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The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-28
Made Another Payment.

New York, Dec. 27.-The second pay
ment of $S,5OO,OOO by the Union Pacific
reorganization committee was reflect
ed in today's larbe sub-treasury debit
balance of $4,357, 1913. The checks sent
by the treasury department at Wash
inston in payment for currency skies
werer deposited in the local banks to-
day, and passed in due course through
the clearing house. 1t is estimated
that the aggregate of these checks is
about $4,000, 1000. A third payment of
$S,50O,0OO will be made early in January
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-28

believe 1 am entitled to first chance. Cor
pett IS beaten man. while have not
yet been defeated. Fitzsimmons should
afterwards
Chicago, Dec. 7.-Fitzsimmons said
today that he had received no chal-
lenge or offer from Mccoy.
1 do not agree with Mccoy that he
is entitled to consideration before Cor
bett, F'itz. said. Il am willing to
night when he has done something to
put himself in my class
Martin Julian, the champions man
ager, declared that he would not con-
slider McCoy's challenge.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-28
DISTRESSING ACCIDENT.
Conductor Killed by the Premature
Discharge of a Pistol.

Tekoa, Wash, Dec. 27-Frank G. Farley
was accidentally shot and killed by Ed
Alvord late last night. Both men were
o. r. & n. conductors. At the coroner's
inquest today the evidence showed that
Alvord was turning the cylinder of a re-
volver so the hammer would not rest on
a cartridge The weapon was discharged
and Farley fell and expired without ut
tering a word. The jury exonerated Al
World.
Farley leaves mother and sister at AL
lance O., and the remains will be sent
there for interment
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-28
Alaska Trade.

Chicago, Dec. 27.-The western pas
senger agents are making arrange
ments to handle the Alaska trade. The
longer they look at this traffic from q
distance, the larger it seems to appear
to them, and now there is hardly a.
western passenger man who does not
expect the traffic to amount to fully
200, 600 Tho chances are that a figure
about one-half as large as that will
cover the number who VIII go from
points where the Western Passenger
association viii be given show at the
business.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-28
Death of an Old Sport.

Cleveland, Dec. 27.-John Donaldson,
the well-known sporting man, died here
tonight, after a brief illness, of inflam-
NATION of the bowels. Donaldson was
once in the ring, having stood up for
ten rounds before John L. Sullivan at
Cincinnati in 1850. Donaldson was best
known, however, as J. j. Corbett's
sparring partner and trainer. He put
Corbett in condition for his fights with
Mitchell, Jackson and Sullivan, and
was in Corbetts corner at the Fitz-
simmons fight at Carson City. Donald
son had a gymnasium and cafe in this
city.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-28
Another National Park.

Chicago, Dec. 27.-The house com
mittee on military affairs left Chicago
at 5 o'clock this afternoon for Vicks-
burg to examine the site of the pro-
posed national park, similar to the
Gettysburg, Chickamauga and Shiloh
parks. They went in a special car,
which was in charge of Captain Merry,
of the Illinois Central. After visiting
the site of the proposed park the com
mittee will return to Washington via
New Orleans and Atlanta.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-28
Six-Round Fight.

Philadelphia, Pa, Dec. 27.-Mattey
Matthews Of New York and Owen
ZeigIer of this city were the star at
traction at the Arena tonight in a six
round fight. Zeigler scored the only
Touchdown. in the fourth. Matthews
rushed the fighting in the last round,
and Zeigler tried to get out Of his
way. When time was called, Zeigler
was nearly cut. No decision was given.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-28
D. P. Horton. Politician.

Jamestown. N. Y. Dec. 27-Dana P.
Horton died at his home at Ffndley's
Lake, aged about 60 years. Mr. Hor-
ton was q member of the legislature
when Frank Hiscock was made United
States senator, and by leading the
break from Miller to Hiscock, made the
latter's election possible.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-28
HERE'S A GOOD OFFER.
Oregon Town Puts Up $4,000 Sub
sidv for a Sugar Factory.

Portland, Ore. Dec. 27.-The citizens
of La Grande raised $4,000 which they
offered to any company as a subsidy
factory. Today G. ". Nibiey, of Baker
City, Ore, David Eccles, ex-mayor of
Ogden, Utah, and Bishop T. r. Cutler,
of Lehi, Utah, who have been negotiat-
ing with the La Grande committee COM
pleted final arrangements and an
nounce that they have accepted the
proposition. They state that the fac
tory will be completed in time to use
the coming seasons crop of beets.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-28

words for the new president. AT the
Elkhorn offices, where Mr.. Burt was
once general manager, there was great
elation The Northwestern people are
also well pleased.
In Union Pacific circles there is much
uneasiness concerning the changes the
new president will make in the operat-
ing force of the road. While no notice
of any alterations has been given, there
is a general impression that some
sMeeping changes will be made.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-28
Wrong End Of the Story.

Berlin, Dec. 27.-The Governor of the
Cameroons, the German colony on the
west coast of Africa, has cabled to the
government saying there is no truth
in the story that a German expedition
consisting oe six white officers and 200
natives recently met with a severe re-
verse at the hands of the Aboulies. On
the contrary, the governor reports that
the German expedition has completely
defeated the tribe, and captured it's
ca pital with Slight loss,
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-28
NOTABLE DEAD.
Capt. Hayes, Naval Veteran.

Pittsburg, Pa. Dec. 27.-Captain G.
E. Hayes died suddenly, aged 6S.
Friday night while walking from Os-
borne to Haysville he was overcome
by the cold and fell in the road and was
rapidly freezing to death. He was found
by John and Harry Bishop and carried
to their stable, where he remained all
night Later he was removed to his
home
At New Orleans in 1861 Captain
Hayes hauled down the Pelican flag of
Louisiana and ran UP the stars and
stripes. This act cost him his steam
boat.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-28
LARGE CYCLE FAILURE.
overman Wheel Company Made an
Assignment Yesterday.

Springfield, Mass, Dec. 27-The Over
man Wheel company, of Chicopee Falls,
made an assignment today for the
benefit of former creditors. Henry B.
Bowman, president of the Springfield
National Bank was appointed trustee
Albert H. Overman is president of
the company and the principal owner,
and he gave out statement tonight
showing that on Nov. 10 last, the as
sets were $1,31S,000 and the liabilities
$539. OO0 The liabilities are largely
notes, held principally in Boston. Mr..
Overman furnished $4,000 to pay off
the employees and the factory was
closed. One weeks pay is still due to
the employees.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-28
LARGE Fire in Norfolk Emo.

London, Dec. 27-A fire broke out to-
night in the dry goods store of Messrs.
Jermyn & Perry, High street, Kings
Lynn, Nynn-Regis), Norfolk. The
local fire engine collapsed and the
flames spread rapidly, soon destroying
a number Of the adjoining business
houses. The total damage is estimated
at $4,000
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-28
CAPTAIN BECK RELIEVED.
Captain Cornish Becomes Acting In
dian Agent at White Rocks.
Especial TO The lieraldo

Especial 70 The lierald.)
Washington, D. c., Dec. 27.-Captain
William H. Beck, Tenth cavalry, has
been relieved from duty at the Uintah
and Ouray agency, Utah, and ordered
to join his regiment.
Denver, Dec. 27.-Captain George A.
Cornish, Fifteenth infantry, now sta
toned at Fort Bayard N. NJ, has been
appointed Indian agent at the White
Rocks agency, Utah. An order was is
sued this morning at army headquar-
tiers, directing Captain Cornish to pro-
coed from Fort Bayard to the White
Rocks agency, and relieve Captain
William H. Beck from duty as Indian
agent.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-28
Thrown Out of Work.

Springfield, Mass, Dec N.-The
Overman Wheel company, of Chicopee
Falls, with agencies in all the princ1-
pal cities of the country, made an as
signnent today to President II. H.
Powman. Of the Springfield National
bank. Liabilities, $3.50 O0O assets. 81
3l8. 600. The shops were closed tonight,
throwing several hundred employees
ont of work
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-28
WHY, OF COURSE.
The King Is Dead-Long Live the
King

Omaha, Neb., Dec. 27.-When the As
ISOLATED Press gave the Union Pacific
headquarters force the news of the APP
pointment of Horace C. Burt to be
president Of the new company. there
was a general expression of satisfac-
ton. General Manager Dickinson says:
Il consider it a most excellent ap-
pointment, and have all along looked
for it Mr.. Burt is an accomplished
railroad man"
Other heads of departments expressed
similar sentiments. AT the Office Of
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-28
BIsMARCK's GOVT.
So Bad That the Old Count Is Unable
TO Sleep

Berlin, Dec. 27.-rhe Hamburger
Nachrichten denies that Prince Bis
marcks govt IS better, and says he
cannot walk or sleep, and is unable to
read or answer his friends letters. The
former chancellor. is described as be-
ing very irate at the statement that
his health is satisfactory, and is quoted
as saying: IF the gentleman who
wrote that were in my place, he would
be able to get an idea of what salts
factory condition is"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-28
DALY's WEAKNESS.
Montana's Millionaire Secures An
other Kentucky Mare.

Lexington, Ky, Dec. 27.-Marcus
Daily of the Bitter Root farm, Mont,
secured another brood mare today. Gus
Eastin has sold to his agent the dam
Of First Mate for $4,000. The mare,
Ship Mate, is years old, was sired by
Spendthrift. dam Messmate, by Alarm.
She and Lady Reel, also just purchased
by Mr.. Daily, will be left in Kentucky
until after foaling time, and then
Skinned
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-28
TAKE ON A FRESH PUG.
Never Knew the Man He Tackled
Was Young Grffo.

San Francisco, Dee. 27-Young Crit
70, the prize-fighter and Billy Starr,
who has fought few battles, met in
the loft of stable on Golden Gate ave-
nue. last night, and young Mitchell
stopped the fight in time to prevent
Starr being knocked out. Starr is still
ignorant of the fact that he was fight
ing young Critic. He had told Mitch
ell that he could whip any man in
town and for that reason Critic was
put up against him.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-28
DEAF MUTE'S CRIME.
KILLED His Hostess and Turned the
Revolver On Himself

Atlantic, Ia, Dec 27-John C. Palmer
of Oakland, a deaf mute, today shot
and killed Mrs. 2. D. Lenhart. in whose
home he had been q guest since Thurs
dav. He then put the revolver 10 his
forehead and fired, falling dead at her
feet. The appearance of the room in
llicated that she had attempted to fin
ish sweeping the chamber which was
reserved Tor the guest.
Nothing was developed at the cor
oner's inquest 10 explain the killing.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-28
Another Decentralization.

New York, Dec. Announcement
was made today by the Memphis &
Charleston reorganization committee,
of which Addison Iselin, jr., is chair
man, that arrangements have been
perfected looking to the purchase of
the road by the Southern Railway and
the exchange of the new securities
after reorganization is completed for
old issues
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-28
Old Naval Cantain.

Philadelphia, Dec 27-Captain Hor-
ace T. Draper died yesterday, of pa
ralysis, at his home in Lansdowne, a
suburb of this city, aged SO years. Cap
tain Draper was born July 4, 1914, at
Brookfield. AT an early age he entered
the merchant marine and served in the
navy during the war.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-28
Cycling Politics.

Philadelphia, Dec. 27-Oficial an
nouneement was made tonight that
George D. Gideon. of this city, will not
pe a candidate for the presidency of
the League Of American Wheellnen.
He has issued a statement that he is
not and has not been a candidate.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-28
Charter Election in Frisco.

San Francisco, Dec. Considerable
interest was manifested in today's cleo
ton of a board OF 10 free holders to
frame new charter for the city. There
was no excitement about the polling
places, though during the day about
81 900 votes were cast
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-28
Buckley. Actor.

New York, Dec. 27.-Edward Joseph
Buckley, for many years one of the
best known actors on the American
stage; died today in this city, aged 81
years. He has been paralyzed for sew
eral years.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-28
Firing On Greeks Unintentional

Constantinople, Dec. 27.-The Turkish
government, replying to the represen-
tations OF Greece, has explained that
the firing upon the Greek gunboat
Actium by the Turks at Prevesa on
Saturday last, as the vessel was leav-
ing the gulf of Ambracia, was due to
misunderstanding.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-28

Seattle, WASH Dec. 27.-Charles W.
Winkler, brakeman on the Columbia &
Puget Sound railroad was run over by a
coal car and killed today. Winkler for
merly lived in Butte City, California,
where he has relatives.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-28
ZAN0LIA'S VICTIMS.
His Fourth Wife Had Taken Three
Kinds of Poison.

Kinds Of POISON.
New York, Dec. 27.-The Herald says:
Three distinct poisons have been dis
covered as a result of chemical analy-
sis in the body of the fourth wife of
charles Zanoli, who collected insurance
money on the lives of at least seven
persons. He is suspected of being re
sponsibie for some of those deaths and
is now in the Tombs awaiting the ter
mination of the tests begun by Profess
sor Wilthaur, the chemical expert en-
ployed by the district attorney
The professor has found traces of
arsenic, mercury and zinc in the parts
of the body of Jennie Sumner, Mrs.
Zanoi No. given to him for analysis.
She died supposedly of fever last au-
+1IrT1O
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-28
DR.. H 2. C. Wilson

Baltimore, Md, Dec. 27-Dr. H. P
C. Wilson, who was known all over the
world for his works on Gyrecology, died
at his home in this city today, after an
illness of two weeks. DR.. Wilson was
20 years of age
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-28
HOW He LOOKS.

In appearance, Mr. Burt is a man of
about 80. A short pointed beard adds
a look of firmness to his chin while the
scattered gray threads give an air of
dignity and experience. He has a pair
of broad shoulders on a tall body, look
ing capable Of leading a team of col
lege men to a victory on the gridiron
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-28
Michigan Mine Closed Down.

Negaunee, Mich, Dec. 27.-The Queen
mine closed down today Indefinitely
throwing $50 men out of employment.
In case the company can induce own
ers to reduce the royalties, operations
will probably be resumed. The royalty
at present is % cents per ton.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-28
A LIVING. DEATH.
Fate of Insurgent Leaders Sent to
Moro Castle.

Havana, Dec. 27.-An apothecary
named NJ. Rubi. and three former in
surgent leaders who surrendered some
time ago to the authorities of Pinar del
Rio, have been arrested on the charge
of trying to induce a large number of
armed farmers to join the insurgents.
When tie conspiracy was discovered
the prisoners were taken into custody
imprisoned in MORO castle.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-28
To Cure a Cold in One Dav

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it
fails TO cure. Csc. The genuine has l..
B. Q. on each tablet.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-28
Great Electrical Consolidation.

St. Louis, Dec. 27-The Missouri Elec-
trio Light & Power company and the
Edison Electrical company, two of the
largest concerns of the kind in the city.
were consolidated today. The new con-
Germ will it is stated, issue $4,000, 900
of gold bearing bonds.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-28
WHAT AHUSBAND SAW.
Returning Home He Found Wife and
Family AsphVxiated.

Chicago. Dec. 27.-AIrs. Anderson and
her two daughters, Edith and Myrtle,
aged and years, We're asphyXiated
by Illuminating gas in their home at
81 Johnson avenue, today. The nus
band. on returning from work tonight,
found his wife and children dead in
bed. Gas was pouring from all the
lets in the cook stove. 1t is supposed
sdrs. Anderson was temporarily in
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-28
BURT IS PRESIDENT
Chosen to Head the Union Pacific
System.
GEO. @. CANNON A DIRECTOR
EVERYBODY SEEMS TO BE HIGH
LY PLEASED.

Chicago and Omaha Rejoice Over the
Northumberland Manager Dick
enson Jubilates-New Directory
Made Up In the Interests of Max
ing Money For This Road-Alas-
ka Trade-Payment On Union Pa
cifc-other Outside Railway News
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-28

Spanish minister, and left last night
for Cuba
1t is possible that Senior Amblard
may prefer to continue in parliament
tary life. in which case it is believed
he will become the leader of the Cuban
party in the cortes.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-28
EXILED PHILIPPINES.
Insurgent Chiefs Deported to China
By Spain.

Manila, Philippine islands, Dec. III
The insurgent chief, Aguinaldo, with
SO other insurgent leaders, embarked
today at Social for Hong Kong. They
are accompanied by Lieutenant Colonel
Primo Rivera.
Aguinaldo and the insurgent chiefs
are emigrating to China under an ar
rangement agreed to by Marshal Primo
Rivera, governor general of the Philip
pines, when the peace conditions were
signed on Dec 16 last
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-28
strike Malady Among italians

Little Falls, N. Y. Dec. 27--Five
hundred italians, employed by Beck
with & Ouackenbush on the canal i'm
movements between this city and Mo
hawk. struck today for an advance in
WAGES from u to Is cents.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-28
PRISONER CREMATED
Failed in His Plan to Burn His Way
Out Safely.

Ell Paso, Tex. Dec. 27.-Harry Eng
was burned to death at that place yes
terday He attempted to burn his way
out ot jail. and the wooden structure
was burned before he could be rescued.
He was placed in Jail by the rangers,
on the charge of bringing stolen prop
erty into the state.
He was lately a resident of FL Paso.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-28
CUBAN NUGGETS MISHAP.
Collided With a Burro and Sustained
Fatal Injuries.

Chicago, Dec 27.-Chiquita, the Gu
ban midget, who has been on exhibition
in the leading cities for some time
past, was probably fatally injured at
the Zoo this evening. She was rid
ing a bicycle in the ring when che col
lided with a burro. was thrown to the
ground, and received several kicks in
The breast. Chicuita is only 20 inches
high, and weighs 15$ pounds. The doc
tors have little hopes of her recovery.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-28
U. P. ABANDoNs 1T.
The Office at Helena Has Been Closed
6Snacial to The Herald

Helena, Mont, Dec. 27.-Orders were
received from Omaha today to close the
Helena office of the Union Pacific Jan
l. The office is one of the Oldest in the
city and Union Pacific move is looked
upon by railroad men here as a COM
plete abandonment Of this territory.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-28
ALL ON HIS BACK.
Nevada Hold-up Nailed Arrayed In
Five Suits Of Clothes.

Reno, Nev., Dec. 27-sheriff McInnis
has arrested man named Albert Wat
son. supposed to be the individual who
held up the hotel at Steamboat Springs
Saturday night. He was dressed in
eve suits OF clothes, and carried a
shotgun.
Ne was seen in the vicinity of Steam
boat on Saturday, and as he does not
tell the same story twice, he was pull
ed oa suspicion.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-28
az moro unfortnnate.

Seattle. Wash Dec 27--A1amie Foley,
\. 50 II outcasc committed suicide in a
salo5.1 this morning by drinking carbolic
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-28

San Francisco. Dec. 27-Messrs. Frefd
lander and Gottlob today took formal
possession of the Baldwin and California
theatres in this city as successors of Al
Ha-man, who recently retired from the
theatrical business n San Francisco
the frst-class theatres of this city, having
the management of the Baldwin. Califor-
mia. and Columbia. The new management
promises a continuation of the high-grade
attractions from the east at both the
Baldwin and Columbia, While the Cali
fornia will be opened occasionally for con-
certs. lectures and other similar enter
tainments.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-12-28
MAssACRED IN PERSIA.
Koordestan Raiders Kill All thu
Christians Near Salinas.

Cincinnati, Dec 27.-Jacob Sargis,
of Ooramiah, Persia, now in this city
giving talks on Persia and Armenia,
has just received a letter from friends
in his Persian home informing him
that band of raiders from Koordestan
had massacred all the inhabitants of
a Persian Christian town, 800 souls,
near Salinas, Persia.