that about
half cf them had held a meeting and
agreed to contribute of their own ac-
cord.
The committee then adjourned for
one week.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-05-23
THE HERALD BULLETIN

PAGE ONE.
Greco-Turkish Troubles.
Ogden Power Plant Machinery
Moves.
Democrats and the Tariff Bill.
Civil Service Committee Meets.
millionaire Smuggler.
PAGE TWO.
Arrested For Forgery.
Meeting of the Woman's Fedora
ton.
Will Celebrate Brigham Young's
Birthday.
PAGE THREE.
Stock Market Weak.
Baseball at Fort Douglas.
PAGE FOUR.
Editorial.
PAGE FIVE.
Chief Arthur Honored.
Miss Wray Wins the First Round.
Board of Pharmacy.
PAGE SIX
News from Nearby Towns.
Consolidation of Eastern Banks.
PAGE SEVEN.
In Railway Circles.
General Sporting News.
PAGE EIGHT.
Some Living Pioneers.
Mrs Hamilton in Court.
Drowned in Cottonwood.
PAGE NINE.
Past and Present in Business Cir
cleS.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-05-23
WONDERFULLY VIVID.
Corbett- Fitzsimmons Fight as Seen
in New York.

New York, May 22.-The instantane-
Gus Photographic reproduction of the
Corbett- Fitzsimmons fight was tonight
~ esented for the first time at the
Academy of Music.
a large white cloth was stretched
across the proscenium arch and the
figures were presented thereon life size.
The academy was crowded to standing
room, and those present saw an accu-
rate reproduction of the contest,
marred somewhat by the unsteady
movement of the Photographic plates
The chief interest centered in the ques-
ton as to whether Fitzsimmons fouled
Corbett in the last round, while Cor
bett was down.
The presentation on the screen was
so vibrant and unsteady, however, that
no accurate judgment of the nice point
could be determined particularly as
Fitzsimmons back was toward the
camera when he struck the final blow
The general opinion was that no FOUL
occurred. The spectators, after Cor
bett was pictured as down, cried out:
Where was the foul; Where was the
foul?'.
This was accompanied by shouts OF
There was none; There was no foul.
The presentation as whole was
wonderfully vivid.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-05-23
Especial to The Herald.)


Ogden, Utah, May 22.-The water
passed over the wheels in the power
house of the Pioneer Electric Power
company today, and put in operation.
for a few hours. a part of the great
system. The test was successful and
satisfactory in nearly every respect
The wheels were only turned slowly,
in order to allow them to wear their
bearings smooth before being subjected
to great speed or strain. All the leaks
in the pipe line have been repaired. and
the water reached the lower waste pipe
early this morning. About IL o'clock
the water was turned down the steel
pipes. There were present only Chief
Engineer Bannister. Mrs. Bannister
and a number of employees. Mr.. Ban
mister was confident that all would
work we'll At about noon the force of
water was let over one of the big
wheels, which ran smoothly. A num-
Der of the exciters were also run and
tested, and the fact demonstrated that
electricity can be generated at any and
all times by the fall of Ogden river.
The fluid will not be generated in large
quantities for several weeks yet, but
it has been demonstrated that every
thing will be in readiness to generate
it as soon as the transmission lines are
ready to carry it away
Ogden's great power plant is an as
sured fact, and the dream of years is
approaching realization
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-05-23
RUIZ WAS MURDERED.
Of that There no Doubt, but it Will
be Hard to Prove it.

Chicago, May PA special to the
Tines-Herald from Washington, D. c.,
saws: The state department has re-
ceived, according to one of the minor
officials, a semi-official report from
Mr.. Calhoun, who was sent by the presl-
dent to Havana to make q special IN
ouiry into the circumstances surround
ing the death of DR.. Ruiz in the Guam
abacoa Jail. The report is TO the ef-
fact that DR.. Ruiz was murdered.
though it will be impossible TO estab-
1ish this fact to the satisfaction of the
Sua nish government. Mr.. Calhoun has
read the report of the autopsy made by
DIR. Burgess. who says that the wounds
in the head could not have been IN
f1icted by DR.. Ruiz himself
DR.. Ruiz was evidently struck from
behind probably with bar OF iron.
which fractured the skull and caused
hemorrhages. The report of Mr.. Cal
noun. it is said, goes further and de-
clares that the Spanish officials, IN
stead of doing anything to assist IN
vestigation, are placing every ooStacle
in the way and using every effort 10 so
brighten the witnesses, so that II Will
he inpOssible to secure full testimony.
The result Mr.. Calhoun says, VIII
he that the United States VIII form an
entirely different conclusion from thal
which will be arrived at by the Span
ish government
II is not likely that the othcial re-
mort of Mr.. Calhoun will be received
In washington before the middle or
next month
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-05-23
MILLIONAIRE SMUGGLER.
Caught on Arriving in New York
With His Belt Full of Diamonds.

WIFI Ills ESlC Z ull Oh O1dmOnQS.
New York, May 22.-Richard NJ.
Scruggs, the st. Louis millionaire and
E. G. Langhorne of the same city,
were arrested by the custom inspectors
as they stepped off the steamer st. Paul
from Southampton today. Warning had
evidently been telegraphed when they
left Southampton. The charge is
smuggling. On Langhorne was found
a belt containing diamonds. jewelry
and watches. Similar articles were
lace was also captured. The captured
stuff is worth $4,000. Scruggs declared
for himself and Langhorn to the
amount of $25 dutiable property.
Il thought it all right remarked
Scruggs as he handed his declaration to
the Inspector.
mo, it is not all right" said the
officer. I'VE will have to search you
and your companion"
Search me?" exclaimed Scruggs,
What do you mean? You insult me
at your peril. You are impertinent"
II can't help that" replied the in
spector, II will have to search YOU
Scruggs threatened and then pleaded,
but the search was made. The two
men waived examination before Com
missioner Shields and were held in
$500 bail.
Scruggs and Langhorne went to
England to sell a patent on calculat-
ing machine and got 100000 for it,
Scruggs' explanation is that he bought
jewelry for the teachers of the st. Louis
Sunday school union of which he is the
president and was told in England that
they were not dutiable. Langhcrne is
his secretary. Scruggs says it was
Langhorne who declared for the two
There was nothing more than the s25
worth of dutiable goods. Scruggs is
the head of big ST Louis dry goods
store.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-05-23
IN BAD BOAT.
That is Where Iron Men in Cleveland
Find Themselves.

Cleveland. o., May 22.-The iron men
in Cleveland have just awakened TO
the fact that while the small furnace
men and manufacturers have been
oemoaning hard times, sCarnegie's man
ayers have corralled all the business in
sight. Carnegie is prepared this year
to consume 100000 tons of iron ore, at
least double the quantity he has ever
used in one year. Practically all CT
this ore will be furnished by the
Rockefeller mining interest. Today an
agent of Rockefeller chartered Is ore
steamers for the entire season. Rookie
Teller already owned Is steamers and
had control CT four others and he in
tends to charter still more, for it is
thought he will be able 10 bring down
100000 tons of ore this season.
This is depressing news for the YES
sci. mining and iron intrests other
than Carnegies and Rockefellers.
Practically all this ore will be I'M
loaded at Conneaut, a small Ohio port
and from there be taken direct to
Pittsburg by Carnegie's new railroad
built for the this purpose. The con-
struction of this railroad it may be
said, has knocked in the head the
gigantic scheme for a ship canal from
Lake Erie to PittSburg.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-05-23
ORDERS FROM ROME.
English the Language of the Catholic
Church in America.

Chicago, May 22.-Information was
obtained today that Rome has just
transmitted to the Catholic church in
the United States the most significant
ruling of recent years bearing on the
ecclesiastical matters in America. The
decision, which has references TO par
ishes made up of foreigners. is literal
ly as follows:
/. Children born in America of for
eign-born parents whose native Ian
guage is not the English, are not
obliged, when of age, to become mem
bers of the parish to which their par
ents belong, but they have the right TO
rejoin a parish in which the language
Of the country-that is, English-is
used.
2. Catholics not born in America, but
knowing the English language, have
the right of becoming members of the
parish in which English is in use, and
they cannot be compelled to submit
themselves to the jurisdiction of the
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-05-23
The Terry Divorce Case.

Paris, May 22.-The petition of cross
divorce suit brought by Antonio Terry
against his wife was resumed today in
the fourth chamber of the civil tri-
b,,ral of the Seine a divorce was
granted to both parties on the ground
of adultery and the custody of their
daughter was given to her grandmoth-
err who was ordered TO place the child
in a convent until she is is years old,
or until her marriage. The mother VIII
be allowed TO visit the child and the
latter will divide her holidays with
her. mother and father.
Alimony to the amount of $500 per
month is allowed Mrs. Terry.
The court found that Mr. Terry $
marriage was according to United
States law This viii have bearing on
the property questions involved.
Antonio Terry is said to be engaged
to marry Sybil Sanderson. the prima
donna, who was named by Mrs. Terry
as a co-respo pendent.
Mr.. Terry, in the action just ended,
charged Mrs. Terry with improper re-
lations with a man not named.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-05-23
Downfall of Guzman Blanco.

New York, May PA special to the
Herald from Caracas, Venezuela, says:
The popular demonstration in COM
memoration of the downfall of Guz-
man Blanco was a marked success,
thousands taking part in the parade.
One significant feature of the demon
stration was the enthusiasm shown at
every mention of the name of Rojas
Paul. His popularity is certainly
greater than it ever was here.
President Crespo for a time during
the progress of the parade stayed in
the executive mansion, but later rode
through the crowded streets, accom-
panied by a strong bodyguard.
The militar-T were held under arms
and a strong display of troops was
made. This served greatly TO irritate
the people. but they committed no dis
orderly acts.
Many timid persons, fearing trouble,
sought refuge in the police headquar-
tiers.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-05-23
CAVILL, THE SWIMMER.
Drowned in Jackson's Baths, Stock
ton, While Trying to Break His
Record.

Stockton, Cal, May 22-Charles
Cavill, the Australian champion swim
mer, who recently swan around the
seal rocks at the Cliff House and across
the Golden Gate, was drowned tonight
while swimming in Jackson's baths
here. He was trying to beat his rec
ord of five minutes five seconds under
water.
When seven minutes had elapsed
Adolph Kahn, an assistant, went down
for him and brought him up on the
third trial. His friends rolled him and
worked over him more than an hour.
Doctors came and worked over him,
using every appliance known, but
could not bring him to life. He was
showing in seven feet of water. and
after several feats went down on the
last trial at about 10 O'Clock. He was
well and in fine condition when he
went in the water.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-05-23
Canovas Doesn't Care.

New York, May PA special to the
Journal from Madrid says: Your CORE
spondent has just had an interview VIII
premier Canovas He stated in reply To
questions as to the significance OF the
United States senate's vote that he die
not trouble himself about it because Pres
ident Mckinley would continue to observe
absolute neutrality. He does not vet
know If Mr. Mckinley will use the right
of veto which the law allows him. Even
tralitv decides many questions. We shall
be able to fight the rebels better and we
shall also be able to move ships and EN-
ploy the right of overhauling. In additlon
we should also have the advantage OF
not having to observe jurisdiction
In the house of deputies the impression
caused by the senate's resolution has not
been so deep as it was thought it would
he The resolutions had been regarded
as discounted in advance.